‘It’s tough to make my kids understand what privilege means’ – NFL legend Tom Brady opens up on parenting struggles

Not only is Tom Brady the NFL G.O.A.T. and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers‘ starting quarterback right now. Also, he is the father of three kids: one with his ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan (14-year-old Jack) and two with his wife Gisele Bundchen (12-year-old Benjamin and 9-year-old Vivian).

He has made over $300 million throughout his time in the NFL, and that number will only rise once he retires and begins his lucrative broadcasting career. However, he recently admitted that having money makes one aspect of life significantly more difficult: parenting.

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Brady recently spoke about his concerns about raising kids in such a wealthy environment on the “DRIVE” podcast, which is hosted by Jim Farley, the CEO of Ford.

Brady stated, “I think it’s the hardest thing for us as parents.” He continued by outlining the type of life his family leads and how he wishes to instil in his children the idea that their way of life is not typical.

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“We have staff members who clean for us. People provide our food for us. We can arrange for someone to drive us to the airport if necessary. When we exit the plane, there are people waiting for us, and we are ushered inside. That’s the world my kids experience, which makes it difficult to tell them, “Guys, this isn’t how reality truly is. What can we do about that?” he added. 

Brady claimed that he and Bundchen make an effort to provide their children opportunities to engage in the typical activities that children undertake. Still, it can be challenging to do so.

Brady added, “Even though they’ll still have experiences that a lot of kids never do have, I think we can strive to build experiences that are more along the lines of what most kids go through. Making those things up is challenging as well. It’s difficult to declare, ‘Hey, we’re moving back to Portola Drive in San Mateo’, just for reasons of privacy and other things, so I can’t.”

Brady continued, “As a father, there are many things I’m still learning. I know that I’ve messed up a lot of things, that’s the reality of being a parent, but you just hope you can show them enough things to realize that when they are doing things that are chosen for Mom and Dad to make our lives more convenient, that’s a treat, that’s something that is not what every kid goes through,” 

Brady is right to be concerned given the abundance of reality shows that focus on the bratty, affluent, and unfamiliar with the world of “ordinary” people — kids of celebrities, businessmen, and singers. He doesn’t want to rear children who are insulated and disconnected from reality, or who might one day be on one of those shows.

Brady is ultimately concerned about ruining his children, which is something every parent worries about. He wants to raise grounded children who are aware that the vast majority of people do not have what they do since he is obviously aware of how fortunate he is.

 

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