David and Victoria Beckham could afford a string of nannies to care for their newborn daughter Harper Seven and her three brothers. But unlike most millionaire dads, David, 36, will be spending this weekend changing nappies, getting up to do the midnight feed and taking his boisterous boys out to play basketball so their mum can get some rest.
It comes as no surprise that the soccer idol is considered a role model for fathers. He’s won a string of “top dad” awards, been praised by the Archbishop of Canterbury for his fathering skills… and is said to spark rows among 85% of parents because the bloke feels under pressure to be as perfect as Goldenballs.
David Beckham is, indisputably, The Daddy. In interviews he has always been clear of his priorities in life. “In my career there’s many things I’ve won, and many things I’ve achieved,” he said. “But my greatest achievement is my family. What matters is being a good father and a good husband – just being connected to family as much as possible. Being a dad is more important than football, more important than anything. I adore children. I love the fact our children are part of both of us. It’s one of the most amazing things ever.”
While some may get a little irritated by the endless photos of the “perfect family”, few can argue with David’s total devotion to his 37-year-old wife, sons Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, eight, Cruz, six, and baby Harper. The arrival of their longed-for daughter on Sunday has given the Beckhams everything they have dreamed of.
It comes as no surprise that the soccer idol is considered a role model for fathers. He’s won a string of “top dad” awards, been praised by the Archbishop of Canterbury for his fathering skills… and is said to spark rows among 85% of parents because the bloke feels under pressure to be as perfect as Goldenballs.
David Beckham is, indisputably, The Daddy. In interviews he has always been clear of his priorities in life. “In my career there’s many things I’ve won, and many things I’ve achieved,” he said. “But my greatest achievement is my family. What matters is being a good father and a good husband – just being connected to family as much as possible. Being a dad is more important than football, more important than anything. I adore children. I love the fact our children are part of both of us. It’s one of the most amazing things ever.”
While some may get a little irritated by the endless photos of the “perfect family”, few can argue with David’s total devotion to his 37-year-old wife, sons Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, eight, Cruz, six, and baby Harper. The arrival of their longed-for daughter on Sunday has given the Beckhams everything they have dreamed of.
