Rubina Dilaik acknowledges her in-laws, husband’s support during postpartum journey: ‘Those who say divorce rates go up after a kid…’

“It will come to a healthy family relationship. I can vouch for the fact that the parents’ relationship affects the kids the most. This is the beauty of Indian family systems,” she told Nayandeep Rakshit on YouTube.

Taking a cue from her acknowledgment, let’s learn the importance of understanding the family and being on the same page when raising children in today’s times.

Dr Shorouq Motwani, a psychiatrist at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai, said that being on the same page about embracing parenthood is important for not only the couple’s emotional well-being but also the healthy development of the children and the maintenance of peace and love in the family.

 

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Parenthood brings significant lifestyle changes, responsibilities, and emotional shifts for the couple and the family. “If both partners are on the same page, they can support each other better, manage stress properly, and create a thriving environment for the child. When a couple is a team, it is far easier for the in-laws to be supportive and nurture their grandchildren,” said Dr Motwani.

However, if families are not on the same page regarding caregiving or even matters like where the children will be raised, it may lead to a communication gap or emotional distance, which can damage the relationship and the child’s upbringing.

“Open and honest communication becomes the key if a couple and their family are not aligned. So, each other’s fears, expectations, and reasons should be taken into consideration before the decision,” said Dr Motwani.