United Kingdom, June 5 -- Diana Ross turns to her children for "advice" on a lot of things.

The 81-year-old music legend is mother to Rhonda, 53, Tracee, 52, Chudney, 49, Ross, 37, as well as 36-year-old Evan from various relationships, and admitted that these days, she is the one who is more likely to be in need of help and support.

Asked if her children still ask her for advice, she told People: "Yes, and no. I ask their advice on many things. Rhonda travels with me on tour. Evan is always there for important events that I may attend. My five children really take care of their mom."

The Chain Reaction hitmaker also has eight grandchildren, and when asked what "type of grandma" she is, she admitted that she just wants to be in their "...