Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are reportedly facing challenges in their relationship, with differing parenting styles at the center of their disagreements. According to an insider who spoke to In Touch Weekly, the former Hollywood power couple, who are rumored to be on the brink of divorce, have had ongoing conflicts over how to raise their children.
“They have always had vastly different styles of parenting,” the source revealed. “Ben spoils them from time to time and gives them their favorite treats, but J. Lo really showers them with gifts like nobody’s business.”
The insider described Lopez as a “Disneyland stepmom,” noting her tendency to indulge the children with treats and surprises. “She’s always picking up treats for them, she always seems to know just what will make them happy and gets a real kick out of making them smile,” the source added.
However, this approach reportedly doesn’t sit well with Affleck. “That’s just not the way he wants to raise them long term,” the insider shared, highlighting the actor’s concerns about the impact of such indulgence on their children’s upbringing.
The source acknowledged that while Affleck understands the current need for comfort during a challenging time, he is wary of the potential consequences. “It’s OK right now while they’re going through this tough time, but the last thing he wants is to raise spoiled kids so it’s a little tough,” the source concluded.
As the couple navigates these differences, their varying approaches to parenting continue to add strain to their relationship, raising questions about how they will balance their individual philosophies moving forward.