Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell Raise Daughters to Talk Back

Dax Shepard says he and wife Kristen Bell are intentionally raising daughters Lincoln, 12, and Delta, 10, to “talk back” and even be “disrespectful” so they will advocate for themselves as adults. Shepard recounted a Nashville conversation in which a friend criticized the girls for seeming “un‑Southern” and entitled, and he acknowledged the value of manners but said he'd rather tolerate what others find embarrassing now than have his daughters stay silent if a 19‑year‑old’s boss is a “f***ing creep.” The couple have previously drawn controversy for parenting choices such as allowing cursing at home. Actress Reese Witherspoon, on the same podcast, stressed how a father’s words can shape daughters’ self‑worth and expectations in relationships. Coverage of Shepard’s comments ran across outlets including US Magazine, Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph, Bradenton Herald and Yahoo, reflecting mixed public reaction.