5 Celebs Dish Out Their Parenting Tales

It takes two to parent so why does mummy get all the flak when it comes to raising the children? We turn to Andie Chen, Jason Godfrey, Shane Mardjuki, Daniel Ong and Aun Koh to weigh in on fatherhood

- Natalya Molok

He’s one of the most sought-after stars in showbiz but actor Andie Chen is known for more than just his acting chops these days. The father-of-two is celebrated as a caring husband to wife, Kate Pang, and doting dad to their bundles of joy: Aden, aged four, and Avery, two.

What’s the hardest thing about being a dad?

“Well, I’m not a big fan of baby poop, but I think sleep is the one that gets me the most – just not getting enough rest. I think it’s getting better now, but before my kids turned two, I think that period is just [shakes head and mimics explosion]. The lack of sleep is the main thing that’s stopping us from having a third baby. Just those two years, where you can’t function properly as a human being is a major deterrent. You know when people say you get used to not having enough sleep? Nope, that’s a lie. You never get used to it. Having children is worth it, but it is not easy.”

Who do you think has it harder when it comes to parenting: Father or mother?

“Mums have it harder because they deal with so much more. It’s one of the few remaining perks of being a man in our time. Mums have to balance everything and it’s a lot of work. For example, sometimes when I’m tired, I sleep alone and my kids sleep with my wife. She doesn’t give me a hard time for that, I just have to help her with her chores a little bit and she thinks I’m super dad.”

How has your relationship with your father affected your parenting style?