Ben Affleck is deeply displeased with Jennifer Lopez’s approach towards his children from his previous marriage to Jennifer Garner—18-year-old Violet, 15-year-old Seraphina, and 12-year-old Samuel. Although the couple has been separated for over three months and is currently in the process of divorcing, Lopez continues to intrude into his children’s lives. She frequently shows up to pick them up for various outings and disregards the parenting rules that Ben follows.
Over the nearly three years Ben spent with Jennifer Lopez, he noticed that they have very different parenting principles. Lopez is an extremely liberal mother. She allows her twins, Max and Emme, whom she had with Marc Anthony, to do whatever they want. Moreover, in an attempt to make up for the time she spends away from them due to her career, she showers them with gifts. In contrast, Ben shares the conservative parenting views of his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner. Garner, a devout Christian, believes that spoiling children is harmful and raises her three children with a firm hand. While both she and Ben make efforts to occasionally treat their kids, they prefer to maintain a balanced approach.
Lopez, on the other hand, seems to go out of her way to lavish the Affleck children with gifts and fulfill their every wish. She takes Violet shopping at high-end boutiques, treats Seraphina to cafes and restaurants, and buys Samuel top-notch sports equipment. Ben feels that Lopez is not only indulging them excessively but also undermining his parenting methods. Moreover, he has recently grown suspicious that Lopez is trying to turn his own children against him. Her actions make it seem like she is the kind and generous one, while he appears stricter and less loving in comparison.
Ben is understandably upset by this situation. Since Jennifer Lopez is unwilling to change her approach, he plans to restrict her interactions with Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel—or, ideally, prohibit her from spending time with his children altogether.