In order for their children to grow up to be polite and useful people, the Beckhams have set strict rules for their children.

Known for their personal successes in sports, music and fashion, the Beckham couple has always attracted media attention, especially after the couple’s children were born. Each of the Beckham children has their own life, career, and ideals, but they all have one thing in common: they are well-raised, polite, and hard-working children.

So, how did David and Victoria do? Here are 10 strict rules the couple sets for their children:

1. The Beckham family is taught how to behave from a young age

David admits that he is quite a strict disciplinarian with his children, especially his three sons.

“Victoria and I were raised by our parents with strict discipline and respect for everyone, and our boys certainly got that,” David said in a 2013 interview.

“Our kids have been saying please and thank you since they were 2 or 3 years old. They are very polite boys,” David added.

2. The kids have strict dating rules

In 2016, Beckham disclosed that their offspring will have to adhere to specific dating guidelines at a given age. The well-known parent declared that their rules are different for sons and daughters and that they will not grant their sons’ demands.

3. Brooklyn and Romeo Beckham used to have part-time jobs when they were teenagers

Despite their parents’ huge net worth, the Beckham children know the value of 1 USD. In 2014, it was reported that 15-year-old Brooklyn took a weekend job and went to a London cafe to earn extra money. David and Victoria want their children to know how difficult it is to make money.

In 2017, Romeo was reportedly working at the same coffee shop his brother did before, earning less than $4 an hour.

4. David and Victoria monitor their children’s social media

When Brooklyn Beckham joined Instagram in 2015, his fame quickly skyrocketed. But David and Victoria did not let their son be swept away by the “waves” on the internet.

“Because our son Brooklyn had 4 million followers on Instagram by the time he was 16, we controlled everything he posted, everything Brooklyn did. This also applies to our other children,” David shared.

5. Brooklyn Beckham didn’t know his father was famous until he was 13 years old

It seems that not letting fame overwhelm their children is the Beckham couple’s top priority. In fact, they even try to keep their reputation a secret from their children so they can always maintain modesty. In a 2017 interview, Brooklyn revealed that he had no idea how famous his parents were until he was 13 years old.

“I went to a football match and people were shouting my dad’s name and I was like: What! Oh my God!”, Brooklyn said.

6. David and Victoria forced their children to study at expensive private schools

David and Victoria always focus on investing in their children’s education. This is a big priority in the Beckham family. This is also the reason why Beck’s family moved from Los Angeles to London to live. Because the couple wants their child to study at what is considered the best school in the world.

Romeo and Cruz are known to have studied at Wetherby – the private school that Prince William and Prince Charles attended.

7. Beckham’s children need to behave well at school

Investing in their child’s education at one of the most expensive schools in the world, the couple wants their child to be well-trained not only in knowledge but also in personality. David and Victoria were very happy when the teacher said that the Beck children behaved very well in school.

8. The Beckham children never miss school

Understanding the value of money spent on private education also means ensuring their children never miss a day of school.

In 2018, Victoria shared a photo of Romeo and Cruz dressed and ready to face a snowstorm on the way to school. She captioned the photo: “When mum makes you go to school in the snow. And your friends don’t go.”

9. The Beckham kids don’t have a “curfew”

One thing that the Beckham family seems to be lenient with their children is regarding “curfew”. This is not for the couple to be lenient with their children, letting them indulge, but for the children to be aware of when they have to go home.

Brooklyn revealed that, although his parents were strict, they did not impose a “curfew”.

“My parents are really nice, but I never come home late anyway,” Brooklyn said.

10. David and Victoria make sure their children give to charity and are aware of their privilege

Victoria says it’s important to her that her children know how lucky they are in this life and that they encourage them to help others.

“David and I explain to the kids what a good life they have. We tell our children that in many parts of the world, children are hungry, homeless and sick. All of the children understand the importance of helping others,” Victoria said.