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Katherine Schwarzenegger, Christina Schwarzenegger, Maria Shriver, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Christopher Schwarzenegger and Patrick Schwarzenegger (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/WireImage for Sony Pictures-Los Angeles)

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Katherine Schwarzenegger, Christina Schwarzenegger, Maria Shriver, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Christopher Schwarzenegger and Patrick Schwarzenegger (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/WireImage for Sony Pictures-Los Angeles)
The ace bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger is a known name in the entertainment industry. A man of many talents, Arnold has amassed a massive fan following over the years. Be it his professional accomplishments or personal life controversies, he never misses a chance to make the headlines.
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Married in 1986, Arnold and Maria were enjoying marital bliss until news about Arnold bearing a child with his house help broke in the tabloid. Since then, their marriage started having cracks.
Arnold’s Ex-Wife, Maria’s Tip To Raise Kids
Maria and Arnold did not have an ideal marriage life, but that did not keep them from being the best parent to their four kids. Setting aside all their differences, Maria and her ex-husband try their best to keep their kids grounded in their values.

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Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger during The 3rd Annual World Stunt Awards – Arrivals at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage)
Growing up with parents with a complex history was undoubtedly difficult, especially with such heavy titles of Shriver and Schwarzenegger to carry. On asking the same question, Maria said, “I say to them, look, you know at the end of the day, you’re you. You will surround yourself with people who know you and love you,”
The doting mother says how she always reminds her children, “…to have a good group of friends around you. I expect you, and so does your dad expect you to be kind and compassionate.” Adding further, she says, “I expect you to work hard. So, I don’t expect you to make a lot of money, but I expect you to work hard, as does your dad.“
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Arnold Schwarzenegger as a Father
Sure, things did not work out between Arnold and his now estranged wife, Maria, but that did not stop Arnold from being there for his kids. The Hollywood megastar is known to play tough roles on screen, but he is a concerned father in real life.

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HOLLYWOOD, CA – JANUARY 14: (L-R) Patrick Schwarzenegger, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Christopher Schwarzenegger, actors Jaimie Alexander, and Johnny Knoxville arrive at the premiere of Lionsgate Films’ “The Last Stand” at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on January 14, 2013, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
The Austrian Oak is often seen spending quality time with his four kids. Arnold is also incredibly close to his fifth son, Joseph. There were setbacks in his life, but nothing was strong enough to make his kids grow distant.
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Arnold is now busy preparing for his first Netflix venture. Fans are always excited to get tidbits about the Schwarzenegger family.
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