There are a lot of different ways to parent, and no two parents are alike in the way that they raise their children. Some parent in a way that is more freestyle and open, they allow their children to explore and learn about the world in their own way and only step in if there is a safety concern. Other parents have tighter grip on their children and appear as very strict in nature. Neither of the two styles are wrong or bad, they are just different.

The definition of what makes a strict parent is pretty translucent. Every person has their own definition of what they feel defines a ‘strict’ parent. For some, just saying ‘no’ is enough to rule you a strict parent. For other, it takes a lot more to make a parent fit this definition. Where do we look when we want to help our definition of parenting? In this day and age, we often look to Hollywood for inspiration.

We feel that with all the money and resources at hand, celebrities would know a thing or two about this whole parenting thing, which is still a mystery to a lot of people. The truth is, they don’t. They are just the same as anyone and have children who still throw temper tantrums. The difference is, our parenting styles are not shown for the world to see.

We have found 12 of the strictest celebrity parents out there, and some of them are quite surprising and not something anyone would expect.

12 Ashton And Mila?

Ashton and Mila are one of the most beloved couples in Hollywood right now, and that is probably because we still see them as Jackie and Kelso from That 70’s Show. It is almost as if we watched the on-screen couple grow up and continue their romance in real life. The pair are now married and have two little children of their very own and they are all so adorable. They are both very funny and down-to-earth, but they are also both very strict with their children.

Recently, they were all over the internet and magazines because they had chosen not to reward their children with any Christmas gifts. That’s right, Santa did not come to the Kutcher household. They wanted to teach their children to be humble and appreciate what they already had in their lives. Some thought this was genius and rare in Hollywood, while others though it bordered on child abuse.

11 Not Denzel!!!

Denzel Washington is a staple in Hollywood. He is an amazing actor, stars in some of the best movies and he is easy on the eyes as well. He is also a father. Him and his wife Pauletta have four children who are now full-grown adults making their own decisions. You may not have even known Denzel had children because unlike so many of his friends in Hollywood, his children have never been involved in any scandals or negative news. He owes that to his strict form of parenting.

He instilled respect and common courtesy into his children when they were a young age, and it all started with how they were taught to address the adults around them. His children were forced to always say ‘no, sir’ and ‘yes, ma’am.’ There were no exceptions to this rule, and I think it has faired his family very well.

10 Wasn’t Just The President Of The USA

Barack Obama was not just the president of the United States of America, he was also the president of his own home and he ruled with an iron fist. Barack and his wife Michelle have two daughters, Sasha and Malia. The public marvelled over the children of the president, and how respectful and well behaved they appeared to be. Especially when so many that came before them were wrapped up in controversy.

Well you can thank Barack and Michelle for that because they were some pretty strict parents. They were particularly strict on the amount of television that the girls were allowed to watch. Barack states that the girls were only allowed to watch about 6-hours of television a week. If they ever misbehaved or broke a rule, there was no warning and that privilege was immediately taken away. He realized how important it was for his girls to stay humble and grounded, despite the luxurious life they lived for 8 years.

9 Not So Charming Jessica

Jessica Alba is a leading lady and has starred in countless movie roles. She is also known for being a very charming young lady. Some may even say she looks like a big softie or a pushover, but she is anything but that. She has made our list of one of the strictest celebrity parents. Jessica has two beautiful daughters whose names are Honor and Haven. They are quite young still, which means that they are prone to fighting authority and throwing tantrums.

Jessica uses good-old time outs to deal with any negative behaviour from her children. She is quoted in a magazine for saying that she makes them stand in the corner with their nose touching the wall. She also does not let her daughters control her house. When it is time to eat, they eat. If they refuse to eat than they get a time out. She wants them to know that she is in charge and that she makes the rules.

8 Pretty Woman = Mean Mama

Julia Roberts is sometimes referred to as America’s Sweetheart. She has played blockbuster roles, and always has us laughing. She has a contagious laugh that, when you hear it, you can’t help but laugh along. She sounds like she would be a fun mom, which she is, but not all the time. Julia has three children; Hazel, Phinnaeus and Henry, and is very strict “when she needs to be” if we can quote her direct words.

She especially limits the amount of sugary food they are allowed to eat. Some feel this is a great idea, as sugar is not only nutritionally bad for children, but it can also make them extremely hyper-active which no parent wants. However, there are a lot of people that think that Julia should let her kids be kids and let them indulge on the occasional sugary snack. The jury is out on what is good for children, but Julia is going to do what she feels is right for her family.

7 Bill Gates Has Limits

Bill Gates is not one of those celebrity names that you hear every day, but he is the multi-billionaire that is behind the creation of Microsoft. Bill has three children and he certainly knows how to lay down the law in his own household. Ironically enough, for a technology mogul, he is most strict on his children’s use of technology. When he completed an interview with The Mirror, he stated that he is strictly opposed to any child having a phone under the age of thirteen.

He also only allows limited TV and internet access for his children and encourages them to take part in other activities. Technology is a popular topic among parents and that is probably because it is so very relevant in our lives. It can be hard to shield our children from something that is all around them, but Bill and many other parents do their very best.

6 Do You Bend It Like Beckham?

One of the best-looking couples in Hollywood are the Beckhams. Victoria was a Spice Girl and a model and has always had the best fashion sense. David was a pro soccer player who could make any girl fall in love with him. Well, he made Victoria fall in love with him and the pair have four children together. As you guessed, the children are just as beautiful as their parents. While they may be attractive, they are also very strict when it comes to their children.

So, what is it that the Beckhams take so seriously? Well, it is something that seems to be lacking lately and that is manners. They enforce the use of manners in their home and hold it to the highest of importance. There has been a lot of discussion in the world about the youth of today really lacking basic manners, so the Beckhams are doing everything they can to make sure their children are not part of that.

5 Which Brangelina Was Worse?

Brad Pitt and Angeline Jolie are the most talked about couple in Hollywood right now. From their marriage ending, to allegations of abuse, you can not go far without hearing about this twosome. The pair have multiple children, some biological and some that were adopted. The total amount is six, and with that many children you better run a tight ship at home. They definitely do, but one of them is stricter than the other. That iron fist parent would be none other than Brad Pitt.

Brad Pitt is the stricter of the two parents, although they both claim to be very firm with their children. When you are talking about a partnership in parenting there usually is one parent who emerges as more of the disciplinary figure and one that is more passive. It helps create a healthy balance in the home. Whatever they do, the children always appear to be well-behaved in public, so it must be working.

4 Jenny From The Block

Jennifer Lopez has been around forever. She started as a singer and then moved on to acting. She still indulges in both and many more activities. If you asked her what her most important role is, she will most likely say that being a mother is the hardest and best job she has ever had. She loves her children, but she is very strict with them. Jennifer has twins, Emme and Max, and anyone who is a twin mom can tell you that taking care of multiples can be a lot of work.

J-Lo states that she runs her house on rules, discipline and rewards and that all of this has left her with two well-behaved children. She states that during the week, if her children are well-behaved she rewards them with special treats or little day trips somewhere fun. If they do not behave, then they do not get the rewards. She also never goes back on a threat or gives in to her children when they are not listening.

3 Gwyneth Is A Crunchy Mom

A current movement among parents is to go ‘crunchy.’ That means that they try and live as clean a life as possible. It includes using cloth diapers and not feeding their children processed foods. They rely on clean and organic foods. There are bound to be some celebrity parents that have caught on to this trend, and one that stands out is Gwyneth Paltrow.

Gwyneth has two children, Apple and Moses, and she tries to restrict their food intake to the point that she is called one of the strictest parents out there. She takes their diets very seriously and follows strict rules in her kitchen. They do not eat gluten or carbs and are never allowed any junk food. One may think that this restricts kids experience of just being a kid. However, if that is all they have ever known then they do not know what they are missing.

2 Helicopter Mom Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet may be a popular Hollywood actress, but she will always be known as Rose to a lot of people. The iconic role from Titanic pushed her into mainstream media, and her popularity has not slowed down. Now, Rose (I mean, Kate) is a mom to three children. While each child has a different father, she treats them all the same and is known as a strict Hollywood mom.

Like a lot of moms, she is a firm believer in routines. Unlike other moms, she does not allow any of them to deviate from them. Most moms are flexible when it comes to their child’s schedule every now and then, but not Kate. She also may be a bit of a helicopter mom, because she doesn’t let her children jump on their beds out of fear that they will get hurt. She may have a stock in bubble wrap.

1 Material Girl Is Not So Material!

Who knew that this material girl was anything but materialistic? Well, she is not materialistic when it comes to her children. Madonna needs no introduction, having had a steady presence in the music industry for decades now. She has since gone on and has six children of her own. She states that she never plays favourites and they all get the same ‘strict’ treatment.

She is known for telling her children to constantly pick up their clothes. She states that if they do not do this, whatever clothes she finds on the floor goes right in the garbage can. This must be easy to do when you have the bank account to replace their clothes when she notices that their closets are looking a little empty. For the rest of us, the threat of throwing things out is purely a threat with no real backing. We can’t afford to replace all the stuff our children won’t put away.

Sources: providr.com, womansday.com