Wisdom from a 10-Year-Old: Ben's Takes on God, Girls, and Growing Up

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  • @ValeriaLipovetsky
    @ValeriaLipovetsky  Місяць тому +10

    What is your definition of success? Let me know in the comments!
    If you enjoyed this episode, please like this video and subscribe to my channel for more Not Alone. Your support means the world to me 🫶 Thank you!

  • @annamovchaniuk8999
    @annamovchaniuk8999 Місяць тому +134

    Valeria, please, do a video “Gary and Ben”. I feel like they both share a lot in common and it would be so great to see them both speaking !!!

  • @annauman5270
    @annauman5270 Місяць тому +33

    I can’t believe how developed Bennie is. I am a 37 year old and I can’t communicate my thoughts even half as Bennie does.. bravo to parents!

  • @SupItsMegs
    @SupItsMegs 26 днів тому +17

    i LOVE how you corrected Ben on the "McDonald's workers" and explained it's all relative and you can't look down on other people.

  • @mrzsonqbird
    @mrzsonqbird Місяць тому +43

    Ben is years beyond his age! He is a very special child and I believe he will do great things in this world!

  • @heYMIO
    @heYMIO Місяць тому +50

    Hopefully one day he is going to understand how incredible and wise his mother is. ❤

  • @juicyjessica2298
    @juicyjessica2298 Місяць тому +77

    If my child spoke like this with me everyday, I would cry of awe. This was so mature.

    • @Janabroderick
      @Janabroderick Місяць тому +2

      You can still fix it. Love your child and open to them.

  • @rosieraptor1093
    @rosieraptor1093 Місяць тому +13

    We need a part 2 FOR SURE!! Your conversation was so sweet and it’s cool to hear the perspective of a child. Especially a kiddo like Ben who’s been raised by extremely intentional parents and he just has so much maturity and wisdom for his age!! Amazing!!

  • @nataliey4598
    @nataliey4598 Місяць тому +28

    Benny is so much like Gary! Even his mannerisms and they are lookalikes! What a wise young man

  • @aghatijimo6424
    @aghatijimo6424 Місяць тому +48

    I have been waiting for this episode for long .... Let's goo Ben❤

  • @MariaSolo-sn8rq
    @MariaSolo-sn8rq Місяць тому +7

    I follow you from before Maxi was born, I watched Ben to grow up and OMG, you and Gary did such an amazing job as parents. He is so smart and can express himself freely, congratulations to raise such a beautiful soul!

  • @sawaizriaz2640
    @sawaizriaz2640 29 днів тому +5

    Valeria, you should be proud of your upbringing! I'm 25 and not married, but I wish that if I have a son, my reationship with him is as yours is with him. He feels so unjudged and open to express himself! I love this!

  • @jamisongee3324
    @jamisongee3324 Місяць тому +14

    Ben. My son followed his dreams and spent 10 years at uni becoming a Doctor of Logic. Now he gets paid to teach a little bit but gets paid mainly to research the way we humans think, behave and why we do so. He writes books and papers about his findings. You remind me of him at 10 and his dad is Norwegian too. ❤❤❤

  • @brave_bunny
    @brave_bunny Місяць тому +24

    Thanks for sharing this podcast. Benny is a different type of kid. He is insightful and deep.

  • @juliamoore1476
    @juliamoore1476 Місяць тому +14

    Part 2 please! :) Ben is so interesting and authentic. I could listen to you both all day... You have good boys and you are a good mom.

  • @orianegidron
    @orianegidron 26 днів тому +2

    This makes me so excited to have kids one day! I feel like conversation would constantly flow and you gain such a fun perspective on life through your kids' eyes. Super fun yet deep convos with Ben! Loved it :)

  • @Faybsm_98
    @Faybsm_98 Місяць тому +16

    He's so smart just like you. The boys have different characters however they're all amazing. Love u ❤

  • @pinkchampagnepurplerain7059
    @pinkchampagnepurplerain7059 Місяць тому +10

    This was so sweet! You are an amazing mother Valeria. You and Gary have done an amazing job with your children. Of course they are exceptional children, but your parenting truly allows their best qualities to shine. I hope to be able to provide my children with a similar environment when I become a mother ❤️.

  • @melleahnovo
    @melleahnovo Місяць тому +5

    Since your first videos with the kids…I always knew Benny was so special and handsome. Thank you for sharing this with us. I also would like to see a Gary and Ben video. You can tell they have a similar thought process. Much love ❤

    • @melleahnovo
      @melleahnovo Місяць тому

      I learned to not ask a kid what they want to be when they grow up again! Instead focus on what they are currently interested in.

  • @dominika1348
    @dominika1348 18 днів тому +1

    Congratulations on raising your children so well. I appreciate being able to listen to you two.

  • @angistath
    @angistath Місяць тому +7

    This is so inspiring. So inspiring to be that kind of parent, to validate your kid as a separate human and not just your child 👏🏼 i know nothing about parenting and im just 25 but Ben really got me thinking 😅 please consider writing a book about parenting from your point of view of course, no one is an expert, I'd love to read it ❤

  • @kcflaca07
    @kcflaca07 Місяць тому +1

    I love that you have episodes with your boys ❤ I’m 35 and don’t plan on having kids so this brings me so much joy ❤ this episode is so different than the one with Jake. I am so amazed how different they are but so well spoken and thoughtful of their answers

  • @jhestabaniag
    @jhestabaniag Місяць тому +9

    Ben is such a beautiful old soul! The maturity is impressive. Gary and Valeria have done a good job raising him well.

  • @magnolia7321
    @magnolia7321 25 днів тому

    My dear Valeria, your boys are my all time fav guests. I enjoy listening to your podcast on podcast platforms but I get excited about your interviews with boys and have to watch on UA-cam - I savour these. So enjoyable.

  • @kathrynmoll86
    @kathrynmoll86 Місяць тому +7

    Ben, your momma is wise and correct about ‘age’ and the blessings of aging as you grow older. One day you will look back to watch this and realize just how young you were! Believe me, I’m older than your momma. Enjoy life one day at a time -- the present moment is the most important.

  • @minimalismmoi9407
    @minimalismmoi9407 Місяць тому +4

    What a brilliant kid !! (Yes,come to Norway and visit . I will literally come at Oslo airport to welcome you guys !!) is it me or he is growing literally so fast !!! Where did he learn to express himself so well …good job to you guys as very good parents . All my love from europe .

  • @Harriet.Francis
    @Harriet.Francis Місяць тому +14

    He is so astute, curious, wise and grounded, I bet you’re so proud, and so you should be ✨

  • @mamaliping
    @mamaliping Місяць тому

    This is so cute, wholesome, and sweet! I think your podcasts are very enjoyable when you hang with your children, celine, yourself - they bring out the inner child in you! I also do enjoy your more introspective convos with Gary!

  • @liz4581
    @liz4581 Місяць тому +3

    "I connect to GOD"!!! Hallelujah, Ben! So do I. LOTS OF LOVE AND MANY BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

  • @gunelagayeva1148
    @gunelagayeva1148 Місяць тому +2

    I like the way he grabs glass drinks like he hasn't drunk for hours and puts glass back 😊

  • @hotpink000
    @hotpink000 Місяць тому +4

    This is too short!!! More Bennie pleaseeeeeeeeeeee

  • @akimon69
    @akimon69 Місяць тому +2

    Valeria you are soooooo sooo welcome to come to Poland

  • @liz4581
    @liz4581 Місяць тому +2

    LOLLLL 39:00 minutes "I don't remember you teaching me anything like advice that I use"... LOLLLL. I love your children and your entire family!!!!!

  • @ololo3520
    @ololo3520 Місяць тому +1

    What a deep and beautiful conversation! Love it so much ❤

  • @hanadore
    @hanadore 29 днів тому +2

    Omg his observations on women not drinking water had me crying 😂 Ben knows exactly what he dislikes and seeks to only do the things he enjoys which is my 2025 life motto now 🙌

  • @magnolia7321
    @magnolia7321 25 днів тому +1

    Such a Gary 🤣 so diplomatic! Love it 💕

  • @thaisass7981
    @thaisass7981 Місяць тому +3

    Still watching but a book recommendation for beautiful Benny is: "Around the world in 80 days" - by Jules Verne based on his interest in travelling . and what's interesting is that concept was devised when travel via train first started. Prior to that it was by ship (and so getting to other countries took months). He may find it fascinating and deepen his appreciation. It'll be curious to see how the idea of "travel" evolves by the time he is 18 ❤

  • @misstarsh7449
    @misstarsh7449 Місяць тому +7

    I’ve been waiting for Benny’s episode. Lemme relax

    • @ValeriaLipovetsky
      @ValeriaLipovetsky  Місяць тому

      it’s finally here ❤️🥰 Hope you enjoyed this one!!

  • @selmamehmed7645
    @selmamehmed7645 Місяць тому +1

    Greetings from a Turkish girl, born in Bulgaria! Very impressed by you and this big boy! ❤

  • @flaviasaothiago
    @flaviasaothiago 27 днів тому +1

    I know I say this a lot but they're REALLY great kids, V! You and Gary are doing an amazing job ❤

  • @tiffany5551
    @tiffany5551 Місяць тому +2

    I love Ben❤ so insightful, love his personality and way of thinking at such a young age!!

  • @marinamartin9484
    @marinamartin9484 Місяць тому +1

    He’s such an old soul. Love him

  • @universe682
    @universe682 Місяць тому +3

    I'm Japanese.I didn't know you came to Okinawa when you were young. I want you to visit Japan with Ben.I'm looking forward to waching next video❤

  • @dobromiladuchonova4149
    @dobromiladuchonova4149 Місяць тому +6

    That “I can literally write in French” got me🤣🤣🤣

  • @omarfaruque98xy
    @omarfaruque98xy Місяць тому +5

    I've always noticed from before in the vlog videos. You're middle child speaks the most coherently, very little uhms, like, and such. No shade to Jake, he's also a very smart boy.

  • @SupItsMegs
    @SupItsMegs 26 днів тому +2

    Man Ben is so cool and wise at 10! I think he's wiser than the average 30 year old male

  • @remake_generation
    @remake_generation Місяць тому +3

    Я включила рандомный момент))) и так улыбаюсь)
    «- я никогда не хотел сестру. девочки странные
    - почемуууу?
    - ты могла бы просто попить воды. А это что?
    - я просто наслаждаюсь своей матчей.
    - exactly »
    Это «exactly» так сильно улыбает меня ❤❤❤

  • @gunelagayeva1148
    @gunelagayeva1148 Місяць тому +1

    37:00 😂😂😂😂 your past and future 😂😂😂😂😂 size of pool 😂😂😂😂

  • @AnarDreams.Theproject99
    @AnarDreams.Theproject99 Місяць тому +1

    Oooohhh i was waiting for this guy❤❤

  • @viktorijaiv9885
    @viktorijaiv9885 Місяць тому +3

    Such an incredibly smart boy!

  • @danesavito7296
    @danesavito7296 28 днів тому +1

    We love Ben!!!! I hope you can bring on Nory too! We miss her

  • @larrywatson3479
    @larrywatson3479 Місяць тому +2

    Hello beautiful Valeria! This is so fantastic! Not only is Benny handsome and sweet, but he is wise beyond his years! He is a sweet old soul!Love you so much Valeria! Love, Janice and Larry Watson. Pittsburgh PA USA

    • @ValeriaLipovetsky
      @ValeriaLipovetsky  Місяць тому

      Thanks so much for the love! Ben is such a special kid, we are so blessed. ❤️

  • @gunelagayeva1148
    @gunelagayeva1148 Місяць тому +1

    Vi, please come to Poland while I am here, will be happy to meet you 😊

  • @GabrielaSzwarc-o1x
    @GabrielaSzwarc-o1x Місяць тому +4

    you are an amazing mom, Valeria ❤😊

  • @magnolia7321
    @magnolia7321 25 днів тому

    Travel vlogger in the making ❤

  • @lilimoti26
    @lilimoti26 Місяць тому

    Wow I’m amazed how interesting your conversations with your kids are! And I usually dont even like listening to kids but this is truly so deep and awesome
    ודש מישראל 💙

  • @tereza2271
    @tereza2271 Місяць тому +3

    Kids are so different today..I figured out life way later..

  • @fatemehb3166
    @fatemehb3166 Місяць тому +1

    I love love love Ben , he is the absolute best little man ever ❤❤❤❤

  • @hellol4045
    @hellol4045 27 днів тому +1

    Watching you from okinawa japan valeria ❤

  • @yapungchije5218
    @yapungchije5218 Місяць тому +2

    Ben has always been my favourite of all your kids. ❤❤ he is so practical and mature with his thoughts.

  • @karlasola7183
    @karlasola7183 Місяць тому +2

    You are so lucky to have him♥️

  • @itsAnshuMeena
    @itsAnshuMeena Місяць тому +3

    Ohhhhh my goshhh...a day full of exams for me this is a great treat to relax❤🤌🏻
    Was waiting for this episode for soo longhg✨️

    • @ValeriaLipovetsky
      @ValeriaLipovetsky  Місяць тому

      So glad this came at the right time ❤ hope you enjoy it!!

  • @jennette1992
    @jennette1992 Місяць тому +1

    Gary and Ben solo episodee ❤

  • @annagoodenbour9526
    @annagoodenbour9526 Місяць тому

    Woww he is so smart and very good at communicating like his mom☺️

  • @Theripepear
    @Theripepear Місяць тому +1

    Okay so I'm 36 and I feel like I'm not as mature as Ben🤪 He rocks!!!💫

  • @anastasiastasinou5959
    @anastasiastasinou5959 Місяць тому

    Ten years oh my God i remember his birthday it feels like yesterday i feel old now 😞

  • @natalijadizdar7824
    @natalijadizdar7824 Місяць тому +3

    Omg,love it👏😍❤️

  • @luzgodinez4847
    @luzgodinez4847 Місяць тому

    I loved this ❤

  • @luana.pellegrini
    @luana.pellegrini Місяць тому +1

    Hi Valeria! I wanted to suggest you check out Matthew Hussey, I believe he has so much wisdom to share and I would love a podcast episode with the two of you! Thank you for your content, it is so uplifting and inspirational! ❤️

  • @Merseylak
    @Merseylak Місяць тому

    Wow I really learned a lot from this podcast

  • @NathaleePauline
    @NathaleePauline Місяць тому +1

    Omg the apple story is so funny and crazy because the same exact thing happened to me when I offered a homeless man some Takis and he yelled at me saying he had no teeth 😂

  • @mia933
    @mia933 Місяць тому +1

    feet touching at the end, something so sweetly wonderful, Ben is such a lovely smart and handsome boy just like mummy😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @gunelagayeva1148
    @gunelagayeva1148 Місяць тому

    Roof tile?😂 He remembers 😂😂😂

  • @Elizabeth-jb1ii
    @Elizabeth-jb1ii Місяць тому +2

    Maxi is next>>>

  • @mashtires1848
    @mashtires1848 3 дні тому

    His old soul really wants to connect to his roots. Make sure u always support him with that even if he’ll one day wana turn to be more religious.

  • @sphellchi7307
    @sphellchi7307 Місяць тому +3

    So cute, intelligent little man 😄

  • @melleahnovo
    @melleahnovo Місяць тому

    The book you mentioned,Mindset. Who is the author? Thank you

  • @sevgiozguler4711
    @sevgiozguler4711 Місяць тому

    Oh yeah one of my idols🥸

  • @anastasiiagoriashchenko4085
    @anastasiiagoriashchenko4085 28 днів тому +1

    Шалом из Израиля ❤
    Это просто нереально круто!
    Я тоже теперь мама, это постоянный вопрос на каком языке общаться дома в семье репатриантов. Поделитесь больше о воспитании мальчиков
    Спасибо

  • @Sthrawberryyy
    @Sthrawberryyy Місяць тому

    Finally😍 benny boo🥹🤍

  • @GiaLE-w1d
    @GiaLE-w1d Місяць тому

    He’s so right about us girls drinking everything else but water 😂

  • @mimireina2669
    @mimireina2669 Місяць тому

    el próximo Chuck Bass!!!

  • @norymaguad2045
    @norymaguad2045 29 днів тому

    Maxi can you move to the Philippines ? ❤

  • @iam_brightspark
    @iam_brightspark Місяць тому

    I dream to get interview from my 10 y.o. son (he is 5 now))) Thank you and sent you flaming Hello from Russia 😍

  • @waimon3471
    @waimon3471 Місяць тому +1

    i have finished listening whole episode ...Ben has grown so much ☺️

  • @777Lelechka
    @777Lelechka Місяць тому +5

    Какой умный мальчик❤

  • @verb7571
    @verb7571 Місяць тому

    My favorite ❤❤❤❤

  • @vuigaworld
    @vuigaworld 14 днів тому

    ♥️♥️♥️

  • @mashtires1848
    @mashtires1848 3 дні тому

    He looks and seems very much like your husband.

  • @mmmam6628
    @mmmam6628 Місяць тому +1

  • @Negar_Grace
    @Negar_Grace Місяць тому

    ❤️❤️

  • @connick0712
    @connick0712 14 днів тому

    this kid…🩵🌎🩵

  • @aghatijimo6424
    @aghatijimo6424 Місяць тому

    ❤❤

  • @judahbrutus
    @judahbrutus Місяць тому +1

    That's very funny, wisdom for a 10-year old. 10 year olds don't know anything

  • @jennette1992
    @jennette1992 Місяць тому

    Boys solo episode

  • @AlmPhk
    @AlmPhk 28 днів тому +1

    Tell Ben he is the most handson of your child

  • @FoundSheep-AN
    @FoundSheep-AN Місяць тому +2

    Honestly, to believe that grown ups strangers would be interested in listening to your own kid a 10 year old talking for an hour is a special type of delusion and narcissism… I am not interested in listening to podcasts made by children… thank you … maybe it’s interesting for the kid’ s family members but not for strangers… not adults, maybe other 10 year old would be interested

  • @pandaman1331
    @pandaman1331 Місяць тому

    "To me the definition of success is not money, it's not status"
    Of course a woman is saying that. And I'm sure you also apply this to men, especially when you consider dating or marrying them 😂

  • @juicyjessica2298
    @juicyjessica2298 Місяць тому +2

    To think this kid was saying poop about everything and now a well rounded individual with other interests is awesome

  • @juicyjessica2298
    @juicyjessica2298 Місяць тому +2

    I kept checking the title to actually make sure hes 10. Such a smarty farty boy.