Judge Entrepreneur and Shark Tank India Namita Thapar sparked a powerful conversation on parenting, adolescent mental health and agitation culture with a deeply personal position that links the themes of adolescence in the Netflix series to the controversial work week of 70 hours.
Sharing his reflections on LinkedIn, Thapar entitled his article: “My point of view on parenting. Adolescence on Netflix and the 70 -hour work week – an opinion of correlation and evidence. ”
The position comes in the middle of the ongoing debates around long hours of work in India, reigned last year when the co-founder of Infosys Narayana Murthy suggested that young Indians should work 70 hours a week.
Thapar argued that pressure under pressure, especially when combined with a demanding work culture – can leave lasting emotional scars on children. Inspired both by the show and her own life as the mother of two teenagers, she wrote:
“As a parent of adolescents (my boys are 19 and 14), this show has aroused something deeply in me … The children are fragile. They idolize their parents. If they feel that they do not meet parents’ expectations … they have massive repressed negativity … Parents may not have a bad intention and may not even be aware. ”
Using adolescence as a case study, she underlined the emotional arch of the character Jamie, who felt neglected and misunderstood by her father. Thapar parallel to this with his own adolescence:
“I had a thick voice, facial hair, very tomboy … My mother made me follow singing and kathak lessons … My father tried to move to a better school. I felt that he was “ashamed”. BOTTOMLINE – Two good parents, a great intention but their actions have led to years of low self -esteem and to eat emotional. I recovered, I am not stronger.
Thapar also quoted the autonomous child, a book that recommends empowering children by letting them make their own decisions, while constantly showing pride and emotional support.
“Detach. Stop trying to repair things that you seem to be missing … But too much communicate how proud you are,” she said, calling for this message more important than any correction.
Thapar issued a direct warning to supporters of the culture of agitation. “Say no at 70 hours – or if you want this life, say no to be a parent!” I rest my case. I hope supporters of 70/90 hours a week look at this show. ”
His message ends with a reminder that confidence is the greatest gift that parents can offer. Noting the signs of low self-esteem early and the search for professional help, she said, is essential before emotional problems increased.
Adolescence, the series limited in four parts with Stephen Graham, was largely acclaimed and clearly touched the sensitive string of Thapar – and many parents sailing similar dilemmas.
