Ewan McGregor won't spoil his kids
Categories: Celeb parenting
Never mind celebrity parenting, when it comes to parenting in general, Ewan McGregor is a refreshing change. He recently told the Daily Express that he and his wife have created a life that shields their three daughters from the celebrity lifestyle. Not only do they keep the girls out of the public eye, they also work hard to instill good, old-fashioned values in them to prevent their dad's celeb status from going to their heads."Giving kids whatever they want is disastrous parenting," McGregor said. "There's no sense of something earned." The star, who has several upcoming movies, says that they don't buy the girls the latest cell phones or iPods just because their's have become out of date, and they set firm boundaries that include manners and being polite. He went on to say about his girls, "What they care about is what all kids care about: their friends, feeling safe, feeling loved, and being free to express who they are."
Just because you can give your kids everything, doesn't mean you should. The McGregor family seems to really understand that, and even if their girls don't agree right now, in the long run it'll be a lesson they're sure to appreciate.
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wb 9-26-2008 @ 6:15PM
This is great advice whether you're a celebrity or just a middle class family. Manners, politeness, earning privileges and luxuries. In fact, adults need these values as much as kids!
Ewan McGregor is well-grounded because he grew up in a stable home and his parents are still a big part of his life (as you can see in his Long Way Down and Long Way Round documentary adventures). Even though he was a poor student and his parents are teachers, his parents enabled him to find a vocation he loves. He loves the work of acting rather than the celebrity. Good parenting by his own parents set an example he can carry on for his kids.
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sara_blassingame 10-01-2008 @ 5:03PM
Yeah, right on. It's about time that there is a celebrity who actually has a brain. It's sad to say, but most of the celebs kids will grow up to be spoiled brats who think that the whole world revolves around only them. It's refreshing to hear of the parents who actually teach their kids good morals.
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