Smith’s downward spiral persists, and now he’s pointing fingers at his parents, namely Jada, for his mental struggles. Honestly, is it any shock that Will and Jada are being implicated? People have been murmuring about this for years. But what about Jaden? He’s been notably absent, having emancipated himself from their home at 16 and adamantly avoiding family engagements. It’s no secret to anyone who follows the Smiths that Jaden’s behavior has been signaling a cry for help regarding his mental well-being. Take, for instance, the 2018 “Skate Kitchen” premiere where he sported an iguana as an accessory on his shoulder. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg – there have been other peculiar incidents, like wearing mismatched shoes. And let’s not overlook his ever-evolving hairstyles – from locks to afros, cornrows to various shades of dye, including blonde, burgundy, and green. Who could forget the surprise pink hair debut in 2019? Not to mention his foray into eccentric eyebrow bleaching and half-shaved heads. By the time he hit the Coachella stage in 2019 with pink locks, bleached brows, and gold-plated teeth, spectators likened him to a middle-aged individual on an intense trip. Another eyebrow-raising moment occurred in November 2020 when he attended Kendall Jenner’s controversial birthday bash, amidst a pandemic, alongside a maskless crowd of 100 other guests, eliciting widespread criticism for their disregard of safety protocols.
Jaden really made a spectacle of himself when he turned up wearing an oxygen mask one day. I mean, seriously, could he have been more out of touch? And let’s not forget that video he posted of himself crying. It’s like we’ve witnessed him navigating through some serious mental health struggles right in front of us. And don’t even get me started on his cryptic tweets. Like the one where he said, “The more time you spend awake, the more time you spend asleep.” Or when he wrote, “Just stare in the mirror and cry and you’ll be good.” And what about the tweet where he said, “If newborn babies could speak, they would be the most intelligent beings on planet Earth”? It’s no wonder people are speculating that his parents and their unconventional interests are to blame. Jaguar has been vocal about exposing how Will and Jada’s parenting has affected their children, especially when it comes to their unconventional lifestyle. We’ve heard rumors about their bisexuality and strange activities at home, with reports of young men fleeing from their mentorship. Remember August Alsina? He claimed to have had an affair with Jada in 2016, supposedly with Will’s approval. “He gave me his blessing, and I was fully committed to that relationship for years,” he said. “My mom being involved with my friend would mess with anyone’s head.” It’s been said that August’s relationship with Jada was one of the things that really messed with Jaden’s psyche, according to sources close to the family.
Additionally, another factor that likely impacted Jaden was the facade his parents maintained in public while privately living separate lives for years. It wasn’t a huge surprise to suspect their marriage was troubled, especially after Jada confirmed it in a recent interview, revealing their separation since 2016. Jaden even remarked that it seemed everyone knew about her unhappiness. To witness this firsthand must have been deeply unsettling for him. “Everybody knew that I was very unhappy, but just couldn’t figure out why, because everybody thought how I thought, ‘You’ve got everything, what is wrong with you?'” Close sources shared that while Jaden and Willow deeply loved their mom and emulated her, they found relief when Jada spoke out about their family situation, as it had been taking a toll on their mental well-being. They had witnessed the public scrutiny their mom endured and hoped for closure. Another insider revealed how Will and Jada placed their children in an uncomfortable spot, constantly fielding questions about their parents while pretending everything was fine. This led to tension and frequent arguments among them. Jaden, in particular, struggled to cope with his parents’ marital issues. The source stated, “Jaden has had so many issues with them, and this has always really been hard for him to deal with.” Even before Jada’s admission, rumors circulated about their marriage, including previous statements from both Will and Jada themselves. Jada once expressed to HuffPost Live, “I’ve always told Will, ‘You can do whatever you want, as long as you can look at yourself in the mirror and be okay,’ because at the end of the day, Will is his own man.”
“I’m here as his partner, but he is his own person. He must determine his own path, and that responsibility isn’t mine to bear, nor is it his to carry for me,” she remarked. It’s noteworthy that Jada herself expressed her aversion to marriage. “I was under immense pressure as a young actress, simply being young. I found myself pregnant and overwhelmed; I didn’t know what to do, but one thing was clear: marriage was never my desire,” she disclosed. Thus, Jaden found himself caught between a mother who never wanted to marry and a father unwilling to let go of a fractured marriage, firmly believing divorce was out of the question. “You know what I’ve learned? Simply put, divorce shouldn’t even be on the table. Eliminate it as an option because once it’s there, sooner or later, someone will reach for it,” Will asserted. Even in the aftermath of Jada’s revelation in her candid interview with NBC, disclosing their separation since 2016, divorce remained off-limits. “We made a pact that divorce would never be a solution. No matter what hurdles come our way, we’ll confront them together, and I’ve yet to break that vow,” she affirmed. One can only imagine the emotional turmoil for Jaden, navigating such a complex familial dynamic where his parents openly grapple with unhappiness yet refuse to part ways. What kind of message does this convey, and what thoughts must occupy Jaden’s mind as he tries to comprehend his parents’ choices? The intricacies of Will and Jada’s relationship extend beyond their personal dynamics to their parenting philosophies. In a 2013 interview with E! News, Will Smith was asked about the last time he disciplined Jaden, to which he simply replied, “We don’t believe in punishment.”
During an interview with “Hot Living” in the same year, Will shared, “We treat our children with the same respect we would afford any other individual. For instance, we wouldn’t instruct a grown adult to tidy up their space, so we refrain from doing so with our kids.” Many individuals pinpoint this mindset as the origin of the issue, suggesting that expecting children to think like adults can lead to complications. It’s widely believed that this approach may have contributed to Jaden’s unconventional behavior as he grew up. His dissatisfaction reached a point where, in 2013, for his 15th birthday, he sought emancipation from his parents. While it was a difficult realization, many understood his perspective—it seemed fitting for him to seek independence at that age. Surprisingly, Jada’s response to Jaden’s emancipation request hinted that she might not have opposed the idea, potentially seeing it as an opportunity for more personal space and freedom, possibly related to their unconventional interests. On the topic of Jaden’s mental well-being, he has been candid about his struggles with depression and anxiety. Consequently, Jada introduced him to psychedelic therapy, having found it beneficial for her own mental health. Despite these efforts, reports suggest he continues to grapple with his issues. What role do you think his upbringing played in shaping him? Share your thoughts below.
