Soha Ali Khan And Kunal Kemmu Are All For Equal Parenting

Considered to be one of the most popular couples of Bollywood, Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu got married in 2015, and had their daughter, Inaaya Naumi Kemmu, two years later in 2017.

Since then, the family of three has been living their best life, sometimes sharing their joy with their social media fans. After all, their respective social media handles are proof of the same.

Interestingly, its not just their stardom that has earnede them their following, but also their advocacy for equal parenting.

Dad Kunal Kemmu On Dividing Parenting Duties

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In a recent interview with News18, Kemmu opened up about how the couple have divided parenting duties for their daughter.

“Of course, I think that’s how parenting works and that’s how any partnership works. But I have to confess that I think she does most of the heavy lifting and I’m there for the good stuff. But there are times when if Soha has to work and she is away then I have to do all of that and I enjoy doing it, but I think Soha also enjoys it, more than I do,” he said.

The Kalyug actor also added that parenting journey starts even before one hold their baby for the first time. “The day our little girl was born was a moment of pride for me as it was the day I went from being a man to being a dad. I promised her that I, together with her mum, would raise her to be a strong, happy, and healthy girl,” he noted.

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He further elaborated that he loves to spoil her little angel, Inaaya. From going out for ice cream or doing fun stuff together like reading books, Kunal is very much a hands-on father. He loves reading to his little girl but likes it better when she wants to read or look at picture books.

Kunal Credits Soha for their Balanced Parenting Approach

On being asked to zero in on the roles divided between him and Soha, he praised Soha for her better parenting skills.

He said that the comparison is unfair as Soha plays all the roles in her real life extremely well and she’s a wonderful woman.

He added that he also loves the fact that Soha wears many hats, that of a friend, actor, and working mother besides being a good wife. He said that he was proud of her for balancing all the roles so well.

It Takes Two to Raise Children

Ever since the celebrity parents came to know about a research by Nielsen which revealed that 84% of Indian fathers believe that taking care of a baby is primarily a mother’s role, Kunal and Soha felt the need to change this view.

They even collaborated with the brand Pampers for the new marketing campaign, ‘#ItTakes2’. Its goal is to spark a constructive change and strengthen the motion in favour of equal parenting. It also aims to encourage parents to be equally involved for their child’s healthy and happy development.

While talking about the initiative, the Rang De Basanti actress stated, “Having walked this path with Kunal, I can confidently say that #ItTakes2 for a child’s complete growth and development. I am proud to join this movement by Pampers and pledge for equal parenting. It is truly a reflection of the parenting beliefs we value most in our journey towards raising our little baby girl.”

Kunal also encouraged fathers to take the pledge of equal parenting and not miss out on the beautiful journey of parenthood.

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According to the couple, raising children should not only be a mother’s duty. It should be a shared responsibility between the parents and argued, “No dad-duty and mom-duty, only a profound sense of accountability, love, and care on your child.”

Only Love and Joy

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Being the doting parents that they are, Soha and Kunal clearly love to spend quality time with their little one. Going by their Instagram feed, the couple are always snuggling and cuddling with their little one.

Recently, the happy family was seen vacationing in Dubai. The actress also took to her Instagram and shared glimpses of her playdate with Inaaya.

The mum-daughter duo were seen having an adventurous and playful time. While daddy Kunal helped Inaaya with her set of blocks.

Kemu captioned the adorable video with: “Learning through play for all ages.”

Equal Parenting: What Is It?

Equal parenting is not only about sharing baby care responsibilities, but also housework, breadwinning and allowing the partner some ‘me-time’ as well. Here are some of the ways parents can practise equal parenting at home:

• Try to plan the things that are to be divided.
• Once the child starts going to school, you can divide the subjects between you and your hubby that are to be taught.
• Try to be flexible with your working hours, especially when the child is small and needs proper care, love, and attention from both the parents.
• Split up household chores and keep switching them to avoid facing boredom.
• Get involved equally in your child’s welfare to make him/ her feel comfortable.

The initial journey of becoming parents is a rollercoaster ride. The role of a mother and father is always debatable in shaping their child’s future. This is where the concept of equal parenting comes to play. Today, equal parenting is also a part of mindful parenting, which is precisely what Soha and Kunal seem to be practicing.

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