Besides Elon Musk, both of Maye Musk’s remaining 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren are also very successful in their fields. So how did she raise her 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren so successfully?Maye Musk was 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 in 1969, a Canadian of South African origin. She is an international supermodel, nutritionist, speaker and author of the book “A Woman Makes a plan: Advice for a Lifetime of Adventure, Beauty and Success”. : Advice for a life of adventure, beauty and success).
Mrs. Maye Musk won a beauty contest in 1969. Photo: Instagram
Despite her success, Maye Musk had a difficult youth. She joined the modeling industry when she was 15 years old, got married at 22 years old and suffered domestic violence for nearly 10 years. By the time she was 31 years old, she was determined to leave and be a single mother raising three 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren.
Her name is best known for being the mother of Elon Musk – the richest person on the planet at the present time. But not everyone knows that she has two other 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren who are also excellent and successful.
Younger son Kimbal Musk is the founder of food company The Kitchen Restaurant Group, a nonprofit called Big Green, and urban farming company Square Roots. Youngest daughter Tosca Musk is currently an award-winning producer and director of films and television shows.
“I love my 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren. I am proud of everything they have done. The eldest 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥, Elon, founded electric cars that contribute to protecting the environment, and also built rockets. The second 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥, Kimbal, built an organic restaurant and is now teaching 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren to grow vegetables. Her youngest 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥, Tosca, now produces and directs films for the company she manages. People often ask me how I do it. to raise 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren to be so successful. I often tell them, I teach them to work hard and pursue their interests” – Ms. Maye Musk shared.
From left: Tosca (youngest daughter), Elon (oldest son), Mrs. Maye and second son Kimbal Musk. Photo: CNBC.
Let your 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren work and earn money early
Maye Musk shared that she started working at the age of 8, helping her father at his private clinic every day. By the age of 12, she began to be in charge of the clinic’s receptionist job like any adult.
For every hour she worked, Maye was paid by her father and this was also her monthly pocket money throughout her 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥hood. She said her parents treated their 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren like adults, respected them and trusted them, always letting them know the value of work and hard work.
With such a family background, Mrs. Maye continues to teach her 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren with the same motto. The three Musk brothers regularly help their mother at her private nutrition consulting office.
When her daughter Tosca was just 8 years old, she took her to a modeling school that she was also running at the time. Tosca must learn to walk the catwalk, learn how to behave and do chores for her mother.
All of Maye’s requests are not forced, but the 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren are always interested and proactive.
Maye Musk raised 3 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren alone during the initial difficulties.
Not checking homework
“I have raised my 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren as my parents raised us: to be independent, kind, honest, considerate and polite. I have taught them the importance of working hard and doing good things.” good thing. I don’t treat them like babies or scold them. I never tell them what to study. I don’t check their homework because that’s their responsibility,” billionaire Elon’s mother Musk said.
As they grow up, her 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren also continue to take responsibility for their own futures by making their own decisions. Tosca chose her own high school. All of her 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren applied to the colleges of their choice and completed their own scholarship and student loan applications.
According to Maye, 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren do not need to be shielded from taking responsibility for themselves.
Elon Musk’s mother is a strong, personable and extremely talented woman
Let your 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 decide for himself what he wants
Even though her family is financially prosperous, her 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren still live in quite poor conditions, without beds, only sleeping on mattresses on the floor because six friends share a shabby room, but they are still fine.
“If your 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 is not used to luxuries, they will survive just fine. You don’t need to spoil them. Once you are sure they are in a safe situation, let them take care of themselves,” she said.
Maye believes that many parents easily get stressed about their 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren. During her time as a nutritionist, she saw many parents so stressed that they didn’t bother eating because they were worried about filling out applications to help their 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren apply to good universities.
“Let your 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren prepare their own school or job application documents. They must be responsible for their own future. If you think their business idea is good, support them. Teach them manners, But let them do what they want,” Mrs. Maye said.
Mrs. Maye lets her 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren be responsible for their own decisions
Always support your 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥
It can be seen that, from 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥hood to adulthood, until she became a great success, Mrs. Maye never stopped supporting her 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren. She is definitely Elon Musk’s biggest supporter on social networks. She even argued with President Biden’s administration many times for ignoring Tesla’s role in leading the electric vehicle industry.
“All Elon wants is to create physical and technical innovations to make this planet better. But many people think he has some ulterior motive, or does it all just for money.” , this makes me really uncomfortable. Money has never been Elon’s concern, from 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥hood to adulthood and forever will be” – Mrs. Maye Musk affirmed.
