Jeff Goldblum's kids will have to support themselves in the future instead of living off of his fortune, as he wants them to pave their own way in life.
In an interview on the iHeartPodcast Table for Two with Bruce Bozzi, the renowned Jurassic Park actor shared insights into his parenting approach.
Goldblum, 71, expressed the importance of instilling independence in his kids, Charlie, 8, and River, 6, whom he shares with his wife Emilie Livingston.
"'Hey, you know, you’ve got to row your own boat,'" Goldblum recalled telling his children during the podcast appearance.
He continued: "It’s an important thing to teach kids. I’m not going to do it for you. And you’re not going to want me to do it for you."
Continuing his parenting philosophy, Goldblum emphasized the necessity for his children to align their interests and skills with the demands of the world.
"You’ve got to figure out how to find out what’s wanted and needed and where that intersects with your love and passion and what you can do," he said. "And even if it doesn’t, you might have to do that anyway."
Goldblum's approach to parenting as an older father has been a topic of contemplation for him. Reflecting on his role, he previously stated to iNews: "I keep doing the math, and keep extrapolating where they’re going to be, and where I’m going to be. And when I buy a watch, I wonder who’s going to get it."
When it comes to finances, Goldblum is among several celebrities who have publicly declared their intention not to leave their wealth to their offspring.
Notable figures like Guy Fieri, Marie Osmond, and Mick Jagger have echoed similar sentiments, advocating for their children to forge their paths to success rather than relying on inherited wealth, per the New York Post.
Marie Osmond, in an interview with The New York Post, articulated her concerns about the detrimental effects of inherited wealth on children.
"They don’t learn the joy of hard work, of picking themselves up when things don’t work. I believe in general that you rob children of the experience of figuring out who they are," she remarked.
"They don’t learn that you cannot buy your child self-esteem - they have to earn that."
