Jeff Brazier has candidly spoken about the ups and downs of fatherhood, confessing that he's 'not a perfect parent' while discussing his relationship with his son Freddy. The 45 year old television personality recently embarked on an emotional adventure with his 19 year old son on the BBC's popular series Celebrity Race Around The World. Viewers have watched as Jeff and Freddy tackled the challenge of travelling across South America without the use of mobile phones or the internet, armed only with a budget of £1,100, competing against three other celebrity teams.
Jeff, who is also dad to EastEnders star and Strictly Come Dancing favourite Bobby Brazier , aged 21, expressed that despite not being 'a perfect parent', he takes pride in the support he's given his son during their intense journey, reports Wales Online . He shared: "I compliment him and I'm always trying to gee him up. That is what people equate to good parenting.
I'm not a perfect parent, but I am proud of how supportive I am. I definitely have my priorities straight in terms of his growth." "I need him to be able to take the lessons.
That doesn't always mean getting it right. I think the mistakes are more valuable, and it's difficult for a parent, especially when you're in a race environment, to not step in and not want to avoid those mistakes because it affects the team, not just the individual." Jeff further explained: "But the balance was good.
The balance of giving Freddy those opportunities. For Freddy to b.