From playgrounds to passwords: How childhood has changed for Indian-Australian kids

Children's Day Special SBS Hindi 2025

(L-R) Mannat with her parents and little sister, Vir with his parents, and Tavleen with her little brother and parents feature in this Children's Day special podcast. Credit: Supplied by Mannat, Tavleen, and Vir

This Children’s Day special examines how childhood is evolving within Indian-Australian families. Featuring Tavleen Kaur and Mannat Matharu from Sydney and Vir Mattoo from Melbourne, the episode contrasts today’s digitally connected, highly aware children with the offline, slower childhoods their parents remember. Through candid conversations, it explores changing expectations, greater recognition of children’s rights, and the cultural values families work to preserve. The story highlights how younger generations are growing up more expressive, informed, and confident than ever before.


Find all our podcasts here at:  SBS Hindi Podcast Collection. You can also tune in to SBS Hindi at 5 pm on SBS South Asian on digital radio, on channel 305 on your television, via the SBS Audio app , or stream from our website.

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