Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy are just like all parents when it comes to technology, with the latter admitting she struggles to strike a balance when it comes to allowing their brood screen time. In an exclusive interview, Abbey – who shares four children, Sophia, who is 14 this week, Liberty, nine, Johnny, seven, and Jack, five, with her husband – says she’d like for her children to have ‘ zero ‘ time on mobile phones, but knows that’s an ‘ unrealistic wish’.
Detailing how she and former footballer Peter patrol their usage, she explained: “I’d have them on zero screen time if I could, but that’s unrealistic. You just have to do whatever you can to keep your kids safe. We’re very open with our kids. We all talk about everything.
” Sophia’s a teenager now, and she can’t be the only one at school without a phone. But she plays two or three hours of tennis a day, so she’s not on her phone much. She’s an incredible tennis player. I’m not forcing her, she loves it. She’s a girl on a mission. “
Abbey and Pete have been together for almost two decades, beginning their relationship in 2006. And with such a long-lasting relationship, they’ve got clear roles in the house when it comes to their parenting technique”. Pete’s good cop and I’m bad cop, “she reveals”. I’m the one going, ‘ Do your homework, eat your veg, ‘ and Pete’s like, ‘ Let’s play, kids! ‘ which can be annoying but… it works.
“Our kids are very good, though. They’ve all got distinct personalities but they’re all easy-going. That’s not to say family life isn’t chaotic – it’s totally chaotic! There’s absolutely nothing chilled about the Crouch household, but we wouldn’t have it any other way”.
As for her own endeavours, Abbey is eager to chat about the gorgeous new clothing range she has created for F&, F, joking that she’s “channelling her Western era”. She says, “Think Isabel Marant, double denim, those incredible studded belts that were big in the 90s, long skirts. We’re going back in time”. There’s a lot of linen, beautiful trench coats, Miu Miu-esque cargo jackets. It’s a fabulous collection, and every single piece is one I want to wear, and do wear.
“It’s affordable, too. When you’re busy and you’ve got kids, you’re often last on the list, aren’t you? But if you can go and do your food shop and grab an amazing outfit at the same time, which is great quality, on-trend and makes you feel fantastic, it’s a win-win”.
Source: Mirror
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