David and Victoria Beckham reveal why they’ve banned their 10-year-old daughter from social media

Speaking to Vogue Australia the star said: “Seeing how cruel people can be [online] yes, it really does [concern me].”

She told the publication: “Harper isn’t on social media, so we don’t have to worry about [body-shaming] just yet.”

Victoria, who also is mother to sons Brooklyn, 23, Romeo, 19, Cruz, 17, went on to say that she helps her daughter surround herself with good friends in a bid to boost her confidence.  

She said: “She’s at that age where her body is going to start changing, but it’s about making sure that we communicate a lot as a family and she surrounds herself with nice friends.”

She added: “But it is quite terrifying, I can’t lie.”