They say money isn’t really everything, and for some illustrious parents, they make sure to live up to this mantra until their dying breath. While most of the rich folks around the world have surely written their kids into their wills, a few of these famous parents chose to teach their children the hard way.

It seems ironic or more or less a senseless joke. Ninety-nine percent of the world’s parents work hard to save up for their children’s future. Meanwhile, these millionaire parents — who already reached the peak and owns a large chunk of the world’s money — aren’t leaving their kids what they worked for their entire life.

The reason for this is a no-brainer. According to a known financial author, Robert Kiyosaki, money is the root of all evil. Too much or too little of it, to say the least. In their case, when a child has been handed down whatever their needs are, it’s likely that they won’t learn several traits that could harness them into becoming better adults.

Everything makes sense. For these money-laden people, money isn’t the greatest inheritance at all, and this led them to the extraordinary decision. But of course, these people aren’t entirely leaving their kids to become impoverished. Most of them have established a comfortable life for their progeny that's enough to let them rest peacefully (and guiltlessly!) at their deathbed when the time comes.

As odd as it appears, here are some of the world’s richest parents who will leave not a tiny bit of inheritance, or at the very least, just a piece of their large pies for their kids.

13 Jackie Chan

The only child of the richest international star of all time, Jacky Chan, won’t also be getting hold of his father’s fortune. 34-year-old Jaycee was told by his father that he doesn’t need to have money to become successful, just like what the old man did in his younger days.

Instead of giving his entire $350 million-worth trust, 100 percent of “The Karate Kid” star’s fortune will be going to the charities. Jacky explained that if Jaycee is capable enough, then he could make his own living. But if he’s not, he’s just going to waste the money he has worked hard for years.

Jacky also made sure his only son would grow up into a sensible person like he is. When the younger Chan got arrested for possession of marijuana in Beijing, Jacky didn’t use his connections to stop the officials from imprisoning his son.

12 Philip Seymour Hoffman

When Philip Seymour Hoffman died of a mixed-drug overdose in 2014, he further left the industry shocked when his last will revealed that he left no inheritance for his kids. He did so for one reason, and according to his own words, the late Hollywood actor didn’t want his three children to become “trust fund kids.” Instead, he wrote that all of his $35 million fortune will go to the children’s mother, his long-time girlfriend Mimi O’Donell.

According to his private accountant, Hoffman repeatedly brushed off recommendations to set aside an amount of money for his kids. The late actor also believed that his children’s mother will take care of the children just like how he wanted, hence, leaving her all the earnings he had through his acting career.

11 Simon Cowell

His staunch remarks to anyone may have made him appear like a harsh person but that clearly has no influence his decision of leaving no dime for his kid. The “Britain’s Got Talent” host vowed to spare his preschooler — Eric, 4 — from his fortunes which amount to $550 million.

According to the 57-year-old father, he doesn’t believe in inherited fortunes because he maintains that he should have given enough opportunity for his kid while he lives. Contrary to the bad rap he portrays in his shows, Simon is actually a sentimental father to his kid who gives importance to time and value of hard work more than anything.

The music mogul plans to leave his entire money to charities that are focused on children and dogs but he is lately considering to make Eric take care of his music empire. At just four months, Eric has already been introduced by his father to the industry he is seen to manage in the future.

10 Mark Zuckerberg

As a way of celebration, the young Facebook founder announced that he will be giving out 99 percent of his daughter’s inheritance just shortly after she was born into the world. Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan revealed their decision amounted to $45 billion, which leaves Max with a basic $450 million.

The famous Facebook pair explained that they want their children to live in a world better than what we have today. Zuckerberg also said that they have a moral responsibility to all the next-generation children, therefore, brings them to the brave decision of slashing nearly all of their only child’s inheritance.

While Zuckerberg and wife have wholeheartedly donated 99 percent of Facebook shares, it’s worthy to note that they still have a plethora of assets that could easily earn them a huge chunk of money.

9 Kevin O'Leary

Also a member of the hypothetical No Trust Fund For Kids Club, Canadian businessman Kevin O’Leary has revealed that neither of his two kids will get to see his multi-billion fortune so their work ethic wouldn’t be ruined.

The “Shark Tank” actor and investor said his kids have to start living with the fear of not being able to feed their families — something that he felt during his earlier years that motivated him to grind for his career.

Aside from not leaving any cent to his two kids, he also lets them experience the life of average-earning Joes by letting them ride in economy flights while he’s in the first class suite. His reason isn’t because he wants to be a crappy father, it’s just he doesn’t want to give them the same advantage he has because the children had to earn them first.

8 Warren Buffett

Business mogul Warren Buffett is the boldface person behind the famous financial quote that says: “I want to give my kids just enough so that they would feel that they could do anything, but not so much that they would feel like doing nothing.”

Hence, it’s understandable why he has pledged to donate 99 percent of his fortune to charities — a large portion of which is through the organization he formed with close pal, Bill Gates, the Gates and Buffett The Giving Pledge. The 86-year-old business magnate has reached the peak of his career that all he does is philanthropic works to spend the remaining of his days.

Like any other billionaire, he started from scratch. At age 20, he had only $9,800 savings and he risked all these to form the business he has now. He was once touted the richest man in the world (2008) and is now currently worth $73.8 billion

7 Gene Simmons

A decade ago, KISS bassist Gene Simmons said that he had already made sure that his children wouldn’t be rich because of his money. He revealed that he has already taken care of things accordingly when it comes to inheritance. How he dealt with it will also make the kids get out of bed every day to work.

While the British rockstar won’t be leaving the kids a single dime, he has arranged things to make sure his two children have an enough comfortable life. What he did was he had already allocated yearly allowance to the kids’ rents, food and other basic needs and nothing else more.

Now aging 28 and 25, Simmons’ kids — Nick and Sophie respectively — have careers of their own. The elder brother has followed the footsteps of his legendary dad while the younger one is building an empire through her lingerie line.

6 Gordon Ramsay

Arguably the richest chef in the world, the host of “Hell’s Kitchen” and “Masterchef” Gordon Ramsay recently revealed that his children won’t get to inherit all of his hard-earned money. And he’s talking about $54 million — the same amount Beyonce has earned last year.

The 50-year-old father explained that he and his wife, Tana, decided on this not because they were terrible parents. They chose not to leave their four kids a hefty fortune because they don’t want to grow up spoiled. The chef added that all the kids could get is 25 percent of his entire trust fund — nothing more, nothing less.

The Ramsay patriarch earned his fortune by working his way up the ladder. He had a tough childhood as his father was an alcoholic womanizer.

5 Elton John

The critically acclaimed singer — who has earned $285 million over the course of five decades — will also keep a large portion of money away from his children’s hands. Sir Elton John and husband David Furnish have agreed that their two young sons, Zachary and Elijah, will live a life far from the lap of luxury.

The music man said giving the kids a silver spoon access is terrible and he thinks it will just ruin their lives. Instead, they will only get a small amount from his money as he also believes that the children should have a sense of normality, respect for money and respect for hard work.

While they are still given a comfortable life, Elton’s kids are not exempted in learning the basic house chores like cleaning their plates and their own rooms, as well as helping out in the garden.

4 George Lucas

The Star Wars scion has pledged in 2010 to donate at least half of his fortune to charities, particularly to those that focus on education, through the Bill Gates Giving Pledge. But that wasn’t just what he promised to leave behind for the greater good and not for his kids.

Recently, he vowed to give all of the fortunes he accumulated from selling Lucas Films to Disney. The deal amounted to $4 billion in total and his children won’t get to see all these money as well, on top of the money he vowed earlier.

Instead of placing trust on his four kids for his $5.2 billion fortune, the film maven will dedicate a majority of his wealth in improving education for students across the world because for him, it’s the key for human survival.

3 Sting

Coming from a destitute childhood himself, Sting also chose to belong in the circle of parents without trust fund for kids. Like many other rich parents treading the same path, Sting’s decision was driven by his value for hard work. At a young age, the former Police frontman labored together with his parents — Audrey, a hairdresser, and Ernie, a milkman — just to make ends meet.

He added that his $234 million fortune wouldn’t be going to the kids because there won’t be enough left anyway. The father-of-six aimed for the kids to work for themselves, something his children have been already doing.

Sting also takes pride of how he brought his children up. The rockstar said they rarely ask for their needs and he fully appreciates that they have grown up to be what he wants.

2 Bill Gates

The tech magnate behind the household computer software, Microsoft, may have been the richest man in the world for several times already but he doesn’t want to keep all his fortune within the family — at least not for his three kids.

He revealed that giving them all of his hard-earned money will not be a good idea for them or for the society, either. Gates added that if he would be giving all his fortune to his kids when he passes away, it might distort their plans in creating their own path. Much of his fortune (estimatedly $78 billion) will go out to the foundation he established with his wife, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Ironically, the billionaire — who gained his fortune through technological products — also controls his children’s use of cellphones. The kids weren’t allowed to own one until they reach 14 years of age.

1 Michael Bloomberg

The American businessman and former politician joins his fellow philanthropic pals, George Lucas and Warren Buffett, in vowing an exorbitant amount of money for the Gates and Buffett The Giving Pledge. Yet, it seems that his children wouldn’t be gaining a lot of money from the media mogul as he penned in 2010 that nearly all of his net worth will be donated to charities.

The owner of the eponymous media conglomerate explained that if you love your children, the best thing to do is support the organizations that will help create a better world for them and for their kids. He also said that he feels really satisfied in seeing that he was able to help someone through his own eyes, which is why he planned to donate his fortune while he lives and not only after he passes away.

Sources: thehuffingtonpost.com, businessinsider.com, thegivingpledge.org