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'I can only advise'

Peter Andre reveals he had to make ‘compromise’ with his kids over Instagram

That doesn't mean he likes that they are on the social media site however

MYSTERIOUS Girl singer Peter Andre has said that despite initial reservations about his children having their own Instagram accounts he has had to learn to “comprise”.

His ex-wife Katie Price was highly criticised for setting up profiles for their children Junior, 11, and Princess, nine, on the social media site.

 Peter Andre has opened up over his true feelings about his young children Princess and Junior having their own Instagram accounts
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Peter Andre has opened up over his true feelings about his young children Princess and Junior having their own Instagram accountsCredit: Rex Features

Opening up on the subject in his column for new! magazine, the 43-year-old said: "Everyone knows I don't allow them to have phones or social media at my house, but I guess it doesn't necessarily mean to say I'm right.

 Peter's ex-wife Katie Price received a huge backlash for setting up the profiles for their children on the social media site which she says is to help further their budding TV careers
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Peter's ex-wife Katie Price received a huge backlash for setting up the profiles for their children on the social media site which she says is to help further their budding TV careersCredit: Getty Images

"I don't like kids having them because I think it opens them up to all sorts of issues, but as a parent you have to compromise with the other parent and try to work together.

"I can only advise and encourage them – I can't do any more."

Katie was in breach of the Terms and Conditions of the photo-sharing site which states that users must be at least 13 year-old.

Defending her decision which the veteran model said was intended to further their budding media careers, Katie said: "I am in no way a bad parent. I've got five beautiful, healthy, loving and well-mannered children.

"My kids have been brought up in the industry with their dad and me on TV shows, everyone knows who they are.

 Princess and Junior have been appearing on the mum and dad's TV shows from an early age and are currently starring in Katie Price's Pony Club
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Princess and Junior have been appearing on the mum and dad's TV shows from an early age and are currently starring in Katie Price's Pony ClubCredit: Rex Features
 Pete who also has another daughter and is expecting another child with second wife Emily says all he can do is 'advise' and 'encourage' his children
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Pete who also has another daughter and is expecting another child with second wife Emily says all he can do is 'advise' and 'encourage' his childrenCredit: Getty Images - WireImage

"Now they are being booked themselves for TV shows, modelling jobs and stuff like that. Social media is the future...

"The accounts are open but if you look on it they have contacts for work, they're getting booked for things, it's a business thing.”

She added during an appearance on ITV’s Loose Women: "They've grown up in the industry, their dad had them on his reality show for five years, they've been on my shows and they're on my horse show."

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