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Baghban at 23: film's parenting message re-examined
Original: Baghban turns 23: The film taught India to call toxic parenting a sacrifice and guilt-tripping children a parent’s right
The Bollywood film Baghban has turned 23, prompting fresh criticism of its celebrated portrayal of parenting. Commentators argue the 2003 film, about elderly parents abandoned by their sons, framed sacrifice and guilt as entitlements, encouraging a culture where guilt-tripping children is treated as a parent's right rather than questioned as toxic behaviour.
Why now: The film's anniversary has sparked debate over whether its portrayal of parental sacrifice normalises guilt-driven parenting.
Evidence
- Baghban turns 23: The film taught India to call toxic parenting a sacrifice and guilt-tripping children a parent’s right · The Statesman
- Baghban turns 23: The film taught India to call toxic parenting a sacrifice and guilt-tripping children a parent’s right · The Statesman
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