Victoria Beckham opens up about her ‘constant struggle to be the best mother I can’

Victoria Beckham has revealed motherhood is a constant struggle to be the best she can be…

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by Ellie Henman |
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Victoria Beckham’s high flying fashion career means she has a pretty hectic schedule and juggling this alongside being a mum to her Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper makes it even tougher.

In an open letter for Time magazine to mark Mother’s Day in the US, Victoria has written about how feels like she’s in a “constant struggle” to be a good mum.

“Like so many working mothers all over the world, I feel the constant struggle to be the best mother I can, whilst setting a good example to my children to work hard,” she wrote. “I travel for work when it’s necessary, and I miss them all the time when I am away.

“They are a wonder to me every day. From a teenage son through to a toddler daughter, each moment of every day is filled with different energies, activities, feelings and a lot of comedy.”

VB cheering on Romeo after his first marathon
VB cheering on Romeo after his first marathon

Victoria goes on to say how she wants to teach her brood that just because they were born into a rich family, they should not take anything for granted.

“Being in a position where they live such a privileged life, it is important that our children understand humility, that they appreciate how their parents have worked very hard to create this life for the family and that they, too, have a responsibility to work hard, be respectful and never, ever take anything for granted,” the letter said.

“I have always been a great believer that women should support women, and my admiration goes out to mothers everywhere, as they constantly put their own needs behind those of their children, embracing daily uncertainties and entering the new uncharted territories that each day brings, to be, in return, rewarded with joy and unending love.”

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David and Victoria Beckham's maddest looks!

Nothing says 'she said yes' like matching turtlenecks.1 of 15

Nothing says 'she said yes' like matching turtlenecks.

Don't pull that string whatever you do...u25a12 of 15

Don't pull that string whatever you do...□

Jeez. Aren't you guys hot?3 of 15

Jeez. Aren't you guys hot?

Victoria decides she likes the feel of hot leather. While Dave tries a little hot snakeskin on for size.4 of 15

Victoria decides she likes the feel of hot leather. While Dave tries a little hot snakeskin on for size.

Someone just watched The Matrix then...5 of 15

Someone just watched The Matrix then...

Seriously guys. Enough with the leather already.6 of 15

Seriously guys. Enough with the leather already.

Experimenting with cowprint, are we Vic? But in fairness, you had to compete with Dave's bandana somehow.7 of 15

Experimenting with cowprint, are we Vic? But in fairness, you had to compete with Dave's bandana somehow.

Lovely fleece. We think our aunt Sue has a similar one for her trips to the Lake District.8 of 15

Lovely fleece. We think our aunt Sue has a similar one for her trips to the Lake District.

Ohhhhh, so you actually thought the bandana looked good, did you?9 of 15

Ohhhhh, so you actually thought the bandana looked good, did you?

Erm, John Travolta called. He said he wants his flares back...10 of 15

Erm, John Travolta called. He said he wants his flares back...

What's going on here then? Dave's been routing around in Rik Waller's wardrobe again we assume.11 of 15

What's going on here then? Dave's been routing around in Rik Waller's wardrobe again we assume.

Nothing says high-end fashion like oil-slick groin-high boots12 of 15

Nothing says high-end fashion like oil-slick groin-high boots

In fairness, Becks actually looks OK here. But what's up with VB's jungle-inspired number?13 of 15

In fairness, Becks actually looks OK here. But what's up with VB's jungle-inspired number?

Wow.14 of 15

Wow.

Seriously... WOW.15 of 15

Seriously... WOW.

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