December 29th 2024.
Tyler Perry has a strong desire for his son to have a down-to-earth upbringing, despite his own success as a billionaire filmmaker and producer. He recently opened up about his parenting choices, explaining why he only gives his son simple and inexpensive gifts for Christmas and why they choose to fly commercial instead of using private planes.
During a recent episode of "Sherri," where he appeared as a guest, Perry shared his parenting philosophy with host Sherri Shepherd. He admitted that he doesn't want to spoil his son, Aman, even though he has a very successful father. This may come as a shock to some, but for Perry, it's an important decision that he stands by.
The "Six Triple Eight" writer and director explained that he doesn't allow Aman to create a Christmas list. Instead, the 10-year-old receives just two types of gifts for the holiday: books and Legos. Shepherd expressed her surprise at this, to which Perry responded that Aman doesn't have a job to afford anything else. After all, what else could a 10-year-old possibly want?
In addition to this, Aman doesn't get to experience the usual perks of being a celebrity kid, such as traveling in private planes. Perry and Aman's mother, Gelila Bekele, made the decision early on that their son would learn important life skills by going through the typical airport process. This decision came about after Aman, at just five years old, would often complain about the long lines at TSA.
Despite the potential criticisms, Perry stands firm in his parenting choices. He believes it's important for Aman to find his own success before indulging in certain luxuries. "Absolutely," he exclaimed. "So that he understands I worked hard for what I have, and he didn't! When he works, he'll learn that lesson. I don't want him to become one of those spoiled, rich kids that I can't stand. He doesn't have any money!"
For the creator of the popular "Madea" film franchise, it's important for his son to establish his own identity before others start to label him as "Tyler Perry's son." This means keeping Aman out of the public eye and allowing him to enjoy normal childhood experiences without being bothered by the media. Perry also takes a step back during Aman's sports games, choosing to watch from the back so that his son can focus on playing without any distractions.
Perry's childhood was very different from what he envisions for his own son, and he is determined to raise Aman to be humble and grounded. He doesn't want his son to become a spoiled, entitled rich kid. Instead, he wants Aman to find his own path and become his own man, separate from his famous father. "I want to make sure that he's not seen in public," Perry explained. "All those things are important to me so he can have as much of a normal life as he can."
In conclusion, while some may criticize Perry's decisions as a parent, he remains unapologetic. He wants his son to learn the value of hard work and to become a well-rounded individual before enjoying the luxuries that come with being wealthy. For Perry, it's important for Aman to have a "normal" life, even if it's vastly different from his own childhood.
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