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

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

The singer, 77, was honored as TIME's Icon of the Year and interviewed, alongside husband David Furnish, by the outlet. In the article, Furnish, 62, explains why the couple chooses not to homeschool their two sons, Zachary, 13, and Elijah, 11.

"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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Related: Elton John Says Becoming a Dad to His 2 Kids Later in Life Is 'the Greatest Thing I've Ever Done'

While appearing on Radio Andy in November to promote Tammy Faye on Broadway, John opened up about his love of being a father to his two children.

After host Andy Cohen asked John about becoming 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 I came off the road, to be able to spend the latter part of my life being there for them."

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."

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