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Quarterback Tom Brady in one of his match at NFL | Reuters

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Quarterback Tom Brady in one of his match at NFL | Reuters
Spending more quality time with the kids was at the top of Tom Brady’s post-retirement bucket list. Lately, Brady’s Instagram posts and stories were replete with heartwarming glimpses into his time with kids. But being around children also made Brady realize that he still got learning to do when it comes to his parenting skills. It looks like the NFL star is still trying to master the ‘parenting game’.
The former quarterback has been soaking up all the precious moments with his children, following his divorce from his spouse Gisele Bündchen. He went on vacations together and made up for all the lost time during his crazy busy schedule. But he is still not sure about his parenting skills.
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Parenting predicament
Brady took to his Instagram story to share a sneak peek of his getaway with the kids, which sparked some self-doubt for the dad. In the clip shared, his daughter Vivian, and sons Jack and Benjamin were seen zooming across the water on handheld skis at high speeds. He captioned the post, “Not sure if this is good parenting or bad.” The dad was quipping and enjoying every bit of the chaos.

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HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 05: Tom Brady (12) walks his children off the victors’ podium during the Super Bowl LI between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcon on February 5, 2017 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. i(Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
However, the QB is very well aware of where his skills stand and has a clear-cut definition for them. Brady once responded to BroBible’s Cass Anderson’s witty exchange that he can no longer call himself “the Tom Brady of parenting” now that Brady is a full-time parent, saying that he is “parenting at a JV freshman backup quarterback level.”
On a serious note, Brady has openly shared the enlightening experiences of parenthood.
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A journey of transformation for Tom Brady
The parenting journey post-retirement has been truly enlightening for the NFL star. Having missed out on their younger years owing to his busy career, he cherishes the time that he gets to spend with them. “I love being a father. It’s a great responsibility too. To see these amazing little beings come into your life and have the opportunity to grow with them,”, Brady recountedon being a parent.
The new-found perspective has also prompted him to express his gratitude towards his former partners for providing the children with a solid foundation growing up.
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On recent Father’s Day, Brady expressed his gratitude to his children for teaching him the importance of being present and treasuring every second, admitting that he continues to work on this aspect.
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