AceShowbiz - Ben Affleck is keeping his children grounded despite their famous parents' fame and wealth. At the recent South by Southwest premiere of his latest film, "The Accountant 2," the actor opened up about a light-hearted yet telling moment with his 13-year-old son, Samuel. The catch? A $6,000 pair of Dior Air Force 1 sneakers.

This viral dad-son exchange first unfolded during a visit to a sneaker convention, where Samuel's eyes lit up at the sight of the expensive sneakers. "That's a lot of lawns you gotta mow there," Affleck joked, hinting at the many chores needed to amass the price of the luxury sneakers. Samuel's defense? "No, they're tough! I always said they look good."

Days later at the SXSW when asked whether Samuel had begun mowing lawns to save up for the pricey kicks, Affleck, ever the candid speaker, remarked, "That's what happens when you tell a mother***** they have to mow a lawn," adding how the financial responsibility suddenly shifted Samuel's enthusiasm. "All of a sudden they don't want those shoes," the star quipped.

When Samuel defended his taste, Affleck responded humorously, "Man, you do not need $1,000 shoes," to which Samuel retorted, "We have the money." Affleck's parental wisdom shone through when he replied, "I have the money; you're broke."

Affleck shares Samuel, along with daughters Seraphina, 16, and Violet, 19, with ex-wife Jennifer Garner. Despite their split, Affleck and Garner have consistently worked together to keep their kids out of the spotlight, trying to shield them from the ever-persistent paparazzi and the invasive nature of social media.

Even as a Hollywood star, Affleck cherishes the little moments with his children. In an appearance on "The Drew Barrymore Show" in April 2023, he reflected on these fleeting family times, saying, "There's so many things, the birth of my children, all the things that I've done with my kids. It's just the joy of life, it's the heart of life."

He humorously noted how these experiences change as kids grow older, turning from playful innocence to requests for privacy.

Affleck's story resonates with many parents, proving that whether you're a star or not, the universal challenge of instilling values and enjoying the fleeting moments of childhood remains the same. It's those small moments, even the ones involving $6,000 sneakers, that create lasting memories and life lessons.