Matthew McConaughey has no problem showing up in whatever capacity he is needed. He's all in, whether it's helping to secure funding for security in schools, conquering challenging acting roles, or parenting his kids. When it comes to these responsibilities, he is well known for thinking outside the box and coming up with unique solutions to any problems that arise.

Because of his skill set in this area, he came up with an innovative approach to an issue he and his wife were having with their children. Although it wasn't a guarantee it would work, the results ended up working in their favor. It turns out that Matthew and Camila's kids were not behaving well, and Matthew decided things had to change.

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Matthew McConaughey Is Married To Camila Alves McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves enjoyed a lengthy courtship before entering into marriage, dating for many years and having two children before saying their vows. Although the two were confident in their relationship, there were family members who made it their mission to prove the union could stand the test of time.

Together, the two decided to move away from Hollywood and focus on growing and raising their family in Austin, Texas.

Being that McConaughey was born and raised for the majority of his childhood in nearby Uvalde, it made sense to go back to his roots to give his children the semblance of a normal life instead of being in the public eye and subject to paparazzi all the time.

Together, Matthew And Camila Have Children

There are many roles that Matthew McConaughey has played throughout his life, including those in Magic Mike and the Dallas Buyers Club. However, the role that he has always wanted to play is that of father, which he does well with his children Levi, Vida, and Livingston.

The oldest two, son Levi and daughter Vida, were born before Matthew and Camila's marriage. Son Livingston came into the family six months after the nuptials.

When it comes to conduct in the home, the McConaughey's abide by three specific rules. Although these are stipulated as rules, they are actually regarded as life lessons as well. In their home, the family members are forbidden from using the words lying, I can't, and hate.

Matthew has shared that eliminating this language works to empower each other to do their best, and an overarching goal of the family is to put forth your best effort and intentions every single day.

While these guidelines are put in place, the parents do have other rules for their children, which include a restriction on social media until the children reach a certain age. For their oldest child, Levi, that privilege came on his 15th birthday with the gift of an Instagram account.

Although the parents aim to provide their children with a normal childhood, hence their move to Texas from California, they also want to set them up for success and create a safe environment for them to grow in.

When His Sons Were Showing Disrespect, Matthew McConaughey Shut It Down

On an episode of the podcast SmartLess, Matthew McConaughey was engaged in a conversation about parenting with hosts Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes. As the interview centered around meaningful dialogue that the men have had with their children, McConaughey offered that he was able to shut down an undesirable behavior by providing insight into why it wasn't okay.

Of his three children, Matthew McConaughey found himself dealing with bouts of disrespect from his two sons, Levi and Livingston, who are the oldest and youngest, respectively. The disrespect was primarily directed toward their mother, Camila Alves McConaughey. When course correction didn't go according to plan, McConaughey was forced to take a different tactic.

Sitting his kids down, he explained to them that the person they were treating poorly was the person that Matthew not only decided to spend his life with but also built a family alongside.

The woman they were disrespecting was someone he cherished and loved at a deep level, and the fact that he has had to bear witness to this behavior being inflicted on someone who means so much to him is unacceptable.

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Not knowing if or how the conversation would affect the problem, Matthew settled back to see how it would all play out. To his surprise, the behavior decreased significantly. For whatever reason, the correlation between the disrespectful action and the realization of the role their target played in someone else's life had an impact on his two sons.

While the problem hasn't disappeared completely, it has lessened after the conversation.

It's safe to say that parenting is a challenge for many, and celebrities aren't exempt from that. Everyone has to figure out the best techniques to counteract less-than-desirable behavior from their children.

While it can be a struggle to figure out the right elements to incorporate, the satisfaction that comes when you uncover the right approach is priceless, which Matthew McConaughey can likely attest to.