Let's talk about Jennifer Garner and her parenting style. While she's all about keeping her kids healthy, there's no denying that even she indulges her trio of little ones with her favorite snack—Oreos. But guess what? It's her ex-husband, Ben Affleck, who gets all the credit as the "fun parent," according to what Jen revealed recently. She explained how it's not an everyday occurrence for her 12-year-old Violet, nine-year-old Seraphina, or six-year-old Samuel to enjoy those creamy cookies. And, more often than not, it's Ben who’s the one handing them out.
At Vanity Fair's Founders Fair, Jennifer Garner opened up about this dynamic. "That would happen on such a special occasion," she said, as reported by Page Six. "It’s such a moment! Or if Ben is around, that might happen, and then he gets all the credit for it. I want to be like, 'Hey, I like Oreos too! I’m fun too!'” she joked. It's a light-hearted take on the whole "fun parent" debate, but it also shows how much thought she puts into balancing fun and responsibility.
Jen, Ben, and the kids in 2013.
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Even the Fun Parent Gets Embarrassed
Here's the thing: even if you're the "fun parent," your kids can still find you embarrassing. Back in November 2017, Ben Affleck admitted this to Entertainment Tonight. “My oldest daughter already thinks I’m embarrassing,” he said. “I’m like, 'How can I be embarrassing? I’m Batman. That embarrasses you?' And she’s like, 'Dad, pick me up down the street.’” It's a relatable moment for any parent out there, showing that no matter how cool you think you are, your kids will still find ways to make you feel like you're out of touch.
Co-Parenting After Divorce: A Success Story?
Jennifer and Ben filed for divorce in 2017, two years after they officially separated. Despite this, it seems like they're still managing to co-parent effectively. According to a source speaking to Us Weekly in March, Jennifer worked hard to try and fix their relationship for the sake of their children. “She put her heart and soul into fixing the relationship,” the source said. “But he couldn’t change. He’s begged her to come back several times, but she has no interest.”
While the couple's personal dynamics may be complicated, it's clear that they’re focused on what’s best for their kids. And hey, if that means Ben gets to be the one handing out Oreos, then more power to him. As long as the kids are happy and thriving, that’s what truly matters.
