India, May 13 -- The world of celebrity parenting often comes wrapped in luxury vacations, lavish birthday parties and extravagant gifts. But actor R Madhavan is looking at the conversation a little differently. In a recent appearance on the YouTube channel 100 Year Life Project by ACKO, the actor spoke candidly about the growing culture of excess around children and why he feels many parents today are unknowingly putting pressure on themselves in the race to "keep up."

And one particular statement from the actor instantly caught attention online.

'Some Parents Spend More On Birthdays Than I Did On My Marriage'

Reflecting on modern parenting trends, Madhavan admitted he is often shocked by how extravagant children's celebrations have b...