Brian McFadden revealed at times he he felt like he has tried to buy his daughter’s love.
The former Westlife member joined the panel of a UK talk show to discuss the topic of parents who spoil their children when he made the admission.
McFadden has two daughters – Molly, 14, and Lily-Sue, 13 – with ex-wife Kerry Katona, but moved from England to Australia soon after the marriage ended.
He revealed that he used to feel guilty about not seeing them and often tried to make up for it by buying them whatever they wanted.
“The children went to live with [Kerry]. And when you spend that much time away from the kids you do get that guilt.
“When you do see them after a long time you do spoil them even more, it’s almost like you are trying to buy their affection.”
However the turning point in his parenting came when he realised every time his daughter’s got in contact with him, it was because they wanted something.
“So for me how I’m changing it now if they want something substantial for their birthday or for Christmas, I make them earn half the money themselves and I will pay the other half.”
Watch the full discussion below
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