Shakira Asks Media to Respect Her Sons' Right to Privacy Amid Gerard Piqué Split

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Shakira is asking for the media to respect her sons' right to privacy amid her move from Barcelona. The «TGQ» singer took to social media Tuesday to address friends and journalists in the media about the difficult year both she and her children, Milan, 10, and Sasha, 8, have had amid her split from soccer star Gerard Piqué.«At this moment of changes in my life as a public figure, it is understandable that there is a permanent curiosity from the press around me and my family.

Yet my children, Milan and Sasha have lived a very difficult year, suffering an incessant siege and relentless pursuit by paparazzi and various media in Barcelona,» Shakira began. «As they begin a new phase in their lives, I urge the media on behalf of my children to please respect their right to privacy.»In addition to asking for the media to respect her sons' privacy, the 46-year-old performer laid out a few ground rules to ensure a smooth transition for the kids as they settle into their new home, reportedly in Miami, Florida, where Shakira has lived previously. «I ask you to refrain from following them to the exit or entrance of the school, wait for them at the door of our house, or chase them to their extracurricular activities, and games as it has happened every day in Barcelona in order to obtain photographs or better ratings,» she continued.