sports
20-12-2024
Dwight Howard’s basketball journey has taken unexpected turns, but it’s his personal life that weighs heavily on him today.
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As the father of five children with five different women, Howard candidly admits the challenges he faces, both emotionally and financially.
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“Paying Child Support Is Crazy” Howard opened up on his podcast Above The Rim with Trevor Ariza, saying: “My situation; I had five children. So paying child support is crazy.”
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The financial strain doesn’t end with child support. Expenses like alimony, travel, and family needs add to the burden.
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While Howard doesn’t regret his children, he regrets the example he set. “Yeah, I don’t regret my kids. I regret how I decided to go about having my children,” he shared.
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He acknowledged the impact his decisions had on his children: “I have five kids by five women. That’s not really the right example to show for my daughters or my sons.”
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At 39, Dwight Howard is committed to becoming a better father. He acknowledges his past missteps and is determined to prioritize his children’s milestones and well-being.
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