Why Sting Says Letting His 6 Kids Not Work Would Be a “Form of Abuse"
The singer said children who are told they do not have to work are being harmed and confirmed he still plans to limit their inheritance.
- In a CBS Sunday Morning interview airing May 3, musician Sting reaffirmed his plan not to leave his reported $550 million fortune to his six children, insisting they make their own way.
- Providing unlimited financial support is 'a form of abuse,' Sting explained, emphasizing that telling children they 'don't have to work' hinders their development and self-reliance.
- The 74-year-old singer's six children—Joe Sumner, Fuschia Sumner, Mickey Sumner, Jake Sumner, Eliot Sumner, and Giacomo Sumner, aged 30 to 49—possess an 'extraordinary work ethic' and rarely ask for financial support.
- Continuing his commitment to work, Sting performs at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, on Wednesday night as part of his 3.0 tour.
- Regarding his long-term financial plans, he remains adamant that he will not promise his offspring any inheritance, focusing instead on paying for their education.
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Sting's six children won't inherit his fortune: 'Go to work'
A decade later, the rock legend still doesn't believe in raising trust fund babies.Sting performs in 2025Credit: Noam Galai/GettyKey PointsSting is reaffirming that he does not want to leave his fortune to his six kids.The Police frontman laughed when asked about his children's inheritance on CBS Mornings."I think that's a form of abuse," the rocker said at the prospect of leaving his children a massive sun of money.Sting has no interest in rais…
At the age of 74, Sting once again makes it clear that his heritage will not be a free pass for his six children. Far from thinking about legitizing his million-dollar inheritance to them, the singer insists on a philosophy of life that he has maintained for years: the true inheritance does not go through money but by instilling in his family the values of independence and personal effort.In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, the former leade…
Sting Won’t Fund His Kids’ Careers With an Inheritance: ‘Go to Work’
Sting’s children have done just fine for themselves. He has six children, including Eliot Sumner, a musician, and Mickey Sumner, an actress. And while Sting has been supportive of their careers, he recently told CBS Sunday Morning that he isn’t outright funding them with an inheritance. “Or whether I’ve said to them, ‘Guys, you got to work. I’m spending our money. I’m paying for your education. You’ve got shoes on your feet. Go to work,’” he s…
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