Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's breakup revealed not only the hidden tensions in their relationship, but also the deep differences in their parenting approaches.
These disagreements about how to raise your children could have been a trigger in your current relationship with them. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who were one of Hollywood's most iconic marriages, have been immersed in a complex legal battle since Jolie filed for divorce in 2016, seeking sole custody of her six children.
Over the years, Pitt has had limited contact with his children. According to sources, he currently has practically no contact with his older children and finds limitations in spending time with the little ones. A recent significant event was when Shiloh, one of the couple's daughters, decided to drop "Pitt" from her last name when she turned 18.
Recently, a source revealed to PEOPLE details about the different parenting philosophies that Pitt and Jolie had during their marriage, which would have been important in the breakdown of their relationship and the different treatment they have with their children today.
"During their marriage they had very different parenting styles. Brad grew up with structure and wanted more rules for the kids. Angie had a different upbringing and wanted the kids to be more independent and responsible for their own schedules from an early age."
Despite their differences, both would have shared a common vision for their children's future, the source shared: "Brad and Angie had differences over this issue but they always had the same vision for their children's future. They wanted the children to prosper. experiencing the world firsthand and not just learning from traditional education. They both care deeply about their children."
The differences in Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's approaches to education, with him preferring more structure and she promoting independence, played a role in their relationship with his children. Despite their disagreements, both, as is normal for parents, always shared the desire to see their children prosper.
