It’s an unexpected and unfortunate similarity between Suri Cruise, the daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, and the children of Brad Pitt. According to reports, both sets of kids are facing unique challenges brought about by the glaring scrutiny of their parents’ high-profile lives, characterised by tumultuous relationships.
High-Profile Parents and Public Scrutiny
Growing up in the spotlight isn’t easy, and for the children of celebrities like Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt, the pressures can be overwhelming. Suri Cruise has been in the public eye since birth; her parents’ fame and their highly publicised divorce added to the media attention she received. On his part, Brad Pitt’s children with ex-wife Angelina Jolie have been equally placed under massive media scrutiny due to their parents’ fame and quarrelling split.
Concerns Over Privacy and Normalcy
One of the major concerns arising for the children of such high-profile parents is their privacy and a feeling of normalcy. Constantly being under public scrutiny can severely damage their mental and emotional well-being. And both Suri Cruise and Brad Pitt’s children are growing up under the microscope of every feature of their lives, including their schooling, hobbies, and other anomalies as scrutinised by the public and press.
Finding Their Own Identity
The children of both these high-profile fathers live the rest of their childhood and possibly their teen years in the public limelight, without having a say as they roll the rice on developing their own apt identity. There is also the challenge of establishing his or her identity separate from the parents’ public image. Being one of the Hollywood’s biggest stars, Suri Cruise cannot separate herself from Tom Cruise’s legacy. The same applies to Brad Pitt’s children. They do not only have a father’s legacy to bear, but also a mother’s. This constant relation to great people makes it near to impossible for them to be considered as individuals.
In spite of these disadvantages, there is hope for both Suri Cruise and Brad Pitt’s children. Firstly, Katie Holmes is known to have taken steps to provide Suri with the most normal treatment she can afford. The mother is reported to maintain a healthy distance between her daughter and basking in fame, as do both the daughter’s parents. The are reported to be deeply committed to the child.
Suri Cruise and Brad Pitt’s children share the common challenge of growing up under intense public and media scrutiny, due to their parents’ fame and often – complicated love lives. Whereas the pressure to maintain privacy and family secrets will be immense, this will be countervailed by the enormous support they derive from both their parents. The future of both these children will also be premised on how they can deal with pressures of their unique circumstances while establishing a sense of normalcy in the face of the world.
