Robin Thicke, a father of four, shares his insights on the controversial Santa Claus conversation and the stress it brings to parents. In this article, we'll explore how he approaches this delicate topic and how it affects his family. Unveiling the Stressful Truth of Christmas for Parents
Approaching the Santa Claus Conversation
Christmas is often regarded as the most wonderful time of the year, but for Robin Thicke, it comes with its share of stress, especially for parents of young children. When Page Six caught up with him at The Grove's annual tree lighting celebration in Los Angeles, he opened up about how he navigates this challenging conversation. "The Santa conversation is a stressful conversation, especially when they get old enough to where the other kids at school [start finding out he’s not real]," he shared. And if their children go to school with kids of different religions, the conversation happens even earlier.This singer-songwriter, who has four children - son Julian Fuego, 14, daughter Mia Love, 6, daughter Lola Alain, 5, and son Luca Patrick, almost 4 - explains that he coaches his brood with the mentality that "if you believe, Santa will come." However, he notes that this illusion only lasts about five or six years, and sooner or later, that fantasy is over.The Impact on His Family
Robin shares son Julian Fuego, 14, with his ex-wife Paula Patton, with whom he was married for 10 years. He then moved on with April Love Greary, and the couple welcomed daughter Mia Love in February 2018. Their daughter Lola Alain was born in February 2019, and their son Luca Patrick arrived in December 2020.During this time, they faced various challenges. That November, they lost their Malibu, Calif., home to a wildfire. A few weeks later, on Christmas Eve, Robin proposed to Geary, who was pregnant with Lola at the time.Joking About the Santa Revelation
Before heading to the stage to perform, Robin, 47, jokingly asked not to "post" his comments, as he had "just ruined Santa for everyone!" This shows the delicate nature of the topic and how it can have a significant impact on both parents and children.In conclusion, Robin Thicke's experiences shed light on the stressful side of Christmas for parents of young children. It's a time when they have to navigate delicate conversations and face unexpected challenges. But through it all, he shows that love and family still hold a special place.
