Retired NFL superstar Tom Brady has admitted that parenting has not always been his strong suit. In a recent conversation, Brady shared his thoughts on fatherhood and admitted that he has made mistakes while raising his three children: Jack, 17, whom he shares with Bridget Moynahan, and Benjamin, 14. and Vivian, 11, with ex-wife Gisele Bündchen.
Speaking at the Fortune Global Forum in New York City on November 12, Brady admitted that “being a parent is probably the hardest thing we all have to do,” admitting that he has “messed up a lot” in his journey as a father. “Is of. The 47-year-old stressed that he doesn’t claim to be a parenting expert, but strives to be “reliable and consistent” for his children. He also shared that he encouraged him to pursue his passion, a value instilled in him by his own parents, Galyn and Thomas Brady, who supported his dreams from a young age.
Reflecting on his upbringing, Brady recalled how his parents never discouraged him, even when he was a “long shot” as a young backup quarterback. That unwavering support has shaped her own parenting approach, especially with her eldest son, Jack, who has dreams of becoming a basketball player. The 6-foot-5 Jack has the support of his father despite Brady lightly joking about their shared low jump height. Brady said, “Who cares whether he dunks or not? I want him to know that his father has his back.”
Brady also recognizes the unique pressures of growing up as the son of an NFL icon. He is empathetic to the challenges his children face, and notices how they have to overcome obstacles just like him, supporting them every step of the way.
Brady’s reflections on fatherhood reveal his commitment to growing as a parent and supporting his children on their own journeys. As he learns alongside them, he adopts the values of resilience and support that his own parents instilled in him, and hopes to pass those same lessons on to Jack, Benjamin, and Vivian.
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