Jennifer Garner said that she avoid from engaging in helicopter parenting with her three children. She expressed that she doesn't have a specific philosophy but believes that her kids are amazing people, and she enjoys being present and listening to them.
However, she also believes it's beneficial for them to experience a little benign neglect. Garner emphasized that her children have their own lives, and she doesn't try to live through them. She contacts with them seeing how much she loves her own life as well.
Garner has three children, Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel, with her ex-husband Ben Affleck. During the conversation, she unintentionally shared some mom wisdom while discussing her "Pretend Cooking Show" on Instagram.
Jenna questioned about her baking skills and Garner responded with amusement. She expressed her passion for baking and how she doesn't mind making mistakes because they still usually taste good. Garner also mentioned her willingness to try new things and not letting mistakes hinder her.
Garner mentioned watching her new comedy "Family Switch," the film with her son's class and how the kids found it funny, but her son was embarrassed by it.
Garner has been posing on social media to talk about the movie, but her children, Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel, are not active on any social media platforms. However, once her eldest child turns 18 on December 1st, they will have the legal rights of an adult.
I have an upcoming 18-year-old... I truly have no idea what my kids are doing online. I won't pass judgment, Garner clarified. They abstain from using TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and other similar platforms, and I consider that a victory. But who knows, that might change in the future. You can never predict, she added.
she also said, I simply told my kids, Present me with articles that prove social media benefits teenagers, and then we can discuss it. If you find scientific evidence that supports my belief that it is detrimental to teenagers, then we can have a conversation.
According to TODAY.
