Every parent wants to give their child a better life. But where do you draw the line between providing comfort and raising children who take that comfort for granted? Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan believes the answer lies in teaching children the value of privilege early. Speaking candidly on comedian Bharti Singh’s podcast, Farah shared her philosophy of parenting with her 3 children. The conversation started when Bharti asked Farah what family holidays are like with three kids, especially on long flights. Farah’s answer surprised him. “They sit at the back in economy…I travel business class, the kids travel economy,” Farah said. However, the reason had nothing to do with saving money. It was about raising children who were grounded. Here are four parenting lessons that come from Farah Khan’s refreshingly practical approach. Teach kids that luxury is earned, not expected For Farrah, traveling in business class isn’t something her kids automatically get just because they’re her kids. Explaining his thinking, he said, “What has he done to deserve to sit in business class? What has he done to deserve this?” “If I start putting them in first class or business class now, I’m going to have trouble later in life,” he said with a little humor. It’s a simple lesson, but an important one. When children learn that every privilege has value, they are more likely to appreciate it rather than expect it. Remind kids that being privileged doesn’t mean being spoiled. One moment in the conversation perfectly summed up Farrah’s parenting style. She revealed that her son once told her, “I think I’m spoiled.” Instead of agreeing, Farrah corrected him. “No, you’re not spoiled. You’re privileged.” Then he explained the difference. “We struggled a lot so that you can go to a good school in an AC car and study in classrooms that are air-conditioned,” Farah said. This difference matters. Farah doesn’t want her children to feel guilty for living a comfortable life. She wants them to understand that those comforts have come from years of hard work and sacrifice. Gratitude, not guilt, is the lesson. Children don’t need luxuries to have a good time, many parents worry that if children don’t get the “best” in everything, they will complain. Farah says that this rarely happens. Talking about long flights, she said with a laugh, “During the flight, all three of them sit with their headphones on and watch movies or TV.” When they were very young, she would sometimes have them with her. “Sometimes I took them with me, especially when they were small enough so I could keep an eye on them.” But that period has passed. “For several years now, they have been traveling in economy.” The point is that children adapt surprisingly well. Often, they are excited about the vacation itself, not about sitting in economy or business class. Tell your kids what it takes to make their life their own. Farrah also spoke honestly about how different her own childhood was from the one her children are growing up in. “Today they go to school in AC cars. Now we can’t send them in BEST buses in Mumbai. It was a different time when we used to travel that way, and it was safe too.” She doesn’t pretend that life has always been easy. Instead, she reminds her children that the luxuries they enjoy today are the result of years of struggle. “We fought so hard to get you this life.” This is a conversation that many parents shy away from, but it can be one of the most valuable. When children understand the story behind what they have, they often respect it. Farah Khan’s parenting philosophy is not really about business class and economy class. In an age where it’s easy to give kids everything, Farrah’s approach is a gentle reminder that the greatest gift parents can give isn’t luxury, it’s perspective.