Jennifer Lopez's twin boys Max and Emme, are moving into college while mom shares a parenting tip on how children silently pick up 'your good traits': “What they see you do; if you work hard, they become more hard workers"

October 28, 2026 - 06:55

Jennifer Lopez is watching her twins Max and Emme take a major step into adulthood as they prepare for college. The singer and actress, whose career has spanned stadium tours and box office hits, recently opened up about the lessons she hopes her children carry with them.

Lopez spoke about how children absorb behavior from their parents without parents ever saying a word. She explained that kids pay close attention to what adults actually do rather than what they are told. According to her, the example set at home leaves a lasting mark. If a parent works hard, the children notice and develop that same drive. She described this process as quiet but powerful, noting that young people pick up good traits simply by watching the people closest to them.

The twins, born in 2008, have grown up largely out of the public eye compared to their mother's high profile career. Lopez has often spoken about balancing fame with family life and keeping her children grounded. As Max and Emme begin their college years, her comments reflect a parent proud of the adults her children are becoming and confident that the values modeled at home will guide them forward.