India, April 23 -- Actor Ben Affleck might have millions in his account, but he is not letting it get to the head of his kids. The actor has come forward to defend his decision to deny his son Samuel's request for a $6,000 sneaker. Also read: Ben Affleck's priceless parenting moment at a sneaker convention is one for the books: 'I have the money. You're broke!'

While appearing on an episode of Today with Jenna & Friends, the actor and dad of three spoke about his recent viral video where he criticised his teenage son, Samuel, 13, after he asked for $6,000 Dior Air Force Ones. In addition to his son Samuel, Ben, whose net worth is around $150 million, also shares his teenage kids Violet, 19, and Fin, 16, with ex-wife Jennifer Garner.

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