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

[@ValeriaLipovetsky]

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!

[@gunelagayeva1148]

My 💕

[@annamovchaniuk8999]

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 !!!

[@patrisiavlas]

Agreed

[@annauman5270]

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]

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]

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

[@heYMIO]

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

[@ValeriaLipovetsky]

🥹🥹❤️

[@juicyjessica2298]

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

[@Janabroderick]

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

[@darbelisozoria9864]

Ben is me at 15:15🤣🤣🤣”I would not like to have a job.” I love this kid, so mature, down to earth, and already aware of the reality of adulthood! What a fun & captivating episode. God bless❤️

[@rosieraptor1093]

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]

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

[@MariaSolo-sn8rq]

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!

[@aghatijimo6424]

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

[@ValeriaLipovetsky]

❤❤❤ hope you enjoyed it!!

[@sawaizriaz2640]

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]

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]

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

[@juliamoore1476]

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]

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 :)

[@jhestabaniag]

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

[@melleahnovo]

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]

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.

[@kcflaca07]

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

[@pinkchampagnepurplerain7059]

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 ❤️.

[@magnolia7321]

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 KZbin - I savour these. So enjoyable.

[@Faybsm_98]

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

[@ValeriaLipovetsky]

❤ thank you so much! Sending love

[@angistath]

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 ❤

[@mamaliping]

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!

[@marinamartin9484]

He’s such an old soul. Love him

[@dominika1348]

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

[@kathrynmoll86]

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.

[@Harriet.Francis]

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

[@minimalismmoi9407]

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 .

[@ololo3520]

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

[@liz4581]

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!!!!!

[@hotpink000]

This is too short!!! More Bennie pleaseeeeeeeeeeee

[@selmamehmed7645]

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

[@akimon69]

Valeria you are soooooo sooo welcome to come to Poland

[@hanadore]

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 🙌

[@misstarsh7449]

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

[@ValeriaLipovetsky]

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

[@magnolia7321]

Such a Gary 🤣 so diplomatic! Love it 💕

[@gunelagayeva1148]

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

[@liz4581]

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

[@remake_generation]

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 ❤❤❤

[@tiffany5551]

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

[@thaisass7981]

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 ❤

[@universe682]

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❤

[@flaviasaothiago]

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

[@dobromiladuchonova4149]

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

[@ValeriaLipovetsky]

😂😂❤

[@AnarDreams.Theproject99]

Oooohhh i was waiting for this guy❤❤

[@omarfaruque98xy]

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.

[@viktorijaiv9885]

Such an incredibly smart boy!

[@magnolia7321]

Travel vlogger in the making ❤

[@SupItsMegs]

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

[@gunelagayeva1148]

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

[@larrywatson3479]

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]

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

[@danesavito7296]

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

[@GabrielaSzwarc-o1x]

you are an amazing mom, Valeria ❤😊

[@ValeriaLipovetsky]

Aw thank you 🫶🏻🥹

[@fatemehb3166]

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

[@gunelagayeva1148]

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

[@lilimoti26]

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 💙

[@yapungchije5218]

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

[@hellol4045]

Watching you from okinawa japan valeria ❤

[@karlasola7183]

You are so lucky to have him♥️

[@ValeriaLipovetsky]

Truly 🙏🏻❤️

[@tereza2271]

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

[@anastasiastasinou5959]

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

[@jennette1992]

Gary and Ben solo episodee ❤

[@annagoodenbour9526]

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

[@NathaleePauline]

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 😂

[@itsAnshuMeena]

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]

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

[@Theripepear]

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

[@Merseylak]

Wow I really learned a lot from this podcast

[@natalijadizdar7824]

Omg,love it👏😍❤️

[@ValeriaLipovetsky]

Thank you ❤

[@luzgodinez4847]

I loved this ❤

[@gunelagayeva1148]

Roof tile?😂 He remembers 😂😂😂

[@luana.pellegrini]

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! ❤️

[@mashtires1848]

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.

[@mia933]

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

[@Elizabeth-jb1ii]

Maxi is next>>>

[@anastasiiagoriashchenko4085]

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

[@GiaLE-w1d]

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

[@sphellchi7307]

So cute, intelligent little man 😄

[@ValeriaLipovetsky]

🫶🏻🥰 thank you!

[@waimon3471]

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

[@ValeriaLipovetsky]

He sure has 🥰❤️ thanks for watching!!

[@mimireina2669]

el próximo Chuck Bass!!!

[@Sthrawberryyy]

Finally😍 benny boo🥹🤍

[@ValeriaLipovetsky]

❤❤❤

[@mashadrubetskaya7884]

Book recommendation for Ben: Around the world in 80 days by Jules Verne. I think he’d like it.

[@sevgiozguler4711]

Oh yeah one of my idols🥸

[@iam_brightspark]

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

[@vuigaworld]

♥️♥️♥️

[@777Lelechka]

Какой умный мальчик❤

[@ValeriaLipovetsky]

Thank you ❤

[@norymaguad2045]

Maxi can you move to the Philippines ? ❤

[@verb7571]

My favorite ❤❤❤❤

[@melleahnovo]

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

[@Negar_Grace]

❤️❤️

[@mmmam6628]

❤

[@mashtires1848]

He looks and seems very much like your husband.

[@aghatijimo6424]

❤❤

[@connick0712]

this kid…🩵🌎🩵

[@judahbrutus]

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

[@jennette1992]

Boys solo episode

[@AlmPhk]

Tell Ben he is the most handson of your child

[@FoundSheep-AN]

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]

"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 😂