Actress Jennifer Garner recently shared insights into her life as a mother in a new interview with PEOPLE, where she discussed her three children and the challenges of letting them make their own decisions as they grow older.<\/p>\n
Garner, known for her roles in films like \u201cYes Day,\u201d shares her children, 18-year-old Violet, 15-year-old Seraphina, and 12-year-old Samuel, with her ex-husband Ben Affleck. Reflecting on her children\u2019s journey as she approaches her 52nd birthday, Garner expressed immense joy in witnessing them navigate their paths. \u201cI\u2019m just watching them in this new phase of life where they\u2019re figuring out who they\u2019re going to be and what they\u2019re going to study. And I\u2019m so interested in them. All the time, I\u2019m interested in everything about them,\u201d she shared.<\/p>\n
However, Garner admitted that allowing her children to make their own decisions has been challenging for her. Reflecting on her own upbringing, where her parents granted her autonomy, she acknowledged the difficulty of refraining from imposing her own perspectives on her children. \u201cI mean, my parents did too, and I\u2019m so amazed by that. I have a really hard time not saying, \u2018This is what I see you as,\u2019 and \u2018I think you should.\u2019 I really have to sit on my hands,\u201d she confessed.<\/p>\n
Despite the challenges, Garner maintains a positive co-parenting dynamic with Affleck. The former couple often comes together for their children\u2019s milestones, such as Samuel\u2019s recent birthday celebration at Disneyland. Additionally, Garner has been spotted supporting her children individually, like her outing with Seraphina, who debuted a buzzcut.<\/p>\n
During an appearance on Live with Kelly and Mark in November 2023, Garner discussed Violet\u2019s upcoming college tours, highlighting her daughter\u2019s autonomy in the process. Garner expressed pride in Violet\u2019s handling of the college process, emphasizing her daughter\u2019s independence and ability to take charge. \u201cShe\u2019s handling it like a champ and she\u2019s totally in charge,\u201d Garner remarked, affirming her support for Violet\u2019s journey into adulthood.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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