Paris Jackson Describes Disciplined Childhood at Neverland Ranch

Paris Jackson has offered a rare and detailed account of her childhood at the Neverland Ranch, revealing a disciplined upbringing that contrasted sharply with the estate's public image as a whimsical playground. Speaking on the August 12 episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, the 28-year-old singer and model described a structured daily routine where the ranch's famous amusements were strictly off-limits to her and her brothers, Prince and Bigi.

Jackson, who lived at the 2,700-acre Santa Barbara County estate for the first few years of her life, explained that she and her siblings were homeschooled in a dedicated classroom. Their days were governed by chores and homework, with privileges earned only through good behavior. "It was made very, very clear that all of the attractions there were not for us, that did not belong to us," Jackson stated. "That was for underprivileged children and children that were terminally ill that couldn't go to Disneyland." The ranch, which Michael Jackson purchased in 1988, featured an amusement park, private zoo, and movie theater, and was frequently opened to youth groups.

The rules extended to entertainment. Jackson said television and movies...