"Have to Mow the Lawn a Lot"... $200 Billion Estate American Actor's Words to Son Eyeing Expensive Shoes

Ben Affleck's Story at a Sneaker Expo with His Son
"You just like them because they're expensive"
"You'll have to mow a lot of grass"
Instilling Financial Sense in His Son Despite a Fortune Over $150 Million

Hollywood star Ben Affleck is looking at sneakers with his son. Instagram @gotsole

Famous Hollywood director and actor Ben Affleck has become a topic of conversation for giving his son practical advice instead of buying him expensive sneakers.

On the 2nd (local time), Affleck attended a brand event held in Los Angeles and looked at various sneakers with his 13-year-old son Samuel. On this day, Affleck attracted attention by not readily buying the $6,000 (about 8.6 million KRW) 'Dior Air Jordan 1' that Samuel had his eye on.

According to the released video, after checking the price of the sneakers, Affleck joked to Samuel, "You're going to have to mow a lot of grass, huh?" In the U.S., it is common for children to mow lawns to earn allowance money. Affleck seemed to think the sneakers his son wanted were too expensive and gave a realistic comment, "How much grass do you think you have to mow to buy these sneakers yourself?" He also pointed out, "You just like them because they're expensive." Then Samuel retorted, "No, I've always thought they were really cool," drawing laughter from those around. In the U.S., many parents teach their children financial responsibility by giving them allowance money in exchange for tasks like mowing the lawn, washing cars, or picking up trash.

Hollywood star Ben Affleck is looking at sneakers with his son. Instagram @gotsole

Netizens who saw the video responded with various comments such as, "Good job. What does a kid need $6,000 sneakers for?" "This kind of financial education is much more helpful to kids than buying everything they want," "Spending quality time with his son. He's a good dad," "I wonder if he ended up buying them?" "The son is so cute," "Lucky to have such a dad," "What kind of sneakers are that expensive?" and "Seems like he spends a lot of time with his son."

Affleck, who debuted as a child actor in the 1980s and became a globally popular young star, has three children?Samuel, Violet, and Seraphina?with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner. The two remain close friends even after divorcing in 2017. They strive to do their best as parents by spending holidays with their three children and volunteering together. Recently, reports surfaced that Affleck wants to reconcile with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, drawing attention. On the 4th (local time), U.S. media outlet Page Six quoted a source close to Affleck saying, "Ben Affleck wants to have another chance with Jennifer Garner. If the timing is right, he is willing to get back together." The American celebrity net worth site Celebrity Net Worth estimates Ben Affleck's fortune at $150 million (about 216 billion KRW).