SOME PEOPLE SHOULDN'T HAVE KIDS — BEN AVERY

Ben Avery weighs in on the Lindsay Clancy case from the perspective of a father of young children, reflecting on the strange way true crime and internet sleuthing have replaced the old soap opera or television drama. Ben talks about what happens when real people's lives become an endless online mystery to solve, and how the distance between watching something on a screen and actually understanding the human reality behind it can become dangerously blurred. The discussion turns toward parenthood and the sacrifices that come with having children. Ben argues that some people simply aren't prepared to give up the lifestyle they had before becoming parents, and that failing to accept those sacrifices can turn into resentment. He shares conversations and experiences from other parents who have confided in him about difficult feelings toward their children, while contrasting that with his own experience of raising his kids and discovering how much changes once you become responsible for another person. Ben also gets into the symbolism, speculation and increasingly strange online defenses surrounding the case, questioning why people sometimes seem determined to find explanations or justifications for horrific actions. Underneath the true-crime discussion is a much more personal reflection on fatherhood, the joy of teaching your children about the world, and Ben's hope that even people who struggle to give up their old lives can eventually discover the love and meaning that comes with raising their own kids. SOURCE This clip is taken from Ben Avery Presents: The Show livestream. https://benavery.live/supporters/live... Originally streamed: August 21st, 2026 SUPPORT BEN 🎙️ Watch Live, Full Episodes & Livestream VODs: https://benavery.live/ 🐦 X: https://x.com/benaveryisgood 🍋 Support Lemonparty:   / lemonparty   🥤 Grab a Sport Drink and save 10% with code BENAVERY: https://sportdrink.com PEOPLE & TOPICS Ben Avery • Lindsay Clancy • true crime • internet sleuths • parenting • fatherhood • motherhood • family • children • social media • internet culture • crime commentary • parenthood • satire ⚠️ DISCLAIMER This is a fan channel. The Ben Avery Live Show is a comedic program featuring satire, parody, storytelling, improvisation, character work, and commentary. All clips are shared for entertainment and archival purposes only. This video discusses a real criminal case and publicly available reporting, statements, commentary, and online discussion surrounding it. Any criticism, praise, speculation, impressions, observations, or commentary are presented within the context of commentary, criticism, and entertainment and should not be treated as factual findings about disputed matters. This video is intended for commentary, criticism, satire, and entertainment purposes only. The creators do not encourage viewers to contact, harass, threaten, interfere with, or direct hostility toward any individual discussed in the video. The hosts frequently use irony, hyperbole, parody, fictional scenarios, and exaggerated character work for comedic effect. Statements made during the show should not always be interpreted literally. #BenAvery #LindsayClancy #TrueCrime #Parenting #Fatherhood #CrimeCommentary #InternetCulture #SocialMedia #Family #Motherhood #ComedyCommentary #Satire