A controversial presence
Shakira’s presence at Miami Country Day School does not go unnoticed. The famous singer, together with her children Milan and Sasha, has generated controversy among the parents of the institution. Despite his indisputable artistic talent and his enormous popularity, his reputation in the school environment is not as favorable as one might expect. One of the aspects that has attracted the most attention is the deployment of security that surrounds the family.
An excessive security presence
Shakira’s bodyguards have become a constant presence around the school, especially after an incident of harassment that the Colombian suffered a few weeks ago in her mansion in Miami. Although protecting the integrity of their children is understandable, some parents have expressed their discomfort with the excessive security presence and restrictions imposed on interactions with children.
A detached attitude
But beyond security, Shakira’s attitude has also been the subject of criticism. He is perceived as distant and not accessible. In his routine of entering and leaving the school, the artist omits any greeting, establishing a marked distance from the other parents, teachers and even his children’s peers, who see with displeasure his lack of closeness . It is even commented that the parents of Milan and Sasha’s friends have barely interacted with her, as Shakira seems to show no interest in meeting them. This haughty attitude, described by some as that of a ‘diva’, has generated discontent at the prestigious multicultural institution, which strives to foster the integral development of its students, who come from more than 40 countries, and advocates for balanced growth in intellectual, physical, aesthetic, social, emotional and spiritual aspects, without exception.
A delegation of responsibilities
In addition, it has been pointed out that Gerard Piqué’s ex delegates a large part of the responsibilities related to the care and education of his children to caretakers, which has generated some discomfort between the parents of Milan and Sasha’s friends. Some parents feel that the singer is not involved enough in their children’s school life and that her lack of presence and participation contributes to their perception of arrogance and haughtiness.
A pattern of behavior
This is not a new problem for Shakira. Already during his residence in Barcelona, he faced similar criticism from the parents of the American School of Barcelona. His aloof behavior, combined with the constant presence of paparazzi and bodyguards, created a tense environment that was not conducive to the social development of his children. In a world where fame and fortune can provide many privileges, they also come with a number of challenges and responsibilities.
A missed opportunity
Shakira, as a mother and as a public figure, is in a unique position to positively influence the school community and serve as an example for other parents, especially considering that she leads a foundation focused on supporting education in Colombia . However, it seems that he still has a long way to go and a lot to change in order to earn the trust and respect of those who share his environment.