When it comes to anything involving children, Hollywood has set the bar so low that one sometimes experiences pleasant surprises. For instance, veteran actor Ben Affleck -- no one's idea of a conservative icon for most of his career -- went viral earlier this month on the social media platform Instagram when he modeled perfect parenting by telling his 13-year-old son Samuel to start working now if he wants to buy a pair of $6,

Ben Affleck, a father of three, had a relatable reaction as a parent when his son Samuel showed interest in a pair of $6,000 sneakers.