India, Dec. 30 -- Parenting in the public eye comes with unique challenges, from balancing fame to protecting a child's well-being. Veteran actor Sharmila Tagore recently praised her son Saif Ali Khan, calling him "an excellent parent" during the December 26 podcast of All About Her, hosted by Soha Ali Khan, where she was accompanied by her niece Sara Ali Khan. (Also read: Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput reveal how they keep their kids healthy: From 100 steps after meals to haldi milk with ghee )

Reflecting on how parenting styles have evolved over generations, Sharmila said she learned a lot by watching her own children raise theirs. While she relied heavily on family elders while raising Saif and Soha, today's parents often turn to books an...