It's undeniable that being a parent nowadays is difficult, and the challenges are compounded for celebrities raising children in the spotlight. These days kids are exposed to technologies that didn't exist two decades ago, and studies warning of the perils of specific foods have been published in various academic journals. Parents worry about raising entitled or spoiled children.
Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lopez, David and Victoria Beckham, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, and others in the public eye have recently been criticized for setting unorthodox and sometimes frightening restrictions for their children. For example, ladies shouldn't be permitted to wear pants, a low-carb diet should be followed, and gift-giving during the holidays should be discouraged.
1. Beyoncé
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It's probably no surprise to learn that Queen B sends
Blue Ivy Carter to school with a full-fledged posse. Whether you think this is appropriate or not, it's hard to deny that
Beyoncé treats her daughter like a princess. We guess that Sasha Fierce would only give the best to her offspring.
2. Mila Kunis & Ashton Kutcher
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Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis intended to instill in their children a healthy respect for the abstract above the materialistic a few years ago. As a result, they opted to forego buying holiday presents for their children. The couple also stated that their children would not inherit much of their wealth. What a horrible way to prevent a child from being treated normally.
3. Kourtney Kardashian
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She appears to be the most respectful of the Kardashian sisters when describing their body type. Kourtney, the eldest Kardashian sister, warns Kris Jenner not to use the "f" word in front of her kid in an episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Kourtney, you have been heard clearly!
4. Tobey Maguire
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Tobey Maguire, who starred as Spider-Man and Seabiscuit, supports the RIE approach, which promotes the use of age-old playthings like scarves, wooden spoons, and plastic colanders than electronic toys and play yards. In no way can the actor's children, Ruby, 13, or Otis, 10, be spoilt, and he is determined to prevent that from happening.
5. Jennifer Lopez
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Jennifer Lopez is a famous performer and actress, but she is a mom first and foremost. The 50-year-old star keeps a tight rein on her four children, the oldest of whom are twins named Emme Maribel and Maximilian David, who are 11 years old. Lopez makes her children finish their homework before allowing them to watch TV or play video games.
6. Madonna
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When Madonna's sons Rocco and David Banda were little, she had a stringent rule in place: they were not to watch television, read newspapers, or look at magazines while visiting their father, director Guy Ritchie.
7. Megan Fox
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Megan Fox is even more stringent than the typical parent about limiting her children's time spent in front of screens like televisions, smartphones, and tablets. The former Transformers actress strictly forbids her children from using electronic devices, including computers, iPads, and the internet. They are only allowed to view movies and cartoons on rare occasions.
8. Kristen Bell
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Kristen Bell goes above and beyond the call of duty for any parent to ensure their child is safe and sound before bed. It has been alleged that after putting her daughter Delta to bed, the Frozen actress closes the door to her room. Yikes! Do you not think that this is a bit excessive?