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Julia Roberts Advocates Strict Parenting, Limits Kids' Tech Use

9/11/2025

Summary

Story summary

Julia Roberts described her parenting style as "stricter" in an interview with George Clooney for 72 Magazine.
She and husband Danny Moder limited their children's technology use, with their twins Hazel and Phinnaeus, 20, and son Henry, 18, being among the last in their peer group to receive phones.
Roberts stressed the importance of consistent rules for a stable environment.
She aims to balance fame and parenting while instilling strong values in her children.
The interview coincides with her film "After the Hunt," premiering October 10, which explores a college professor's personal and professional dilemmas.

History

Historical Context

In 1996, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended limiting children's screen time to foster healthier development. Julia Roberts and Danny Moder's choice to delay technology access for their children reflects a broader societal concern about digital exposure's effects on youth. As their twins, now 20, and son Henry, 18, navigate technology, this parenting trend may shape future family practices.

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Story summary

Julia Roberts described her parenting style as "stricter" in an interview with George Clooney for 72 Magazine.
She and husband Danny Moder limited their children's technology use, with their twins Hazel and Phinnaeus, 20, and son Henry, 18, being among the last in their peer group to receive phones.
Roberts stressed the importance of consistent rules for a stable environment.
She aims to balance fame and parenting while instilling strong values in her children.
The interview coincides with her film "After the Hunt," premiering October 10, which explores a college professor's personal and professional dilemmas.

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