Food Network royalty Guy Fieri has previously made headlines for his strict parenting style. You’ll remember he made his 17-year-old son Ryder drive a beat up minivan to school until he saved enough on his own to buy a nicer car.
The 55-year-old “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” star has made it clear he wants his kids to work hard for their good fortune. Just because he’s worth millions, doesn’t mean they’re going to get a free ride in life.
For those who don’t know, Fieri has two sons, Ryder and 27-year-old Hunter. He also has a nephew, 22-year-old Jules, who he has basically raised since his sister’s tragic death in 2011.
During a recent interview, Fieri revealed he told his kids he’ll “die broke” if they fail to get two degrees.
I’ve told them the same thing my dad told me. My dad says, ‘When I die, you can expect that I’m going to die broke, and you’re going to be paying for the funeral.’ And I told my boys, ‘None of this that we’ve been…that I’ve been building are you going to get unless you come and take it from me.’ “Shaq said it best. Shaq said, ‘If you want this cheese, you got to get to two degrees.’ Well, my two degrees mean, you know, postgraduate.
And while Hunter and Jules are well on their way, both pursuing second degrees, Ryder isn’t as thrilled with the idea. He told his dad, “This is so unfair. I haven’t even gone to college yet, and you’re already pushing that I’ve got to get an MBA?”
It probably does feel like a lot of pressure to a 17-year-old kid, but we’re sure he’ll understand more as he grows older.
Fun fact, Fieri just signed a reported $100 million contract with Food Network.
