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Sting Says His Kids Won't Inherit His Fortune, Calls It 'Kindness'

Sting has reiterated his decision not to leave his fortune to his children, calling it an act of kindness. The 74-year-old singer believes telling children they don't have to work is a form of abuse. He praised his children's strong work ethic and said they rarely ask him for money. Sting previously stated he doesn't want to leave them 'trust funds that are albatrosses round their necks'.

Key Points: Sting Won't Leave Fortune to His Kids

  • Sting will not leave his fortune to his children
  • He believes telling kids they don't have to work is 'abuse'
  • He praises his kids' strong work ethic
  • He pays for their education but expects them to work
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Sting sticks to his words, says his kids won't receive his fortune

Singer Sting says he won't leave his fortune to his children, believing it's 'a form of abuse' to tell them they don't have to work. He praises their work ethic.

"I certainly don't want to leave them trust funds that are albatrosses round their necks. - Sting"

Los Angeles, May 6

Actor-singer Sting has opened up on his parenting style, and it can come handy for the parents who are always looking to protect their kids.

The singer is still supporting his kids, but without giving them unlimited funds, reports 'People' magazine.

The singer, 74, laughed when CBS News Sunday Morning asked if he still plans on not leaving his fortune to his children. He then said he always intended for them to find their own way in the world. Sting, whose real name is Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, explained that he felt that telling children they "don't have to work" is "a form of abuse that I hope I'm never guilty of".

He said, "All of my kids have been blessed with this extraordinary work ethic, whether it's the DNA of it or whether I've said to them, 'Guys, you've got to work. I'm spending our money'. 'I'm paying for your education. You've got shoes on your feet. Go to work'. That's not cruel".

He further mentioned, "I think that's there's there's a kindness there and a trust in them that they will make their own way. They're tough, my kids".

When asked if his kids ever grow frustrated with this philosophy and ask him for more money, he replied, "No, not to my face, they don't".

As per 'People', Sting previously mentioned that he didn't want to leave his entire fortune to his children.

He told Mail on Sunday, "I certainly don't want to leave them trust funds that are albatrosses round their necks. They have to work. All my kids know that and they rarely ask me for anything, which I really respect and appreciate".

While Sting said in 2014 that he would help his children if they "were in trouble", he added, "They have the work ethic that makes them want to succeed on their own merit".

The singer-actor was previously married to actress Frances Tomelty from 1976 to 1984, and the former couple shares two children: son Joe Sumner, 49, and daughter Fuschia.

- IANS

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Siddhartha F
I get the sentiment, but it's easy to say when you're a multi-millionaire. Indian parents who don't have that kind of wealth often have to leave everything to their kids because there's no safety net. Sting's kids at least have a famous name and network to fall back on. Still, teaching work ethic is important, no doubt.
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Jennifer L
As a Westerner living in India, I find this fascinating. In India, family wealth is often seen as a shared resource, not just for the individual. Sting's approach is very individualistic—makes sense for his culture. But I wonder if his kids feel the same way? 🤔
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Kavya N
"I'm spending our money" 😂 That's a power move! But seriously, in India, parents often sacrifice everything for their kids. Sting's philosophy is a good reminder that children need to learn resilience. However, in our culture, leaving nothing might be seen as selfish. Balance is key, I think.
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Ramesh W
Respect to Sting for walking the talk. In India, we have a saying: "beton ko virasat nahi, sanskar do" (give values, not inheritance to children). This aligns perfectly. But the singer could have been more sensitive—equating financial help with abuse is a bit harsh. Every family's situation is different.

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