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12 Strict Rules That Celebrities Apply To Their Kids

There isn't any specific parenting instruction that can be used to raise every child on the planet in an effective way. Each parent, including celebrities, has different perspectives on how to raise their children in light of their individual needs. Their right to establish rules was to encourage a healthy and respectful upbringing for their kids.
While many celebrities may simply provide their children with a luxurious lifestyle, others may have odd regulations when it comes to raising their children. For better or worse, children of famous parents enjoy many advantages as well as many limitations as they grow up.
Here are some examples of how some celebrities have handled parenting that might interest you. But before you decide to judge, we encourage you to heed these words of advice from Mayim Bialik: "My kids are fine. You may not think so, but you get to raise your kids and I get to raise mine." 

#1 Angelina

 

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Angelina Jolie revealed that one of the things she never does in front of her children is cry. “I do not want my children to be worried about me. I think it’s very important to cry in the shower and not in front of them. They need to know that everything’s going to be all right even when you’re not sure it is.”

#2 Drew Barrymore

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At the tender age of 6, actress, producer, and entrepreneur Drew Barrymore found success. As a mother of two girls aged 9 and 7, she has been outspoken about not letting her children pursue acting careers while they are still minors. She would prefer to let them enjoy childhood.

#3 Gisele Bündchen

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Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady have two kids, and they follow the "no diaper rule," forgoing the use of conventional diapers (whether cloth or disposable). Instead, they opt for "natural infant hygiene" or "elimination communication." To clarify, the actress carried her child around the house and paid close attention to their body signals; when they needed to use the restroom, she would hold them over the toilet. Benjamin, one of their children, was potty trained at the age of six months, which is one advantage of this rule.

#4 Jessica Alba

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Has your mother ever made you sit in the corner as punishment for misbehavior? Jessica Alba, who is also very strict with her kids' eating and sleeping schedules, uses that technique when they misbehave or disobey her commands.

#5 Kate Hudson

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Kate Hudson said that raising girls is very different from raising boys. She is attempting what she called a "genderless approach" for her youngest daughter. “Not all girls want to be a princess, some want to be king. And that’s fine by me!” She shared.

#6 Kate Winslet

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All social media platforms are forbidden in Kate Winslet's home. “It has a huge impact on young women’s self-esteem because all they ever do is design themselves for people to like them.” The actress also thinks that divorce can benefit kids because it teaches them how to stay strong.

#7 Keira Knightley

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The English actress admitted that she strictly forbids her daughter from watching some Disney movies because she disagrees with the message they send to young girls. She cited Cinderella ’’is about waiting around for a rich guy to rescue her — no, rescue yourself!" She expresses partial disagreement with The Little Mermaid, saying, "The songs are great, but do not give your voice up for a man. Hello?!"

#8 Kristen Bell

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When her daughter refuses to go to sleep, Kristen Bell would lock her in her room. “We lock it when she gets in there, and we stand outside and say, ’We love you, we will talk to you in the morning, but now, it’s time for sleep.’ And after about 10 minutes, she’ll wind herself down. And then, before we go to bed, obviously, we unlock it.”

#9 Madonna

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Throughout her life, the legendary pop singer had the good fortune to raise a lot of kids, and they all shared one very unique rule: no television in the house. Madonna claims that she did this to give her kids the opportunity to express themselves in other ways by preventing them from growing up with that noise around them.

#10 Mayim Bialik

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The actress, best known for her comedic roles in Blossom and The Big Bang Theory, has a Ph.D. in neuroscience and has applied much of her theory to parenting. Among her many methods is not forcing her children to be kind or grateful, but rather allowing them to develop those habits by observing their parents. Mayim describes this as “teaching them how a society works without us having to force it on them.”

#11 Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher

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The celebrity couple, who have a 7-year-old daughter and a 5-year-old son, have admitted that they don't like to spoil their children with gifts. “So far, our tradition is no presents for the kids... Last year when we celebrated Christmas, Wyatt was 2...and we didn’t give her anything — it was the grandparents.’’ She explained, “The kid no longer appreciates the one gift. They don’t even know what they’re expecting; they’re just expecting stuff.”

#12 Will and Jada Smith

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In the Smiths family, there was only one rule: "No Rules." Will and Jada Smith gave their children “as much control over their lives as possible.”  When they were very young, they practiced "The circle of safety," in which the kids could come clean and share anything they did, no matter how bad it was perceived to be, without worrying about what would happen.
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