In his autobiography, “Never Grow Up,” Chan emphasized the importance of his son earning his own way in life.
He shared an anecdote about a time when he and his son were booked on a flight, with Chan reserving a first-class ticket for himself and an economy class ticket for his son.
Chan told his son that since he had no money, he would have to sit in economy class.
However, Jaycee was eventually upgraded to first class by a stewardess.
Since that incident, Jaycee has consistently been given free upgrades to first class on every flight, proudly informing his father that he didn't need money.
Chan used this experience as a lesson for his son, explaining that success comes from hard work and individual effort.
He wants his son to understand that while he has the advantage of having a famous father, others have to rely solely on themselves to succeed.
As a result of his belief in the importance of self-sufficiency, Jackie Chan has made the decision to donate his entire fortune to charity instead of leaving it to his son.
He firmly believes that if his son is capable, he can earn his own money, but if he is not, then he would only be wasting Jackie's wealth.
Jaycee, who has worked as a musician and appeared in some films, has not achieved significant commercial success in his career.
In 2014, he faced legal trouble when he was arrested in China for marijuana possession and served six months in prison.
Jackie Chan is not the only celebrity who has chosen not to leave their fortunes to their children.
Daniel Craig, known for his portrayal of James Bond, finds the idea of inheritance distasteful and intends to give away his money before his death.
Similarly, Ashton Kutcher plans to set up a trust for his children and invest in their business ventures if they have a solid plan, but otherwise, the money will be donated to charity.
These decisions by celebrities reflect a growing trend of not relying on inheritance as a means of securing their children's futures.
Instead, they emphasize the importance of hard work, self-sufficiency, and giving back to society.
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