Shaquille O'Neal looked his six kids dead in the eye and told them they were not touching a single cent of his $400 million empire unless they earned two college degrees first. He made it clear: "We ain't rich. I'm rich."
The best part is that he actually enforces it.
When his son Myles wanted to be a DJ, Shaq made him present a full business model before funding a single piece of equipment. Today, Myles holds a Las Vegas residency.
His son Shareef is working a real job for his dad at Reebok.
His oldest daughter Taahirah graduated Magna Cum Laude and went straight into corporate communications.
And just this past May, his son Shaqir graduated from college and immediately announced he was going back for his second degree just to meet his father's baseline standard.
We live in a culture where parents bend over backward to give their kids everything they never had, but in the process, they strip away all their drive and character. Shaq realized that handing his children everything would ultimately teach them absolutely nothing about the value of hard work.
Fame and wealth didn't stop him from being a traditional father who demands accountability. How many other parents actually have the backbone to raise their kids with this kind of standard today?
40 Must-See movies to watch during Black History Month and beyond. Make sure the kids get to watch them too.
Have a movie night, make it fun!
How many have you watched? What’s your favorite(s)? What lesson(s) did you learn. Have discussions.
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Seventeen years ago, you came into this world as a fighter, defying the odds from day one. You’ve proven time and time again that no challenge is too great and no obstacle can hold you back. Keep shining Love Mom
I had an amazing time opening doors in the car rider line for Robinson Elementary this morning! Thank you RES Staff for allowing me to assist today! I had a blast and I’ll be back! Coach G love the kids! I would love to connect with Baker, Lawson, and Chenal to assist them also!