Abhishek Bachchan Reveals Why Aaradhya Doesn't Have a Phone Despite Growing Up in a Privileged Family
In a world where smartphones and social media are omnipresent in children’s lives, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan have taken a different path when it comes to raising their daughter Aaradhya Bachchan. Despite having one of Bollywood’s most influential families, Aaradhya does not have her own smartphone and does not use social media.
The parenting choice has been praised for the idea that reducing children’s exposure to digital devices may help develop healthier habits and better real-world connections.
Earlier, when talking about his daughter's upbringing in a previous interview, Abhishek Bachchan also said that Aaradhya's friends usually call Aishwarya Rai’s phone rather than contacting Aaradhya directly. The actor’s comments reflected the family’s cautious approach to introducing technology into their daughter's life.
The Bachchan family has never hidden the fact that they prioritize a balanced childhood over early access to gadgets. They have the means to provide every luxury imaginable (including the latest smartphones) but they appear to have chosen to delay giving Aaradhya her own device.
Social media users have been impressed with this parenting decision, saying children today spend so much time scrolling through digital platforms at a very young age. For them, patience, face-to-face communication, and controlled screen time can help a child to develop in emotional and social ways.
But neither Abhishek Bachchan nor Aishwarya Rai has publicly articulated this approach as a universal parenting rule. Every family has different values, circumstances, and comfort levels regarding children's use of technology.
Experts have argued that healthy childhood development is supported by screen time management, outdoor activities, and meaningful relationships. But responsible use of technology is also at the core of modern education and communication.
Aishwarya and Abhishek have remained protective of Aaradhya’s privacy over the years, making just a few public appearances together and generally steering her away from unnecessary media attention. Their parenting style has been called down-to-earth despite the family’s immense fame and success.
The issue of Aaradhya’s upbringing has once again put online discussion on digital parenting and the right age for children to own smartphones. The Bachchan family’s approach has been to introduce technology more slowly, and not make it a big part of childhood.
Whether this method will suit every family, it is a challenge that parents are wrestling with in every country and is always in the conversation—when technology is used and when it is not, to keep the simplicity of childhood.
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