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Pratik Gandhi Backs 'Context Over Control' for Kids' Screen Time at Netflix Panel

He argues that watching together helps children learn how to make sense of what they see.

Overview

  • At a session titled 'Raising Screen Smart Families' hosted by Netflix with Kidsstoppress, the actor urged parents to guide rather than simply restrict children's media use.
  • He said his 12-year-old asks before watching his work, and he allows it when he can sit with her to explain the context.
  • Gandhi highlighted storytelling as a way to start honest talks about tough topics without sounding preachy.
  • He noted that being a parent now informs how he views roles, describing the tradeoffs as a constant negotiation.
  • The panel, featuring Netflix's Mahima Kaul and Tanya Bami with child psychologist Dr. Shwetambara Sabharwal, focused on practical steps families can use to navigate screen use.