Debinna Bonnerjee Shares Parenting Wisdom: Teach Kids by Letting Them Watch

Actress Debinna Bonnerjee shared a heartfelt reflection on her parenting philosophy, emphasizing teaching children through observation rather than direct instruction. She posted a video from her shoot vanity where her daughter, having a school holiday, watched her get ready and later mimicked her by wearing similar netted gloves. Bonnerjee also spoke candidly about the realities of motherhood, including the difficulties of traveling with toddlers, missed naps, and testing patience. She and her husband, actor Gurmeet Choudhary, often share family moments, including a recent New Year's trip to London with their two daughters.

Key Points: Debinna Bonnerjee on Teaching Kids Through Observation

  • Parenting by observation
  • Daughter copies her style
  • Challenges of travel with toddlers
  • Balancing motherhood and career
  • Family moments in London
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Debinna Bonnerjee emphasises on teaching kids by 'letting them watch' & observe

Actress Debinna Bonnerjee reveals her parenting approach: teaching children not by instruction, but by letting them watch and observe their parents.

Debinna Bonnerjee emphasises on teaching kids by 'letting them watch' & observe
"Maybe this is how it begins. Not by teaching. But by letting them watch. - Debinna Bonnerjee"

Mumbai Ja, n 21

Actress Debinna Bonnerjee has reflected on how teaching kids is by actually making them watch and observe, especially parents.

The actress took to her social media account to share a video of herself getting ready for a shoot.

The video features the actress in her busy mode while her husband Gurmeet Choudhary and their little daughter make an appearance in an adorable manner.

Debinna wrote, "Getting ready in the vanity.

Layers of glam, quiet focus. And then she walks in. One of those days. No school.

So she comes along with me. She sits there, watching. Between mirrors, makeup, and conversations. I pick her up, she settles in.

As if this space was always meant for both of us."

She further wrote, "Her father joins us for a moment. A kiss. A pause. And as we step out, I notice something. She's wearing gloves too. Just like mine. Maybe this is how it begins. Not by teaching. But by letting them watch."

Debinna revealed that her daughter was on set with her because she had a holiday at school.

She highlighted how her daughter copied her style of wearing netted gloves and surprisingly wore a pair herself too.

Debinna has always spoken about motherhood and it's challenges and beauty.

Earlier, Debinna had taken to her social media to express how difficult it is to travel with toddlers and highlighted how it leads to 'missed naps, tired legs'.

The actress sharing a beautiful video on her social media wrote, "This London trip looked beautiful from outside. But travelling with toddlers isn't easy - missed naps, tired legs, and moments where patience runs thin.Still, I tried to stay there."

She further wrote, "To soak it in. Because now I'm home, and those days already live only in my memory. That's the thing about motherhood - time moves faster than we realise. You don't have to enjoy every second. Just be present in it. To every mom doing her best in this phase - you're not alone."

In December last year, her husband and actor Gurmeet Choudhary had shared a picture of Debinna, and their two daughters on social media where the family was seen having a ball of a time at New Year.

Gurmeet wrote, "London, here we are. Once just the two of us, now four hearts, two tiny miracles. Winter mornings, full circle moments... Grateful beyond words. #London #2025 #Family."

For the uninitiated, Gurmeet and Debinna welcomed their first child, a daughter, in April 2022 via surrogacy, and their second daughter in November 2022.

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Rohit P
It's a nice thought, but let's be real. Not every parent has the luxury of taking their child to work. For most of us in offices or factories, this "let them watch" method isn't practical. The sentiment is beautiful though.
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Ananya R
Her point about being present, not having to enjoy every second, really hit home. Motherhood in our joint families comes with so much pressure to be perfect. It's okay to just be there, even on the tough days. More power to all moms! 💪
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David E
Interesting perspective. In the West, we often focus on structured learning and activities. This "observation as education" is a more organic approach. Makes me think about how much my kids pick up just from daily routines.
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Kavya N
The glove story is adorable! 🥰 It reminds me of my son wanting to wear a safa (turban) like his papa. These small imitations are the first steps of them understanding our world and values. It's precious.
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Siddharth J
As a new father, I appreciate celebs sharing these real moments. It normalizes the chaos. The London trip description – "missed naps, tired legs" – that's the reality no one shows on Instagram. More honesty, please!

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