Billy Syahputra Reveals Parenting Debate with Wife

Billy Syahputra and Vika Kolesnaya (Instagram @riomotret)

JAKARTA - Being a couple of different countries makes Billy Syahputra and his wife, Vika, have to deal with cultural differences, including in terms of raising children or parenting.

Billy revealed that there were some small debates at the beginning of the birth of their son. One of the most striking differences was about the tradition of rocking babies.

"Before, just recently, Vika said 'Why do children have a bed? Mom said there's no need to bed," said Billy in North Jakarta, not long ago.

In Belarus, Vika's country of origin, the tradition of rocking babies does not seem to be as popular as in Indonesia. This was a discussion between them.

Apart from the bedong, there is also a difference in views regarding the provision of water to babies.

"Why didn't the child get water? Just give him water, said mom," continued Billy.

Billy also had to explain that in Indonesian culture, babies under a certain age are generally only given breast milk or formula milk.

Despite the slight differences, the two managed to find a middle ground. They learn from each other and respect each other's culture.

In the midst of this difference, Billy often creates sweet moments to make his wife happy. One of them is by giving a surprise new laptop.

"He has a laptop story, a laptop that has been almost 10 years since he was a child, it has never been replaced," he said.

"When I give a laptop... I'm really happy," he continued.

For Billy, his wife's happiness is his happiness too.

"Everything I give to my wife is from the heart," he said.