On November 25, Kapuso actress Marian Rivera-Dantes discussed her parenting style with her kids Zia and Sixto.
At the media conference for Aji-Ginisa’s ‘I Love Veggie-licious’ movement, which LionhearTV covered, Rivera highlighted how effective open communication is in raising her children.
“Mahalaga kasi sa akin na nalalaman ko kung anong opinyon–nalalaman ko kasi– maganda kasi na involved ‘yung mga anak ko. Gusto ko na transparent sila sa akin. Para anything na may kailangan sila, kaya kong agapan ang mga sitwasyon na ganito.Â
“Mas maganda siguro na open sayo ‘yung anak mo na ke maganda ‘yung nangyayari, ke hindi, at least may awareness ka kung paano mo sila papapalakihin ng maayos, paano mo proprotektahan sa mundong ito.
“So mas maganda talaga na open communication, ke magagalit ka sa sasabihin nila, ke matutuwa ka, at least hindi sila natatakot na magsabi.”
However, she described herself as a strict parent.Â
“Strict ako, pero malambing kasi akong nanay. So kapag may mali, mali. Kasi ang mali, hindi mo pwedeng sabihing tama. Paano niya malalaman, at walang ibang magsasabi sa mga anak nila na mali ‘yan kung di ang mga magulang.Â
“So mas maganda ‘yung ganon na parang, ‘Mama, I want to tell you something but don’t get mad.’ ‘Anak kung magagalit si Mama, magagalit ako, kung walang dahilan para ako magalit, hindi ako magagalit.'”
She then talked about Zia’s recent birthday celebration, noting how she would always consider her eight-year-old her baby.
“Medyo matured naman siya– palagi naman siyang ganon, mas more siguro ngayon.
“Tsaka ano siya, same pa rin, parang ayaw kong isipin na lumalaki siya eh kasi ang bilis. Eight years old na eh, pero hindi, baby ko pa rin.”
As for her endorsement, Aji-Ginisa presented their newest campaign, the Veggie-licious Era, at The Blue Leaf McKinley Hill in Taguig. The movement aims to make vegetable dishes more enjoyable for families, especially with kids.Â
Marian Rivera-Dantes headlined the event, showcasing her family’s favorite vegetable recipes in a cooking demo.Â
The I Love Veggie-licious Movement highlights Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation’s commitment to nutrition without compromising taste, access, and the local way of life.Â
The company continuously develops comprehensive initiatives with like-minded organizations and provides new products and services focusing on nutrition and health.
