Singer Slaven Knezović is the father of three children: Monika is 19, Gloria is 9 and the youngest and, as Slaven says, the sweetest member of the family - Aleksandar. He celebrates his first birthday in a few days, November 20 to be exact.
"Each child is a story for himself, so he should be accepted in the family as well"
When asked how much the role of a father has changed him, Slaven replies that since he got married very young and became a father, to this day his relationship and role towards the family has not changed, nor has he personally experienced any changes both in the private and business sense, because got married out of love for his wife, and then created a family.
He points out that when you want something and achieve it, then there are no changes in any sense. "I was honest in everything and maximally dedicated and self-sacrificing," the well-known musician tells "Život".
Realistic and rational
When asked if he makes a difference in upbringing in relation to whether it is a male or a female child, he says that "people who are close to me, either privately or professionally, know that I am very realistic and rational about everything, so it follows that I am not inclined to divisions of any kind, especially if it concerns children".
"Whenever I can I am dedicated to my family and especially to my youngest member and heir of the blue blood line, Alexander"
"Each child is a story for himself, so he should be accepted in the family as well. He should be brought up and brought up in an appropriate and acceptable way", believes Slaven. Regarding whether some period of his children's upbringing as a parent was somewhat more difficult or challenging, Slaven says that there is no easier or more difficult period in growing up and raising a child.
"As long as you are in the role of a parent, you must be committed to it, if you do not want their life, and thus your life, to change and go astray."
When it comes to the time he spends with his children, he points out that due to the nature of his work, he is often busy.
He emphasizes that you should get to know family members down to their most subtle thoughts and feelings
"Whenever I can, I am dedicated to my family and especially with my youngest member and heir of the blue blood line, Aleksandra, together for a walk, a game. I am committed to being satisfied and honest with myself and my child, who knows that he has a father, a comrade and a friend".
Prevention - regular conversation
He believes that men should not start a family if they are not really ready for it, "because it is a sin to create a family, and then continue with the life of a guy and be selfish and be a mangup until one hour".
"I advise already accomplished fathers that the best prevention of all potential problems in the family is a regular conversation with the wife and all other family members," says Slaven, noting that when you run away or want to avoid a problem, it then appears much more serious and bigger. and therefore tends to be solved.
He emphasizes that you should get to know family members down to their most subtle thoughts and feelings.
˝That is the only way you will preserve peace, carefreeness and security in their upbringing and life.
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