11 Celebrities Who Refuse To Spoil Their Children

When it comes to the children of major celebrities, many people assume that these famous offspring are used to a life of luxury. From extravagant gifts to grand vacations, it may seem like these kids get whatever they want. But that’s not the case for every child born into a famous family. In fact, many celebs say that they don’t spoil their kids at all, hoping to give their children a normal upbringing despite being raised in Hollywood. From mandatory chores to working for the things they want, these celebrity children are staying grounded through it all. Find out why these stars don’t spoil their kids… 1. Sarah Michelle Gellar & Freddie Prinze Jr. Sarah Michelle Gellar started teaching her daughter about the value of money when she was just a little girl. Back in 2016, she shared that her daughter would often ask for a glass of milk but then not drink any of it. Sarah decided to start charging her a quarter from her piggy bank every time she didn’t drink the milk she asked for. She also noted that she and her husband Freddie Prinze Jr. also make sure their kids are helping around the house. “I do a lot of cooking with the kids. I’m big on child labor. The kids have to help with the mashed potatoes,” she told Today, adding that she didn’t give an allowance. “I don’t love the idea of giving them money to do chores that they should do anyway.” 2. David & Victoria Beckham David Beckham says that he and his wife expect their children to work for the things they want. David explained that when their oldest son Brooklyn became a teenager, he began asking for new shoes all the time -- and the couple decided he should work for his spending money. “It came to the point where [Brooklyn] turned 14…and I thought, ‘You know, if you want something, then go and work and you’ve got your own money.’ So, much to his dismay, we packed him off to the French café, and he works there every Saturday and Sunday for a few hours and gets his own pocket money,” he said on The Late Late Show. 3. Anderson Cooper Anderson Cooper may be able to leave his children with a large inheritance but he says that’s not in the plans. He explained on Morning Meeting that money destroyed his dynastic family and he doesn’t want that to happen to his sons. Instead, he says he plans to pay for their college education and wants them to work after that. “I don’t believe in passing on huge amounts of money. I don’t know what I’ll have. I’m not that interested in money, but I don't intend to have some sort of pot of gold for my son. I’ll go with what my parents said, which is: ‘College will be paid for, and then you gotta get on it,’” Anderson said. 4. Julia Roberts & Danny Moder Julia Roberts and her husband Danny Moder aren’t spoiling their children as they grow up. While she says some people see spoiling their children as a way to show them love, it’s not the case in their household. “I think some people confuse unconditional love with spoiling. None of my kids would think I have a problem with that distinction,” she told Good Housekeeping. 5. Viola Davis & Julius Tennon As Viola Davis and her husband Julius Tennon raise their daughter Genesis, she says one of her biggest concerns is having her become entitled. While she wants Genesis to have more than she did as a child, she hopes her daughter can appreciate everything she’s been given. Viola says she’s making sure to keep her grounded by not spoiling her with extravagant items and always holding her accountable for her actions. “I never had a house; Genesis has a house. I do shop at Target, I buy all her clothes at Target or H&M. And maybe, if I’m feeling really good, Nordstrom Rack,” she told People. 6. Mila Kunis & Ashton Kutcher Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher are very non-traditional in how they raise their children. Mila says that they don’t give their kids gifts in order to ensure they don’t become spoiled and constantly expect tons of new toys. Instead, they just get a few gifts from the rest of the family and take part in charitable donations. “So far, our tradition is no presents for the kids... Last year when we celebrated Christmas, Wyatt was two, and it was too much. We didn’t give her anything -- it was the grandparents. The kid no longer appreciates the one gift. They don’t even know what they’re expecting; they’re just expecting stuff,” Mila told Entertainment Tonight. She continued, “We’ve told our parents, ‘We’re begging you. If you have to give her something, pick one gift. Otherwise, we’d like to take a charitable donation, to the Children's Hospital or a pet [or] whatever you want.’ That’s our new tradition.” 7. Shaquille O’Neal Shaquille O’Neal says he’s raising his six children to work for the things they want. While talking about his parenting philosophy, he explained he’s not just going to give them money