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Madhavan says he treated his son Vedaant as an adult from age 5
Actor R Madhavan has revealed he treated his son Vedaant, now 20, as an adult since he was five, taking his opinions and explaining decisions rather than cajoling. Vedaant is an international…
The Story in Brief
Actor R Madhavan has revealed he treated his son Vedaant, now 20, as an adult since he was five, taking his opinions and explaining decisions rather than cajoling. Vedaant is an international freestyle swimmer training for the Olympics, though Madhavan admitted his son is "very far off the mark" from world standards.
In a recent interview, Madhavan said he constantly reminds Vedaant that his fame is "reflected glory" from being a celebrity child, and that attention can be short-lived. The actor also said he worries about where parenting ends and privilege begins, especially when pushing his son to earn medals rather than enjoy advantages.
The Indian Opinion
The media loves a celebrity parenting story, but the real narrative here is about privilege and self-awareness. Madhavan openly says his son gets "reflected glory" and there are better swimmers who deserve more attention. That cuts against the lazy cynicism that all star kids coast on name alone. The concrete test: can Vedaant's Olympic times close the gap to world standards by 2028?
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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