David Beckham Says His Kids Should Use Social Media 'For The Right Reasons' After Son's Allegations

David Beckham has officially broken his silence following his oldest son, Brooklyn Beckham's, shocking allegations against his family via a series of explosive claims on Instagram.

Many were anticipating when the soccer legend and wife Victoria Beckham would address their son Brooklyn's statements, and the wait was short-lived, as Beckham recently made his first official comments while discussing his children.

David Beckham Spoke About Using Social Media Properly After Brooklyn Slammed His Family Online

On Tuesday, Jan. 20, Beckham made an appearance on the CNBC show Squawk Box, where he spoke openly about the dangers of social media, how he chooses to use his own platform, and what he tells his children about their social media usage.

"I have always spoken about social media and the power of social media. For the good and for the bad," Beckham said. "The bad we've talked about with what kids can access these days, it can be dangerous. But what I have found personally, especially with my kids as well, use it for the right reasons."

The father of four continued, pointing out that he chooses to use his large social media to bring awareness to UNICEF "to make people aware of what's going on around the world for children."

Beckham then shifted the conversation and spoke directly about his children, noting the "mistakes" they make online.

"I've tried to do the same with my children, to educate them," Beckham shared. "They make mistakes, but children are allowed to make mistakes. That is how they learn. That is what I try to teach my kids. You sometimes have to let them make those mistakes as well."

Brooklyn Beckham Left Fans Stunned After Slamming His Family And Shutting Down Reconciliation Rumors

After several months of reportedly simmering tensions between the Beckham family and Brooklyn, the oldest child officially confirmed that the rumors of an intense rift were indeed a reality.

Courtesy of jaw-dropping posts to his Instagram Stories, Brooklyn lobbied shocking allegations against his parents.

From claims that mom Victoria Beckham "hijacked" the first dance at his wedding by dancing "inappropriately" and making him feel "uncomfortable" and "humiliated," Brooklyn also offered a detailed account of the alleged behind-the-scenes drama that he claims involves his parents repeatedly trying to sabotage he and his wife Nicola Peltz Beckham in the media and their marriage.

"I have been silent for years and have made every attempt to keep these matters private," Brooklyn wrote. "Unfortunately, my parents and their team have continued to go to the press, leaving me with no choice but to speak for myself and tell the truth about only some of the lies that have been printed."

Making his stance clear before continuing with his lengthy allegations, Brooklyn noted that mending fences is not on his radar. "I do not want to reconcile with my family. I'm not being controlled, I'm standing up for myself for the first time in my life."

Reports Of Tension Within The Beckham Family Initially Surfaced During Brooklyn And Nicola's 2022 Wedding

According to PEOPLE, an inside source shared in May 2025 that the relationship between Victoria Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham soured before she walked down the aisle due to a rift regarding Victoria's designing of her daughter-in-law's wedding dress.

"When Nicola and Brooklyn got engaged, Victoria told Nicola that she'd love to make her wedding dress, and Nicola said it would be her honor, that she would love to wear one of her originals," the source told the outlet.

However, Victoria allegedly called the bride's mother to inform her that she would not be designing the dress as initially planned, the source said. This led to family tension heading into the couple's multimillion-dollar wedding in Palm Beach.

A Series Of Missed Family Events Further Adding To The Narrative That Brooklyn Was On The Outs With His Family

During David Beckham's star-studded 50th birthday celebration last year, Brooklyn and Nicola were noticeably absent from the festivities that included the likes of A-listers such as Tom Cruise.

Months later, reports surfaced that Brooklyn and Nicola did not spend the 2025 holiday season with the Beckham family, instead opting to spend time with Nicola's family.

The claims were confirmed via a collection of photos Nicola posted on Instagram showing her, Brooklyn, and her parents all smiles together.

Brooklyn's Allegations Against His Family Present Questions About The Future Of Their Relationship

As endless reports and speculation continue to swirl about the state of the Beckhams' relationship with Brooklyn, many are also wondering if the family bond is beyond repair.

David and Victoria have always taken the approach of not publicly airing out their family drama, but now that Brooklyn has released his bombshell comments, many are curious if the couple will directly address the allegations their son made against them.

Time will tell how "Brand Beckham" will move forward.