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I stayed in my van for two days outside Breach Candy hospital to be near Gauri when she delivered our second child. I left Aryan at Juhi's house. In between I would get frantic telephone calls on my cell phone about how Aryan was scandalizing the servants and members of Juhi's family by stripping and running buck naked through the house shouting 'Look at me! I'm Tarzan!' It's his favourite ploy to get attention, which he needs in a constant and undivided manner. I think he's going to grow up to be an actor.

Shahrukh Khan#63

FamilyParenthoodBirthChaosDedication

About this quote

What does it mean?
A parent shows dedication by staying near the hospital during childbirth while managing a mischievous child at home.
In plain terms
I waited outside the hospital during birth while my son caused chaos at home.
What can you take from it?
Parenting requires balancing attention between new and existing children.

Where it applies

  • hospital visits
  • childcare
  • family crises

Putting it to work

  • prioritize birth events
  • manage siblings
  • stay present

Questions to consider

  • How do you divide attention among children?
  • What sacrifices have you made for family?

Another view

Logistics vary widely for different families during childbirth.

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