Overview
- Shetty posted a February 10 Instagram video urging parents to guide children’s online use rather than rely on bans.
- Her message emphasizes balancing access, knowing what kids are watching and scrolling, and keeping conversations open at home.
- She advises using parental controls while prioritizing trust, describing continued oversight through mid‑adolescence as an act of care.
- She highlights the internet’s value for learning and creativity while warning that not everything online is real, kind, or safe.
- Media outlets amplified her remarks on February 10–11, with Hindustan Times noting the report drew from user‑generated content without independent verification.