Cam Newton Expresses Regret About “Broken Homes”: “My Kids Didn’t Ask for This”

A former NFL player talks candidly about parenthood, divorce anxiety, and the psychological toll of raising children in different homes.

Cam Newton is talking candidly about a reality that he can no longer deny.

The former NFL quarterback opened up about the personal repercussions of having eight children with three separate women and never getting married to any of them in a recent conversation with Pastor Jamal Bryant on the Let’s Be Clear Podcast.

Newton is frequently criticized for offering relationship guidance while negotiating a complex familial system. However, he did not sidestep the criticism in this exchange. He confronted it head-on, particularly when it made him reevaluate how he saw himself.

He remembered being shaken by Dr. Cheyenne Bryant’s statement, “You created broken families.” That remark resonated.

“That was really hurtful,” Newton acknowledged. That’s not how I ever saw it. This was not requested by my children.

Newton, a father of eight now, said the statement made him reevaluate how his choices had affected his kids’ lives. “They claim that I made broken houses. He said to Pastor Bryant, “I’m just trying to fix what I can.” “It’s difficult to be a public figure and to be bleeding in public.”

Although he was brought up with high morals, he continued by saying that he hasn’t always lived up to them. Nevertheless, he will not abandon his children. Newton remarked, “I don’t play about my kids.” “I am a part of their life. I continue to be involved.

Newton considered the emotional impact of being separated from his kids while playing for the New England Patriots. His priorities didn’t feel in line for one of the few occasions in his career.

Newton spoke candidly when asked why he hasn’t found a permanent home. “I want more children, but I’m more afraid of divorce than I am of getting married.”

He was questioned about that attitude by Pastor Bryant, who pointed out that stability isn’t always a result of presence and love. “At bedtime, someone is missing their father,” she remarked. “That makes an impression.”

Newton was not being referred to as a horrible father by Dr. Bryant. She was clear about that. However, she underlined that organization and consistency are important. A stable home cannot be completely replaced by being involved.

Newton refrained from arguing. He took ownership of the criticism. He remarked, “I’m just a work in progress.”

Newton’s candid reflections on his decisions demonstrate his dedication to developing and becoming a better father in the future.