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Say No to 70-Hour Weeks': Namita Thapar's Emotional Post After Watching Netflix’s Adolescence
Namita Thapar, Executive Director at Emcure Pharmaceuticals and a familiar face from Shark Tank India, recently shared an emotional message about parenting and mental health after watching the Netflix series Adolescence.
In a heartfelt post on LinkedIn titled "MY TAKE ON PARENTING", Thapar opened up about the quiet struggles of raising children in today’s fast-paced world. A mother to two teenage boys aged 19 and 14, she reflected on the show’s message and how it connects with her own life.
‘It stirred something deep in me’
Thapar said that Adolescence made her think about the emotional distance that can grow between parents and children when adults are caught in long work hours.
“Adolescence on Netflix & 70-hour work week – a correlation & evidence-based opinion. As a parent of teens… this show stirred something deep in me,” she wrote.
Her statement clearly challenges the growing hustle culture that encourages people to work 70 hours a week—a concept that has sparked controversy in India’s corporate world.
Children absorb silent expectations
In her post, Thapar pointed out how teens silently absorb their parents’ expectations and sometimes feel they are falling short.
“Kids are fragile. They idolise their parents… if they feel they are not living up to the parents' expectations… they have massive pent-up negativity,” she explained.
She warned that this hidden pressure can take two dangerous paths—either self-destruction or aggression. Most parents don’t even realise this is happening, even when they mean well.
A message for working parents
Without directly naming anyone, Thapar’s message felt like a wake-up call for all working parents. In an age where performance is often seen as more important than presence, she reminded everyone that children need emotional attention more than expensive schools or gadgets.
Her candid reflections are resonating with many, especially parents trying to juggle demanding jobs and family life.
