The 44-year-old actor, who has Isan, 15, with ex-wife Kim Norgaard and Winston, three, with former girlfriend Naiyana Garth, says he is close to his eldest child, but admits they often have difference in opinion, reported Femalefirst.
"It can be (a struggle). I love Issy dearly but she's a teenager and sometimes she gives me a hard time.
"The problem is that when your daughter gets older you're no longer a star in their eyes," Elba says.
The "Dark Tower" star adds he is a doting father and loves spending time with his kids.