“I know this sounds crazy” – Katherine Schwarzenegger to Follow in the Steps of Father Arnold Schwarzenegger When It Comes to Raising Her Daughters

Published 02/09/2023, 4:00 PM EST

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Apart from being a global superstar,superstar, Arnold Schwarzenegger is also a proud dad to five children. The Terminator star shares four kids with his ex-wife Maria Shriver: Katherine, Christina, Patrick, and Christopher. Meanwhile, his third son Joseph Baena was born out of his relationship with his longtime housekeeper Mildred Patricia Baena. With all these children, he must have some idea when it comes to parenting, and it seems like his daughter wants to take up those ideas with her daughters.

Although Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver got separated back in 2011, they gave their children the best childhood. As we all know that the former Governor of California has always supported the decision his kids make in their lives. Now his eldest daughter wishes to follow in the steps of her dad when it comes to raising her daughters.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger is a parenting role model for his daughter Katherine 

In her latest interview with New York Times, Katherine Schwarzenegger expressed her gratitude towards her parents for raising her the right way. During the conversation, the NY bestseller author stated that Arnold Schwarzenegger is a role model for her and she would do the same for her daughters, Eloise Christina, 8 months, and Lyla Maria, 2½ years.

“I know this sounds crazy, but I really would love to just do exactly what they did,” explained the American writer to the New York Times. She recalled the time of her childhood and how the professional life of her dad never affected their upbringing.

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The True Lies star always kept his kids away from the spotlight and never took them to industry parties. It is certainly admirable how Schwarzenegger and his ex-wife did all the hard work to give their children a normal life. The retired bodybuilder is one of the most celebrated actors in Hollywood. Thus, it might have not been easy for him to maintain this privacy at home.

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Now taking inspiration from his parenting style, Katherine Schwarzenegger will pass this legacy to her kids. Since her husband Chris Pratt also belongs to the same profession, she wants to raise her daughters in private.

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Meanwhile, if you wish to dive into the childhood life of Katherine Schwarzenegger, get a copy of Good Night Sister. The new kids’ book focuses on her relationship with her sister Christina and how they celebrated the moments of sisterhood together. This amazing bedtime read is currently available on Amazon and Penguin website.

What do you think about Katherine’s decision to take a few pages from her father’s parenting? Share your thoughts in comments.

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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