Kristen Bell Admits to Crying Weekly Over Parenting Challenges

Kristen Bell has revealed that parenting is a constant challenge, stating that she cries weekly due to the difficulties of raising her two daughters, Lincoln, 13, and Delta, 11. The actor, known for her roles in "Frozen" and "Veronica Mars," shared these sentiments in a recent profile with Bustle.

"It’s brutal. I cry weekly," Bell told Bustle. She emphasized that her public persona does not make parenting any easier, countering any Hollywood stereotypes that might suggest otherwise.

Bell and her husband, actor Dax Shepard, have previously been open about their marriage and family life. However, Bell explained that as her daughters have grown older, the dynamic of sharing personal stories has shifted.

"It’s always a debate between Kantianism and utilitarianism," Bell stated, referencing philosophical concepts. "For the good of the people, we should share our dirty stories, we should share our shame, we should share our hardships. But for the good of the one?"

She continued, "My main job in life is to protect those two. I guess a conclusion we came to at a time in our parenting journey is, like, we can share all the cute things when they’re little, but when they could possibly be exposed to [media] or possibly have a feeling in response to it … well, now, the equation has changed."

Bell concluded that her daughters' well-being is her top priority, necessitating a more private approach to sharing certain family experiences. "There’s someone else in the mix, and you have to have enough self-awareness and consideration to consider that person. And that person is my daughter, so she’s No. 1."

Shepard has also spoken about his parenting approach, including his reasons for allowing his children to talk back. He has stated that he prioritizes teaching them to advocate for themselves, even in situations where he might not agree with their stance, anticipating they will need this skill in future challenging interactions.