Family Feud: Errol Musk Roasts Elon for “Bad Parenting”
In a surprising twist of family drama, Errol Musk didn’t hold back when discussing his son Elon Musk’s parenting—or lack thereof. During a recent appearance on the “Wide Awake” podcast, the 78-year-old patriarch called Elon out for relying heavily on nannies while raising his brood, suggesting that wealth diluted his children’s upbringing. “He hasn’t been a good dad,” Errol remarked, highlighting the complications of parenting amidst the backdrop of affluence.
Elon, 53, is no stranger to the complexities of family life, especially considering he has nine children with various partners, including twins with his ex-wife Justine Wilson Musk and a whole slew of kids with Grimes and Shivon Zilis. Errol reminisced about the time when Elon and Justine divorced back in 2008, saying, “It was really a weird situation,” with nannies on both sides of the family. His comments come at a time when the public is already buzzing about Elon’s ever-expanding family tree.
The conversation doesn’t just stop at criticism; it also raises eyebrows about how Elon navigates relationships with his children, especially given recent reports that conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair just became the mother of his 13th child. As the news broke, St. Clair revealed that they kept the pregnancy private to protect their child’s well-being. Yet, with this new addition, questions are swirling about how Elon—a self-made billionaire often engrossed in his tech ambitions—will manage to step up and be the father he claims he wants to be. St. Clair’s spokesperson even called for Musk to publicly acknowledge his role, putting even more pressure on him.
Interestingly, while Errol’s comments might sound harsh, they’re not entirely shocking to those familiar with Elon’s tumultuous family history. The billionaire has often spoken candidly about his complicated relationships with his parents. He once described living with Errol after his parents’ split as “not a good idea,” hinting at a fraught father-son dynamic. Do allegations of “bad parenting” hit differently when they come from a parent, or does it add a layer of intrigue about how parenting—and the definitions of good parenting—play out in the very public life of the world’s richest man?
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and E! News, People Magazine, Forbes, Rolling Stone
