When it comes to parenting advice, one request often brings a flood of suggestions. Each piece of advice comes with its own set of rules, wrapped in expectations, and lays out a near-perfect—but often destined to fail—plan. Amid all these fancy parenting guides, what stands out is the advice from Bollywood's veteran screenwriter Salim Khan. He believes and advocates that parenting is more about guiding your child than planning or controlling their every move.
Salim Khan's Timeless Wisdom for Parenting Handbooks
In an old interview, Salim Khan spoke candidly about raising his three sons, Salman, Arbaaz, and Sohail. He said, "They are all three individuals, not influenced by each other," during a conversation with Lehren. He further shared how his children reach out to him for advice, and he ensures to guide them but stays away from controlling their actions. "They come to me for advice whenever they need it. I also don't breathe on their neck all the time, asking 'What are you doing? What are you doing?'"
The Sholay-fame writer continued, "One thing people should learn, especially fathers, is that they are as much a part of nature as these trees. Can you plan the growth of this tree?" He added, "You have to protect them in their childhood. You can't plan the growth of anybody; you can just guide them. I also want that I don't intend to plan their growth—what will he do, how will his career go—life doesn't work on planning."
One Life Lesson by Salim Khan That Salman Khan Regrets Not Listening To
The bond between a father and son goes beyond the expression of words, and the connection between Salim Khan and Salman Khan is no different. In 2025, highlighting the same bond, Salman Khan shared a life lesson his father taught him, which the Dabangg actor wished he had listened to earlier. Taking to his social media handle, he shared a picture with a caption: "Present becomes your past, past catches up to your future, present is a gift, do right with it, mistakes repeated become a habit and then your character, don't blame anyone, no one can make you do anything that you don't want to."
Salman Khan, in 2025, through a social media post, shared a life lesson his father taught him, which he wished he had listened to earlier in life. He concluded, "My dad just said this to me; it's so true. I wish I heard this earlier, but never too late."
This post is another example that proves it doesn't matter if you are from the celebrity circle or not; when it comes to personal bonds, all families look more alike than different.
