David Beckham on protecting his children online: ‘You have to control what they do’

His children are already gaining fan bases of their own, but David Beckham has revealed he and Victoria are strict when it comes to them using social media.

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by Jack White |
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David, who shares Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and daughter Harper with 41-year-old Victoria, confessed they control what the older kids do online.

Brooklyn, 16, might have over four million followers on Instagram, but David, 40, is still wary of 13-year-old Cruz’s social media behaviour.

When asked if he allows them to use Instagram and Twitter, the retired footballer told The Telegraph: “No. Well my 13-year-old has a private one because he’s allowed to.

Brooklyn has an impressive social media following, but David controls all of the kids' actions online
Brooklyn has an impressive social media following, but David controls all of the kids' actions online

“But, apart from that, no. I think you have to control what your children do to a certain extent.”

David also spoke out about their career plans, insisting he’d never force them into playing football for a living.

He continued: “They just like playing football. If they didn’t want to play, I’m not going to get upset about it.

“As long as they’ve got ambition, as long as they’re passionate about something, that’s all I want for them.”

Do you agree with David – is it important to control kids’ actions on social media?

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