Ben Affleck is making sure his kids understand the value of money. When his 13-year-old son, Samuel, expressed interest in a $6,000 pair of Dior Air Jordan 1 sneakers, the Hollywood star didn’t hold back. “I have the money—you’re broke,” he told his son, shutting down the request with a lesson in financial responsibility.

 Teaching Financial Responsibility

Affleck, an Oscar-winning actor and director, has joined a growing list of wealthy parents determined not to raise entitled children. During a recent sneaker convention, he playfully reminded Samuel that earning money requires effort, telling him, “That’s a lot of lawns you gotta mow.”

The Billionaire Mindset on Inheritance

Affleck’s stance echoes that of other celebrities and business moguls. Shaquille O’Neal, Warren Buffett, and Jerry Seinfeld have all emphasized that their fortunes belong to them—not their children. Buffett famously advised that wealthy parents should leave their kids “enough so they can do anything, but not enough so they can do nothing.”

 A Lesson That Stands the Test of Time

This mindset isn’t new. From The Cosby Show to Chris Tucker’s stand-up, the idea that financial privilege belongs to the earners—not their families—has been a recurring theme. Whether Affleck’s lesson will stick with his son remains to be seen, but his approach ensures that money isn’t simply handed down without responsibility.