Paris Jackson reveals Neverland secrets: Attractions were for sick kids, strict rules governed childhood

Paris Jackson, daughter of the late pop icon Michael Jackson, has offered a glimpse into her upbringing at the Neverland ranch, aiming to dispel myths surrounding her childhood.

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I would wake up and go to the room that was our classroom, and then we'd go to school.

In an interview on the podcast 'Call Her Daddy,' hosted by Alex Cooper, the 28-year-old singer and actress detailed the structured life she shared with her brothers, Prince and Bigi. Contrary to public perception, Jackson emphasized that their father instilled a strict routine that included regular schooling and household chores before any playtime.

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It became very, very clear that all of those rides were not for us… they were not ours. They were for ill, and sick, and underprivileged children.

She clarified that the famous attractions at Neverland were not for their personal enjoyment. Instead, Jackson explained, they were intended for children facing hardship or terminal illnesses, serving as a charitable initiative. This contrasts with the widespread belief that the ranch was a private amusement park for the Jackson children.

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We weren't allowed to watch TV or movies unless we were studying it for a film project, with the sound off or on the weekends.

Furthermore, Jackson shed light on the family's controlled media consumption. Television and movie watching were restricted to educational purposes or weekend activities, and only after all prior obligations were met. She also addressed the controversial practice of wearing masks in public, explaining it as a strategy devised by her father to protect their privacy and allow them moments of normalcy away from the constant attention of paparazzi.

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We were told, 'If you guys do this now, you can go to Chuck E. Cheese and be normal because nobody will know who you are.'