Loose Men's Jeff Brazier admits 'I've found it difficult' as he opens up on kids
Loose Men star Jeff Brazier has admitted that he's found it "really difficult" to come to terms with the fact that he can't shield his two sons from everything
Jeff Brazier admitted that he's found things difficult as he opened up on parenting on Loose Men on Tuesday.
ITV Loose Women aired one of its special Loose Men shows today as the celebrity panel addressed significant issues surrounding men's mental and physical health. "I've found it difficult," Jeff admitted, during the candid discussion.
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Craig Doyle returned to host the programme, joined by Loose Men regulars Jeff, Jordan Banjo, and Scots comedian Iain Stirling. Their conversation kicked off with a discussion about the topical Netflix drama Adolescence and its influence on today's youth.
Penned by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne, this hard-hitting drama narrates the story of a 13 year old boy named Jamie Miller, who is accused of a horrifying knife crime - murdering a girl from his school, reports Wales Online.
Each episode, filmed in one continuous shot, explores the aftermath of the crime, focusing on its impact on the local community, as well as Jamie and his family.
Since its debut on Netflix earlier this month, the four-part series has sparked an essential dialogue about young people's online safety.
During today's Loose Men episode, Jeff shed light on the difficulties of raising teenage boys, sharing his personal struggles with his sons Bobby, 21, and Freddy, 20.
"I'm almost envious that you guys have got a run-up to these kind of events, and we can have these conversations where you can be informed," he expressed to his co-panellists.
"Whereas I'm obviously now at the stage where mine are 20 and 21 and I'm looking back and reflecting on how I managed the phone scenario.
"I'd say firstly whether it's phones or other people in person, it's not always possible to actually keep our children safe. As much as we put the responsibility solely on our shoulders, and we obviously do our best to protect, sometimes people get to them."
Jeff continued: "I've found it really difficult adjusting to the fact that I can't be the answer to everything, and I don't know how we pre-empt that."
The television star then delved into the tough choices he faced while bringing up his sons by himself after their mother, Jade Goody, tragically died from cervical cancer in 2009.
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Highlighting the importance of open dialogue about internet safety, Jeff remarked: "I think it's a lot for parents to have to navigate on a daily basis."
As we reported earlier today, Scots youngsters will be able to watch Adolescence in the classroom after the streaming service made the mini-series available to schools.
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The scheme will also see pupils, parents and teachers given access to guides and resources created by the healthy relationships charity Tender in a bid to help adults navigate conversations with young people around the topics presented in the show.