In the world of parenting, differing opinions can lead to some interesting discussions. This is something that actress Lila Foster shared during her appearance on a popular web series. Lila revealed that she and her partner, Jake, sometimes clash on how to guide their children.
In a recent conversation, Lila recounted an incident involving their daughter, Zoe, who faced unkind behavior at preschool. “There was a little girl at Zoe’s school who wasn’t very nice and pushed her,” Lila explained. After hearing about the incident, she instinctively asked her daughter, “Did you push her back?” To which Zoe replied, “No!”
Lila then encouraged Zoe to stand up for herself, advising her to “push her back next time” and say, “No, thank you,” before walking away. However, when she looked over at Jake, his reaction was one of surprise as he shook his head, clearly disapproving of her advice.
Despite Jake’s disapproval, Lila reiterated her stance to Zoe, emphasizing the importance of standing up for oneself while cautioning her against pushing the girl off of playground equipment. Later, Lila reflected on her advice as potentially misguided, humorously admitting it might not be the best approach for preschool disputes.
Earlier this year, Lila and Jake faced public scrutiny for their unconventional parenting choices, including their less frequent bathing routine for their children. As Lila put it, “Let he who is without yesterday’s dirt under their toddler’s fingernails cast the first stone.”
It’s a classic tale of a protective parent going to bat for their child, no matter the potential fallout.
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Summary
Lila Foster shared a story about her differing parenting approach with partner Jake regarding how to handle bullying at preschool. While she encouraged their daughter Zoe to stand up for herself, Jake disagreed with her aggressive stance. The couple’s parenting styles highlight the complexities of raising children and the diverse opinions that can arise, even among loving partners.