Eminent actress Sarwat Gilani has sparked an important conversation on parenting roles in Pakistan.
Speaking on a morning show, the actress highlighted the often-overlooked challenges mothers face. She stressed that raising children should be a shared responsibility between both parents.
Sarwat Gilani explained that many mothers appear strict because they manage nearly every aspect of a child’s routine.
From education and meals to homework and discipline, mothers handle continuous responsibilities throughout the day. This constant effort, she said, naturally leads to exhaustion by the end of the day.
Misunderstood reactions
According to the actress, many husbands only notice moments when mothers show anger or frustration.
However, they often overlook the mental and physical effort that builds up over the entire day, leading to those reactions.
Sarwat Gilani stressed that if parenting roles were reversed, many men would find it difficult to cope.
She noted that managing children full-time is demanding and requires patience, resilience, and emotional strength.
Call for appreciation and support
The actress urged men to acknowledge their wives’ hard work and dedication as parents.
She encouraged fathers to actively support, appreciate, and praise mothers in front of their children to create a healthier family environment.
Discussing fatherhood, Sarwat Gilani said a man’s parenting style is often shaped by his own upbringing.
She explained that emotionally distant fathers may reflect gaps in their own childhood, including absent or strained parental relationships.
The actress also pointed out that some mothers rely heavily on their sons for emotional support.
She warned that this dynamic can affect those children later in life, making it harder for them to balance their own roles as fathers.
Sarwat Gilani’s remarks have gained traction on social media.
Many users have described her perspective on shared parenting responsibilities as realistic and necessary.
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