Shandy Sjariff Acknowledges Being Stricter When He Learned His Daughter Started Liking Boys

Kapanlagi.com - Actor Shandy Sjariff does not deny that he is a strict father, especially in educating his eldest daughter, Mahadiva, who is now entering her teenage years. At the age of 13, Shandy admits to being more vigilant, especially after learning that his daughter has started showing interest in the opposite sex.

Shandy recounts that Diva has now started talking to her mother about the boy she likes. Shandy sees this as a sign that he needs to be more protective.

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1. More Protective of the First Child

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"My first child, especially. Yes, it's reasonable, actually. But it's reasonable that I don't make it a habit. Reasonable but not habitual because they are still small," said Shandy Sjariff when met in Tendean, South Jakarta, Sunday (05/10/2025).

2. Tougher Parenting Style

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The 47-year-old actor admits that he applies a tougher parenting style compared to his wife. The reason is very personal and based on his experience as a man.

3. Tougher than His Wife

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"I am tougher than the mom. Yes, because I am a man. Going back, I know what is in a man's mind," he asserted.

4. Shandy Sets Boundaries to Protect Her Daughter

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The soap opera actor BAWANG MERAH BAWANG PUTIH feels the need to set clear boundaries to protect her daughter from the increasingly concerning free social interactions.

5. Shandy is Very Protective of Her Children

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"Let the past be the past. But I know what goes on in a man's mind. Sorry, men, I am also a man. But this is all to protect the children," she explained.

6. Shandy's Response to Current Social Interactions

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Shandy is very aware of the challenges in the digital era, where various adult content can be easily accessed by children.

"Look at today's social interactions, wow, it's terrifying. Social media, everything comes to our phones, including our children," she expressed with concern.

7. Each Has Their Role with Their Wife

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Nevertheless, he and his wife have their respective roles. His wife is a comfortable confidant, while Shandy plays the role of enforcer of the rules at home.

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