Robert De Niro explains how he’s dealing with being a father in a new interview
Robert De Niro has recently shared insight into his parenting skill at the age of 80.
In a new interview with The Guardian, Robert confessed that his partner Tiffany Chen, does most of the work with their six-month baby girl along with the help of healthcare.
“It [having children] doesn’t get easier. It is what it is. It’s OK. I mean, I don’t do the heavy lifting. I’m there, I support my girlfriend,” said the actor.
However, Robert continued, “She does the work. And we have help, which is so important.”
Reflecting on being a father seventh time, the actor stated, “I enjoy all of it! With a baby it’s different to with my 11-year-old. My adult children. My grandchildren. It’s all different.”
“I don’t talk to the adult children the way I talk to my baby or the way I speak to my 11-year-old, though she’s pretty smart,” remarked Robert.
Elsewhere in the interview, the actor discussed about death, explaining, “Of course I think about death at my age … It’s not going to stop me, but you think about it … I’m aware of it.”
Robert pointed out, “You think more about time. Every summer, every new season, everything, you say: ‘Well, I’m going to use these few months of the summer to be with my kids, my family.'”
“So, each thing becomes more important. Everything I do, time-wise, is important. Whatever I’m thinking about doing in two years, I’d better think about doing it now,” he added.