I was genuinely fascinated by a scene from the Akshay Kumar starrer Khel Khel Mein. There’s this moment where his teenage daughter asks him for permission to stay overnight at a male friend’s house—alone.
Now let’s be real—how many daughters would actually ask their parents something like this? Most would just lie or make up a half-story, right? That’s what made this scene so striking.
But here’s the real kicker. It wasn’t just her asking—it was his response that truly blew me away. Akshay doesn’t lecture, panic, or impose his decision. Instead, he calmly equips her with the right thought process and gently places the decision in her hands.
That level of trust? That clarity of communication? It’s rare. And powerful.
If you haven’t watched this scene yet, please do. Just search for: “Father’s very good advice to his daughter scene”—you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. It’s a clip every parent needs to see.
Consider these 3 strong reasons to break silence of generations:
- Trust is Already Built—So the Message Lands Deeper
Let’s talk about trust for a second—real, everyday trust between you and your child. You know how your child runs to you the moment something big or confusing happens? That’s because, whether we realize it or not, we’ve spent years building this quiet bond through our daily hugs, meals, bedtime stories, and even those silly little jokes we share.
Now imagine this: if your child hears something confusing about sex or relationships from a friend, or worse—from the internet—they may not even come to you about it. Not because they don’t love you, but because they think, “Maybe this isn’t something we talk about at home.”
But if you’ve been the one who responds—with love, with ease, without making it a big deal—they’ll know: “Okay, if mom or dad can talk about this, maybe I can too.”
That’s the magic of trust. It doesn’t just make the message land better—it makes it stick. Because children listen to those they feel safest with. And no expert, no teacher, no influencer can ever compete with the emotional safety that a parent provides. That’s your superpower—and honestly, it’s time we use it.
2. Emotional Safety Creates Openness That Lasts for Years
You know, one of the biggest gifts we can give our children is emotional safety—especially when it comes to uncomfortable topics like sex, relationships, and growing up. It’s not just about sitting them down for a “big talk.” It’s about building a kind of bond where they want to talk to us, even when things get awkward.
See, when your child knows they can come to you without getting shut down, scolded, or judged, that trust becomes a doorway to openness. And here’s the beauty of it—it’s not just for now. The emotional safety you create today becomes the bridge they’ll use to reach out to you years later, maybe when they’ve messed up, or are confused, or need guidance at a crucial crossroad.
Experts can give them facts. The internet can throw information at them. But neither of those can give them the feeling of being truly seen, heard, and safe—only you can do that. And once that space is built, it doesn’t just help in one conversation. It helps in every conversation that follows. It’s what makes your child think, “If something’s bothering me, I can go to my parent.” And that—honestly—is everything.
3. Context Matters—And Only You Know Your Child’s Inner World
One thing we often overlook is the context. Every child is so uniquely wired. Some children are curious and bold by nature, asking all sorts of questions early on. Others are quiet observers who take their time to process things internally. Now imagine an outsider, even a trained sex educator, coming in with a well-meaning explanation—but completely missing where the child emotionally stands. That disconnect can do more harm than good.
As a parent, you’ve been reading your child since birth. You know when they’re feeling unsure, when they’re just pretending to understand, or when something’s really bothering them. That emotional map you have? No one else has that. You know how to simplify complex things for them. You know their fears, their language, their emotional triggers.
So, when it comes to talking about adult topics—especially something as layered as sex or relationships—ONLY you can frame it in a way that fits their inner world, not some generic script. You don’t need to be an expert in the topic—you just need to be their expert. That’s what sticks. That’s what helps them trust and grow with clarity, not confusion.
That’s a parent!
