Alexis Ohanian, the husband of tennis icon Serena Williams, opened up about his approach to parenting, suggesting potential limitations he might place on his daughters, Olympia and Adira. While he’s previously discussed the idea of dumb phones, his latest comments took a slightly different angle.
Notably, in a 2018 interview with CNBC, Ohanian revealed that his greatest concern in raising his daughters, Olympia and Adira, was how naturally children are drawn to devices, saying, “You quickly see how quickly these kids gravitate toward devices. It’s amazing to see, but it’s also a little scary.” He and Serena Williams want their children to experience boredom and have clear boundaries when it comes to technology use.
This is the subject that Serena Williams’ husband chose to speak about.
In an Instagram reel, Alexis Ohanian responded to a fan who asked for his advice on managing children’s social media use, emphasizing his personal approach: “There’s no one way to parent. But since you asked how I do it, the answer is very simple: no social media,” he said.
However, Serena Williams’ husband, the 23-time Grand Slam champion’s partner, expressed that he isn’t surprised by the growing number of governments moving to restrict social media access for preteens and teens. He explained that when everyone collectively avoids social media, the usual peer pressure disappears, allowing kids to develop much healthier relationships.
After a groundbreaking career that redefined her sport, Serena Williams stepped away from tennis in 2022 to prioritize expanding her family, aiming to give her daughter Olympia the chance to become a big sister. In a heartfelt Vogue article, her words struck a chord with many female athletes as she reflected on the reality that “no, you can’t have it all at least not all at once.
Serena Williams concluded her singles career with an impressive 73 titles, beginning with her first win in Paris in 1999 and ending with her final victory in Auckland in 2020. Over the course of her illustrious career, she secured 23 Grand Slam titles seven at the Australian Open, three at Roland Garros, seven at Wimbledon, and six at the US Open.