Melinda Gates on ‘one simple rule’ that she made sure her children follow while growing up

 Melinda French Gates instilled a core principle in her children: “Just because we can doesn’t mean we should.” This guided them to value their own achievements over inherited wealth, fostering empathy and independence. Her approach aimed to prevent privilege from alienating them from themselves and others. Melinda French Gates instilled a core principle in her children: “Just because we can doesn’t mean we should.” This guided them to value their own achievements over inherited wealth, fostering empathy and independence. Her approach aimed to prevent privilege from alienating them from themselves and others.