The king of action-comedy, Jackie Chan, is a well-known name for his flair in acting and martial arts. Besides being a successful man in his career, Chan is a keeper of Chinese tradition and philosophy. The Rush Hour actor has been mindful to teach his son Jaycee about the values of relationships, time, and money. Chan even once declared how he wanted Jaycee not to depend on his $400 million worth of fortune and get his own way around the world.
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In his autobiography, the actor logged all the nooks and crannies of his life. While talking about his fatherhood, the Vanguard actor once shared how he didn’t want his son to call him on Father’s day. What made him say so? Let’s check out.
Jackie Chan shared a priceless lesson with his son
In his book Never Grow Up, Chan chose to be an open chapter to his readers. While giving a glimpse into every trial, success, and even devastating phase of his life, the martial artist penned the on-and-off relationship with his son too. He shared a story where Jaycee called him to wish him a Happy Father’s Day. As a man of principle, Chan never believed that there can’t be one special day to remember one’s father. He wrote, “If someone means a lot to you, then every day is Valentine?s Day, Christmas, or Mother?s Day.”
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However, when his son wished him, “Happy Father?s Day!?, Chan replied, “Don?t bother calling me on Father?s Day or my birthday, just call me more often!? Significantly, the martial artist-turned-actor had his way of honoring the value of his relationships. But unfortunately, Jaycee didn’t take it too well and hardly called his father from then on.
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The kung fu actor shared how, “growing up, Jaycee liked to challenge me about things big and small.” Evidently, his son never wanted to follow Chan’s trail, which eventually created a distance between the two. But as a disciplinary person, the martial artist didn’t want his son to live under his shadow. So, he took a momentous decision.
Chan wanted Jaycee to make his own way
A long time after this incident where Jackie wanted his son to call him frequently, the Hollywood actor decided to give all his money to charity. Once in an interview, Chan revealed, ?I would rather donate my fortune to charity than give it to Jaycee?. Eventually, Chan decided to donate all his money to the charitable organization, just to teach Jaycee a valuable lesson.
The Rush Hour actor had a belief that children should earn their own money rather than depend upon their parents? fortune. He further emphasized it by saying, ?If he is capable, he can make his own money… If he is not, then he will just be wasting my money.? A man of strong belief, Chan is.
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