Tya Ariestya Discusses Children Approaching Adolescence, Embarrassed to be Hugged in Front of Friends

Kapanlagi.com - Tya Ariestya sees her two sons, Kanaka and Kalundra, growing up quickly and starting to enter the transition to adolescence. She mentioned the changes in her children's daily lives, which are now busier with activities.

"It really feels like time is flying because I have two children and I also had to go through the IVF process," said Tya Ariestya when met in the Warung Buncit area, South Jakarta, Tuesday (11/08/2026).

1. Transition to Adolescence in Tya Ariestya's Family

Tya Ariestya with Her Two Children © instagram.com/tya_ariestya

Tya mentions that the transition period makes her children spend more time with their peers. According to her, the moment to let the children engage in outdoor activities is becoming more frequent.

"So seeing my children now feels like they are in a transition period where soon we have to let them spend more time with their friends. Even the extra classes are already a lot," she added.

She has two sons, Kanaka as the eldest and Kalundra as the youngest. Both of them are starting to show different needs and habits as they grow older.

2. Kanaka Starts to Keep Distance in Front of Friends

Changes in attitude are seen in Kanaka when he is with his peers. He feels awkward and shy if he receives excessive physical attention from his mother in front of others.

"Kanaka feels shy if Mom keeps hugging him like that. Because if his older brother and sister don't keep hugging, who is Mom? His older brother is the one who gets hugged so he can keep being hugged, that's just selfish," said Tya Ariestya while laughing.

Tya expressed her desire to continue hugging her eldest son, even though Kanaka is starting to keep his distance when he is among his friends.

3. Kalundra Asks for Time Alone

Unlike her older sibling, Kalundra actually shows greater independence. At her younger age, she dares to ask for time to play with her friends without her mother accompanying her.

"The little one, actually. Yesterday she went to Korea, right? 'Mom, I want to be with my friends.' 'Okay, go ahead.' 'I'm playing with my friends.' 'Okay, that's fine then.' It's actually the little one. The older sister is very clingy," said Tya Ariestya.

Tya believes that parents need to give space for children to explore their friendships and activities on their own. She tries to approach it calmly.

"It's okay, let's not be too dramatic. We just need to understand that they need us too, so we should relax and let them be with their friends. She's starting to learn to become a teenager," concluded Tya Ariestya.

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