For most parents, having friends observe their children behaving disrespectfully would be quite an embarrassing situation. However, for Hollywood stars Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell, such behavior appears to align with their parenting expectations.
Shepard, known for his success on Punk’d and Parenthood, has transitioned into the podcasting world with his hit show, Armchair Expert, where he engages in informal chats with a range of celebrities, including prominent figures like Will Ferrell and Barack Obama.
The couple recently faced public attention when Kristen Bell shared an anniversary post where Shepard humorously remarked, “I would never kill you,” coinciding with Domestic Violence Awareness month.
In his latest podcast episode, the 50-year-old father shared insights into his and Bell’s parenting approach after a friend commented on their children’s impolite behavior during a meal in Nashville.
Shepard, who has two daughters, Lincoln, 12, and Delta, 10, with Bell, recounted: “She said it very kindly, but she’s basically like, they’re kind of shook with how our daughters will talk back to us or to anybody because it’s very un-Southern, right?”
The incident left Shepard’s friend questioning the children’s apparent lack of respect, to which he responded: “And she’s like, yeah, your kids will let it rip. They seem to have no kind of respect is what she was saying. And feeling a little entitled.”
Despite this feedback, Shepard is resolved to prioritize his daughters’ growth over mere politeness, recognizing that they will face challenges beyond the genteel demeanor of Southern manners.
The actor expressed his willingness to endure the public embarrassment of being addressed impolitely, as he is focused on his daughters’ futures.
“I can handle that because I want this other thing for them as women,” he stated.
This isn’t the first time Shepard has shared details about their family life, as he previously discussed another unconventional aspect of their parenting.
In a podcast episode from July, he revealed: “I fully swear in front of my kids.
“They are allowed to swear, not with impunity, but when it’s called for and they land it. And it’s in the house and not out at a restaurant, it’s okay.”