{"id":1020,"date":"2024-03-29T16:07:11","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T16:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freshstoryes.lol\/?p=1020"},"modified":"2024-03-29T16:07:11","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T16:07:11","slug":"jennifer-garner-on-having-a-really-hard-time-raising-her-and-ben-afflecks-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freshstoryes.lol\/?p=1020","title":{"rendered":"Jennifer Garner on Having a ‘Really Hard Time’ Raising Her and Ben Affleck\u2019s Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ben Affleck | Jennifer Garner and Violet Affleck | Source: Getty ImagesJennifer Garner on Having a ‘Really Hard Time’ Raising Her and Ben Affleck\u2019s KidsAs Jennifer Garner bravely reveals, facing the public eye as a celebrity doesn’t exempt one from the everyday struggles of parenting. In a candid interview, the actress shares the heartfelt truth about the hurdles she encounters while raising her and Ben Affleck’s children.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"Jennifer<\/picture>Jennifer Garner with her children Violet Affleck, Samuel Garner Affleck, and Seraphina Rose Elizabeth Affleck at the ceremony honoring Jennifer Garner with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on August 20, 2018. | Source: Getty Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"Ben<\/picture>Ben Affleck with Violet Anne, Seraphina Rose Elizabeth, and Samuel after a vacation on August 9, 2023, in Istanbul, Turkey. | Source: Getty ImagesGarner’s transparency sheds light on the raw and relatable experiences many parents face, showing that even amidst fame and fortune, the journey of parenthood can still be filled with its own set of difficulties and challenges.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"Jennifer<\/picture>Jennifer Garner with her children Violet Affleck, Samuel Garner Affleck, and Seraphina Rose Elizabeth Affleck at the ceremony honoring Jennifer Garner with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on August 20, 2018. | Source: Getty ImagesThe actress shares three children with Affleck. Their children are Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12. In her interview, Jennifer Garner<\/a> talked about how hard it was not to make decisions for her children.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Seraphina Rose Elizabeth Affleck, Jennifer Garner, Violet Anne Affleck, and Ben Affleck on April 6, 2013, in Los Angeles. | Source: Getty ImagesShe said<\/a>, “I mean, my parents did too, and I’m so amazed by that. I have a really hard time not saying, ‘This is what I see you as,’ and ‘I think you should.’ I really have to sit on my hands.”Garner revealed she does not have mom guilt when she’s working.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Jennifer<\/picture>Jennifer Garner, Violet Affleck, and Seraphina Affleck on July 29, 2010, in Los Angeles. | Source: Getty ImagesIn 2020, at the premiere of his movie<\/a> “The Way Back,” Ben Affleck<\/a> revealed that even though the movie was appropriate for kids around 12, he wasn’t sure he would show it to his children at their age. He also remarked that he was focused on being a dad as that was more important in his life.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"Ben<\/picture>Ben Affleck and Violet Anne Affleck on December 11, 2012, in Los Angeles. | Source: Getty ImagesAbout the movie, he remarked<\/a>, “Yes, there is addiction and alcoholism and divorce and there’s problems that everyday people go through. But it’s also about the way we can overcome adversity and we can change and grow. […] ultimately it’s about something very different, how to live your life and function in the world.”<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"Ben<\/picture>Ben Affleck, Violet Affleck, and Seraphina Affleck on October 23, 2011, in Los Angeles. | Source: Getty ImagesLater that year, the actor discussed how he communicates with his children regarding overcoming difficult situations. He stated<\/a> that part of what he tells them is, “A lot of the things that you learn in the process of dealing with addiction are good life lessons anyways. Be honest, take responsibility for your mistakes and help other people.”<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"Ben<\/picture>Ben Affleck and Samuel Garner Affleck at the Ruffles Celebrity Game during the 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend on February 17, 2023, in Salt Lake City, Utah. | Source: Getty ImagesHe noted that he tries to be honest with his kids. The actor also tells them to be honest about their feelings. Irrespective of how they feel, he wants them to be able to reach out to him, their mom, and teachers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"Ben<\/picture>Ben Affleck, Violet Affleck, and Seraphina Affleck on November 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. | Source: Getty ImagesAffleck also ensures he is present and shows love to his kids. He wants parents to be able to forgive themselves for not being perfect. He noted<\/a>, “It’s trial and error.[…] I’m not always going to do this perfectly. I’m going to do my best. I’m going to try my hardest.”<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"Ben<\/picture>Ben Affleck and Samuel Garner Affleck at a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics on December 13, 2022, in Los Angeles. | Source: Getty ImagesGarner, on the other hand, knew she would be a mother when she was a child. She was ready for motherhood<\/a> even if it meant adopting or fostering. As a child, the actress always had a doll with her. When the actress was in her seventh or eighth grade, she had a babysitting company with her friend.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"Jennifer<\/picture>Jennifer Garner and Seraphina Affleck at JFK on January 6, 2017, in New York. | Source: Getty ImagesIn late 2023, Garner revealed she does not have mom guilt when she’s working. She expressed<\/a>, ‘Working moms get such a bad like we get all freaked out because we’re told constantly ‘you have 18 summers,’ ‘you have this much time,’ ‘time is fleeting,’ and it makes you panic.” However, she always had her mother’s support and reassurance.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"Jennifer<\/picture>Jennifer Garner and Samuel Garner Affleck at a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors on March 5, 2023, in Los Angeles. | Source: Getty ImagesShe continued<\/a>, “So, if you come from a place of expansiveness instead of feeling just like ‘I can’t be a mom because I’m also working, and I’m supposed to be guilty all the time,’ you better just lean into wherever you are any day exactly like right now, just be here when your kids show up, be there, and we’ll have a great time.”<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\"Violet<\/picture>Violet Affleck and Jennifer Garner at a state dinner in honor of French President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on December 1, 2022. | Source: Getty ImagesThe actress has always been supportive of her kids. As we previously reported<\/a>, her daughter, Seraphina, was seen with a new hairdo during a public outing in February 2024. Pictures of her look sparked online chatter when it was revealed.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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