Chef Jamie Oliver Desires That His Children ‘Struggle As Much As Possible’

Most parents desire to work hard and hope that their kids have the best things in life and possibly find things at ease for them, but a Chef/ Father has a different perspective to “wanting the best for kids.”

Chef Jamie Oliver desires that each of his five children “struggle as much as possible” to instill in them a positive attitude and approach to life.

The 49-year-old chef, who has seven-year-old River, Daisy, 21, Poppy, 22, Petal, 15, Buddy, 13, and Daisy, 22, with wife Jools, has talked about his struggles with ADHD and dyslexia, but he thinks it’s necessary to overcome obstacles in life.

“Confidence, worry, and anxiety are all parts of a cauldron of emotions that challenge us,” he said to Psychologies magazine.

“They can appear like things that hold you back while you’re young. However, as you age, they bring you a sense of tension that forces you to do your best work.

“Life’s not supposed to be linear or easy. I want my kids to struggle as much as possible, in a safe and controlled way. If it’s too easy, it’s vanilla.”

Jamie has instilled an optimistic outlook on life in his children. He explained: “Even today, I say to my girls, you have to brush your teeth, look in the mirror, and decide it’s going to be a positive day – decide to be glass half-full.

“And I know it’s easier said than done. But if you try, it’s about being glass half-full most of the time and hopefully having friends around you that will catch you on the not-so-good days.”

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The author of “Billy and the Epic Escape” grew up in a bar and hopes to one day run his boozer. “My dream was to come back when I left for London at 16,” he stated.

“I love my life. And I love my team. And I love the work that I have the opportunity to do.

“But I still haven’t fulfilled my career goal, which was to open a beautiful pub and do my version of what I grew up in.”

Wanting your child to struggle in life is something I don’t wish for my kids. As for me, as a parent, your sole job is to make your kids realize as they grow older that nothing comes easy in life.

Teach them the basic things in life and wish they never suffer or have to struggle as you did. These will influence who they become.