Competitive Sisters: Parenting 12 Beauty Queens | Real Families

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  • The Lewis family from Bournemouth have 12 daughters, many of them vying with each other in beauty queen shows. But what effect does all this competition have on the daughters?
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  • @luciafrau125
    @luciafrau125 3 ปีที่แล้ว +423

    I'm grateful for the mom who made room for her sister's kids. That's what true moms are supposed to do.

    • @laurencoradeath3755
      @laurencoradeath3755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I agree

    • @masiekell9629
      @masiekell9629 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I agree with that too

    • @kerrypeters4724
      @kerrypeters4724 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why are you grateful you don't know them yes its great what they done but why are you grateful 😂😂😂😂

  • @cazzabojangles
    @cazzabojangles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +820

    Sending prayers for Charles. He's not dead but the look behind his eyes as his twelve sisters run arround is

    • @marinac9854
      @marinac9854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Yea I just commented something similar, I feel bad for him

    • @annieridesagain3867
      @annieridesagain3867 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      If he brings a friend home , they will think they're in heaven .

    • @dolphina3794
      @dolphina3794 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@annieridesagain3867 if he bring a girl home, it will be a riot lol

    • @abbysheyba8421
      @abbysheyba8421 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Yeah, when you're outnumbered 12 to 1 it's super isolating. I don't think they'll even tell when he leaves home. It'd be like he was never there to begin with.

    • @PaigeDWinter
      @PaigeDWinter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      twelve pageant sisters. may the Gods save his poor soul, and the souls of any friends he tries to bring home, from that freaking chaos, LMFAO! XD

  • @redtankgirl5
    @redtankgirl5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    Bland dad is really something. He’s got the ultimate blended family with his, hers and her sisters kids and he’s doing his damndest to make this one big working family. That’s quite a man if you ask me. A real life hero just going through life the best he can trying to make life good for a bunch of kids and the woman he loves. Good on him for the effort he puts in. I have to like him for that.

  • @heenasmiles1321
    @heenasmiles1321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +229

    The bland family...bless them. The mum and dad are truly amazing and so caring. Taking in her sisters kids, each others and having their own. Fabian is a great dad, and is doing his best.

    • @peggyrolfe3975
      @peggyrolfe3975 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Totally agree anyone who saying horrible things about this family should check themselves. I think the father is amazing that a lot of men with money and one kids isn’t himself

  • @Mvjesty23
    @Mvjesty23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +505

    12 girls and ONE bathroom
    Oh goodness

    • @amethyst1826
      @amethyst1826 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      And only 2 males in the house - I'd be giving them a 'man shed.' 😃😃

    • @belgie1356
      @belgie1356 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Lol loud house HAHA

    • @KethleenVEVO
      @KethleenVEVO 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      AM Productions try to live in Models Apartament 😂😂😂

    • @mai0033
      @mai0033 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      And just 1 boy, poor guy

    • @xxlian_
      @xxlian_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chaos 🤣

  • @alisonblackwell9596
    @alisonblackwell9596 3 ปีที่แล้ว +363

    The husband was right when he said mother is into it more than daughters. She turning them into dolls so fake.

    • @jacobmassey3897
      @jacobmassey3897 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Loving out her failed dreams through her kids even the youngest ones. Disgusting.

    • @ariannasilva4462
      @ariannasilva4462 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@jacobmassey3897 I agree. It's very sad when this happens. Once the kids live on their own they'll feel empty realizing they have no identity away from their Mom.

    • @jacobmassey3897
      @jacobmassey3897 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ariannasilva4462 I felt similar watching the Radford families latest documentary series a few weeks back. I think that family is great but the oldest boys seem totally clueless about how to be independent. One of them was trying to paint his room while wearing a brand new tracksuit and then just gave up when he got one spot of paint on himself.

    • @catherinehobbs936
      @catherinehobbs936 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yup they need to spend more money on an orthodontist. Not dresses or makeup

  • @maddiebagnall5124
    @maddiebagnall5124 3 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    “Let the best child win” OSRRY WHAT SORT OF MOTHER IS THAT

    • @remirosee9199
      @remirosee9199 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      When she says let the best child win, I believe she means the most well behaved child...

    • @masiekell9629
      @masiekell9629 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Right. What mother pit her daughters to compete with each other. I have 2 boys that played all sports and they never competed with each other and they are 20 months apart.

    • @yvonnegraydon6775
      @yvonnegraydon6775 ปีที่แล้ว

      She's a disgrace

  • @georgiaxamelia
    @georgiaxamelia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +330

    where’s supper nanny when you need her😭

    • @amethyst1826
      @amethyst1826 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Oh super nanny Jo? Lol, she's probably got more sense! 🤣🤣

    • @marinac9854
      @marinac9854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I think this may even be too much work for her

    • @lion9469
      @lion9469 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      She ain't used to more than 4 kids at a time

  • @shetalks5344
    @shetalks5344 3 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    That parents for the poorer family seem like nice people tbh

    • @katiekatie7106
      @katiekatie7106 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why wouldn’t they be ?

    • @ariannasilva4462
      @ariannasilva4462 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@katiekatie7106 I don't think, or I at least hope, they didn't mean anything bad for that family. They might have just forgotten their last name so they referred to them as "the poorer family"

    • @xlivx7021
      @xlivx7021 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Poorer?..

    • @NyanyiC
      @NyanyiC 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The Blands

  • @mysticalcorrupt9003
    @mysticalcorrupt9003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +303

    Just by reading the title I feel sorry for that boy lol 😂😂

    • @amethyst1826
      @amethyst1826 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Yeah, poor lad!! I'm surprised he hasn't moved out!

    • @ariannasilva4462
      @ariannasilva4462 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same. It must be incredibly exhausting for him!

    • @perfectedkeys7581
      @perfectedkeys7581 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m surprised he doesn’t use the bathroom first!!

    • @acgraphics1139
      @acgraphics1139 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@perfectedkeys7581boys take hours in bathroom take it from and only girl with 5 brothers 😂

  • @Lauren-tk1gq
    @Lauren-tk1gq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    That is actually really sad when you think about it. They only thing your mother really says to you is that you’re beautiful. You are so much more than your outside, but I don’t think these girls are ever going to learn that...

  • @dlesher3101
    @dlesher3101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    Mom Tracy is tooo over the top.......SMH. Talk about living through your kids.....I think Fabian and his wife and brilliant....they might not have much financially, but you can tell there is lots of love there.

    • @clareb8015
      @clareb8015 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      👏👏👏👏👏

  • @victoriaanderton2393
    @victoriaanderton2393 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    My mom raises 5 kids on her own, she saved up what little money she had and bought a second hand caravan.... Some of my best memories are all of us crammed inside watching a film or sitting by the sea eating fish and chips. Thanks Mom for the memories... I love you ❤️

    • @W1433LA
      @W1433LA 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      This is so sweet I’m so happy that you have them memories from your mum and childhood I lost my dad 6 months ago and I’m so gutted I cry every day for him it has broken me down Ito bits that we can’t put back together it’s like I’m lost and alone but I hate to get up and do it I have 6 wonderful children that he loved more than life he made me promise to do it for him ❤

  • @Mochilala95
    @Mochilala95 3 ปีที่แล้ว +452

    Shame on Tracy for making her girls compete against one another!🤬 It makes them feel UGLY towards each other & that's DISGUSTING!!🤮🤬

    • @elaineculbert8594
      @elaineculbert8594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      19Jimin95 Park - Totally agree!

    • @annaellemay8590
      @annaellemay8590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Peep a fellow army lol. But I agree. It really sucks jeez, it's so toxic

    • @donnaharrison7947
      @donnaharrison7947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I absolutely agree with that .she's making them into something they certainly do not want to be .it's her dream not her children's !! It will ruin her daughters in the end none of them will thank her for what she's doing to them .

    • @Mochilala95
      @Mochilala95 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@donnaharrison7947 I completely agree👍! This is totally her dream 😍! That baby looked so terribly sad😥 watching her mother watch her sister getting her photos 📷 taken ! Shameful!🤨

    • @TheBeezusjones
      @TheBeezusjones 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Yeah , its about equating their worth with their appearance , thats the problem. Horrible.

  • @hoodlumjones9943
    @hoodlumjones9943 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I love how the dad talked to his daughter when she felt like an outsider. Very caring and loving

  • @cmiro3069
    @cmiro3069 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Fabian talking to his 'outsider' daughter, Chloe, is everything!! ❤

  • @divahc1
    @divahc1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +233

    Discipline problems are deeper than being overcrowded. This family really needs some help with parenting. Having watched a lot of the Radfords, where everyone gets along, and there are many more children, shows that large families can be peaceful. Bless them for taking on 3 more children, but blended families can be notoriously difficult to navigate.

    • @Yosetime
      @Yosetime 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Mr. Bland is an amazingly loving man who isn't afraid to step up to the plate despite the hardships. The Bland's are teaching their children that family love is what you make of your circumstances. The Mom living her dream through her daughters....I won't judge, but happy to see that her husband has a level head on his shoulders and supports with love.

    • @Yosetime
      @Yosetime 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I really doubt the Redford's get along as well as TV presents them. They really are just people afterall.

    • @divahc1
      @divahc1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@Yosetime their name is Radford. They have a youtube channel..they vlog their daily lives. There's no way their children are play acting being well-behaved every time the camera is recording. Watch some tv presentations of other large families, and you'll seen the difference. Plus some of their children are very young, much too young to be coached into behaving all the time they're being filmed.

    • @Yosetime
      @Yosetime 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I have raised my own kids and am a professional childcare worker, I don't need a TH-cam channel to tell me how well behaved children can or cannot be. Not everything you see on the internet is reality. The truth is... families are complex. The vague use of the phrase "well-behaved" determines nothing. Some "well-behaved" children 'seem' ideal but that is an illusion. "Well-behaved" on camera without proper context is the worst illusion . Except for times when uneducated or inexperienced people choose to see only what's on the surface and post nonsense on the internet. Large families can be peaceful, true. But that hasn't got much to do with "well-behaved".

    • @divahc1
      @divahc1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@Yosetime I don't know why you're so determined that the Radfords can't possibly be as well-behaved as they appear on camera?! I have a degree in early childhood education, have worked with many, many families in a number of roles, and worked for myself, also. I'm well-acquainted with the fact that no child is perfect, that all children have their moments, that doesn't mean that this family is not a close, loving, well-balanced group of children and adults, who, for the most part, get along very well.

  • @donnaharrison7947
    @donnaharrison7947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    I just can't belive that mum is making her daughters compete against each other .I mean .....May the best child win .!!!😢😢 that's heartbreaking really .

    • @SD-hs2pk
      @SD-hs2pk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Couldn't believe she actually said the best child wins

    • @karinaashmon
      @karinaashmon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Happens in completions

    • @laurencoradeath3755
      @laurencoradeath3755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      it's just play fights and also as for arguments doesn't everyone fight their their siblings or fought with them when they were young?

    • @ariannasilva4462
      @ariannasilva4462 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@laurencoradeath3755 Homie you might have some unchecked abuse. I mean everyone gets in spats but their is a difference between fighting with your siblings and being abused by your sibling. Not that I think any of them are victims of sibling abuse but the excuse "everyone fought" is a little concerning.

    • @laurencoradeath3755
      @laurencoradeath3755 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ariannasilva4462 Lol I am not making excuses unlike you little girl... I know the difference between Abuse and fighting sounds like you don't...
      It's not an excuse but truth i said everyone fighting with siblings/family here is what the definition are to refresher your memory.
      sibling rivalrymeans: S the ongoing conflict between kids raised in the same family. It can happen between blood-related siblings, stepsiblings, and even adopted or foster siblings. It might take the form of: verbal or physical fighting
      Sibling abuse means: treat with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly.

  • @angelfoodcake3277
    @angelfoodcake3277 3 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    Online school must have been awful. No school lunch (so spending more money) and no break from the chaos

    • @deliciouslycrispyfrog2053
      @deliciouslycrispyfrog2053 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      This was recorded in 2012, so hopefully the older kids haven’t had to experience online school.

    • @elvirajameson3753
      @elvirajameson3753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      How can you not tell it's old?

  • @LC-pk4zz
    @LC-pk4zz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    ...brilliant father talking to his adopted daughter on the camping trip... bravo dad.

    • @pandypop1
      @pandypop1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The girl he had the conversation with is his real daughter, not adopted, he and his wife took in 3 children who were his wife's sister's children.

  • @JM-gh1oz
    @JM-gh1oz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    I understand the blended family and feel sorry for them, but the beauty pageant mom is just toxic and ridiculously selfish. She doesn't care about how the competition is affecting the connection between the siblings. She just cares about their faces being seen on the catwalk. The blended family parents at east are trying their best but are just overwhelmed by the situation they've found themselves in. They cant thrown any of the kids out, but the pageant mom can stop with all the beauty queen nonsense.

    • @mygodrocksbiggo5086
      @mygodrocksbiggo5086 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There not even pretty

    • @perfectedkeys7581
      @perfectedkeys7581 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@mygodrocksbiggo5086 they are pretty, but their personalities are not…

    • @adjjal
      @adjjal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@perfectedkeys7581 they're children it's not their fault it's the environment. You can't choose how you grow up. Also the kids personalities all seemed very nice, the only big issue I saw was with the pagent mum, it's v sad really. Also this is a documentary you can't judge ppl fully off stuff like this

  • @sky-annabryant9575
    @sky-annabryant9575 3 ปีที่แล้ว +293

    The poor kids they aren’t allowed to be children they have to spend all day making themselves beautiful to compete for their mums attention cause she’s to worried about her next baby doll.

    • @mai0033
      @mai0033 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lmaoooo

    • @abbysheyba8421
      @abbysheyba8421 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah, I don't think she can even tell that she's the problem

    • @mygodrocksbiggo5086
      @mygodrocksbiggo5086 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      There not especially pretty to be fare just look like most girls it's there mum forcing her dream on them how do they affording it benifts no doubt

    • @sky-annabryant9575
      @sky-annabryant9575 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mygodrocksbiggo5086 most likely..

  • @80sprincess52
    @80sprincess52 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Am I the only one now addicted to these docuseries 👀🍿

  • @bluejeans712
    @bluejeans712 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    the best thing about all this despite having so many kids is how they still have both their parents...and how they manage to stay together and be positive..that is very heartwarming...so many broken families that break the children as they grow up but here you can see these parent's dedication in keeping the family happy and loved...bless all of them☺️

    • @MadeintheUK987
      @MadeintheUK987 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I like your positive out look!

    • @Yosetime
      @Yosetime 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@scrivs__ Chin up kiddo! Only a few more years to go and you will be old enough to make your own decisions. Good for you for watching shows like this and being brave enough to comment. And smart enough to know what's happening around you. Remember your parents problems are theirs, not yours. Good luck to you from Canada! 🙏👍👐🇨🇦

    • @2010Bangie
      @2010Bangie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@scrivs__ How precious. I hope you have a wonderful relationship with your half siblings and know it will work out. Wishing you the wisdom to stay out of your parents squabbles. You already seem blessed and full of grace. Wishing you the best.

    • @mygodrocksbiggo5086
      @mygodrocksbiggo5086 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They both left previous children so how does that work

    • @80sprincess52
      @80sprincess52 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly, one thing I'm glad about is that only 1 of the family in these docuseries is a single parent family the rest of them are two parent homes, that should be one of the key inspirations and goals despite the chaos and financial hardship 💯

  • @jamesdavis5482
    @jamesdavis5482 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    So I guess this is the family that inspired the show the loud house LOL

  • @star3674
    @star3674 3 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    Realistically they’re just competing for her attention

    • @pinkkam
      @pinkkam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      i can guaruntee none of them care about parents, or at least especially the younger ones. They're trying to earn love.

  • @yungaudrey506
    @yungaudrey506 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    All the best to the Bland family 🥰 both parents trying their best to support the kids & keep the family together

    • @clareb8015
      @clareb8015 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      They were my favourite family on this programme.

  • @itmeyaboitheline3419
    @itmeyaboitheline3419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    Chantal...
    Sorry sweetheart but your talent isn't singing
    But your audition tape did make me laugh 🤦‍♀️😂

    • @rebeccabrown9561
      @rebeccabrown9561 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      LOOOOL I was thinking the same thing! Hilarious 😂

    • @kikijo5444
      @kikijo5444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Whoever told her she can sing should be ashamed of themselves.

    • @itmeyaboitheline3419
      @itmeyaboitheline3419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Kiki Jo
      no doubt her mom was definitely encouraging her saying she was going to be a popstar with that amazing voice.
      I wouldn't call her daughters ugly,
      but they're not beautiful either, to much pale lipstick on tanned skin and those teeth......

    • @amethyst1826
      @amethyst1826 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@itmeyaboitheline3419 Yes. She should have them off to the dentist for braces!!

    • @karinaashmon
      @karinaashmon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@itmeyaboitheline3419 what do your teeth look like.

  • @dishonestcoconut2486
    @dishonestcoconut2486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    "dad was a real handsome man and so's my mum"... didn't think that one through did she

  • @Bespeon
    @Bespeon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    All 12 of those sisters would have bullied me in high school

    • @annieridesagain3867
      @annieridesagain3867 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I thought they seemed really nice , especially the 2 that said they were not interested in beauty and dressing up . They were only play fighing with each other , as sisters often do when they are close .

    • @rainbowlady1532
      @rainbowlady1532 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That Chantelle lass annoys me to no end.
      But Carly, Shaznay and Porsche i could imagine being kind and befriend anyone regardless of looks, background, social standing, whether others are shy or outgoing and stick up for others

  • @jenniferblanchette873
    @jenniferblanchette873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Fabienne and Donna are amazing caring parents. I wish them the best!!

  • @jenniferblanchette873
    @jenniferblanchette873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    The family with the beauty pagents...Mom likes them to compete against each other so they work harder. It's a form of control. Mom is sick and needs a therapist.

    • @neshama2195
      @neshama2195 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      and to have had her tubes tied a few decades ago op/ed and oh yeah on needing a shrink (same for the 'dad')

    • @acgraphics1139
      @acgraphics1139 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@neshama2195nothing wrong with lots of kids but this woman can’t do it and doesn’t have the money

  • @momofmany9954
    @momofmany9954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    My husband and I are having our 5th girl but we are done. It's a lot of work taking care of a family. I'm blessed that my husband and I have the means and a large home to comfortably coexist with 5 girls.
    God bless these families.❤️

    • @mai0033
      @mai0033 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No boys?

    • @momofmany9954
      @momofmany9954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mai0033 nope

    • @mai0033
      @mai0033 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@momofmany9954 well you are blessed to have 5 beautiful princesses 💙

    • @vanderbam2741
      @vanderbam2741 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha, I have two boys and would adore a girl!

    • @brittaniesidebottom
      @brittaniesidebottom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s how it is for one of my friends. They tried for a boy, but kept having girls. After the 5th girl was born, her and her husband called it quits on having more babies as well.

  • @chickadee317
    @chickadee317 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Donna and Fabian, God bless them and their huge hearts 💕

  • @courtneycarlisle182
    @courtneycarlisle182 3 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    The mom is doing these girls a disservice...

  • @alisonblackwell9596
    @alisonblackwell9596 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Bland dad he's trying I like him

    • @amethyst1826
      @amethyst1826 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He needs to put his foot down, tho. Poor bloke, him & his son are definitely in the minority in that family!!!
      I'd love to find out had the kids decided to take after dad and become mechanics!! 🤣

  • @rebajohnson8035
    @rebajohnson8035 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Say NO to hot pink lipstick 👄👄👄

  • @cherylxavier1123
    @cherylxavier1123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    This was 2012, would be great to have an update 😀

    • @amethyst1826
      @amethyst1826 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      They're probably all reclusive haha, living singly like hermits!!

    • @hananarnold6379
      @hananarnold6379 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The eldest Lewis girl now has 10 kids and wants to have 13 like her mum. They are in the newspapers every week *yawn*

  • @rosebudadkins6803
    @rosebudadkins6803 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    My Indigenous great grandmother had 16 children. 9 girls and 7 boys. She loved them all. Great grandpa and her raised them well. They started out very poor. They all were productive members of society. One oh my great uncles, went to West Point. Most of the boys served in the military. I have a very large family. My favorite photo is of them as adults. It hangs on my wall. All are gone except my last great uncle. The baby of the family.

  • @isabellec4199
    @isabellec4199 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    🤣when that beauty queen daughter started singing omfg

  • @margaretcrane7477
    @margaretcrane7477 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    It doesn’t have to be this way. I grew up with 8 siblings and it was nothing like these families.

    • @SD-hs2pk
      @SD-hs2pk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      They tend to show the families who don't manage well

    • @nk_saucy2394
      @nk_saucy2394 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I have 6 siblings and it's not as much as yours but I agree. We established boundary rules and it's really peaceful. Nobody is fighting all the time or running about being obnoxiously loud.

    • @briannanewby6061
      @briannanewby6061 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yay my Mamaw grew up with seven sisters all in a house with three bedrooms and two of the siblings where from a previous marriage on her dad's side and they almost all still get along and they are all grandparents and great grandparents.
      And even thought I only have three siblings that I live with I do have two older siblings who either have a family on their own or are in the process of getting married and the older siblings I have never lived with because of the distance between us, so I have never had a big family all in one house, but when we all get together it is the best roadie, nouse house ever and I love it and look forward too see all of them again.

    • @NotAnotherKuromi
      @NotAnotherKuromi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I suppose they think it would be boring if they were excellent parents & the kids were well behaved but I think it's giving people a bad impression about what large families are like. I'm glad to hear you had a better upbringing.

    • @laurencoradeath3755
      @laurencoradeath3755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I do think in my opinion the older siblings can set an good example to the younger siblings and show them how to act and behave properly and how not to Behave

  • @kieralilyfarrell5800
    @kieralilyfarrell5800 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I feel so bad for the son of 12 sisters, she constantly goes off about the girls and not her son once.

  • @nickieriley7733
    @nickieriley7733 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    STOP TELLING GIRLS ALL THEY'RE GOOD FOR IS TO LOOK PRETTY. DAMB POOR SHALLOW SOULS

  • @Sarah.Riedel
    @Sarah.Riedel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    the "I like wearing trousers" girl was me in middle school

    • @NotAnotherKuromi
      @NotAnotherKuromi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same but now I'm an adult & still prefer to wear trousers

  • @jenniferbaptist6040
    @jenniferbaptist6040 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    It's all fun and pregnancy games until you have to quarantine with a litter like that

    • @victoriasmith6711
      @victoriasmith6711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree however I don't think the kids are litter the parents chose to have kids and you'd do anything for them but I strongly believe that we all choose to live are own sort of lifestyle even if its something that we don't agree on I personally wouldn't have a big big fame like there's however I do believe we don't know a huge amount of peoples lives and reasons behind why they want to create such a big family although my own opinion would just be have erm if you can look after them and love erm and keep a roof on top of them all and being able to provide for all of them benefits yeah isn't the greatest thing to just live on but I do think a jobs better but I must say with a family as big as there's it is really difficult but they made there decisions themselves so they can only go down a path they truly want to follow and go to

  • @OrangeJuice403
    @OrangeJuice403 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Is no one gonna talk about that girls singing 😂

    • @CraftyWitch1990
      @CraftyWitch1990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would but I'm waiting for my ears to stop ringing so i can form a coherent thought first

  • @tfs794
    @tfs794 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    also can we please appreciate the parents that take the effort to make each kid what they want to eat

  • @2010Bangie
    @2010Bangie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    We were 5 siblings ( our sister passed away last Feb, Rest in Peace love). One of the most important things in our home was / is no fighting, the older ones can't "play parent" & love.
    It's amazing and I realise just how lucky we are as we get older and even get through the pandemic. If you are going to have kids, be ready to care for, discipline and love them. I'm grateful.

  • @amethyst1826
    @amethyst1826 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
    OMG a BEAUTY pageant at a ZOO.
    I'm creasing up!!

  • @suzanneedmonds1566
    @suzanneedmonds1566 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    I understand that not everyone is supportive of families different from theirs' or of large families but that is not a reason to call a family "pigs" or use terms such as "herd of cows". It is not just the parents who read the comments but also the children of these families. One can leave a negative comment without being rude or mean.

    • @amethyst1826
      @amethyst1826 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ❤❤❤❤

    • @alexandrab8504
      @alexandrab8504 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      lmao who cares, they are all a mess, and the poor cockatiel of the one less financially blessed family is literally depressed as you can tell by its feathers

    • @amethyst1826
      @amethyst1826 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alexandrab8504 A lot of it is what the producers of the shows want to put out there.
      I have seen different versions of these big families and they differ quite broadly from one production to the next.
      I wouldn't be surprised to learn the cockatiel was put there as a prop!
      (I can't remember actually seeing a cockatiel, tho, tbh).

    • @jenniferblanchette873
      @jenniferblanchette873 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree! Most people sit there behind there computer hiding and making nasty comments but in actuality they love it cause there own lives are so lame :)

    • @lalitafaroli
      @lalitafaroli 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alexandrab8504 I noticed that also. Poor bird.😓

  • @lukecampbell2996
    @lukecampbell2996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Fabian seems to be a fantastic man, he handled the strife with his daughter really well.

  • @xtd5948
    @xtd5948 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    good loving parents, need more of them.

  • @jamiecurran3544
    @jamiecurran3544 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Respect to Fabian n his family for pulling together n making the most out of their lives!😜✌️

  • @lanamayyy-lj6qt
    @lanamayyy-lj6qt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Lmaooo my parents stopped at one 😂

    • @amethyst1826
      @amethyst1826 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mine at 3. Thank god!

    • @lanamayyy-lj6qt
      @lanamayyy-lj6qt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@amethyst1826 hahaha

    • @cherryhaze4176
      @cherryhaze4176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lanamayyy-lj6qt me too

    • @MegaSid19
      @MegaSid19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mine also, and regretted even that one LOL

    • @brittaniesidebottom
      @brittaniesidebottom 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine at 2. My dad wanted a boy, but they got me first. So they tried once more after me and had my brother, so they called it done. I’m glad they only had us. We are very close in both age and our relationship (we are a year and a half apart in age. He’s my best friend). We have been super close our whole lives. Our parents divorce kind of helped with that, we leaned on each other emotionally a lot then and still do now. I tell him everything and he tells me everything and we give each other advice.

  • @rainbowlady1532
    @rainbowlady1532 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I could be wrong here, but a few years after this was filmed (i first recall watching these documentaries in 2011/2012), the Lewis family had an episode focusing on how they celebrate Christmas.
    This episode also featured a large Indian-British family in South London and a family in Ramsgate showing us an insight into how Christmas goes with large families.
    This was shown back in 2015

  • @beckymesterhazi4624
    @beckymesterhazi4624 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    They said their daughter won The Daily Echo competition, She came runner up, My Son was the overall winner 🥇!!. Liars!

    • @JamieYAYme
      @JamieYAYme 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      You tell em, Becky! 🤣

    • @amethyst1826
      @amethyst1826 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That's maybe how it was edited, not necessarily their fault!
      But kudos to your son!!

    • @KaylaBuhdayla
      @KaylaBuhdayla 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Bitter, much?

    • @beckymesterhazi4624
      @beckymesterhazi4624 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@KaylaBuhdayla I was laughing with it!, I'm not bitter at all! Was 10 years ago ffs! 😂

    • @pandypop1
      @pandypop1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@beckymesterhazi4624 Why mention it then?

  • @MrHURRICANESANDY
    @MrHURRICANESANDY ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What amazing parents both families are! Lucky bunch of kiddos

  • @zanthedickie8452
    @zanthedickie8452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    i wanna see super nanny take on a big family

  • @rispen870
    @rispen870 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I know everyone is talking about those kids...BUT has anyone noticed that cockatiel?!! Never have I ever seen such a mistreated bird in my life! Call animal protective services!!!

  • @butcherwoman3753
    @butcherwoman3753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    🤣😂’hormone-fairy”

  • @donnatarawneh2014
    @donnatarawneh2014 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great strong Moms in both families and such dedicated, sweet, patient Dads

  • @ChronicRapunzel
    @ChronicRapunzel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    "I just love having those newborn dolls" 🤢😣😔

    • @vanderbam2741
      @vanderbam2741 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I never understood how people could love the newborn phase! I have two and want another but would rather they just sprang into existence at like 3 years old 😂

  • @SebastianBlackwell94
    @SebastianBlackwell94 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Ya know,it seems like these parents didnt bother to care what their kids would think about having a lot of siblings

  • @showaltermicro
    @showaltermicro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Poor dad can NEVER take a dump LOL

  • @JewelsGemz27
    @JewelsGemz27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My mom had four of us and although I can’t imagine life without them, I also can’t imagine her having anymore. I was so thankful to move out when I move on college campus. Growing up my sister and I had to share a room and she would snore every night!!! On top of that I had to be like a second mom to everyone because I was the oldest. At first I enjoyed the fact that there was four of us but as I got older (there is a decent age gap between me and my younger siblings) they became increasingly more annoying to me. My upbringing almost caused me to only want two children, but now that I’m married to my wonderful husband I would consider having more than two. Maybe having a big family isn’t so bad if done with much love and sacrifice. 🤗

  • @alisonblackwell9596
    @alisonblackwell9596 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I like what carley said about her two young sisters carley is most realistic. And grounded

    • @rainbowlady1532
      @rainbowlady1532 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She definitely seems as one of the few in that family with a shred of perception, sense and humility. (Alongside Porsche, Shaznay, Charles, and Pete).

  • @cabralliliveth11
    @cabralliliveth11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fabian Amd his wife are wonderful!! May God bless them all.

  • @divahc1
    @divahc1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Oh dear, having all those girls and demanding they all look perfectly groomed before leaving the house, is asking for trouble. Then putting them in beauty pageants with the emphasis on beauty and looks is bound to bring or competitiveness. As Dr Phil would say, " I don't ask myself why there is sibling rivalry, I am myself why there wouldn't be"! It's really teaching them to value things that are not important. Dad seems to have more sense on this issue. When mum said, " May the best girl win", I cringed. And, then she wonders why there's rivalry 🤷🏼‍♀️ She needs to resolve her issues, and not try and do it through her girls. Children don't belong to you, they are your responsibility, they aren't playthings. I hope she sees things through a different lens when she sees this show.

    • @ellenomalley3887
      @ellenomalley3887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      She the mother definitely needs therapy. but that family Fabian and donna dog rough

    • @JM-gh1oz
      @JM-gh1oz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I pity that dad. He gave up a loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong time ago.

    • @divahc1
      @divahc1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JM-gh1oz it's not a balanced relationship from the little I've seen.

    • @JM-gh1oz
      @JM-gh1oz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@divahc1 yep

    • @ellenomalley3887
      @ellenomalley3887 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just look at mum very same

  • @kim-zh6qr
    @kim-zh6qr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    If I could, I would arrest Tracy.

  • @deliciouslycrispyfrog2053
    @deliciouslycrispyfrog2053 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I used to resent my parents for not having another child but now, I’m so lucky to be an only child. Im sure I would go insane.

    • @jenniferblanchette873
      @jenniferblanchette873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Being the only child must have been lonely?

    • @CatwomanCelia
      @CatwomanCelia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jenniferblanchette873 well I am an only child and I had a great childhood, you can't miss something you never had (I had plenty of playdates and a lively imagination) so that worked out just fine.

  • @mollymal29
    @mollymal29 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love Fabian and his wife top bloke nice family

  • @Malaimission
    @Malaimission 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I give them all the credit for raising beautiful kids family , love ❤️ n Faith Peace n blessing to everyone

  • @Lunabandit
    @Lunabandit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    13:20 after walking into the lake, she was never seen again

    • @bruinsgirl79
      @bruinsgirl79 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      lol. I was wondering where she was going 😂

  • @clairelangton7423
    @clairelangton7423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    When that one girl was singing😳 Oh jeez

  • @akiko7298
    @akiko7298 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    If you're going to have a large family, you need to be prepared for rigid discipline! I knew many large families growing up and the kids fought but not a lot and they knew better than to ask for things they knew they couldn't have.

  • @Anonymous-tj2mq
    @Anonymous-tj2mq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I feel bad for shaznay (idk if spelt that right) she doesn’t feel like she mattered. The scene when she was talking about how the mom clearly cared about her sister’s picture more…ahhh it just made me angry, I feel so bad

    • @rainbowlady1532
      @rainbowlady1532 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Shame, shaznay seems so sweet, wholesome and smart. I hope she's happier nowadays

  • @georgia_4029
    @georgia_4029 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Charles is the meaning of fighting for you life

  • @zoec-w7980
    @zoec-w7980 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    13:04 😭 it’s her butchering Mariah Carey’s song for me 🤦🏾‍♀️😫🤣

  • @victoriatheory
    @victoriatheory 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "My dad was a real handsome man, and so was my mom".....😆😆

  • @peggymitchell5021
    @peggymitchell5021 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fabian and Donna you both an good egg and the kids are lucky to have you both I wish you all the best further

  • @emmaclowes693
    @emmaclowes693 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    THEY CAN HAVE ALL THE KIDS THEY WANT LONG AS THEY PAY FOR THEM .
    THE RADFORDS family have 22 and no Government hand outs ..

    • @TheBeezusjones
      @TheBeezusjones 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Whether you can afford them or not , its wrong to have far more children than you can give proper love and attention to.

    • @ShanaLawson
      @ShanaLawson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The Radfords make money off their kids tho. If it weren’t for the money they get from media appearances they wouldn’t be able to have all those kids without government assistance. They may not have the government assisting them now but they have society helping.

    • @lx202
      @lx202 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@ShanaLawson they had 16 before the media attention, Noel owns his own successful company which is their main source of income. The older kids have jobs and pay for their own things. So yes, they still would be able to afford all the kids without government assistance and media attention:)

    • @annieridesagain3867
      @annieridesagain3867 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Radford's have 21 , poor Alphie was number 17 who didn't live .

    • @laurencoradeath3755
      @laurencoradeath3755 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lx202 Exactly

  • @tfs794
    @tfs794 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Imagine Charles excuses ‘Oh sorry I’m late, I had to wait for my 12 sisters to get out of the bathroom’

  • @Rebecca-hv2rb
    @Rebecca-hv2rb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Charles is attractive has all the sister 's friends come over! Gotta love it! Lol

  • @zsoficsoma7362
    @zsoficsoma7362 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I'm getting Loud Family vibes.

  • @tinastaples1084
    @tinastaples1084 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Instead of doing beauty pageants they need to invest in their jacked up teeth

  • @user-jp1rm5lr1s
    @user-jp1rm5lr1s 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Honestly I want to have a lit of kids also, I have a lot of siblings so I know how great it is to always have someone wherever you go looking out for you

  • @emilyg4858
    @emilyg4858 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    everyone is being so flipping harsh on all the families. They have there own lives and function and do things in their own way, whether you agree with the method or not. No need to hate

  • @EAW1
    @EAW1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    MORE POWER TO BOTH FAMILIES GOD BLESS THEM (on the other hand I hope Charles is doing well 😍)

  • @rosyclaire
    @rosyclaire 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It's so very sad her 'ultimate goal' is to be a beauty queen. I hope she finds better goals soon.

  • @jacobmassey3897
    @jacobmassey3897 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Good God that lipstick on the mum is horrible 🤮🤣

    • @barbikayler40532
      @barbikayler40532 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think she thinks it looks nice with her fake tan. 😊

  • @Loumains
    @Loumains 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m the eldest of 8 siblings we always had someone to play with outside and play board games my mum and dad played boards games with us daily back in the eighties we were very blessed and now I’m 45 with 4 grown up children myself ❤

  • @reannastar1985
    @reannastar1985 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    l have 6 Kids and they are always fighting too! I feel you Donna

  • @xxlian_
    @xxlian_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Parenting to 2 or 3 children is already chaos, how much more 13 children 🤯

    • @brittaniesidebottom
      @brittaniesidebottom 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My older sister in law has 5, and I seriously don’t know how she does it. I’ve babysat before, and it was pure chaos the whole time. Her kids are quite a bit wild though, so maybe that’s why lol. And her oldest one has sensory issues, so he’s a bit more wild than your average 12 year old. The younger ones see him acting up and follow his lead.

  • @callumfairbairn7716
    @callumfairbairn7716 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Supernanny is shooketh.🤣

  • @famf6234
    @famf6234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There’s one UK couple with 21 kids! They all get along pretty well!

  • @loisjdodds
    @loisjdodds 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ‘I would get rid of crime and badness in London’ ..lol

  • @harriet_emma8024
    @harriet_emma8024 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just cant imagine how many sanitary products they go through every month

  • @amethyst1826
    @amethyst1826 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    All those girls vying to be the best, prettiest etc - what about that one lad??
    I bet he spends a lot of time alone. Especially when he was smaller!

    • @stariehearts2366
      @stariehearts2366 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah. It's like the opposite of my family, I'm the only girl out of 10 siblings :/ obviously I love my 9 little brothers to death and wouldn't change it for the world, but i did get jealous as a kid watching my female friends and classmates having fun and going out with their sisters. I imagine it as living permanently with your best friend lol

  • @raea3588
    @raea3588 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If I had such a big family, obviously it would be cramped quarters and easier to get into arguments, I would hope to find even a small piece of land close by or an allotment or even just a country park to take the children to often with outdoor activities. When you're out in nature, it's easier to feel free, communicate, get a wider perspective. Camping trips are great and so kind of dad to organize that but they can be costly and not easy to manage with that many children.

  • @_emmaxx9
    @_emmaxx9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That have a lovely house !!!