Cristiano Ronaldo bans son from social media

Cristiano Ronaldo has taken a firm stance on parenting in the digital age: his son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., is not allowed to use social media or own a smartphone.

Despite the prevalence of online platforms among youth, the football icon is determined to shield his son from their influence.

Ronaldo's decision stems from a commitment to his son’s personal development, emphasizing education, discipline, and real-life experiences over virtual distractions.

The issue came to light back in 2020 when Cristiano Jr. allegedly created a secret Instagram account, which quickly amassed over a million followers. Upon discovering it, Ronaldo swiftly intervened and had the account taken down.

Ronaldo’s approach reflects a deliberate and protective parenting philosophy.

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At a time when many public figures openly share their children’s lives online, he has chosen to maintain strict digital boundaries to ensure his son grows up grounded and focused.

Earlier this month, Cristiano dos Santos, the eldest son of famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, has been called up to play for the Portugal Under-15 squad for the first time.

The 14-year-old plays for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia – the same club as his father.

Ronaldo, 40, the all-time leading men’s scorer in international football with 136 goals, shared the squad list on social media with the message: “Proud of you, son!”