Elon Musk – the visionary entrepreneur and innovator has six children of which he had five with his first wife, Canadian author Justine Wilson. Elon’s first child is Nevada Alexander Musk, who sadly passed away at the age of 10 weeks due to sudden infant death syndrome. By Elon’s own admission, his young son’s death was a difficult time for him and Justine.
Elon and Justine are parents to twins Griffin and Xavier Musk, born in 2004. The two were the first of their three sons born. Image-wise, Griffin is perceived as the fun-loving child from their family. When it comes to achieving academic excellence, Xavier has consistently come out on top. Elon is known to take an active interest in his boys’ schooling. Considering that Elon is a man well-aware of the world of technology, this comes as no surprise.
In 2010, the couple welcomed their triplets; Saxon, Damian and Kai Musk. Saxon, being the eldest, is a well-known artist making a name for herself with her unique expressions as a fashion designer. Her younger sister Damian is actively involved in Code.org, which is an international non-profit whose mission is to teach computer science to people of all ages. As for the last one, Kai Musk, not much is known about her. But her father has often revealed that she is a great student.
For someone who has achieved great success in his professional life, it is admirable that Elon is so involved and dedicated to his children’s upbringing. On their special occasions, he is known to get them presents like jujitsu lessons or books. In spite of his heavy commitments and career successes, Elon finds time to take his kids on vacation to places like the Grand Canyon, Scotland and Hong Kong.
No living being can go through life unscathed in the face of the many vicissitudes that life has to offer. Justine and Elon, however, have been mature about their handling of their separation. The pair stayed unmarried during their 12-year relationship, nevertheless, Elon always honoured her as ‘mom’ to their five kids in public spaces not once did he fail to show respect for Justine in all matters pertaining to his kids Despite the difficulties and traumatic experience of losing a child early on, Justine and Elon consistently raised their five children with love, compassion and understanding.
The Treasured Relationship with Their Step Mother
After his split from Justine, Elon found love and later married British actress, model and musician Talulah Riley in 2010. After announcing their split in 2012, Elon and Talulah remarried in 2013, but then again separated the same year. Talulah, even after the second split, remained an important part of Elon’s and Justine’s five children’s lives. As Talulah herself has revealed on multiple occasions, she holds deep affection for the five children and Elon and Justine have both remained close friends despite their divergent paths due to their children’s attachment to both their parents.
Talulah is one such person who acts like a mother to Elon’s and Justine’s five kids. She has never denied the nature of her bond with them and neither has Elon, who often speaks about Talulah as a loving part of their family. In the end, it is all about unconditional love and acceptance and Talulah is an embodiment such special relationships.
A ‘Modern Family’ Set-up that Works
For Elon, Justine and Talulah, it was important to maintain healthy relationships in the face of the challenges of separated and repurposed families. And in that regard, the couple and Talulah have achieved great success. Despite the consistent media and public glare, where most families would crack under pressure, this ‘modern family’ arrangement of all their children having two mothers and one father, who are all in good terms with each other truly is admirable.
The positive outlook with which the family views their relationship plays an important role. Their use of social media in conveying the same plays an influential role in building a road map of harmony where all the involved parties can be actively a part of each other’s lives. While Justine and Elon bring stability and commitment, Talulah acts as the guardian angel of love and understanding.
Gratifying the Kids on Their Achievements
It comes as no surprise that all five children are driven and successful in their respective domains. Justine and Elon, as responsible and understanding parents, have provided loving support and a secure environment for their children to explore their potential. It reflects in their professional successes and other achievements.
The children, in turn, have expressed their immense gratitude for their parents. Each one of them has publicly expressed their admiration for the couple, most recently at Elon’s 2019 Oscar win for which all of them had exclusively appeared in black and white gowns. This unified gesture touched hearts across the world and stimulated multiple conversations.
The Involvement of an Extended Family
Elon is said to be part of a big extended family and the same extends to his children. He has five successful siblings who are equally responsible and equally supportive towards their nieces and nephews. Elon’s siblings, accordingly, have always been a great source of support and influence in their lives.
Likewise, Justine has also expressed her feelings of being part of this extended family. She has indicated multiple times that having a larger family, in addition to their original five, has been a great booster of strength and motivation for her.
The family, in totality, therefore act as circles of understanding and support, a message especially worth hearing in times like these.
An Occasional Dispute
Though general news about Elon and his family mostly contains positive messages, every family has its moments of disagreement. A few years ago, Justine and Elon famously got into a dispute regarding the holidays when the kids were to be distributed. In the end, however, the couple was able to come to a settlement that was deemed to be satisfactory to both of them.
The kid’s happiness is always prioritised by Justine and Elon. On more than one occasion, the two were known to have broken a few family rules to ensure their well-being and pleasure. Case in point, Elon Musky let one of his sons, Griffin Musk, bring his pet snake to a restaurant, much to the chagrin of the other customers.
The Instance of Becoming a Grandfather
As of now, none of Elon’s five children have had kids of their own but that hasn’t stopped him from getting experience in the grandparent’s game. He has already achieved the experience of being a grandfather as his brother, Kimbal Musk’s, kids are often seen in the company of Elon. He is also rumored to be helping with the upbringing of his niece.
In the end, it is worth noting that Elon has achieved more than anyone could have ever expected with respect to his professional life. But perhaps the most gratifying success of all lies in his involvement and commitment towards his five children after the separation from their mother, whom Elon still regards as family.
Open Communication and Acceptance
In many ways, Elon and Justine have set an example of what a repurposed family should be. Open communication and mutual respect has always been the foremost of their rules and it shows in many of their public appearances as a family.
It is easy to overlook all the difficult and trying times that must have been confronted to make this arrangement work but, with the five children having achieved great successes and being raised in an open and understanding environment, the efforts have certainly paid off. In the end, it is important to be mindful of the times and the struggles that come with it. Justine and Elon, in that sense, have truly done their utmost best.
Perceptions of the Current World of Technology Through the Kids’ Eyes
The kind of strong bond Justine and Elon have is inspiring but not something all repurposed families can aspire to have. Elon’s children, in particular, have been able to witness and gain insights into the exciting world of technology in ways that perhaps no other kids have. With their father, who is seen as the face of what is current and modern, this only goes to show that the possibilities are endless and the imagination often exceeds them.
Thanks to their father, the kids Musk have a unique viewpoint of the current advancement in technology, something that has no doubt fueled their curiosity and creativity. Now, more 25 years after the first Musk child was born, the world has seen five more techno-pioneers in the making with each taking their own unique steps.
Relational Perks from Their Father’s Work in Technology
Elon Musk’s five children are more than just beneficiaries of his own successes. They have the opportunity to witness firsthand the impact one person can have on the world. His work in technology has even given them the privilege of certain benefits. Being the son of one of the most successful and influential personalities of today, they have access to opportunities and experiences that neither ordinary children or most adults can avail.
The fact that they can be in the presence of their father’s massive impact, front-row and center, not just adds a certain aura of respect but also instills in them an incredible sense of power, which can help in their personal growth. Shielding them from certain experiences is not the idea here, but rather to add to their worldly experience and hopefully, make them more aware.
The Purest Form of Surrealism
In the end, regardless of their privilege and wealth, Elon’s five children are still five regular, albeit quite extraordinary and accomplished, kids being raised in a repurposed family. And in that regard, Elon and Justine’s commitment, along with Talulah’s love, makes for an environment, where only pure and unconditional love exist between all. It is a unique but special situation and one that reveals much about the essence of human relationships in the face of difficulties.
And what can we learn from this life story? That, despite the many complexities, in the end, it’s the unconditional love that keeps it all together and that is the purest form of surrealism.
