• Ben Affleck teaches his son financial responsibility, emphasizing the value of hard work over entitlement.
  • Celebrities like Warren Buffett and Shaquille O’Neal set boundaries to ensure their children appreciate the difference between wealth and privilege.
  • Comedian Chris Tucker humorously highlights the importance of maintaining family responsibility, even in the face of newfound wealth.

Ben Affleck isn’t letting fame or fortune spoil his kids. In a candid moment caught on the “Got Sole” Instagram account, the Gone Girl star shared how he kept it real with his 13-year-old son, Samuel, after the teen eyed a pricey pair of $6,000 Dior Air Jordan 1 sneakers.

“You’re Broke” – Affleck’s Reality Check for His Son

When Samuel suggested that “we” could afford the designer kicks, Affleck didn’t sugarcoat his reply: “I have the money. You’re broke.” The actor, known for his roles in blockbuster hits like Argo, used this moment to emphasize the value of hard work over entitlement.

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“You like those shoes because they’re expensive,” Affleck said with a smirk. Despite his son’s protests, the Hollywood star doubled down by adding, “That’s a lot of lawns you’d have to mow to buy those.”

Celebrities Set Boundaries Between Wealth and Privilege

Ben Affleck isn’t alone in teaching financial responsibility. Billionaire Warren Buffett famously wrote that parents should give their kids “enough to do anything but not enough to do nothing.” Basketball icon Shaquille O’Neal takes a similar stance, often reminding his children, “We’re not rich. I’m rich.”

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A Funny Parallel: Chris Tucker’s Family Tale

Comedian Chris Tucker also addressed this topic in his Netflix special, joking about how his family quit their jobs after learning about his wealth. He humorously replied, “Y’all better get your jobs back before it’s too late.”

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