Hollywood actress Charlize Theron had a little chit-chat with Entertainment Tonight this week at her Africa Outreach Project’s 4th annual Block Party.
During the conversation, Theron talked a little about her parenting methods. She has two daughters, 11-year-old Jackson and 7-year-old August.
She says that she’s a big believer in reverse psychology…
I think the thing that I’ve learned as a parent is like, as soon as you tell them to do something, they don’t do it. So reverse psychology is what I believe in.
There is definitely some truth to this, but also, you have to use it sparingly. You can’t be just throwing it around all the time or it could backfire on you. Pick your battles wisely.
A lesson she doesn’t try to implement using reverse psychology? Helping others. She wants to lead by example.
This is something that I fell in love with before my children came into my life. It’s part of me now. It’s been 17 years. They have really seen me be a part of this and work towards making this as successful as possible. And so hopefully [they learn] through that.
You’re doing great work, Theron! We have no doubt you’re raising caring little humans.
