United Kingdom, May 1 -- Jeff Goldblum wants his kids to be financially independent when they grow up.

The 71-year-old 'Jurassic Park' star is dad to two sons - Charlie, eight, and River, six - with his wife Emilie Livingston, 41, and he's declared he wants them to stand on their own two feet when they are older because he hates the idea of them relying on their famous father and his movie earnings.

During an appearance on iHeart's 'Table for Two with Bruce Bozzi' podcast, Jeff explained: "Hey, you know, you've got to row your own boat.

"It's an important thing to teach kids. I'm not going to do it for you. And you're not going to want me to do it for you.

"You've got to figure out how to find out what's wanted and needed and where th...