“My Mother Was a Traditional…”: Arnold Schwarzenegger Once Underlined Parallels From Personal Life to Prove Why He Thinks Kids These Days Are Doomed

Arnold Schwarzenegger migrated to America when he was 21 years old. Being a young man, he did not have the experience of how it felt to grow up in the world’s oldest democracy. His experience was different. Born in a small town in Austria, Arnie lived with his mother in a unique environment. But things were unusual when he migrated to America. Though with time, Arnold adopted the American lifestyle, values, and ethics, there was one thing that he held his beliefs into.

Sitting for an interview with the Independent in 2014, The Terminator star had much to say about working mothers. Though many may not agree with Arnold’s opinions, the seven times Mr. Olympia champion had his reasons.

Arnold Schwarzenegger shared his view on working mothers 

As the nation was torn in war, Arnie did not get to see a lot of his father. With time, the distance grew, and he could not connect with his father’s belief system and subsequently embarked on his journey of self-discovery. However, back at home, he always had his mother’s support, which was instrumental in his success. Ms. Aurelia Jadrny Schwarzenegger was an old-school housewife.

He said, “my mother was a traditional Hausfrau who stayed at home and took care of us kids.” Sharing his experience in America, he further added that in America, both parents prefer to go to work. The desire to own a bigger house, more cars, and a better lifestyle pushed them to choose a career. According to Arnold, the desire to live better took precedence, and the well-being of the kids took a back seat.

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He added, “The next thing is they’re drifting on the streets, involved in juvenile crime, drugs, and gangs. Kids are like puppies. They need supervision all the time.” Though Arnold’s words may seem too stern, the ex-Governor’s intentions were moral. 

Arnold’s experiences shaped his ideology  

As Arnold saw men wasting their energy and life, he grew more hostile towards the perspective they catered to. Growing up with limited resources and scarce opportunities, Arnie knew to value things from the beginning. He was aware of what good education could bring.

The former governor learned a lot from his mentor Fredi Gerstl. He was the one who enlightened Arnold about the evil of the Nazi regime. As Arnie grew up under the care of his mother and learned to see the world from a different perspective with the help of Fredi, he cultivated a belief system that was unlike the men of his time.

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