Arnold Schwarzenegger has unveiled his strict parenting approach, in which he tossed a pair of his daughter’s shoes into a fire while she watched and cried, all as part of a “life lesson.”
While raising his children, Christopher, 26, Patrick, 30, Christina, 31, and Katherine, 33, whom he shares with his ex Maria Shriver, the Terminator actor employed a strict parenting approach that he deemed necessary as a “life lesson.” He candidly disclosed an incident where he threw his daughter Katherine’s shoes into a fire. This action was prompted by her decision to leave them near the fireplace, despite his prior warnings against doing so.
Arnold shared his story and pointed out how Katherine, who once disapproved of his parenting methods, now employs similar techniques with her own child, Lyla. “The first one is Katherine…As a matter of fact, Katherine comes over with her three year old daughter Lyla and she says. ‘Lyla, I told you don’t leave them there by the stand in front of the fireplace because you know what Daddy did? When i left my shoes there twice? The third time, he burned them in front of me and i cried,”
He also disclosed a past incident where he was driven to frustration and threw his son Patrick’s mattress out of the window because Patrick had neglected to make his bed. Recounting the episode, Arnold described how he opened the balcony door, grabbed the mattress along with the sheets and pillows, and flung them outside. He emphasized the importance of self-sufficiency to his son, saying, “Don’t expect others to clean your room, your shower, or make your bed because I’ve taught you how to do it.”
These parenthood stories emerge following pictures of Arnold spending time with his secret son, Joseph Baena. Joseph was born as a result of an affair between Arnold and the family housekeeper, Mildred Baena. Remarkably, Mildred gave birth to Joseph just five days after Arnold’s then-wife, Maria Shriver, welcomed their son Christopher into the world.
More about Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger, born on July 30, 1947, is an Austrian and American multi-talented individual with a diverse career. He is renowned as an actor, businessman, filmmaker, former politician, and former professional bodybuilder. Arnold is primarily celebrated for his iconic roles in blockbuster action films. He is best known for his roles in high-profile action movies, “The Terminator” series, “Predator,” “Total Recall,” and “Conan the Barbarian.”
Additionally, he held the prestigious position of the 38th governor of California, serving from 2003 to 2011. His influential presence was recognized by Time magazine, which included him in their list of the 100 most influential people in the world in both 2004 and 2007.
Schwarzenegger embarked on his weightlifting journey at the age of 15, and his dedication led him to achieve the remarkable feat of winning the Mr. Universe title by the time he was 20 years old. He continued to ascend in the bodybuilding world, ultimately claiming the prestigious Mr. Olympia title an astounding seven times. Arnold’s exceptional achievements in bodybuilding have solidified his status as one of the greatest bodybuilders in history. He has also shared his extensive knowledge through numerous books and articles on the subject.