Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling’s children are not allowed on social media or to use smartphones, a decision steeped in thoughtful parenting.
In a revealing interview with The Sunday Times, Mendes discussed her daughters, Esmeralda, 10, and Amada, 8, who are home-schooled and growing up far from the conventional paths many children take.
“Letting my child navigate the internet alone is like sending her out into the night without guidance. It’s just reckless,” Mendes expressed, her voice resonating with a protective instinct.
“I know that sounds extreme, but that’s genuinely how I feel,” she reflected.
“Letting my child navigate the internet alone is like sending her out into the night without guidance. It’s just reckless.”
Mendes’ nurturing philosophy revolves around “conscious parenting,” emphasizing the rich bond between parent and child, above standardized expectations. This approach, while beautifully simplistic, acknowledges the complexities of emotional inheritance.
“I grapple with my anxieties, all the while fearing they may become weights my children carry,” Mendes shared, a moment laden with honesty. “What unseen burdens am I unknowingly passing on?”
The actress articulates a commitment to shield her daughters from societal pressures, carefully avoiding conversations about body image or aging around them. Yet she acknowledges, “I can only control this narrative for so long. They are beginning to understand things.”
Additionally, Mendes and Gosling have chosen to retreat from the Hollywood spotlight, relocating their family to a quieter area, away from the celebrity offspring culture. This decision speaks volumes about their commitment to a nurturing environment for their children.
“Their foremost duty is to ensure their girls flourish. Everything else pales in comparison,” a source revealed to People magazine. “They sought a life beyond the glare of Hollywood, prioritizing their daughters’ wellbeing above all.”
While Gosling continues to thrive in his acting career, Mendes opted to step back a decade ago. Reflecting on her time in the industry, she remarked, “I was never truly passionate about acting. I mean no offense, but I didn’t see myself as exceptional.”
“Yet, I thrived alongside talented individuals,” Mendes said, emphasizing her unique creative synergy with Gosling. “He draws something out of me that I never knew existed.”
In a recent conversation with “Good Morning America,” Mendes also reflected on her uncertain return to acting, implying that fulfilling roles would attract her interest once again. “I’m not entirely sure. I felt akin to closure thinking of my work with Ryan; it seemed like a peak moment,” she revealed, reminiscing about their collaboration in the 2012 film, “The Place Beyond the Pines.”
“Experiencing such a high point made me contemplate stepping away, much like a character exiting a classic sitcom at the peak of their popularity. Who knows what the future holds?”
