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Bhagyeshree, the beloved actress from *Maine Pyar Kiya*, shares heartfelt advice on motherhood ahead of Mother’s Day. She believes true love means teaching children independence rather than making them overly reliant. The actress stresses the importance of letting kids learn from their own mistakes to grow stronger. Her wisdom comes from raising her son Abhimanyu and daughter Avantika with self-sufficiency in mind.

Key Points: Bhagyeshree Shares True Meaning of Being a Good Mother

  • Bhagyeshree emphasizes teaching kids independence over neediness
  • She believes children must learn from mistakes and adversity
  • Shares parenting wisdom ahead of Mother’s Day
  • Reflects on raising son Abhimanyu and daughter Avantika
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Bhagyeshree shares what it really means to be a good mother

Maine Pyar Kiya actress Bhagyeshree explains why raising independent children is the best form of motherhood ahead of Mother’s Day.

"*Love doesn't come through need, just as caring is never protection enough.* — Bhagyeshree"

Mumbai, May 7

Actress Bhagyeshree believes that being a good mother is not just about protecting your children but making them independent.

The 'Maine Pyar Kiya' actress took to her Instagram and dropped a throwback picture with her son Abhimanyu and daughter Avantika.

She further penned a heartfelt note ahead of Mother's Day on May 11.

Bhagyeshree wrote, "Being Mom! A week to Mother's Day. In a program organized for young Moms, I shared a bit of what I learnt through life.

My children mean the world to me, and there is nothing I wouldn't do for them, but if I truly did that, I would not be a good mom. Children need to be taught to be independent, to learn through mistakes they make, to rise up when they fall, to grow through adversities and help others who cannot."

Emphasizing the need to make your kids self-dependent, the actress went on to share, "We can hold their finger when they learn to walk, but we have to let go so that they can run. Love doesn't come through need, just as caring is never protection enough."

"In today's world.... and it is as fierce as the jungle can be, it is survival that counts.... and to be able to do that, your children have to be the Lion King," Bhagyeshree concluded.

The post also included a video where Bhagyeshree reiterated that as a mother, her primary goal is to make her children capable of facing any challenges that life throws at them.

"My children are my responsibility. So, I have set them on a path where they are capable of looking after themselves. They don't feel that they need me. Indian parents bring up their children, making them feel very needy. Everything we as parents set up for our children, which I feel is wrong," she was heard saying.

After making a spectacular debut in the 1989 blockbuster "Maine Pyar Kiya" alongside Salman Khan, Bhagyeshree tied the knot with Himalaya Dassani in 1990. After her marriage, she has been a part of very few projects.

- IANS

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Priya K.
Bhagyeshree has spoken such truth! Indian parents often smother their kids with too much protection. My mother did the same, and it took me years to learn basic life skills. We need more parents to think like this. 👏
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Rahul S.
While I agree with the independence part, I feel Indian culture has its own beauty where families are closely knit. There should be balance - independence yes, but not at the cost of losing our family values.
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Ananya M.
As a new mom, this really made me think! We're so conditioned to do everything for our kids that we forget to teach them to do things themselves. Loved the Lion King reference too! 🦁
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Vikram J.
Easy for celebrities to say when they have all the resources. For middle-class families, letting kids make mistakes can have serious consequences. Reality is different for most Indians.
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Sunita P.
Beautiful thoughts! But I wish she had also talked about how to implement this in our education system which still promotes rote learning over practical skills. That's where real independence begins.
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Neeraj D.
Maine Pyar Kiya was my childhood favorite! Good to see Bhagyeshree sharing such mature parenting advice. Though I wonder - is this approach working well with today's Gen Z kids who are already so independent?

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