Eleonora Meleti discusses child upbringing and gender roles

On Sunday, March 29, during the television program "Hamogela kai Pali," Eleonora Meleti, a member of the European Parliament for the New Democracy party, spoke about parenting and identifying abusive behaviors. Meleti stated that she teaches her daughter the importance of self-respect, dignity, and the necessity of leaving environments where one is not respected. She emphasized that individuals should not negotiate or tolerate mistreatment in relationships. Furthermore, Meleti described her husband, Thodoris Marosoulis, as an ideal male role model for their daughter. She noted that his affectionate and tender behavior toward their child serves as a standard for how a man should treat women. Her comments were framed as part of an effort to instill values of healthy relationships in her child. This public statement focused on the influence of parental behavior on a child's future expectations of partners.