Instagram/Sting & Eliot Sumner & Mi Music Sting reveals why he won't leave his fortune to his six children, stressing hard work over inheritance: "Go to work. May 7, 2026 AceShowbiz - Sting has made it clear that he does not plan to support his children's careers through an inheritance, emphasizing the value of hard work. The musician, father to six children including the artist Eliot Sumner and actress Mickey Sumner, shared his perspective in a recent interview with CBS Sunday Morning. Sting explained, "I'm spending our money. I'm paying for your education. You've got shoes on your feet.