Ant Middleton reveals he let son, 13, grab electric fence ‘to teach him a lesson’ – and admits he started laughing after the incident
As someone who has walked the same path as Ant Middleton, albeit without the electric fences and special forces training, I can appreciate his unique approach to fatherhood. His military mindset, which has served him so well in his career, seems to be a guiding principle in his parenting too.
Ant Middleton disclosed that he allowed his son to touch an electric fence as a means of teaching him a valuable lesson.
This 44-year-old ex-UK Special Forces member, identified as having a family, shares daughters Shyla (aged 17) and Priseis (9), as well as sons Gabriel (15) and Bligh (8), with his spouse Emilie. Additionally, he has an older son named Oakley (22) from a prior relationship.
Ant, famous for his tough training techniques, openly acknowledges that he applies a similar discipline from his military background when it comes to being a parent.
On a family outing at a National Park, Gabriel, who was only 13 years old, accidentally came into contact with an electric fence, causing him a sudden jolt.
Ant informed The Sun, ‘At the front, there was an electric fence. My son was dashing ahead and leaping over fences despite my warnings. He approached what he assumed was a wired fence. Instead of shouting for him to halt, I decided: “Perhaps it’s time for him to learn.”‘
‘And he grabbed hold of this fence and got an almighty whack from it.’
In response to the incident, Ant chuckled and began to laugh, whereas Gabriel showed deep distress.
He added: ‘I think it was quite a powerful one to be fair. But trust me, he didn’t do it again. You’ve got to let children figure things out for themselves and I thought I’d let him learn the hard way.’
In 2019, Ant clarified that when he advises his son to hide his feelings around friends by saying “man up” instead of crying, it’s essentially a way for him to help his son learn self-restraint and manage his emotions effectively.
On “This Morning,” Ant defended himself against the criticism that arose after his comments on Giovanna Fletcher’s “Happy Mum, Happy Baby” podcast.
He had originally said: ‘I do say to him, ‘Son, come on, you’re a little man now. Have a stiffer upper lip’.’
In my professional opinion, during our daytime chat, I made it clear that the focus wasn’t about preventing Gabriel, a ten-year-old, from shedding tears, but rather, imparting emotional strength and resilience to him instead.
On the Loose Women show, Saira Khan criticized Ant for what she perceived as a lack of parental guidance when he advised his son to hide his feelings.
On “This Morning,” he shared that his young son had a passion for Thai boxing. However, he expressed his efforts in guiding the child to channel his anger productively instead of letting it escalate emotionally.
‘When his mum takes him [to Thai boxing] and mummy pampers him and he cries in the ring.
When I handle him, he performs better and seems rejuvenated, eager to return to the arena. This is due to me helping him learn emotional self-regulation.
Here’s a possible way to rephrase the given statement:
As an ardent admirer, I shared: “It has been a faithful companion in my life, and I strive to pass this wisdom down to my offspring. Whenever he returned home with tears streaming down his face, I’d ask, ‘What troubles you, my child? Suppress your feelings for now, let them fall on me. I will guide you through.
“Let’s make sure we manage our feelings effectively. Parenting doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all approach; what matters most is that you believe you’re providing the best care.
The Soccer Aid celebrity shared with the podcast: ‘If Gabriel were to trip and injure his knee, looking at me would make him start crying, so I’d look away. But if it were my child, I’d rush over immediately to console her.’
‘It’s just that – manly thing. It’s not being sexist. I’m just saying it how it is.’
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2024-11-05 14:48