Will the Beckhams be able to give their children a normal life in America despite media attention?

We seem to place a great deal of importance on the lifestyle choices of the rich and famous. And typically, once celebrity off-spring becomes part of the fray, media attention does not shy away from its constant attention of waiting and watching.

And as far as David and Victoria Beckham are concerned, they are no strangers to the vigilant and often intrusive eye of the lens. However, what sets them apart from celebrities who often resort to temper tantrums or violent outbursts at the sight of yet another flash-bulb- is their adeptness at dealing with the situation. These are two people who’ve learnt the art of self-promotion- but on their own terms. And in saying as much, as much as they love making the headlines, they’ve gone to great lengths to preserve their keen sense of family life, out of the public eye. And in an industry where marriages seem to fizzle out within hours, they’ve managed to maintain a sense of domesticity without the drama or tragedy demonstrated by some of their peers. Secluded homes, private jets, private schools and bodyguards make up a large part of their existence. The veritable Posh Spice has been known to have a store shut its doors just so she is able to shop in seclusion, with kids in tow. On rare occasions, the Beckham kids are snapped with their parents, conscious of the press but oblivious to the attention. Clearly, this is their normal- it’s what they were born into and it’s all they know. So why would it be different in the States? Actually, it won’t be. The Beckhams have all the money in the world to conserve what they regard as ordinary. Apart from the obvious trappings of their wealth, they’ve been astute in choosing their new circle of friends in Hollywood. Tom Cruise and Will Smith ranks among the closest. Why? These are celebrities who share their values of privacy and convention. No scandal or indignity fuelling the rumor mill here. So it seems, that despite the gossip-mongery and suspicion that Mrs Beckham is only out to conquer the States, she may still be able to hold onto what she professes comes first: the wellbeing of her kids.