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De Niro: Fatherhood Guilt Never Fades
28 Aug
Summary
- De Niro admits work occasionally leads to parental guilt.
- He has seven children ranging in age from 3 to 54.
- Supporting kids, even with disagreements, is paramount.
Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, 83, has shared insights into the ongoing challenges of balancing his prolific acting career with fatherhood. He confessed to experiencing persistent guilt when work commitments necessitate his absence from his children.
De Niro, a father of seven with an age range spanning from 3 to 54, stated that he has not discovered a definitive secret to managing these dual roles. He described the parenting experience as a continuous learning process, with no fixed set of rules to follow.
The veteran actor's children include Drena (54), Raphael (49), twins Julian and Airyn (30), Elliot (28), Helen (14), and youngest daughter Gia (3).
Despite the complexities, De Niro highlighted the fundamental importance of parental support, advising that children must always feel their parents' backing, even when decisions may not align perfectly. He stressed that this support is crucial as long as children are not engaging in destructive behavior.
De Niro previously spoke of the profound fulfillment he finds in fatherhood, especially with his youngest daughter, noting that her presence alleviates his worries.
