In a lively episode of Navya Naveli Nanda‘s podcast, What The Hell Navyathe Bachchan ladies—Jaya, Shweta, and Navya—delved into the topic of parent-child friendships. Shweta expressed her belief that parents can’t be true friends with their kids, sparking a fun debate. Jaya and Navya playfully disagreed, leading to an exchange that quickly went viral on social media, resonating with listeners everywhere.
Shweta shared her perspective on the idea of parents being friends with their children. She expressed that while she loves her children, she keeps a clear boundary, believing there are topics meant just for friends, not for children. Shweta questioned why so many people claim their kids as “best friends,” suggesting a preference for a traditional parent-child relationship.
Jaya shared a different view, responding that children can indeed become friends with their parents as they grow older. She suggested that friendship can develop over time. Shweta disagreed, emphasizing that there’s always a “parent” role, and she might find it challenging to fully accept advice from her kids, as she would naturally think, “You’re my child, what do you know?”
Navya chimed in, pointing out that both Shweta and Jaya are now parents, suggesting that they could bond as friends. Shweta quickly dismissed the idea, stating that she doesn’t see her mother as a friend. She explained that certain boundaries exist in their relationship, emphasizing that friends provide a break from family, creating an alternate family dynamic.
Navya argued that family members can also be friends, a sentiment Jaya supported. However, Shweta disagreed, asserting that just because they spend time together doesn’t mean Navya can be completely honest with Jaya. Jaya maintained that she values honesty in her friendship with Navya, but Shweta remained firm in her belief that the parent-child dynamic creates necessary boundaries.