Beyond Stardom: Sivakarthikeyan and Aarthi’s parenting approach to raising their children

Actor Sivakarthikeyan and his wife Aarthi have long been admired not only for their poise in social situations but for the dignity with which they bring up their children. The parents of three children – Aaradhana (born in 2013) and two sons, Gugan Doss (born in 2021) and Pavan (born in 2024) – the power couple seems to be taking parenting very seriously. Despite his own star status, Sivakarthikeyan seems to be taking the right approach with his children, teaching them to be rooted in values and not in fame, making their parenting experience one of the best examples of conscious living.Protecting childhood by choosing privacyDespite the extensive media coverage that they receive, Siva Karthikeyan and Aarthi ensure that the children are kept away from the media and social media. Although onlookers do get a glimpse of the warm and lovableperiences they share with their children, the couple makes it a point to ensure that their kids don’t live under the scanner of the media. This allows Aaradhana, Gugan Doss, and Pavan to have the freedom to develop on their own and develop a unique identity. Staying grounded as a family despite fameSivakarthikeyan's rags-to-precious-stardom saga is no secret, and the down-to-earth mentality extends to the family as well. Aarthi's character has an important part in instilling the same values of keeping things simple and grounded in the family as well. It is through observation that the children are exposed to the values of humility in their lives. Star status is looked upon as an "occupation," rather than an "identity," and this helps the kids have their feet firmly planted in the values of thankfulness, respect, and compassion for others.Emotional security over achievement pressureNeither of them has displayed expectations of perfection in the academic or success fields in public. Rather, both of them display an emotional safety orientation in co-parenting Aaradhana and her other brothers. Sivakarthikeyan and Aarthi understand that every child differs in terms of development. By permitting Aaradhana and her brothers to develop at their own pace, Sivakarthikeyan and Aarthi avoid anxiety as well as build confidence in Aaradhana.Being present, not authoritativeSivakarthikeyan is referred to as affectionate and accessible, which is evident from his character as a father. Conscious parenting emphasises being with the child instead of on the child. Listening to the child, responding to him or her with empathy, and making him or her feel emotionally connected enables the child to feel heard. As a result, the child feels confident to communicate his or her feelings.Teaching values through daily actions Instead of teaching values by preaching them, Sivakarthikeyan and Aarthi live them out by being kind, disciplined, patient, and responsible. Children pick up values by observing them being practised by example. Sivakarthikeyan and Aarthi's example proves that conscious parenting is not an exercise in being perfect but in making an effort to live by these values daily to bring up emotionally intelligent children who know the value of balance, humility, and compassion.