Drew Barrymore’s parent lesson

By Tribute News on December 13, 2012 | 2 Comments

Drew Barrymore, 37, who gave birth to daughter Olive, her first child with husband Will Kopelman 10 weeks ago, had a troubled childhood and a difficult relationship with her parents and Drew is determined Olive's childhood will be the exact opposite. She said: "I'm trying to figure out how to do things differently than I grew up with. I know a lot of what works and what doesn't. I've got some really great blueprints of what not to do. I will have boundaries and consistency and protection and traditions. I'm very protective of her right now. I know that unless we were to move into a bomb shelter that she will have to go out into the world and be exposed to a life that I've set up for myself for 37 years. I can't wait to pick her up from school - just being in the line of cars when she gets out. I want her to live a life where she knows we will be there. That is everything to me. That is what I wanted when I was a kid and it's what my kid will have." Drew also revealed having her husband Will, 35, come from a "strong family" has made all the difference. She explained to People magazine: "Will's a great dad and a good husband. I really wanted a wonderful, traditional home for my kid. Will comes from a strong family, he provides a strong family, it's amazing. For people who didn't have the strongest families or traditional families, if you can create that, you have a second chance. It just makes me so emotional because it's like a miracle." The full interview with Drew and exclusive photos of the actress with her family are available in this week's issue of People magazine.

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1. Lisa • December 14, 2012 @ 2:36 PM

   I am so happy for Drew. I wish her and her baby the best. I am sure Drew will be a great mom.

2. C-Dub • December 14, 2012 @ 4:15 PM

   I’m sure she will do her best to have her child avoid what she went through. Good on her. Respect for Drew. Congrats and here’s your 2nd chance.

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