Travis Barker, also known as the drummer of Blink-182, has opened up about his parenting style and dating advice for his 18-year-old daughter, Alabama Barker. The rocker, who recently married Kourtney Kardashian and welcomed their son Rocky, shared some of his house rules and his views on substance use in an interview.
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Strict but Not Strict
Travis Barker described himself as a “strict but not strict” parent who does not like to be a disciplinarian. He said he prefers a friendly and supportive relationship with his children rather than a strict and authoritarian one. He said he tries to be understanding and empathetic but also sets some boundaries and expectations.
House Rules
One of Travis’s house rules for Alabama is that she cannot sneak out at night. He said he would tell her how dangerous it is and maybe try to put her on a restriction if she ever did that. He also said he does not allow her to drive to a man’s house alone at night, as he thinks it is too risky.
Dating Rules
Travis also revealed his dating rules for Alabama, which are surprisingly strict for a rock star. He said he monitors her social interactions and has a hands-on approach to her romantic life. He said he would come to her location and find her if she ever went out with a boy and stopped answering. He also said he only allows her to have male friends over if he is also there. He added that if she ever wanted to close her door with a guy in the room, he would need to come in and “check on” her first.
Substance Use
Travis, who has been sober since 2008, also shared his stance on substance use. He said he would tell Alabama not ever to do it again if she ever came home high or drunk. He said he does not want her to make the same mistakes he did, and he wants her to be healthy and happy.
The public has praised Travis’ parenting style, calling him “chill but responsible” and “still protective” despite his relaxed attitude. Many fans and celebrities commented on his interview, saying they admire his honesty and love for his children. Some also said they relate to his parenting dilemmas and his dating advice.
Travis shares Alabama with his ex, Shanna Moaker, whom he divorced in 2008. He also has a son, Landon Barker, who was born in 2003. Shanna also has a daughter, Atiana De La Hoya, from a previous romance, who has maintained a close relationship with Travis. Travis started dating Kourtney Kardashian in 2020 after years of friendship. He proposed one year later, and they eloped in a non-legal wedding in Las Vegas on April 4, 2022. They had an official wedding ceremony with loved ones in Italy that May. Their son, Rocky, was born in November 2023.
