Sistine Stallone Just Revealed the Wildest Parenting Move Ever Pulled by Her Famous Father

Sistine Stallone recently gave fans a glimpse into the unconventional—and admittedly wild—parenting style of her father, Sylvester Stallone. During the premiere of Season 2 of their reality series The Family Stallone on February 21, 2024, Sistine shared a jaw-dropping story about how her dad once slipped a knife into her backpack when she was just in fourth grade, all in the name of self-defense.

But that wasn’t all. Sistine revealed that Stallone also had her and her sister practice using pepper spray on each other, highlighting his intense commitment to their safety. While the approach might seem extreme, Sistine acknowledged that her father’s actions stemmed from a deep desire to ensure they were ready to handle any threat that might come their way.

This revelation fits into a larger picture of Stallone’s overprotective, hands-on parenting. Before the family’s move to New York City, Stallone arranged for a Navy SEAL to train his daughters in self-defense—complete with exercises as unusual as chasing a chicken, inspired by a memorable training scene from Rocky II. Sistine joked that the sessions were no joke, sometimes lasting up to six hours in the woods.

Though unconventional, Stallone’s unique methods underline a father’s fierce dedication to protecting his daughters—and raising them to be strong, prepared, and resilient.