"My mother gets all mad at me if I stay in a hotel. I'm 31-years-old, and I don't want to sleep on a sleeping bag down in the basement. It's humiliating"
- Ben Affleck
About this Quote
This quote by Ben Affleck talks to the stress in between a parent and their adult kid. Despite the fact that Ben is 31-years-old, his mom still anticipates him to abide by her rules and stay with her when he checks out. Ben is plainly irritated by this, as he feels it is embarrassing to sleep on a sleeping bag in the basement. He is most likely feeling a sense of animosity towards his mother for not enabling him to have the same flexibilities as other grownups his age. It is likely that Ben's mother is attempting to safeguard him and keep him close, however Ben is prepared to take on more obligation and independence. This quote speaks to the trouble of navigating the shift from youth to adulthood, and the struggle to discover a balance between autonomy and regard for parental authority.
This quote is written / told by Ben Affleck somewhere between August 15, 1972 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA.
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