Peter Andre has shared insights into his parenting style, particularly concerning his eldest children, Junior and Princess, whom he shares with ex-wife Katie Price. Known for his strict upbringing, Peter has established specific rules for his kids, particularly regarding their romantic relationships.
Family Dynamics and Parenting Approach
Peter Andre, 51, is a father to Junior Andre, 19, and Princess Andre, 16, as well as younger children Millie, 10, Theo, seven, and two-month-old Arabella with his wife Emily Andre, 34. Over the years, Peter has openly discussed his parenting approach, often describing himself as “strict.” His eldest kids have previously mentioned house rules, such as limits on chocolate consumption and the importance of doing chores.
Relationship Rules at Home
In a recent interview with OK! magazine, Peter revealed another key rule for his household: the conditions under which Junior and Princess can have their boyfriends and girlfriends over. Reflecting on his own strict upbringing, Peter explained: “My mum and dad were very strict. I remember I had a girlfriend at 19 and I wasn’t allowed to bring her home, not even for dinner.”
He continued, “In my house, the kids are allowed to have boyfriends and girlfriends over, but they’ve got to be 16 and they’re not allowed to stay over. And if they do stay over, one is upstairs and one’s downstairs.”
Pride and Future Prospects
Peter expressed immense pride in his children, not just for their professional achievements but also for their character. “I’m proud of both of them, but not just for their work. I’m proud of them for who they’re becoming, how kind they are and that they are good people,” he said.
Looking ahead, Peter anticipates the challenges of his children moving out. He shared his thoughts on Junior’s potential relocation, given his budding music career: “I come from a family where we don’t like our kids to leave home though and I know that in a year or two, Junior will probably want to and I’ll find that hard.”
Household Responsibilities
Junior and Princess also shed light on their home life during a previous interview. Junior noted the importance of household responsibilities: “We have to clean up after ourselves, do the dishwasher and keep on top of our rooms. It gets us ready to be older and living in our own places.”
Peter Andre’s approach to parenting combines traditional values with practical rules designed to prepare his children for the future while maintaining a nurturing and supportive home environment.
