Why Victoria and David Beckham are clashing over the kids

He wants them writing essays, not signing autographs – but she disagrees

by Charlotte Oliver |

Published on09 06 2020

If anyone can give the Kardashians a run for their money in turning their family into a lucrative brand, it’s the Beckhams.

Since the moment Victoria and David locked eyes across the Man United players’ lounge in 1997, they’ve lived in the public eye – and in the years that followed, their four children have also enjoyed the spotlight. But, according to insiders, the past few months have forced the pair to do a lot of soul-searching, especially when it comes to their brood – and they’ve once again found themselves at odds.

We’re told David is convinced that the kids should be solely focused on their education, and is starting to regret encouraging the boys to pursue starry careers at such young ages. Cruz, 15, released a song a few years back and still dreams of being the next Justin Bieber, while aspiring tennis player Romeo, 17, has even been trained by superstar Grigor Dimitrov.

However, Victoria’s still keen to help them along with her showbiz mum hat on – and, needless to say, it’s causing a fair bit of friction. No wonder they recently submitted plans to build a separate cottage in the grounds of their Cotswolds estate!

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“Homeschooling has really brought the issue of education into focus,” says an insider close to the couple, who are also parents to Brooklyn, 21, and eight-year-old Harper. “David wants to make sure the kids get good grades and study towards having a profession. He’s all for them following their dreams, but he wants them to have a good education. These last few weeks have highlighted things even more. He wishes he could turn back the clock and encourage Brooklyn to stay in college, instead of letting him think that he could be a ‘celebrity influencer’.”

Over the past few years, Brooklyn’s been accused of lacking direction, spending more time on his dating life than his career, and living off his family’s name. In 2018, the self-styled photographer dropped out of art college in New York, and has since dipped in and out of internships, without sticking to any one project. He’s currently quarantining with girlfriend Nicola Peltz in the US away from the rest of his family, who are in the Cotswolds. But while David thinks the younger kids should take a different path to their big brother, we’re told Victoria thinks it’s just as important to foster their career ambitions now.