Successful filmmaker Tyler Perry is more than financially able to give his child the world. However, the filmmaker is making it clear that he won’t be doing that without imparting some valuable life lessons to his son!
While appearing on Sherri Shepherd’s show days before Christmas, Perry discussed his parenting style with ex-partner Gelila Bekele. When asked if he received his son Aman’s holiday list, Perry firmly stated that his son would only be getting two things: books and Legos. Why? Well, Perry noted, “he don’t got no job.”
The 55-year-old said he had to remind his young son just that when Aman grew frustrated while waiting in a long line at the airport. From that point, he and his ex-wife decided they would no longer be flying on his private plane. Perry told Sherri that his son will not be one of those “ridiculous spoiled rich kids.” He added, “I can’t stand that.”
Perry has always been committed to this philosophy. During a 2022 Q&A with Gayle King at the Tribeca Film Festival, Perry said, “I want to give him everything because I didn’t have it, but I know the importance of teaching him values.”
He is not in this alone. Although Perry and Bekele ended their relationship in 2020, they remain dedicated co-parents. He has even credited her with helping to keep Aman grounded. “Gelila is very grounded and balanced, making sure he stays that way.”
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Perry has an amazing new film titled *The Six Triple Eight*, an American war drama that follows the lives of an all-Black and all-female military unit that served overseas during World War II.
It is available now on Netflix.