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5 parenting lessons every mom can learn from Sushmita Sen

Sushmita Sen’s thoughtful approach to motherhood focuses on independence, emotional security and self-worth. Here are key parenting lessons moms can take from her.

December 27, 2025 / 08:31 IST
Sushmita Sen is admired not just for her career, but also for her thoughtful and confident approach to motherhood.

Sushmita Sen has always stood out—not just for her elegance in films, but for her steady self-assurance as a mom. She has shared her thoughts on raising her daughters to be purposeful, kind and free, offering a new perspective on raising kids without stress. Her method focuses on emotional insight, self-esteem and belief—ideas that resonate with many mothers these days.

Giving kids space to develop

Sushmita Sen views independence as a sign of trust, not detachment. She encourages her daughters to think, make choices, and learn from the results. By allowing them space to explore and solve problems, she boosts their confidence and resilience—demonstrating to parents that children often thrive when given freedom rather than constant supervision.

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Choosing love over pressure

Sen's parenting style stands out because she opts not to raise her children based on fear or rivalry. She often discusses raising her kids without putting excessive stress on them or expecting them to stick to what society deems the right schedule.

By putting love first instead of pressure, she builds emotional security—something many moms today aim to make a top priority in a world that often defines success too.

Where discipline meets dialogue

Discipline, in the Sen household, exists alongside openness. Boundaries are clear, but so is communication. Her daughters know they can speak freely without fear of judgement, even when conversations are difficult. This mix of rules and care gives kids a sense of safety as they figure out how to be responsible. Many moms and dads can understand and use this method at home.

Boosting self-worth and being unique

Sushmita Sen's way of raising kids aims to build self-worth. She pushes her girls to feel good about who they are, even if it means they're not like everyone else. By saying nice things about who they are, not trying to be perfect, she helps them grow sure of themselves from the inside. This makes sense in a world where people often look at others and want others to like them.

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Showing values through actions

The biggest lesson comes from how Sushmita Sen lives, not just what she says. Her free spirit, emotional toughness, and strong sense of self affect her children's lives. She doesn't just tell them what to do all the time. She shows them by doing it herself. This reminds us that kids pick up values more by seeing than by hearing.

As ways to raise kids keep changing, Sushmita Sen's method stands out. It's easy but deep—based on trust getting each other, and the idea that to raise kids who feel safe in their feelings, you need to let them be themselves.

Manjiri Patil
Manjiri Patil is a Sub Editor and journalist with over two years of experience covering science, health, lifestyle, and general news in digital newsroom.
first published: Dec 27, 2025 08:30 am

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