Meet the most 'unconventional parents' - my extraordinary family
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Date: 2023-09-12
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Rebecca
It-s takes discipline, and perseverance to be successful in the real world. Across all different kinds of industries. Art, music, teaching, finance, retail, what have you. You also need to know how to navigate personality-s that might be very different from your own. These children will suffer as adults because their parents decided to insulate them in an internal world which will not provide them the skill set necessary to interact with the external world. I-m fine with teaching them about nature and respecting animals but the world outside this family unit is going to be very disorienting for these kids once they-re adults. I-m not seeing the parents provide a balanced lifestyle for their kids here. Despite their intentions. Also, breast feeding your child when they-re that old is not only unnecessary, the mother clearly has attachment issues and problems with boundaries. He-s six,
does she wipe his butt still too? Wth. She-s treating her children like babies still and not allowing them to be independent of her. These parents are a giant walking contradiction.
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It-s takes discipline, and perseverance to be successful in the real world. Across all different kinds of industries. Art, music, teaching, finance, retail, what have you. You also need to know how to navigate personality-s that might be very different from your own. These children will suffer as adults because their parents decided to insulate them in an internal world which will not provide them the skill set necessary to interact with the external world. I-m fine with teaching them about nature and respecting animals but the world outside this family unit is going to be very disorienting for these kids once they-re adults. I-m not seeing the parents provide a balanced lifestyle for their kids here. Despite their intentions. Also, breast feeding your child when they-re that old is not only unnecessary, the mother clearly has attachment issues and problems with boundaries. He-s six,
does she wipe his butt still too? Wth. She-s treating her children like babies still and not allowing them to be independent of her. These parents are a giant walking contradiction.
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Julienna
So sad. They will have so many social and organizational issues and mental issues in adulthood. Huge problems with relationships, friendships, with everybody, with neighbors, coworkers, etc. Eventually they will realize that it is due to bad / neglectful parenting. This is not about loving children, but not caring at all, though make it look very spiritual and cool. Cause narcissists. The husband does not look 100% in it. She controls the narrative, and he loves her, so he is enabling everything. For which he will be confronted in a few decades and maybe resented by one or both of the children. Internet is full of such stories. Adult children going no contact with parents due to many psychological issues coming from traumatic childhood. Parentification and neglect is also traumatizing. These kids will throw a tantrum, when somebody says to them NO in adulthood. They will scream, hit, damages things, cause it is ducking hard if even possible to learn boundaries in adulthood.
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So sad. They will have so many social and organizational issues and mental issues in adulthood. Huge problems with relationships, friendships, with everybody, with neighbors, coworkers, etc. Eventually they will realize that it is due to bad / neglectful parenting. This is not about loving children, but not caring at all, though make it look very spiritual and cool. Cause narcissists. The husband does not look 100% in it. She controls the narrative, and he loves her, so he is enabling everything. For which he will be confronted in a few decades and maybe resented by one or both of the children. Internet is full of such stories. Adult children going no contact with parents due to many psychological issues coming from traumatic childhood. Parentification and neglect is also traumatizing. These kids will throw a tantrum, when somebody says to them NO in adulthood. They will scream, hit, damages things, cause it is ducking hard if even possible to learn boundaries in adulthood.
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Dora
I feel that the first parents are the only ones who actually have good intentions and aren't isolating their children from the rest of society for their own selfish reasons like the three other families portrayed in this episode. Don't get me wrong, I think they're wildly misguided in certain aspects of their childrearing method (like when it comes to vaccines, breastfeeding, education, but they are -
definitely onto something with giving kids freedom and autonomy. I just think they should work more closely with professionals in the field (child psychologists, educators etc) to approach it in a way that doesn't completely lack any structure whatsoever because that's going to make these kids' life very hard further down the line when they become adults. But all in all, they seem to be well-meaning, but misguided, while these other parents are just trying to turn their kids into carbon copies of themselves. So I really wouldn't put them in the same category.
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I feel that the first parents are the only ones who actually have good intentions and aren't isolating their children from the rest of society for their own selfish reasons like the three other families portrayed in this episode. Don't get me wrong, I think they're wildly misguided in certain aspects of their childrearing method (like when it comes to vaccines, breastfeeding, education, but they are -
definitely onto something with giving kids freedom and autonomy. I just think they should work more closely with professionals in the field (child psychologists, educators etc) to approach it in a way that doesn't completely lack any structure whatsoever because that's going to make these kids' life very hard further down the line when they become adults. But all in all, they seem to be well-meaning, but misguided, while these other parents are just trying to turn their kids into carbon copies of themselves. So I really wouldn't put them in the same category.
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Emma
'Homeschooling' and just letting them choose if they want to learn about something or not, isn't going to turn out well in the long run.
The chance is very high that such kids will turn out to be under educated, will have no diploma's and will have a lot of trouble finding a job.
I also think kids should be taught manners, or they'll have a hard time fitting into soceity later.
That antivax attitude, is child neglect, combined with their extreme reluctance to take a sick child to the doctor.
The kids look scruffy as well, their hair is unkempt.
And what do they do for a living? Both on the dole?
I'm sure she doesn't work outside the home as she couldn't combine that with her wierd breast-feeding habit.
I get the impression these parents are just lazy.
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'Homeschooling' and just letting them choose if they want to learn about something or not, isn't going to turn out well in the long run.
The chance is very high that such kids will turn out to be under educated, will have no diploma's and will have a lot of trouble finding a job.
I also think kids should be taught manners, or they'll have a hard time fitting into soceity later.
That antivax attitude, is child neglect, combined with their extreme reluctance to take a sick child to the doctor.
The kids look scruffy as well, their hair is unkempt.
And what do they do for a living? Both on the dole?
I'm sure she doesn't work outside the home as she couldn't combine that with her wierd breast-feeding habit.
I get the impression these parents are just lazy.
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Gwen
For the last couple, the man seems to have some serious issues with the world, and the wife is just naive, following him. -My kids never needed any antibiotics-, well thats great but what is one of your kids gets really sick and needs medical care? You just make them eat some flowers? I-m not saying all in this video is bad, but some parts are just quite dumb, and all parents are selfish, they live how they want to live, not thinking about their children, but claiming to keep them away from the -negative- so you can-t say anything about it- They only teach them what they think is important. If one of those kids wants to explore the world on their own at some point, they-re in for a nasty surprise hitting reality. Thanks mom and dad-
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For the last couple, the man seems to have some serious issues with the world, and the wife is just naive, following him. -My kids never needed any antibiotics-, well thats great but what is one of your kids gets really sick and needs medical care? You just make them eat some flowers? I-m not saying all in this video is bad, but some parts are just quite dumb, and all parents are selfish, they live how they want to live, not thinking about their children, but claiming to keep them away from the -negative- so you can-t say anything about it- They only teach them what they think is important. If one of those kids wants to explore the world on their own at some point, they-re in for a nasty surprise hitting reality. Thanks mom and dad-
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The
So the parents are living off the state. They're completely workshy and don't live in the real world, I don't see how this is setting any type of example. How are these kids forging relationships outside of their family home? There doesn't seem to be any structure, or accountability. It's natural for kids to be inquisitive and flourish through varying skill sets learnt. They literally won't have the means to survive in the real world at all. Not being able to read and write at 7 or 8 will hold them back immensely.
I'm all for alternatives to the current education system, but this is just crazy.
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So the parents are living off the state. They're completely workshy and don't live in the real world, I don't see how this is setting any type of example. How are these kids forging relationships outside of their family home? There doesn't seem to be any structure, or accountability. It's natural for kids to be inquisitive and flourish through varying skill sets learnt. They literally won't have the means to survive in the real world at all. Not being able to read and write at 7 or 8 will hold them back immensely.
I'm all for alternatives to the current education system, but this is just crazy.
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Rebecca
I don't agree with the unconventional parenting, i call it lazy parenting. You are not teaching your children life skills. The girl doesn't even know how to read or write. Said she is hoping to learn when she is 7 or 8. She should of already been taught the basics. And one girl wearing the head cover I thought she might be battling cancer, but I saw a comment that said otherwise. I would hope they took her to a dr about her losing her hair at such a young age. That is not normal. None of the kids in the last segment looked happy.
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I don't agree with the unconventional parenting, i call it lazy parenting. You are not teaching your children life skills. The girl doesn't even know how to read or write. Said she is hoping to learn when she is 7 or 8. She should of already been taught the basics. And one girl wearing the head cover I thought she might be battling cancer, but I saw a comment that said otherwise. I would hope they took her to a dr about her losing her hair at such a young age. That is not normal. None of the kids in the last segment looked happy.
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MELLISA
Why does unconventional always mean living on a farm? Looking after all those animals might not be seen as freedom for some. I grew up with all that farm stuff but I still went to conventional school. After school we looked after the goats, administer home made remedies when the dogs got poisoned, looked for eggs and watered crops, gathered fruits for sale and drank a lot of those herbal remedies. Most of them do work but I would never in a million years give up Zentel for home-made worm medicine.
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Why does unconventional always mean living on a farm? Looking after all those animals might not be seen as freedom for some. I grew up with all that farm stuff but I still went to conventional school. After school we looked after the goats, administer home made remedies when the dogs got poisoned, looked for eggs and watered crops, gathered fruits for sale and drank a lot of those herbal remedies. Most of them do work but I would never in a million years give up Zentel for home-made worm medicine.
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SG
Letting kids do what they want, when they don't even know what is right, is completely insane. You are not giving them freedom, you are giving yourself freedom from the basic responsibility as a parent. I am talking about the very firstly couple's unconventional upbringing of their children. It is not unconventional, it is straight away irresponsible. Where is the learning? Are we teaching our kids to do whatever they want to do, seriously?
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Letting kids do what they want, when they don't even know what is right, is completely insane. You are not giving them freedom, you are giving yourself freedom from the basic responsibility as a parent. I am talking about the very firstly couple's unconventional upbringing of their children. It is not unconventional, it is straight away irresponsible. Where is the learning? Are we teaching our kids to do whatever they want to do, seriously?
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Jessica
Nothing wrong with people who don't vaccinate because as she said that is said persons choice. But that's one big misunderstanding everyone has about them is that they prevent what the vaccine is which is not true it just lessens the side effects. I agree on not getting any new vaccines though only because there isn't enough research on them to provide that the pros out way the cons yet
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Nothing wrong with people who don't vaccinate because as she said that is said persons choice. But that's one big misunderstanding everyone has about them is that they prevent what the vaccine is which is not true it just lessens the side effects. I agree on not getting any new vaccines though only because there isn't enough research on them to provide that the pros out way the cons yet
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Naomi
Besides the -gentle parenting- aka let the kids do whatever they want I love the alternative way of raising children especially these days. I too would never let my kids go to public indoctrination. homeschool, learning in nature, life skills, natural medicine, hunting, gardening is what we really need to be teaching our children.
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Besides the -gentle parenting- aka let the kids do whatever they want I love the alternative way of raising children especially these days. I too would never let my kids go to public indoctrination. homeschool, learning in nature, life skills, natural medicine, hunting, gardening is what we really need to be teaching our children.
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christine
Children's brain development doesn't reach full development until early twentys. They are not capable of making sound adult decisions. I hope they are able to function in the real world with rules and be able to take direction from management if they go into the conventional job. Without structure the world would crumble.
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Children's brain development doesn't reach full development until early twentys. They are not capable of making sound adult decisions. I hope they are able to function in the real world with rules and be able to take direction from management if they go into the conventional job. Without structure the world would crumble.
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Vienna
Ah so the kids, who know nothing about the world, are the parents because they set the rules and boundaries. Makes sense for grown ups like these who have no IQ yet only maintain the ability to mash their genitals together and breed.
Can her seven-year-old even read basic words?
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Ah so the kids, who know nothing about the world, are the parents because they set the rules and boundaries. Makes sense for grown ups like these who have no IQ yet only maintain the ability to mash their genitals together and breed.
Can her seven-year-old even read basic words?
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Hannah
I love unschooling and world schooling! Love letting kids learn through living. No holding them back and burying them in useless information. I would like to be like the first family, but with stopping breast feeding no later than teeth coming in & with continuing to see doctors.
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I love unschooling and world schooling! Love letting kids learn through living. No holding them back and burying them in useless information. I would like to be like the first family, but with stopping breast feeding no later than teeth coming in & with continuing to see doctors.
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AlienSoapMonkey
As someone who believes in the paranormal, it seems one of y-all are drawing the entities in. Honestly y-all need to be careful, because when it-s the wrong entity, it-s going to do everything is can to tear you guys apart, even if it-s your daughter getting hurt.
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As someone who believes in the paranormal, it seems one of y-all are drawing the entities in. Honestly y-all need to be careful, because when it-s the wrong entity, it-s going to do everything is can to tear you guys apart, even if it-s your daughter getting hurt.
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Breastfeeding should stop at 2-3 years. In a way, being unable to write letters is not giving them an education. I don't believe it!
Learning and education, such as writing letters are very important. This parent is misusing freedom.
It's the parents' job to teach.
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Breastfeeding should stop at 2-3 years. In a way, being unable to write letters is not giving them an education. I don't believe it!
Learning and education, such as writing letters are very important. This parent is misusing freedom.
It's the parents' job to teach.
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missy
the fact that the kid thinks gymnastics and ballet is equivalent to school is sad but i was okay with everything they are doing until they said they don-t vaccinate. that-s not a choice that only affects your family, it affects the rest of the world as well.
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the fact that the kid thinks gymnastics and ballet is equivalent to school is sad but i was okay with everything they are doing until they said they don-t vaccinate. that-s not a choice that only affects your family, it affects the rest of the world as well.
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Sharon
-I might like to read or write when I-m 7 or 8 years old-. oy. Seems like lazy parenting where the kids help the parents when needed. Though they-re right to have no expectations for their kids. they may turn out opposite and want firm authority.
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-I might like to read or write when I-m 7 or 8 years old-. oy. Seems like lazy parenting where the kids help the parents when needed. Though they-re right to have no expectations for their kids. they may turn out opposite and want firm authority.
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Cristina
I think there is something in between rule free and super strict which could incorporate the best of both worlds! I love the homestead they have and that they participate in growing plants and caring for the animals together as a family -
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I think there is something in between rule free and super strict which could incorporate the best of both worlds! I love the homestead they have and that they participate in growing plants and caring for the animals together as a family -
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Mstarta
1. Do these kids co-sleep willingly, they are old enough. seems you intentionally delay getting them their own beds.
2. This is a mordern mowgli upbringing, at what point will these children learn how to read and write. its a disaster.
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1. Do these kids co-sleep willingly, they are old enough. seems you intentionally delay getting them their own beds.
2. This is a mordern mowgli upbringing, at what point will these children learn how to read and write. its a disaster.
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The
All in all. Learning how to garden and they are intelligent children. Dig it. Other things are bedtime, for full rest and less sugar would be the only concern. Breast milk is more natural than what's in the grocery stores.
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All in all. Learning how to garden and they are intelligent children. Dig it. Other things are bedtime, for full rest and less sugar would be the only concern. Breast milk is more natural than what's in the grocery stores.
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Jaime
If I could go back and redo everything I would do it very much like you two. You are amazing teachers for your beautiful children. I uplift you! And I appreciate you kind and loving approach. It is the right way!
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If I could go back and redo everything I would do it very much like you two. You are amazing teachers for your beautiful children. I uplift you! And I appreciate you kind and loving approach. It is the right way!
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Ellen
I think the first parents are great. There is a right way and a wrong way to do this type of parenting. They are not just leaving their kids to roam in the wild alone. They are guiding them but from a distance.
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I think the first parents are great. There is a right way and a wrong way to do this type of parenting. They are not just leaving their kids to roam in the wild alone. They are guiding them but from a distance.
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IntoTheeAbyss
As an Optician I don't advise too much screen time for young children. ( first family)
The last family, yes I like their approach and style. They won't be corrupt by bad unflieces and will be healthy
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As an Optician I don't advise too much screen time for young children. ( first family)
The last family, yes I like their approach and style. They won't be corrupt by bad unflieces and will be healthy
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Adrienne
In Africa a lot of times women stop breast feeding when the milk runs out. Unfortunately the so called -civilized- people have demonized anything natural. I am surprised this family isn't eating green tho.
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In Africa a lot of times women stop breast feeding when the milk runs out. Unfortunately the so called -civilized- people have demonized anything natural. I am surprised this family isn't eating green tho.
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Wenit
So many comments about the unschooling anti-vaxxers (which is admittedly crazy) but what about the gun nuts? So few comments about gun-wielding children? Demonstrates what a violent gun culture America is: /
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So many comments about the unschooling anti-vaxxers (which is admittedly crazy) but what about the gun nuts? So few comments about gun-wielding children? Demonstrates what a violent gun culture America is: /
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Hanxudroid
They need their children taken away from them. Denying medical care, denying education, denying any sort of routine or it seems teaching whatsoever. These kids will suffer so much getting older.
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They need their children taken away from them. Denying medical care, denying education, denying any sort of routine or it seems teaching whatsoever. These kids will suffer so much getting older.
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sandra
So they made another child while there was one in the bed with them. I will never understand these people and the way they bring up their kids. The kids are going to be in for a culture shock soon
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So they made another child while there was one in the bed with them. I will never understand these people and the way they bring up their kids. The kids are going to be in for a culture shock soon
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EinRaedchenWurst
lol how lost can you be actually a lot of plants are really dangerous just because they come from nature doesn-t mean anything but i mean these parents don-t do their kids any favors so
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lol how lost can you be actually a lot of plants are really dangerous just because they come from nature doesn-t mean anything but i mean these parents don-t do their kids any favors so
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