74-year-old Sting has repeatedly stated that he does not intend to leave his multi-million dollar fortune to any of his six children. And he has not changed his mind. In a conversation with CBS News Sunday Morning, the musician explained that he is doing this solely out of good intentions and concern for the heirs, who would have to shoulder this large “monetary burden” after the death of their famous father.

The worst thing you can do to a child is to say, “You don’t have to work.” I believe this is a form of abuse, and I hope I never find myself in such a situation.

Growing up in a simple working-class family, Sting, according to him, always tried to pass on a love of work to his children. And therefore, he believes, they won’t need his millions

All of my children have inherited this incredible work ethic, whether it’s in their DNA or whether I simply told them, “Guys, you need to work. I’m spending our money. I’m paying for your education. You have shoes, go work.” It’s not cruel. I think there’s kindness in it, and faith that they can handle it themselves. They are strong, my children.

As a reminder, Sting has six children from two different women. His firstborns, Joe and Fuchsia, were born from his first marriage to Frances Tomelty. And his union with actress Trudie Styler made the musician the father of many children. His second wife gave Sting four more heirs: Mickey, Jake, Eliot, and Giacomo. Now Sting’s children are already quite grown up: the eldest, Joe, is already 49, and the youngest, Giacomo, is 30. Interestingly, they all chose creative professions for themselves – they became musicians, actors and producers.

As for Sting himself, who will celebrate his 75th birthday this fall, he is not going to retire – in the immediate plans of the frontman of the group The Police is a tour associated with his musical “The Last Ship”.