Derek Jeter's wife on imparting right values in their kids in 2017: "Want our children to understand that lives they’ve been given are fortunate"
New York Yankees legend and Hall of Famer Derek Jeter's wife, Hannah Jeter, once opened up about the importance of teaching her children to be humble despite their privileged upbringing.
In a February 2017 column for The Players' Tribune, Hannah said her focus would be on teaching her kids important values in life. Hannah was pregnant with her first child at the time.
"Derek and I will want our children to understand that the lives they’ve been given are so fortunate, in so many ways."
Mrs. Jeter added that she wanted her children to have humility and help others.
"We’ll want them to learn to help others, and to care for others, and to give back to the world."
Hannah also stated that she wanted to empower her children and allow them to become stronger and more self-assured.
"We’ll let them know that they are strong and smart, and that they can do anything they put their minds to. I hope they’ll be honest like their father. I hope they’ll be stubborn like me. I hope that they know what they want and won’t settle for less."
Six months after the article was published, Derek and Hannah welcomed a girl named Bella Raine to the world.
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"Welcome to the world, Bella Raine! Derek and Hannah Jeter just welcomed their first child." - E! News
The celebrity pair have since welcomed two more children, Story Grey, 3, and River Rose Jeter, 11 months.
Derek Jeter attended the Hall of Fame Ceremony at Yankee Stadium with his family
Derek Jeter's wife, Hannah, and her three little munchkins were present at the former Yankees star's Hall of Fame Ceremony at Yankee Stadium in September.
While Derek and Hannah twinned in black, their three children wore color-coordinated outfits and looked like angels in white.
"Great to be back home at Yankee Stadium! Thanks to everyone for making it such a special night for me and my family. The girls had a blast and finally got their ice cream." - Derek Jeter
Derek received 396 out of 397 ballots for being unanimously voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.