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David Beckham, attending the 56th World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, urged responsible social media use, especially for children, emphasizing its potential for both good and harm. He highlighted his personal experience using the platform for UNICEF advocacy and stressed the importance of education and allowing children to learn from their mistakes.
Social media presents both opportunities and dangers for young people, according to Beckham. While acknowledging the risks associated with online access, he believes it can be a powerful tool for positive change when used correctly.
Beckham stated, “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.”
Beckham actively utilizes his social media platform to raise awareness for UNICEF’s work with children globally. He views it as the “biggest tool to make people aware of what’s going on around the world for children.”
According to UNICEF’s website, as of January 20, 2026, Beckham has served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2005, supporting various campaigns focused on child health, education, and protection. https://www.unicef.org/stories/david-beckham-unicef-goodwill-ambassador
Parenting in the Digital Age
Beckham shared his approach to parenting in the age of social media, emphasizing the importance of education and allowing children to learn from their errors. He believes that making mistakes is a crucial part of the learning process.
“I have tried to do the same with my children, to educate them. They make mistakes, but children are allowed to make mistakes. that is how they learn.That is what I try to teach my kids,” Beckham explained. “You sometimes have to let them make those mistakes as well.”
context: Family Dispute and Public Statements
Beckham’s comments come amid a public family dispute involving his son, Brooklyn Beckham, and his wife, Nicola Peltz. Brooklyn Beckham recently posted a lengthy statement on Instagram accusing his parents of attempting to control the narrative surrounding issues between them and Peltz.
In his statement, Brooklyn Beckham alleged that his wife had been “consistently disrespected” by his family and accused his mother, Victoria Beckham, of “hijacking” their first dance at their wedding in 2022.
