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Julia Roberts opens up on ‘strict’ parenting style

Will Young opens up on 'awful' encounter with Julia Roberts
  • Julia Roberts discussed her parenting approach with husband Daniel Moder for their three children, Hazel, Phinnaeus, and Henry, in an interview with George Clooney.
  • She revealed they were considered stricter parents, limiting their children's access to technology, with her kids being among the last in their peer groups to get phones.
  • Roberts emphasised establishing clear, consistent boundaries and rules, ensuring both parents gave the same answers to foster stability and security.
  • Previous rules included a central charging station for phones and a strict no-phone policy at the dinner table.
  • Roberts continues to parent her now-adult children with concern for their well-being, considering her family life her greatest achievement.
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