Walton Goggins Reflects on Parenting Without Arguments Over 14 Years

The actor emphasizes calm, choice-driven parenting, recounting a pivotal conversation that shaped his son’s life approach.

Walton Goggins revealed he has never had an argument with his 14-year-old son, Augustus, in over a decade of parenting.
During a difficult phase at age 10, Goggins offered his son a choice between two life paths: continuing misbehavior or embracing gratitude and family engagement.
Augustus later decided to pursue a life of gratitude, declaring his decision in the middle of the night, which deeply moved Goggins.
The actor credits his calm and reflective parenting style for fostering thoughtful decision-making in his son.
Goggins and his wife, Nadia Conners, named their son Augustus Somerset Goggins after author W. Somerset Maugham, reflecting their shared literary admiration.