5 Celebrity Parents With Strict Philosophies on Raising Their Children (2 of 3)

Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian’s parenting rules are best described as “unorthodox,” particularly her health-conscious habits. One of the first things she did after becoming a mother was pitching her microwave. What did this innocent kitchen appliance do to deserve such a terrible fate? Convinced that potential toxins were leaching from plastic containers when reheated, she decided her cooking methods would rely on stovetops, ovens, and toaster ovens from here on out.

Kourtney also practices something called “co-sleeping,” a choice that many find weird. Basically, she doesn’t believe kids reach an age where they ought to be sleeping in their own room. She sees it as a natural part of parenting, noting that mammals have slept with their offspring throughout history. Of course, she ignores that it was probably because luxury mansions weren’t a thing back then. Regardless, the Kardashians are going to Kardashian.

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard

Bell and Shepard take a balanced, practical approach to parenting. A key feature of this is by requiring their daughters to share a bedroom. According to Bell, such an arrangement helps teach important life skills like cooperation and compromise. However, they are also proponents of free-range parenting, allowing their children to take reasonable risks to build resilience and confidence. According to this philosophy, giving children space to navigate challenges on their own helps them develop critical survival skills, a lesson Bell and Shepard try to instill in their family’s daily life.