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When Michael Jackson took his last breath in 2009, millions of people were deeply saddened that he passed away so early in life. Even though Michael was only 50 years old at the time of his passing, there is still no doubt that he accomplished much more than most of his peers ever will.
Best remembered for his beloved songs and incredible music videos, Michael had a unique ability to captivate his fans. In fact, Michael was such an influential entertainer that he is credited with inspiring a beloved video game franchise.
Despite everything that Michael did in the public eye, there is one area of his life that he mostly tried to keep under wraps. Aside from an infamous moment, Michael tried hard to keep his kids out of the spotlight, even having them cover their faces most of the time when they were in public.
On top of protecting his children from the press, Michael clearly wanted to give his kids every opportunity in life. After all, Michael spent a small fortune so that his three children could attend an expensive private school.
Where Did Michael Jackson's Children Go To School?
Even though Michael Jackson was only 50 years old when he passed away, he still managed to spend several decades in the public eye. The reason for that is simple, Michael rose to fame alongside his brothers when he was still a child.
When Michael became a superstar back during his childhood, things certainly seemed glamorous from the outside looking in. After all, Michael got to perform in the spotlight and he also was able to rub elbows with many of the top celebrities in the world.
Sadly, however, Michael often made it clear that things weren't as great as they seemed from the outside looking in. As Michael explained many times during interviews, he felt like he lost out on his childhood due to the insane amount of pressure his father Joe Jackson put on him.
Considering the way Michael clearly felt about his own childhood, it makes sense that he wanted to provide the best for his kids.
Thanks to their father Michael, Paris Jackson, Prince Jackson, and Prince Michael Jackson reportedly all attended The Buckley School. Located in Sherman Oaks, California, other stars like Nicole Richie, Laura Dern, Paris Jackson, and Kim Kardashian also attended The Buckley School.
Given that the rich and famous send their kids to The Buckley School, it likely won't surprise anyone that tuition is expensive. Still, it is pretty staggering to learn that The Buckley School reportedly charged between $43,000 to $51,000 per student in 2019.
Five years earlier, Page Six reported that Prince Jackson's tuition only cost $30,000. Whether Michael paid $30,000 or $51,000 for his each of his kids' tuition before he passed, that is still a fortune.
How Michael Jackson's Kids Spend Their Inheritance
Due to all the success Michael Jackson enjoyed over the years, he was able to make a truly incredible amount of money. On top of his own highly successful career, Michael made shrewd business decisions like buying the rights to The Beatles' music.
Even though Michael brought in hundreds of millions of dollars, it has often been reported that he "went broke". The main reason that led to Michael's financial issues was the singer's out-of-control spending.
Some of the expensive items that Michael bought include gloves Johnny Depp wore to play Edward Scissorhands, expensive recreations of Michael Keaton’s Batman suit, and E.T.’s head. Michael also paid $1.5 million for the Academy Award statue that Gone With the Wind won for Best Picture.
Michael also bought a robotic replica of his own head, a full arcade with loads of games, expensive paintings, and mind-blowing gold fixtures. Far from through, Michael also owned lots of jewelry and an incredible car collection among a slew of other things.
Even though it has often been said that Michael "went broke", he still had a lot of assets and his estate continues to make money. As a result, Michael's three children and his mom all inherited a lot of money from Michael.
Given that Michael spent with abandon, some people may expect his kids to follow in his footsteps. According to reports, however, Michael's kids are surprisingly responsible with their money.
While Michael's kids lead a lavish lifestyle between family vacations, real estate, and cars, it is very clear that their spending pales in comparison to the way their father spent money. In 2014, a Jackson family insider compared Michael's spending to how his kids handle their finances.
''They're not [as bad] as their father [at spending money] ... They also seem to have more of a sense as to when they may be going overboard.''