Actor Urwa Hocane has stressed the importance of protecting children emotionally, drawing attention to how frightening experiences during childhood can leave lasting psychological effects. The actor recently reshared a video on Instagram, featuring religious scholar Nouman Ali Khan discussing how adults sometimes use fear as a form of entertainment when interacting with children. The discussion highlighted seemingly harmless remarks and threats, such as telling children they cannot do something or that they will not be taken home if they misbehave, and how such experiences can leave lasting emotional scars. Reacting to the video, Hocane shared a heartfelt reflection on how childhood experiences can shape people well into adulthood, revealing that the discussion resonated with her own memories. "This made me teary-eyed. This was so important for me to hear to heal my inner trauma. I can remember so many incidents in my life as a child where adults didn't act like adults, and such incidents have shaped so many of us grown-ups in more ways than we can elaborate on and pay attention to," she wrote. She stated that the discussion also resonated with her perspective as a parent, saying it made her more conscious of the importance of not repeating such patterns. "Glad I always thought about this even as a parent today, and my inner child truly feels validated today after hearing this. We all must become mindful and not repeat these patterns so we protect our children better! Thank you for sharing this!" she added.         View this post on Instagram                       Her response highlighted behaviour that is often dismissed as harmless fun or a way of disciplining children. Threatening children with abandonment, punishment or rejection, even jokingly, can make them feel insecure and distressed, while experiences adults may consider insignificant can remain deeply ingrained in a child's memory. Hocane's emphasis on being mindful of such behaviour also drew attention to the responsibility parents and caregivers have in creating emotionally secure environments. Children need guidance and boundaries, but these should be established without making them feel threatened or unsafe. The actor's comments also come from her experience of motherhood. Hocane is married to singer and actor Farhan Saeed. The couple tied the knot in December 2016 and welcomed their first child, daughter Jahan Ara Saeed, on January 3, 2024. As parents, the couple have occasionally shared glimpses of their family life with their followers. Hocane has also previously used her platform to address social issues, particularly subjects that are often overlooked. In 2016, while discussing her drama Udaari, which explored the topic of child sexual abuse, she emphasised the need to challenge social taboos. "I felt that I am meant to be a part of the change. It is very important to talk about the taboos and the complexes this society possesses," she said in the interview. She also discussed how Udaari helped bring conversations surrounding child abuse into the mainstream, stressing the importance of women speaking up about issues that society often avoids. Her latest Instagram reshare adds to these conversations, shifting the focus to children's emotional well-being and the responsibility adults have in ensuring they feel safe and protected. Ultimately, Hocane's message serves as a reminder that childhood should be a time when children feel heard, valued and secure, rather than one in which fear is normalised under the guise of humour or discipline.