Sting and His Children's Money

May 6, 2026, 17:41
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Introduction

The singer Sting has six children. He will not give them a lot of money when he dies.

Main Body

Sting thinks that too much money is bad for children. He says children must work hard to be happy. He will help them if they have a big problem, but he will not give them free money. Five of his children are musicians or actors. One son is a police officer. They follow their father's work because it is easy for them to find jobs in music. Some doctors say this is hard for the children. People might think they are famous only because of their father. They may feel pressure to be like him.

Conclusion

Sting wants his children to be independent. He wants them to work for their own success.

Learning

💡 THE 'WILL' RULE

In the text, we see how Sting talks about the future. He uses will and will not to show a decision.

  • Positive: He will help them. → (He plans to do this)
  • Negative: He will not give money. → (He refuses to do this)

🛠️ WORD BUILDING

Look at how the text changes a person into a job:

Music → Musician Act → Actor Police → Police officer

⚡ QUICK GUIDE: 'BE' VS 'HAVE'

Beginners often mix these. Look at the difference in the story:

  1. BE (State/Feeling) →\rightarrow "Too much money is bad" / "They are famous"
  2. HAVE (Possession/Problem) →\rightarrow "If they have a big problem"

Tip: Use be for descriptions and have for things you own.

Vocabulary Learning

singer
a person who sings
Example:The singer performed at the local concert.
children
young people who are not adults
Example:Children love to play games after school.
money
cash or coins used for buying things
Example:She saved her money for a new bicycle.
give
to hand over something to someone
Example:He will give the book to his friend.
work
to do a job or task
Example:They need to work on the project together.
hard
difficult or requiring effort
Example:The exam was hard, but she studied hard.
happy
feeling or showing joy
Example:She was happy when she received the letter.
problem
a difficult situation that needs a solution
Example:There is a problem with the broken window.
free
not costing money
Example:The park offers free entry on Sundays.
musician
a person who plays or sings music
Example:The musician played the guitar at the festival.
actor
a person who performs in movies or plays
Example:The actor won an award for his performance.
police officer
a person who works for the police
Example:The police officer helped the lost child find his parents.
follow
to go after or imitate someone
Example:Students should follow the teacher’s instructions.
father
a male parent
Example:The father taught his children to ride bicycles.
easy
not difficult
Example:The recipe is easy to make.
jobs
work positions
Example:She found several jobs in the city.
music
sound created with instruments or singing
Example:He enjoys listening to music while studying.
doctor
a medical professional
Example:The doctor examined the patient carefully.
famous
well known
Example:The famous artist painted a beautiful portrait.
pressure
stress or influence
Example:She felt pressure to finish the project on time.
independent
not relying on others
Example:He wants to be independent and make his own decisions.
success
achieving a goal
Example:Her success in the competition inspired her friends.
own
belonging to oneself
Example:She bought her own house last year.
big
large in size or amount
Example:They built a big house on the hill.
bad
not good
Example:The weather was bad, so the game was cancelled.