David Beckham spoke on CNBC during the show Squawk Box to discuss young people's use of social media. This statement follows a series of criticisms from his eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, on Instagram. In these messages, Brooklyn accuses his parents of excessive control and of prioritizing the family image at the expense of their personal relationships.
Social media: a tool to be handled with care
When asked about the impact of social media on young people, David Beckham explained: “I’ve always talked about social media and its power, for good and for bad… What children can access these days can be dangerous. But what I’ve personally observed, especially with my own children, is that it must be used for the right reasons.”
He stated that he was seeking to pass on these values to his children: "I tried to do the same thing with my children to educate them. They make mistakes, children are allowed to make mistakes, that's how they learn. But sometimes you have to let them make those mistakes too."
An implicit response to Brooklyn Beckham
This statement appeared to be an indirect response to a post by 26-year-old Brooklyn Beckham. In his post, Brooklyn stated that he did not want to reconcile with his parents and denounced what he considered attempts to manipulate his personal life and his relationship with his wife, actress Nicola Peltz Beckham. He accused his parents of having put "The Beckham brand" before family ties and having tried to "ruin" his marriage. under these conditions.
Will the next chapter of this family feud play out on social media or in private? We'll find out in the coming days…
