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Sophie Ellis-Bextor Explains Rule-Light Parenting, Says Eldest Son Lives With Grandmother

She details a communication-led approach with boundaries, confirming her eldest now lives with his grandmother.

Overview

  • In a new Telegraph interview, the 46-year-old singer says her household has no fixed rules, calling herself "a communicator" rather than a strict parent.
  • She emphasizes self-regulation, clear boundaries, kindness, freedom, and a shared moral compass for her five children.
  • She says home should feel safe and supportive for siblings, noting she is "quite firm around the edges" to uphold that.
  • She confirms that eldest son Sonny, 21, now lives nearby with his grandmother, a close setup she encouraged.
  • She previously discussed younger children being picked on for their red hair on her Salon Confidential podcast, with separate coverage noting a recent TikTok lampooning extreme morning routines.