Victoria Beckham penned an op/ed for Time magazine in honor of Mother’s Day. Oher columnists for the occasion included Ivana Trump, Sharon Osbourne, Sally Jewell, and Tina Knowles. Posh’s essay has to do with teaching her children about their own “privilege.” She wants them to know “humility” and not grow up to be spoiled brats. I like Posh a lot. She’s very self-deprecating and has a wicked sense of humor. I also believe she and David are very good parents to their brood of four. At the same time, I laugh at the thought of Victoria penning an essay on humility. Her very image (during and after the Spice Girls) has been built upon luxury and indulgence. Here’s part of the essay (the full version is here), and we’ll discuss:

Being a mother is simply the greatest achievement of my life. It has taken me on an unexpected journey that can constantly surprise, educate and confuse me! The emotional connection I feel towards my children brings boundless elation and joy as well as the inevitable worry and concern.

They are a wonder to me every day. From a teenage son through to a toddler daughter, each moment of every day is filled with different energies, activities, feelings and a lot of comedy. From playing sport to lounging on the sofa, each of my children fill every second with laughter, music and discussion. They are kind hearted and well-mannered and have incredibly enquiring minds, and I feel incredibly blessed to be surrounded by these phenomenal human beings.

Being in a position where they live such a privileged life, it is important that our children understand humility, that they appreciate how their parents have worked very hard to create this life for the family and that they, too, have a responsibility to work hard, be respectful and never, ever take anything for granted.

Like so many working mothers all over the world, I feel the constant struggle to be the best mother I can, whilst setting a good example to my children to work hard. I travel for work when it’s necessary, and I miss them all the time when I am away. But they hide notes in my suitcase, which I love to find when unpacking, and I always bring photographs of all the family and put them by my bed so they are the first thing I see when I wake up and the last thing I see when I go to sleep. I love to hear their voices on the phone and seeing their faces–thank goodness for FaceTime. That sense of feeling connected makes being apart that little bit easier.

[From Time]

Vic goes on to say that women should support women, and mothers should acknowledge the hard work of other mothers. What she has to say in this essay is indeed admirable, yet I have no doubt that Posh used a ghostessayist to put her thoughts into a digestible format. I think her message is a good one, but it doesn’t jibe with Posh reality. Perhaps she and David do try and instill humility within their own kids, but Victoria is still quite spoilt.

Page Six just published an account of how Victoria’s known as “the worst hotel guest“ in the industry. She reportedly asks staff to clean her room, replace sheets, change towels, and vacuum multiple times per day. She’ll complain and demand a free room if her requirements aren’t satisfied. Presumably, Vic’s children see this happen. The Mail reminds its readers that Posh employs at least 10 full-time servants at all times. None of this is surprising from a woman who sat on a throne and wore a coronet at her own wedding. I’m not trashing Victoria if all this stuff is true. But it does makes her look silly to pen an essay on “humility” for Mother’s Day.

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