Elton John’s Husband Reveals Why They Decided Not to Homeschool Their Two Boys — Unlike Other Celebrity Parents

Mar. 15, 2025

Elton John, David Furnish and their two sons.Photo:Stuart C. Wilson/Getty

Stuart C. Wilson/Getty

Elton Johnand his husband are making sure their kids go to school locally — unlike some other celebrity parents.

“We deliberately didn’t homeschool our children because we want them to be their own people and to define life as they want to be defined,” Furnish says.

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David Furnish with the couple’s two sons.Michael Kovac/Getty

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While appearing onRadio Andyin November to promoteTammy Fayeon Broadway, John opened up about his love of being a father to his two children.

After hostAndy Cohenasked John aboutbecoming a father later in life, similar to himself, the star said, “It’s the greatest thing I’ve ever done.”

“For me personally, I’ve had an amazing life, great career, incredible achievements, music, blah, blah, blah, but I would say that our sons, and David, are the most important things to me,” continued the"Rocket Man"singer.

According to John, his role as a father is “why Icame off the road, to be able to spend the latter part of my life being there for them.”

Elton John and David Furnish.Sonia Recchia/Getty

Sonia Recchia/Getty

As for being a dad who is also a member of the LGBTQ+ community, the star said, “I think anyone who is gay that brings up a child deserves applause because there’s so many people that say it shouldn’t happen.”

“Well, of course, it should happen, and I’m sure you’ve been a great dad. I’m sure Anderson’s a great dad,” continued John to Cohen, 56, also mentioning his friend and fellow dad,Anderson Cooper.

“For all the other people out there who are gay and have their own children, it’s the greatest gift you could possibly have,” he added. “I’ve never had a better gift in my life, and I wouldn’t swap it for anything.”

source: people.com