In a candid conversation with Variety, Amy Adams, the renowned Nightbitch actor, shared her thoughts on how she aims to parent her 14-year-old daughter, Aviana Olea. She emphasized the importance of using gender-neutral language when praising her daughter and how she has worked on breaking free from certain societal norms.

Breaking Free from Gender Stereotypes

Women often face the pressure of not expressing anger openly. As Demi Moore, 62, pointed out, there is a collective consciousness that being angry is not considered attractive. Adams, too, realized this and started to consciously avoid using gender-specific terms when praising her daughter. Instead of saying "You're a good girl," she would say "You're such a good person, and I'm really proud of you." This small change reflects her effort to raise her daughter in a more gender-neutral environment.Adams also shared how she observed Demi Moore raising her three daughters and recognized certain aspects of being a woman in herself. This realization led her to question and challenge some of her own beliefs and behaviors.

Changes After Becoming a Mom

Becoming a mom brought about significant changes in Adams. She initially focused on pleasing others and trying to be everything to everyone all the time. However, this led to her exhaustion. At a certain point, she realized the importance of honesty and started to communicate her needs. She learned to ask for support and admit that she didn't have everything under control.Adams also spent time reorganizing her priorities and developing new communication skills. She focused on being present and enjoying each moment with her daughter. Looking back, she admitted that she may have taken life too seriously as a new mom. Now, as Aviana is a teenager, she wishes she could go back and rock her.

Learning and Growing as a Parent

Parenting is a continuous learning process, and Adams is no exception. She is constantly evolving and adapting to her daughter's growing needs and her own changing perspective. Through her experiences, she is teaching her daughter important values such as honesty, self-awareness, and the importance of being true to oneself.Adams' journey as a parent is not only about raising a child but also about her own personal growth and self-discovery. She is setting an example for other parents by showing that it is possible to break free from traditional gender roles and raise a confident and independent child.