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[@jennifercrown396]

When your older kids are sacrificing their childhood to help raise their younger siblings it’s time to stop having kids.

[@shadiaali728]

Jennifer Crown u ppl make it such big deal out of it ..I help raise my siblings Nd nothing is wrong wit me ..

[@jennifercrown396]

Shadia Ali I did too. I was 13 taking care of a 4 year old until he was grown. I’m fine too. A older sibling should not have to raise their younger siblings. PERIOD! I don’t know how you grew up, but I was forced to drop out of school to take care of him and make meals out of what little food we had. I wouldn’t change a thing, cause I love him to death. He’s 26 now and doing great. I sacrificed my life growing up, my education, and much more. I went back to school much later in life just to get my high school diploma. If you can’t raise your own kids don’t have them. You said you helped raise. Well I did raise 2 different things sweetie!

[@shadiaali728]

Jennifer Crown okey am really sorry that happened to u ..my story is a little bit different we r family of 9brothers Nd sisters I helped raise my siblings but my mom made sure to do most of work .. during the weekend I helped cleaning the house doing laundry for 4kids but school days I used to cook one meal of the day ..most of us graduated and am a doctor now thank god ..I know a lot of ppl r not fortunate..

[@jennifercrown396]

Shadia Ali Thank you for recognizing where I’m coming from. You never know someone’s story, and your right some people are more fortunate than others. I was more fortunate than others. I get where your coming from it never hurts to help out, but to be forced at a young age to raise a younger sibling is not fair. Have a blessed day

[@Navaura]

True.

[@danielle4644]

I don’t see anything wrong having a big family as long as the parents can provide both financially and emotionally for the kids.

[@eanneham8613]

agreed… having too many kids and then needing welfare to care for them is irresponsible and unfair to the government and the children… family planning has to be like budgeting… if you can’t afford more… then you need to be responsible about not making more.

[@karadale3513]

yes I agree but the only thing stopping me is them getting teased and bullied I couldn't put a child through that after going through it myself

[@kamicrum4408]

@@karadale3513 kids& people in general, just need ti be taught ti keep there negative mouths shut

[@darthmoovius4971]

Yes same

[@stephaniemiller5165]

But even if they need help SO SHAT! Right now their governments are sending money somewhere why not help their own.

[@PinkHypatia]

It should be a crime to divorce and leave one parent to raise 14 children alone. I don’t get it.

[@crystalb.1391]

She said she wasnt happy and couldn't keep living a lie for the publicity..so they split

[@evaluna8100]

It should be a crime to give birth to 14 children. Period. She is not doing her kids any favour.

[@PinkHypatia]

Crystal Boyd , divorce is fine, but why does that automatically give the father a pass, while the mother is practically a single parent? Co-parenting needs to be in full effect.

[@crystalb.1391]

@@PinkHypatia . It doesn't give him a pass at all. They both have obligations

[@priyachand2697]

It should be a crime to have 14 fuckin kids and living off the damn government.

[@lizziej72]

It was sweet when that one dad said "Our kids are our luxuries." ❤

[@charliemorgan4233]

Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there😊👋👋

[@matthewwright3751]

I actually started to tear up

[@vashtiyoung6390]

This is awesome! This is REAL healthy family stuff!

[@leenabano2398]

Very good answer to the materialistic society.

[@kenzieh8925]

I know i about cried

[@joanajoaquina1488]

Is so funny how they think she’s a slag but she only been married to one person and all 14 kids are from the same dad

[@HereIAm247]

She seems more 'successful' and more 'well off' than the other family, so people love to hate. Reality doesn't matter, it is the impression people get.

[@dannav18]

@@HereIAm247 well, she gets government benefits while the other family doesn't, so I guess she does have that extra money

[@kativ9368]

@@dannav18 when you have benefits that doesnt mean youll have extra money. I get benefits and all that does for me is make it to where my family is not starving. If i didnt have it, i would have to go to weekly charities, bread baskets hosted by churches where you get expired foods or deformed fruits and veggies that the stores didnt want and it still wouldnt be enough. The money i dont spend on food due to my benefits allows me to put electricity and water in my house. It doesnt go into my savings or anything. Theres still some bills i cant pay

[@evaluna8100]

@@HereIAm247 : How the heck is she "successful' and "well off" when she is living on govt. benefits?? This is a seriously ridiculous suggestion...lol

[@dirtylittle5percent876]

@@kativ9368 EXACTLY!!!! And its not alot that ppl get when u are working. Me and my fiance both work, and fortunately we get a little bit of benefits to purchase some food, and we get health insurance. It really helps. We still pay our taxes, work full time and pay our rent. We just get a little boost from the government and im very very grateful for that!

[@thisgirllovecupcake]

nobody’s talking about how lee work 12 hour shifts over night and still manages to help out with the kids during the day. a man

[@radbunnie2297]

Nurses regularly work 12 hour shifts.

[@CupOfTae_SugaKookies_Sprite]

I'm just tryna figure out when he sleeps, eats, and uses the bathroom 😫😫😫

[@radbunnie2297]

@Alison Brown wow he doesn’t get paid much. I get around that and I work 14 hrs but I don’t have kids.

[@comfortablynumb4198]

So if he sleeps or rest on a day , he isn’t a man ? 🤔

[@georginacat7667]

@@radbunnie2297 he isnt a nurse and I bet he kips even if he shouldnt

[@NIkki-ox1ej]

Lee said the correct word: "The children didn't ask to be here, WE asked them to be here and now its our responsibility as parents to do what we have to do.." EXACTLY, as long as the parents take care of their kids, not making them suffer, not lacking anything AND not dependent on government assistance then its fine by me

[@dakotasanders9799]

If I had that many kids I’d buy a farm and teach them gardening, and farming so we could make money and save money on food lol

[@melaniemars155]

Sacrificing pants for a wedding obviously they cannot provide for them

[@cjjuju9100]

Exactly. It’s not for me but if you want 2, 5, 8, etc kids and you can take care of them; I say go for it.

[@melaniemars155]

NONYA Business I mean I want my own kids, I want to be able to be like look at what I made but at the same time there is no way unless you’re a millionaire you can support 15+ kids and even if you can financially, emotionally a lot of them will fall through the cracks

[@melaniemars155]

NONYA Business yes, some people don’t deserve some but it’s not fair to say people should only adopt if they want their own.

[@elmondo-s1e]

My heart broke a little bit hearing 15 yo Georgia say “I count her as my child” about her younger sister. Sweet, caring girl you shouldn’t have to count her as yours because she isn’t. And the bullying she was on the receiving end of was disgusting. It’s been a few years, hope that girl is thriving now.

[@danamuller5016]

Why Not ? They Are very close

[@Shoedock]

​@@danamuller5016she should see her as her baby sister not as her own she feels that she's her own child because she's the one raising her when the mom is supposed to.

[@danamuller5016]

@@Shoedock yeah I did that in my childhood But I didnt mind it. Only thing thats bad is that I feel so guilty for sometimes Not Playing enough with my toddler brother when I was supposed to watch him.

[@Shoedock]

@@danamuller5016 i have some guilt for not playing with my little sister more when she was a younger kid also but I'm blessed that I can still hangout with her now.

[@queensuzanna1031]

Regardless it's her sister, some people have big family, and one should not Judge.

[@jessicamaclean5767]

"I escaped the baby making machine"?! Uh, I'm pretty sure your were present during conception, buddy. The British press is brutal. And at least she's taking responsibility and trying to raise those kids alone and yet she's the villain in all this? I don't think I could survive 5 minutes of this woman's life. That boyfriend selling his story after they lost a baby is disgusting.

[@paganproducer]

So true

[@boniwons]

That man is trash. I truly feel sorry for whoever he gets hitched with.

[@Oddbisket]

He always had the option to pull out lol

[@smileo1007]

Jessica Maclean so dumb. It takes two to tango 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@shellyo6192]

Also if extra kids name them after the days of the week Monday to Friday lol

[@katymills9431]

The fact that the papers attacked her but not her husband makes me so upset for her and really shows how sexist the papers are

[@Damami4U]

yes smfh

[@majesticwolf8768]

Indeed😑

[@assass8958]

She’s the one that chose to kick him out, knowing full well she wouldn’t be able to financially support all her kids on her own

[@Charlotte-oe3hl]

@@assass8958 even if she kicks him out, he should support his children

[@lynnescaddan8919]

That's not news, its double standards. A man does it hes jack the lad a woman does it & shes a nasty name

[@thomasreese5653]

I don't care how many kids you want as long as you can afford them. What I don't agree with is the eldest daughter having to carry the burden. It isn't fair to her. Older children who carry this kind of burden look tired, and worn out for their age. They're not thriving. And why, because mummy still dresses and behaves like she's twenty five. I'm not disputing that you grow to love your siblings, but inevitably you will resent the responsibility. You will feel cheated.

[@natashabrooks4188]

Exactly💯

[@leberthasmith9491]

Thomas Rees don’t look at it like that my dad an mom had 14 of us an from the oldest down it was never a burden , because we knew that is what family is abouti am the 5 th in line

[@melindaroop1346]

Exactly! She did not choose for her mother to keep popping out kids.

[@serenitykane3441]

Melinda Roop those kids she popped out are her brothers and sisters I’m sure she loves very much. Not her burden yes, but she can help in the ways she can until she decides to move out and move on

[@kikaorozco1135]

Thomas Reese I know , but sadly that’s exactly how things end up ! 😓

[@reinasauceda8924]

Lee is a beautiful man. If all kids had fathers like him, the world would be a much better place. I hope his life is filled with nothing but peace and kindness.

[@Mariamsadventure]

😂😂😂😂

[@mojoassassingameplay9755]

I swear this same bloke was on wife swap

[@sharpfamily4938]

It's terrible that kids are bullied for being in a big family.

[@danied605]

I'll just be like .. "Ok, so I'll get them all to beat you up... let's see if your gonna bully anyone else?"

[@harmoni__musicc]

I watched his before and yes that’s a problem while I was reading this they started talking about it

[@R.M.3.14]

Goes to show, it doesn’t matter if you have 1 or 20 kids. If you’re a terrible person you’re going to raise rotten kids who will pick anyone apart for anything.

[@gelsm8709]

My brother and sister in law has alot of kids. Nobody would dare bully any of them lol 🤣 they roll deep. And stick up for one another.

[@jacquelynpowell7964]

Kids are bullied for everything

[@cathyabril8615]

Lee is an extraordinary man. He and his wife are raising beautiful children. Seeing them cry about the wedding, then his son crying about his fathers past struggles. Just a beautiful man and family

[@yalondapickrel2058]

I want to know why he didn't marry the woman before he had a bunch of kids with her. So odd!

[@Rinsuki]

@@yalondapickrel2058 I think maybe they were caught up with life and all their kids. They probably didn't plan on this many and it just happens gradually. However, they stayed together so in reality already pretty much unofficially married.

[@Chaplin1219]

They are a really nice family to be honest.

[@RookieCookieBunny]

@@yalondapickrel2058 she already had 4 kids when they got together and it is hard to have time and energy to plan and have the finances to have a wedding when they are using all their income on their kids(probably from the beginning because 4 kids is still not easy)

[@GodISSovereign17]

Yes! Seeing his son cry over his past shows they’re doing a good job, raising children with empathy!

[@deadinside9654]

Isn't it weird how her son is 21 yet its her 15 year old daughter that helps out in the morning?

[@etcetraetcetra3173]

The Watsons, right? I know. Poor girl.

[@fabiolee7581]

U already know ☹️☹️.Most men are lazy

[@nailedit7206]

The daughter that had the baby.....where was she in the morning to help, it fell to that one daughter Georgia, plus there was an older son to and he was no where to he seen to help!

[@stalkingpanda101]

Maybe he doesn't live there 🤷‍♀️ he's 21 old enough to move out and live in his own.

[@smurfylee]

I don't think he lives there

[@truthhurts305]

So she's got 14 kids, her 15 year old is raising them while she goes out on dates, her 16 year old is pregnant and she's STILL wanting a 15th kid?!

[@ihama99]

Very tragic.

[@yazplatt]

You cut a LOT out of the narrative to make her sound bad. If your current job doesn't work out, the tabloid would love you!

[@shaw7598]

Tax payer money is infinite. Good for her

[@Minnie_Bear]

That exactly why. She doesn't have to take care of them so she doesn't mind adding more.

[@gardenscapeNastya]

@@Minnie_Bearabsolutely disgusting I feel terrible for those children 😢

[@chynnab2920]

"we want to make sure that our kids are happy cause they didn't asked to be born we wanted them to be here, by wanting them here, it's our duty to bring them in the best of our ability." Lee is the perfect man yo.

[@shanynbligh6450]

He sure is!

[@juliahofman2861]

"Our kids are our luxuries" Yes they are. You choose to have that many, you need to make the sacrifices to raise them Great job

[@Scrimea]

Julia Hofman I loved it so much when he said that. What they don’t have doesn’t bother them because they truly appreciate what they do have ❤️❤️❤️

[@CynthiaCynthiaCynthiaCynthia]

This comment also resonated with me. I love that Dad said it!

[@mycupoverflows7811]

We have 6 and I feel the same way about them. We drive old well maintained cars,we budget carefully and save clothing for hand me downs. We live in a smaller house. I absolutely love my busy life and my 6 precious gifts.

[@fatimahamid5074]

Well said

[@theholeintheground503]

But they need governments help! So no, they are not sacrificing enough for their choices.

[@daciatett4879]

For her to be a single mom with 14 kids her house is cleaner than a lot of people with lesser kids

[@uksepop]

yeah, you can see that on her face.

[@m3gAnac0nda]

@@uksepop nah that's the booze and the english cuisine

[@michelleturmart9813]

Yea her older kids do most the work the mom just deligates the work

[@NattyRose]

I have no kids and my house looks worse 🤣

[@selflove428]

@@NattyRose girl me too this motivates me to clean my clutter apartment

[@southlondonlass1]

For someone with 14 children her home is beautiful and immaculate. Good on her!

[@charliemorgan4233]

Hello how are you doing👋👋👋

[@liyanatassim1291]

Yes. And when you flip the channel to obsessive compulsive cleaners you have these single homes that look like a pigsty.

[@TheBizzle1984]

Because the kids clean it for her, she's not really raising them, just downloading all her responsibilities to the oldest kids. They're going to resent the heck out of her.

[@athenstar10]

I totally agree. I think it's helpful if children are trained to cleanup early on.

[@OnlyLichee]

@@TheBizzle1984 when all the kids grow older and he comes back wanting to be taken cared of the kids will probably treasure their mom and hopefully don’t take care of him since they didn’t care for them

[@Londongirl2000]

The way lee is with his wife and kids is adorable. His and Emma’s family are so lovely and it’s so heart warming to see.

[@crumpfamilyvalues7935]

They are my favorite family on these videos 👍

[@ellielouisehamlin9387]

I'm lee and Emma's daughter! I thank you so much for this appreciate it massively!!! I'd happily have a chat with you if you like x

[@boniwons]

They've got their principles and priorities down pat imo

[@Oddbisket]

They are my favourite too. I can't believe people gave the kids shit for them not being married. He took on her kids as him own and they made a life and family together. Who the fuck really cares if they tied the knot. They were all so loving to each other

[@existential_gal]

@Ellie Louise Hamlin i really like the hamlins. the mom seems so funny and fun to be around and the dad seems so attentive and caring- its just nice to see parents like this, whether they have 2 kids or 12, they handle parenthood as a whole very well. i wish the hamlin family the best of luck!!!

[@cleanmachine6570]

That Lee is a good man, good father, and now a good husband. I wish there were more like him.

[@ellielouisehamlin9387]

Hes my dad x

[@nomzahlab6418]

@@ellielouisehamlin9387 hes awesome you guys too❤❤❤❤❤

[@EggBear]

@@ellielouisehamlin9387 you are one truly blessed lady to have a mum and dad to look up to like you do 🙌🙏💜

[@ericamhelbonilla6210]

@@EggBear ooķķo

[@katyme1D]

14:00 THERES A WASP ON HIM BRUH, I GET THAT WHAT HES DOING IS GREAT, BUT THIS MAN DIDNT GIVE A FUCK

[@ellielouisehamlin9387]

I'm a Hamlin! Emma and Lee's daughter I than you guys so much for your lovely comments ! I wasnt aware the TV sho had come back around as this was years ago ! Are family are definitely proud to be who they are 😀

[@marialuisasilva4171]

All love for you guys!!! You are one big happy family. Greetings from Canada. 🇨🇦

[@xemstone2080]

You are all beautiful 😊😇 😎 love from Philippines

[@bensquirtle]

I love your parents and your family. I was a bit teary eyed when your siblings were talking about people asking them if your parents are married. And when lee decided to marry your mom i was so happy. God bless u all.

[@elenafiderio9344]

Such a great family xx

[@ericagalbraithrouse9303]

Lee was the best

[@Ooo0ps]

Can we talk about how lovely and humble Lee and Emma are? Amazing people! Amazing family

[@suemoore9276]

The bloke who claimed he escaped the “baby making machine”. He didn’t mind sleeping with her, she didn’t hide the children from him when she met him.

[@nela3986]

What do you mean *when she met him"? They are all his.

[@suemoore9276]

@@nela3986 she apparently met a man, got pregnant, the baby passed away and he left her.

[@annetteyoutube742]

@@nela3986 ... 30:44

[@dianaap_97]

@@nela3986 it was her new boyfriend after the divorce with her children’s father

[@charlieholiday374]

Right!!!! Escape...as tho she had held the man hostage and raped him to become pregnant....looks to me like he had no 9ther shot at fame so he jumped on the band wagon!!!!!!!

[@kelseyphillips4711]

there’s a difference between having a big family and having so many kids that you physically can not look after every single child’s physical and mental health.

[@brittaniesidebottom]

Exactly!! When your older kids have to step in and help raise their siblings, then you have too many kids.

[@dewilew2137]

Exactly this is neglect just by default.

[@LaraGala]

@@ryleebonar9114 nn

[@LaraGala]

@@ryleebonar9114 nl

[@LaraGala]

Mm Onl

[@mirandaemerson2209]

If I had that many kids I’d buy a farm and teach them gardening, and farming so we could make money and save money on food lol

[@jmz1736]

Yeah, sure, if you had the money for a farm

[@גקדןרק]

@@tofi2002 yep

[@lotussavage1283]

@@jmz1736 maybe not a farm but a house with a big garden in a very rural area where houses are cheaper

[@hillry6345]

Thats actually why poor families in the past had so many kids. They were basically considered employees that could help the family earn more money on the farm

[@mrma644]

Would be nice if you had enough funds to buy the farm... things are not that simple

[@deedeedee9310]

Lee and his family are absolutely beautiful. Take note moms and dads..ESPECIALLY DADS....this is how it is done, this is a true family in every sense of the word. An inspiration to all!! Such a delight to watch the love expressed and shared within that home!

[@JoejoeEng]

" especially dads" well that's unhelpful. Considering it's usually the women on these programmes.

[@lynnbo-11]

@@JoejoeEngdo you here yourself? it’s the MOMS that are taking responsibility

[@debwilson5236]

The Watson children do not deserve to be bullied and insulted by anyone they are polite and well mannered x

[@carriemindplsable]

I agree. All the kids featured here seem like nice kids.

[@op3129]

"do not deserve to be bullied" do any kids 'deserve' that?

[@TheBizzle1984]

No one deserves to be bullied, but the sad truth is their parents are the real bullies, because they've forced them to live like this, and they're not letting their kids have a real childhood.

[@happykill123]

@@op3129 Elon's kid X-AE 13 comes to mind.

[@carlycarly2293]

​@@op3129🎉🎉🎉😢🎉😢😢🎉😢😢😢😢🎉😂😢😂😢😢😢😢

[@MsDezsoe]

Lee is the father every child should have.

[@215miami95south]

Yes 🙌🏼😘👑💙❣️Wonderful Lad❤️Amen to the parents legacy🙌🏼Blessings they are a breath of fresh air🥰

[@nyashaphillips5100]

It brought tears to my eyes when the man proposed to his fiancee & then the little child started crying hugging his dad. That was absolutely heartwarming

[@serenitykane3441]

Nyasha Phillips I seriously broke out into tears, that is how you KNOW there is love in that family

[@serenitykane3441]

Melinda Roop for some people the legal costs and responsibilities aren’t worth it when your priority is providing for your children.

[@michellehudson2290]

Nyasha Phillips yes it was ❣️

[@nishabrown36]

That's when I started crying also

[@ellielouisehamlin9387]

That's my dad and mum haha dillon was emotional to say the least but hes now 19 haha so all grown up now ! How things change ahha

[@jessherrick385]

Lee is the dad every child deserves

[@XTheBeautyGuruX]

The Hamlins are such sweethearts. They truly care about their children, making sure they know they're loved. Just look at the dad buying snacks at the fair. No discount. Very expensive snack purchase probably, and yet, they still bought it, because it's a treat they deserve.

[@paulineknobel9963]

Having that many kids in this society and this age is ridiculous.

[@215miami95south]

A Great Father Mr.Hamlin is👑💙❣️🙌🏼

[@caitlynway5274]

I have 2 siblings and my parents wouldn’t those snacks 😂 They’d just want to bring packed lunch. My family is upper middle class.

[@ed4all33]

Our tax dollars are paying for the dole and benefits they are collecting. 14 children ...just imagine how much of my tax is going into that one family . Have as many kids as you want , just make sure you can afford to .

[@whitenoise7604]

@@ed4all33 They're not collecting any benefits.

[@sarahsez9917]

Omg lee is lovely 'They didn't ask to be here, we wanted them here'

[@hollykarimi617]

I feel sorry for the 15 year old girl, she has so much responsibility,

[@percy6383]

That poor girl, having her childhood stripped from her by selfish parents.

[@dollymadison2397]

Yep! Straight to parenthood. The biggest problem with that hasn't even happened yet. That part of childhood (teenhood) WILL manifest itself. If not now, when she's 25-30.

[@anniemac4637]

She has no life poor girl...blame the parents...

[@preciousmiller9978]

U ppl are silly...learning responsibilities isn't taking away her childhood....she still have fun..smh

[@preciousmiller9978]

@@suvesu7267 so it has to your kids to be your responsibility wow...so siblings and family don't count..sorry but my siblings will continue to be my responsibility cause thats what family do.

[@songbirds3712]

The 21 yr old….such a wonderful young man, sitting on the floor celebrating his b-day with his siblings. He was genuinely happy as he opened the presents and cards, and thanked the kiddos! When he picked up the baby and kissed her my heart melted.

[@ruthsteiner1589]

I grew up in a family of 7 children. I was the eldest and a girl. Then came 5 boys and 1 girl. Most of my teenage years I spent helping my mom raise the youngest 2 kids and doing lots of housework. While 5 boys had simple duties like mowing the garden and shoving snow ever once in a while, I had to clean the floors and toilets daily, do laundry and cook for my family. All of that on top of school and doing my homework. It was nice to have so many siblings. It was less nice to be like a housemaid for the entire family. My mom wasn't built for having so many children. Once she started working parttime, she was much more happy and content than being a stay at home mom. There might be mothers who do excellent jobs at raising many kids. However, I think it is wrong to view children as a luxury object. They are precious human beings. Once you start compromising on the freedom of one child to benefit the whole family, it's a sure sign that you shouldn't have had that many children. I'm almost 30 now and married. But since I know how nervwrecking and labpurintensive children can be, I haven't found the courage to have children on my own...

[@loveshell6945]

I’m sorry, that’s not ok your parents pretty much scarred you from having children. I bet that happens often in these families. I’m the oldest of 6 and I took care of my youngest 2 brothers most of the time. It scarred me from wanting a big family. I also didn’t enjoy having that many siblings. My parents gave up on parenting often and my brothers and sister turned into little shits and are now big adult shits. Don’t bring more kids into the world than you can successfully raise and teach to be decent humans! I did learn from my parents. So I’ve always wanted 2 kids but I only have one because my marriage didn’t work out and I will not bring another baby into the world being a single mom. Nope. So I get it and hope you can do what makes you happy whether you choose to have kids or not.

[@Anna-rf2tb]

Thank you for sharing that. I hope you can find your own path.

[@maryelaine-blinstrubchambe6083]

I hope that you have been able to care for you the way your parent should have! I am so sorry! I had it to some extent and it made me desperate in college looking for love I didn't get from my mom. I hope things have eased up for you. Reading your post made me hurt for you.

[@aartijainric]

That's exactly I had in mind... Mothers will bring a kid to life but when u have so many they just dump it on the eldest of kid or the most responsible on.... It takes off the childhood from the eldest

[@srk54989]

❤️👍

[@perolannes]

Lee and his wife show incredible emotional bond with each of their kids. That's so beautiful

[@havalwn]

Lee and his wife are such good parents, it's so healthy that they never shame their sons for crying or showing emotions. And for teaching their kids to be self sufficient. Not that taking help from other or governments is wrong, but learning to provide for yourself is important.

[@June-tb4vi]

It is wrong for that other women...then looking for a man...stay at home with your kids! Its her fault her daughter got pregnant

[@karentucker2161]

But it is there when needed and not for lazy people which clearly they aren't.

[@justin01144]

@@June-tb4vi stay at home with your kids? What if that's not possible becayse of changing circumstances? Like that lady was married then single so things change.

[@TheBizzle1984]

Sorry, but that's bs. They're forcing the older kids to act as miny parents. They're going to resent their parents when they realize they never had a childhood.

[@havalwn]

@@TheBizzle1984 to me there is a big difference between parentification and teaching children to have emotions and be self sufficient. If the children feel as though that have too look after themselves and their siblings because their parents will not then yes it's not good. But in this situation I think it's more just teaching the kids to be strong an independent, but also know that their parents are there if they need them and the parents will still do the majority of looking after them. I could be wrong, only the children could tell us if they feel like they were parentified or not.

[@mssdn8976]

My husband is the oldest child in quite a large family, he missed out in more than he gained from it. He didn’t get the support he needed with school work and left school at 15. He’s struggled with his weight all his life after being fed on things like white bread with butter and sugar on it, he was an overweight child and teenager and he was bullied. He’s not close to any of his family now

[@aravindsurendran]

My dad is the upper middle child of 12 kids. Lived in a 1 bedroom house. His mom was partial to a few children, which didn’t include him. He has an amazing drive no matter what he does, and I think it comes from his pure hatred of his childhood and the effort he put in to go from poor to middle class. He hated going back to his family home.

[@deadmanswife3625]

@Bla Bla sounds like my sweet 16 sleepover birthday party

[@AndreeaDiana]

It was so wholesome and beautiful when he asked her to marry him; there was no ring and she didn’t even for a second seem to expect one or be disappointed it wasn’t there or be looking for it. That’s love.

[@loveshell6945]

Wow! I didn’t even notice he didn’t give her a ring!

[@lapatti]

I didn't even have a wedding ring. We bought some fake, animal shaped things in a Chinese shop and that was it. I didn't have a white dress, there were no guests apart from the witnesses and their partners (4 people in total), we didn't have a reception and flowers and we went by bike to the place The marriage is about 2 people signing a piece of paper. The real big commitment is the one you renew every day when you choose to stick with that person and the family you've built

[@iamcurious9541]

At the wedding she wore an engagement ring though

[@sofiaalonso5713]

We wont hace a wedding ... but I love him, thats enought for me

[@plzleavemealone9660]

@Gangari TheWanderer Some might argue that real love is when you don't need to rely on marriage to make sure your love won't break. But go on. Just don't tell people what's the ''right'' way. You ain't god.

[@scobar4651]

I have a problem with British newspapers. I've noticed this consistent attitude of shaming women and acting so virtuous yet they're awful.

[@shoyuramenoff]

I've never set foot in the UK (I'm Canadian) and I have the same impression from watching videos that cite British news.

[@charlesworth5603]

Sadly the shaming isn’t confined to Britain or the media. The same hateful behaviour is across the globe

[@briemorandin3640]

People wouldn't look down on your wedding If you.didnt take the piss out of your state other ppl need help and you are fucking that for others and your kids get punished for it learn to respect your kids and get jobs to provide your wedding stop taking the piss out of your state

[@briemorandin3640]

I dont know how easy you.make life over there but both parents in Aussie ville work and still take control so wtfiwwu fucks

[@knmplans]

When you read the online newspapers and there’s the opportunity to comment I’m always flabbergasted. I previously thought between England and America, England would have the more progressive attitudes. Not so. The men there seem WAY more sexist, almost to the point of abuse. What’s worse is the mindset seems expected

[@mariah8924]

I love how he doesn't even ask he's just like: at the end of this month, we're getting married

[@helpyourselfimbusy5747]

It’s pretty adorable. He just knows.

[@mimitinah4601]

He knows they love each other

[@nweverman6185]

Very sexy very smooth! Get it man Lol

[@betht2961]

True northern mans proposal there 😂 bless them theyre a great family

[@nawaz93s]

Mad lad!

[@1972dsrai]

Well done to the Hamlins. Can't be easy having so many kids and not claiming whatever you can for them, but they manage and it's thus, no ones business how many kids they have as they're paying for them themselves. You can see how much love and care there is in that family and the kids are a credit to their parents.

[@Medina8anidem]

And kids are well behaved as well

[@riax7513]

if i had twelve kids i would’ve named them january through to december 😂

[@richsage3235]

☠️☠️☠️

[@aussiegul81]

I guess only you will do that😂🤣😂🤣

[@mamaduefield8034]

🤣🤣🤣🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@zandilencabane9829]

🙉

[@KewpieDollEyes1379]

Then thirteen through sixteen you could do the seasons. The next seven could be the days of the week. Not sure what you'd do after number twenty three.

[@treeoftrees7523]

When Lee went to London with his son and the boy cried when dad was remembering his rough time in London 💞💞💞 that boy cried for his dad childhood! Wow what a tender sensitive boy. Love the Hamlins

[@pawprintheroes8408]

lee is such an amazing man. he doesnt hide his struggles he uses them as a way to learn. he wanted to do right by those kids even if they arnt all his and he wanted to do right by their mom

[@maylynhammill8302]

That man Lee is definitely something else! You can truly see that he’s genuinely a good father and husband.

[@thatmommylife2401]

Lee said "We don't have money for luxery items and that's okay because our kids are our luxeries" I felt that♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@dittosame6447]

He’s a good father

[@Sharki_V]

I loved that comment. Perfectly said

[@respectfullyyours9210]

Lovely family of love and faith ❤

[@louisechambawamba2000]

Beautiful family, God bless them all forever

[@canarytweety7986]

People will always talk and criticized. But the Bible says children are a blessing a very beautiful gift from God

[@alejandrab1989]

The fact that he cried hearing his dad story and that he overcame all the bad memories is so heart warming that will make him a better person to always want the best for his family

[@mariyahalicea4304]

Lee and his wife have done an amazing job raising their kids! they’re so well mannered with pure hearts 🥺 you don’t see that a lot now a days!!

[@NadineMiller1974]

My neighbors have TEN absolutely beautiful children all under age 15. They are extremely respectful and just such a joy to be around. I am 47 and couldn't ever have children and currently I'm critically ill so having them has really helped to keep a smile in times of pain. They would visit me in the hospital, singing and praying for me. They would even fast because they wanted to know how Ms. Nadine feels since I lived on a feeding tube for almost 5 years. They are Mormom and both came from big families too. Dad works as a building Contractor and mom is actually a former Olympic runner. They had nine and mom even ran up until the last month of her pregnancy. Then with the Olympic trials nearing in 2020 was when COVID was consuming the world they made the decision that family was more important. She withdrew and 2 months later they announced they were pregnant with baby number 10 who will turn One in a few days. That pregnancy took a terrible toll on her and so she couldn't do it again. It's been very draining, when I up to it I try to pop over and help. In fact they will be flying in w/in the next 3 hours. They spent the Holidays with the dads family in a different state. My mom and I cleaned their house and stocked the fridge with food so hopefully they could get some rest in after traveling all day. They live very modestly in a 4 bed home and still help out others within their church when they can. I hope everyone stays safe out there and be kind to others.

[@melodymakingmelodies4896]

Lee is a good man. A good dad. Doing the best he can for his family. He’s blessed with a good wife. What a wonderful family.

[@nela3986]

You have some weird filters on.

[@kathleenmitchell1582]

Melody Making Melodies your filter is just fine because I felt the same way about Lee. They seem close, nice kids, good people. A lot of families don't have half as much as they do.

[@ergyssulo1246]

God bless u for these words.I adore their big family that have so much love for each other

[@ihuman7253]

As long as your paying for your children ppl wouldn’t attack you. But living off benefits and continuing to have children is completely irresponsible!!

[@vsculpt]

Said perfectly 👏😁

[@Demi.d3mi]

@boimackhead nope, im in a big family and the dynamic is the same as a small family. Even more love tho

[@paris_millieplaysytadopt_m8772]

I’m in a big family my dad works we don’t live in a council house or live of benefits

[@shan5193]

I agree I've a sister who's never worked a day in her life , yet shes on baby 2 at 19 and planning another 2 after . Never mentioned s looking for work though

[@sunkara8158]

boimackhead Nope! I just have one sibling and wished and wished we had another! So much more love to go around! As long as u aren’t a burden on the State taxes they can do what they please! Government should stop paying child support if people r so irresponsible and r on it and yet have more than 2-3 kids

[@WifeMamaArtist]

I was annoyed for the mum with 14 kids. She’s not a single mum, she’s a divorcee with 14 kids. Calling her single removes any part of the father, calling her divorced, says, ‘this was not just me’.

[@Deekerry]

I do get what you mean but that's literally the definition of a single mum/parent 'A single parent is a person who lives with a child or children and who does not have a spouse or live-in partner'. Maybe even saying single parent but children still see the dad idk...

[@carolmk3114]

To me she is a single mom because I didn't see the Dad helping I'm the daily routine.

[@melz6625]

@@Deekerry technically yes but I understand the commenter pointing out how the societal debate around single moms completely eradicates any talk about responsibility of the men. In a patriarchy it is always a woman’s fault if anything bad happens. Same here. It’s all about she is a benefit mom when she was married under the consent of being a stay at home mom with him providing. She even said he wanted many children too. So why isn’t he called a benefit das by the press and why are they just hounding her? exactly. misogyny. that is a problem and needs to change. We need to start expecting more from men and dads

[@benitez9]

😐 are u genuinely stupid....she's a single mother AND a divorcee

[@helixmoore7636]

Even single mums need to get that child support. Harsher punishments for men who lay and play.

[@AlhamdulillahiRabbalalameen]

The single mum. Hats off to her! Her ex husband encouraged having a big family, up and left, then had the audacity to monetise from leaving his family behind. The order she has in the house, organisation, how clean it is, how the kids are taken care of and not to mention how she’s maintained her figure after 14 kids when most loose it after one!! Kudos to this absolute super mum! 💖

[@saschamayer4050]

That's what I thought. She's a super woman! 😎👍 He's just a lousy jerk. 😛

[@Melancholyhuman]

Those girls telling their mom she looks beautiful like a princess 😭 so precious

[@chanellina9]

Gave me baby fever honestly 👶🏻 just not enough to have 14 for sure tho😂😂

[@jenniferblane7550]

Lying you mean

[@chaychristiansen9156]

Sweetest thing ever!

[@TaaLeesa]

14kids by 1 man and people calling her a scrubber 🙃 huh she was married for over 20yrs

[@airuca4330]

Agree.... People are idiots, the only 1 who can judge her is god....

[@nocause5395]

She's not a scrubber but they should both have stopped at some point as it's a disservice to her other kids. There's no way her and her husband could have given each of their kids the attention they needed.

[@mosessupposes2571]

Fourteen children even with two incomes is evidence of criminal irresponsibility. Unless they won the lottery they were mooching off the system. And how much time could each child spend with a parent? Maybe five minutes? The older kids get robbed of their proper childhood raising the younger ones. There is something wrong with people who make such selfish choices.

[@nobody-pu7bp]

He had kids too, he had s3x to make them as much as she did so how is she a scrubber but he isn't?

[@nehefatou4230]

@@nocause5395 I couldn't agree more. Each child needs a quality time with both parents. How on earth will you do that with 14? imagine the noise all over the place!!! Grrrrrr!!!

[@Kawaii_Rockie]

When Lee sold his bike to pay for the extra cost of the wedding 😊 such a sweet man

[@lotussavage1283]

instead of getting married he should had invested that money for his kids

[@aliciavomitsunicorns1815]

Lotus Savage Sadly it probably wouldn’t even make a dent for there kids, it makes me really upset kids probably have no college fund, no car, The Eldest siblings probably can’t even get a job because they’re too busy to taking care of younger kids 🤦🏻‍♀️why don’t people think!!

[@egyptnz27]

@@aliciavomitsunicorns1815 true

[@theMerryMonarch]

@@aliciavomitsunicorns1815 what's up with y'all and college funds? In my country you pay for your own way to college or get into free public universities. Parents don't save up for kids to go to college.

[@alyssagosche8017]

@@theMerryMonarch in America you pay for any college unless you are super poor for instance my husband makes about 3,000 a month and we have two kids while I was in school. We still didn’t qualify for a whole lot of help. He helped pay for about 700 a quarter so I could get my degree started

[@sydneyjane9222]

Ms. Watson's kids all seem so nice, and their home is clean and orderly. Just because her husband walked out doesn't mean she should get so much slack. My mother was basically ostracized after her dicorce from my father, with whom she has 4 daughters. It's not fair. Just because a marriage falls apart doesn't mean the woman should be attacked. And Lee and Emma, they are adorable. Seeing how nervous and excited they were just to go on a date, and how happy their family is for them is so wholesome. Their family deserves to be happy :)

[@kyiamonson2817]

Could we stop shaming Jo. She is a homemaker, she has committed to raising and nurturing her children. Should she be ashamed that her husband committed fraud and left her?

[@cyagami90]

She made the decision to have more children than she can handle and then made it her daughters responsibility to help her raise them. So yes she should be held accountable.

[@uniquebeauty633]

It's a lways the woman that gets the blame, like the man didn't contribute, typical, leave her alone!

[@buddypenny12345]

After divorce she still trying to have more kids, she wants 15, I think that’s the problem many have.

[@laylapeanuts4791]

Sherene Mcnichol yes I understand he should be held accountable because they’re his kids. It takes two to tango but even after the divorce she still wanted more kids even though she can’t afford them because she lives off the government.

[@cottoncandeed3048]

He admitted to commit a fraud. He committed a fraud to feed the family. I doubt Jo had no idea about it.

[@tony-mburu]

Who is the editor of those newspapers? Should be ashamed of themselves

[@Simply_MsD]

That's the British tabloid for you. Very vicious lots

[@salhussain7287]

Why? Lol half of the countries tax money is going towards these people who aren't responsible enough to financially look after their own kids 🤣 the only family on this show that deserve respect are Emma and Lee's family

[@happyface4711]

@@salhussain7287 so your saying you wish those kids didn't exist so you can make more money 👏👏👏 how rude can you be??? 😂😂 The world needs more love in it.

[@salhussain7287]

@@happyface4711 Off course im saying that, I work 12 hour shifts and only get paid for 10 thanks to the taxman. I would have rather used that tax money on my own children rather than having that sent over to a child who's mother doesn't know when to close her legs. Why should i have to pay for other peoples kids for? Sounds like you live in some crazy fairy tale 🤣 If your okay to pay for other peoples kids for the rest of your life then by all means please call HMRC and let them know

[@happyface4711]

@@salhussain7287 Every wife doesn't know how to keep her legs close just they take stuff to stop from getting pregnant.

[@johannacain6088]

The Hamlin kids stole my heart when they were talking about how much their parents wedding meant to them 🥰

[@yasilasheraz3216]

Real sweet kids ...

[@itskaybe6348]

The moms reaction was my favorite. "We are getting married at the end of the month". Sobbing "D*ckhead" she was so worried lol

[@ellielouisehamlin9387]

As a Hamlin child I can definitely say it was a day that even 11 years on we remember

[@katcabrera8272]

The Hamlin family Rocked! I loved them!!!!

[@trendybitches7149]

Yeah the looked happy 🥰

[@nc2333]

I’m so sorry for all the Watson kids especially the fifteen-year-old Georgia. No parents have the right to make the kids suffer so much because of their own selfish desires 😢 This video is an old one I think and I hope all of them are doing well now ❤️🙏🏻

[@AilsaPehi]

The fact the kids are aware of the cost of living, easily able to forgo a personal luxury for the sake of a wedding is incredibly unselfish. That's life skills school doesn't teach. To be financially aware is the best start when they strike out on their own. Instant gratification is a struggle few of us manage to overcome. I wish all of these huge families every success.

[@lindah5011]

Wedding gifts should be for the kids, since they have had to make sacrifices for the wedding. The little boy just wants trainers.

[@hopelessheathen8190]

No it's not a good thing I spent my childhood constantly worrying about our finances I wouldn't even bother asking for lotion or things like that half the time and was told that most vegetables were to expensive most of the time it can mess kids up if they know you don't have much money they will always be worried about if you can pay the electric and any other bills if your car will be taken if you will eat anything that's not pasta or rice they will feel horrible becuase there shoes are clothing is so cheap it starts falling apart and kids make fun of them if someone is poor the kids should never have to sacrifice things so the parent can get something like a wedding

[@lapatti]

@@hopelessheathen8190 but the kids wanted that wedding just as much, if not more. They were looked down on because their parents weren't married and they got a lot of negative comments. The kid can still have his trainers, only just a little later on. I agree that the kids shouldn't feel stressed out about money on a daily base, but this was a once in a lifetime event

[@exxwhy1645]

@@hopelessheathen8190 the kids wanted the wedding even more than the mum, they were shamed and looked down on for their parents not being martied

[@twix5140]

@@exxwhy1645 isn’t that sad in its own right ? they weren’t as happy for their parents but more so that they’d stop being tormented with questions and ridiculed. i applaud the parents for trying (and succeeding) to make it work and don’t think they’re bad people at all, but those little kids aren’t meant to worry about the costs of living just yet. i applaud them for raising such selfless kids but we do have to recognize the selfish mindset the mom did have at first for her reasoning to having such a big family and kind of the expected outcome of their kids being fine with giving up things. again i think they’re great people overall

[@jessiimamii5113]

"I class her as my child." my heart broke. She has no youth. I hope she feels loved and has an amazing future.❤

[@laurendallas253]

“I don’t understand why some people only want one child.” Some people only want one child because they can’t afford it. Or they want to be able to provide in more ways. And that’s a good thing.

[@sarabengonzalez7814]

I am mum for one child , becuase I want to gives her best and high level of education . May I am wrong but be working as full time and pay every single thing and even private education .so, that can explain the why.

[@MrsSlocombesPuddyCat]

🙂 I don't understand why women want such a large family. Six would be my upper limit. Having so many children is actually unfair towards the children you do have, as you won't have time to provide quality time to each individual child, the children won't feel special and expecting older children to help out with younger children would really rob them of their childhoods. My opinion only of course.

[@amandadavies..]

I was an only child and I am pretty sure it defined who I became later in life. Spent a lot of time playing alone, or with adults. I was extremely shy and introverted and still am. I'll never know if having siblings would have made me different. I was determined to have more than 1 child myself, and if we'd had more room and money, I'd have loved to have at least 6.

[@amandadavies..]

@@MrsSlocombesPuddyCat Watch the Radfords on youtube (they are currently on Channel 5, 22 kids and counting) and you'll see that they certainly do give ALL their kids attention. Their older kids are not expected to help out, but they do so because they are all very close. It comes natural to them to help each other. They are a lovely family.

[@mattterry4087]

@@amandadavies.. I agree.

[@CelticAngel555]

Mr and Mrs Hamlin have a beautiful family and should be treated with the respect they absolutely deserve. We need more families like theirs in the world. Congratulations! 🍾🥂

[@Fireprincess161]

Him getting married because he loves the family so much he wants to protect them, and be a serious part of their life is so cute!

[@benedictadesouza9936]

Lee and Emma are super amazing people and parents. I hope and pray ALL their kids grow up happy and extra successful. Gorgia is the greatest sister ever, she gives hugs and kisses

[@nela3986]

What makes them amazing parents? Not marring because they couldn´t handle the finacial burden but had kids? He stealing? She comparing her family to families in India?... I didn´t see one thing that makes them "super amazing parents". Point it out to me.

[@melaniemars155]

Sacrificing pants for a damn wedding

[@nuca_cola23424]

One child saying the other child is like her own child is the saddest thing I've ever heard....

[@pichichipichi]

Why? Maybe is pure happiness when the child say so. Is like having dolls, it’s just a kiddo. You have heard few tragedies in life indeed... They are alive, healthy, fed, siblings to share all aspects in life... There are more unestable families with less relatives than this one

[@carolsloanes4938]

I hope the girl gets out and have a life of her own.

[@lindah5011]

It is not uncommon in large families like that. Older kids are given one of the younger ones to look after. One family I knew let the older child name the baby they would be in charge of.

[@ihateyoutube8789]

Bambam is right. It's not like you see them as literally your kid. They are little people you can love and care for and learn from and grow with. It teaches you how to parent as well. My parents are from big families and so am I. That relationship between those two siblings in all of our families is wonderful, and unrepeatable something like that special feeling of being a twin, it isn't sad at all.

[@sebrinaphelps6341]

Yeah it is. She cant be a child herself because she is taking care of a child

[@JoejoeEng]

Not me sitting here, a grown man.. crying over lees proposal 😂. They're such a cool family. Good man lee

[@ashleighrose8115]

Lee is an amazing man, I can't believe how much judgement he and his family have passed on them. He works hard to support his children and he does it with no help, he has a great heart. I just can't believe people are so quick to judge other families and people that have 0 affect on their lives. That story really pulled on my heart strings ❤️

[@Pinkypeach]

Lee is a dude !!! What a man I actually take my hat off to him ! Well done dude your family is beautiful!! Big and loud and crazy but grounded with love

[@etcetraetcetra3173]

I feel sorry for Georgia Watson. She's 15 and being one of the oldest kids, her duties really preventing her to be a child herself. Look at her posture, I bet she's been carrying her brothers and sisters, which of course too heavy for her size. That's the problem with families with large families, sooner or later, the responsibilities of caring for the small ones fall into the elder kids. Yet the parents keep popping 'em out.

[@jamesprovost2602]

She’s a Very sweet girl! I hope it all works out for her 💖

[@lorikodama8212]

I think the only way her mom may start using birth control is if Georgia moves out. She'll no longer have her live-in baby sitter, and ex-husband there to help raise her kids and grandkid. If I were a eligible bachelor there, I'd turn and run if I saw her zeroing in on me.

[@malloriooo]

take note they have a 21 year old that DOESNT help at all.

[@teri3131]

I hope life takes her in the direction that makes her happy...I'm sure taking care of her siblings makes her happy, but she seems like such a sweet girl...and a Iot falls on her shoulders...let her be a teenager and I hope she find her own happiness.

[@robinhay43]

Selfish parent. My parents pulled that on me and now wonder why i don't want kids as an adult. There's something mentally off with people that hep having kids anyway. We're headed to an environmental disaster on top of it.

[@Earlysunshyn.]

I can’t hold back my tears when I saw Dillon crying 😢 So happy for them! Such a lovely family. May God bless them!!❤️

[@carolynwhite8340]

I'm one of twelve and my childhood was amazing. My dad left when I was a baby and it was just my mom. She worked hard to provide and teach us right from wrong. We were never on benefits. We all did our chores to make the days go by easy. I really enjoyed growing up in a large family. We all really take care of and look out for each other. Even so, I feel like we had a lot of the same judgements when we went out or were in school. If anything it just made us work even harder to show people how solid and loving our family really is ❤️

[@imamuggle02]

Carolyn White In my country, you’d be on the they streets or dead. You are so incredibly lucky.

[@gundi9358]

Its great if you do everything to provide for such a big family and your mom must be a really good person. You and your siblings too!❤

[@marleefreeman268]

My grandma had 15. They never complained, it’s nice having a big family.

[@fineandnatural]

How much in taxes are we really paying towards families on benefits? Compared to taxes paid to politicians bloated salaries, war, government mismanagement of money? Like, what portion of our taxes?

[@INTEGRITY273]

Good for you, speak to us when you 40

[@lifewithshadai3300]

I wonder how they're doing in this lockdown now.

[@mochasoqrimey]

Shadai Ebanks me too

[@lifewithshadai3300]

@Saffron Sinclair I get what you mean, it does get quite frustrating for me also when I'm around so man people at once all in a tiny space.

[@ellielouisehamlin9387]

I'll tell you ahhaha ! I'm a part of the Hamlin family (ellie) most of the siblings have moved out so were all doing great ahaha ! All of us work and have amazing careers going on ! Just goes to show not all big familys are bad !xx

[@lifewithshadai3300]

@@ellielouisehamlin9387 One wouldn't necessarily say they are bad, just that it gets confusing to some if the were always around so much people. Anyways I'm happy to hear you guys are doing well.

[@anacipaulina818]

@@ellielouisehamlin9387 happy for you😎😎😎

[@tinaleaudais5282]

These guys have been put through the grinder enough.The fact they've been together since 14 yrs old have a business and are GREAT parents and Strength is awesome 😊

[@juliemitchell7964]

I feel sorry for Georgia, she shouldn't have to parent the younger kids at her age

[@stardustgirl2904]

It doesn't hurt to help Mom out, it teaches responsibility, and hard work and it prepares them for the work place. She will be fine!

[@brittaniesidebottom]

@@stardustgirl2904 There’s a difference between helping and having to step in and help parent them. She’s basically a second mom to them, which isn’t fair. She should be able to be a normal teen, not look after younger siblings and put them to bed because her parents had so many they can’t do it themselves.

[@stardustgirl2904]

@@brittaniesidebottom There is nothing wrong with her helping her Mom, and the family she comes from! Kid's today are SELFISH because their parents don't teach them how to work at home and help the family! This is why we have a bunch of entitled brats ,that think 🤔 they deserve everything! I helped my Mom with my brother, it taught me to be a better Mom to all of my kid's! She might want to go into a career helping kid's!

[@raishadhungana9300]

@@stardustgirl2904 shut up

[@galgal2275]

@@stardustgirl2904 I agree the daughter can babysit the look she gave her mum is disgusting just because she was going out . I bet the dad doesn't get all this crap when he goes out after abandoning his children .The daughter should get of her high horse and realise she is part of the family and should act like she is .Most of us from large families have had to do babysitting ,cooking and cleaning and it never hurt us

[@missbizy]

Can we just stop for a moment and talk about how freaking cute it was that he was planning their wedding?

[@kjuliette7662]

i’m confused, were they just living together and had 12 kids? or is she a step mom to them all?

[@missbizy]

@@kjuliette7662 yes, they had kids. You don't actually have to be married to do that. Lol.

[@EggBear]

Lee is the human I hope my own sons grow to be like. Decent, humble, helpful and caring.

[@yalondapickrel2058]

Except that he should have married her a loooong time ago.

[@cortney3798]

@@yalondapickrel2058 I don’t understand why people have an opinion like this about someone else’s life

[@DanielleKelly-ui9yk]

​@@yalondapickrel2058 Why is that so important to you? You don't need to be married to be a happy family.

[@sonyamatheson9246]

It’s the neighbours I feel sorry for having to put up with that noise and they all have chaotic gardens.

[@douglasransom4138]

Lee is such a good person. Despite being on minimum wage as a carer, (which, by the way, isn't usually a profession you see men in), he goes through everything to support his family and is simply one of the nicest people you could come across. I'd be chuffed to have him as my dad.

[@melaniemars155]

Making your kid have to sacrifice fitting pants so you can get married?? Not good parenting

[@daniellefarrelly1259]

I’m sorry lee is such a nice man everyone deserves a dad like him

[@helen0057]

I don’t understand why some people judge the first lady for having so many children.They should admire her for being brave enough to get out of a damaged marriage despite having children with that man. Some women are not brave enough to leave a toxic marriage with no children or 1-2 children.I belive she is a brave woman who knows when to put herself and her children first.

[@cazonmalena9528]

I don judge the lady for having so many children. I JUDGE BOTH OF THEM FOR HAVING SO MANY CHILDREN. That life must be really stressful, idk how they like it

[@buddypenny12345]

Even after she divorced keeps trying to get more kids, that’s the problem.

[@adventurouspeach]

If she wants that many children foster... adopt... do something.... mature. The world is collapsing under the pressure of our population and there are so many kids stuck in care... it’s ridiculous :/ and if you are going to have that many kids you need to work to support them

[@lpsava4606]

Malena Cazon that’s what you like, you can’t control other people.

[@imwaytoshort]

She was living off benefits and still wanted another baby. It is selfish. If you can afford to feed those children that is different to trying to happen another baby which you can't afford.

[@destinylazore2947]

46:01 this part had me cryin 🤧 “ and I finally have the same surname as my kids let means a lot”

[@glamorouslee3812]

There is a family on my block who I was told has 14 kids. That is the mother and father’s business. The only problem I had was one day waiting for the school bus with my only child one of the 14 children caught the bus with my daughter. It was a very cold morning and the little boy was not dressed properly for the cold. He looks at my daughter and tells her he wishes he was an only child too that way he would have the right coat on for the weather. This broke my heart. I say have as many children as you can afford to take care of on your own without having to rely on outside help. Life is not guaranteed and marriages break up daily. When you have many children and God forbid something happens to a parent the other parent now has 14 kids to take care of alone. It is not fair to the kids. My daughter has had the best material things in life because I was a surgeon when she was growing up and I could afford to meet her needs and sometimes her wants. When she was ready for college we were told that she did not qualify for any of the 80+ scholarships that she was awarded as a straight A student because they were based on financial need except for the sports scholarships and she did not have that. I gladly paid for her college education with no problem because when she was born I started a 529 plan for her education. In case you are curious yes I anonymously bought a winter coat for the little boy.

[@Tracytheace288]

It's so kind of you to buy him the coat. I hope you and your daughter are doing great and staying safe.

[@kimmie6461]

Good job

[@hartmannhartmann9235]

That story made me actually cry 🙄

[@WhisperingMeadowss]

💜💜💜

[@ebishaminiru1530]

Sweet of you 🤗👍🙏✨

[@katiahas4530]

I was raised in a family of 12 kids. We had a really beautiful life. now we are all grown up and we keep calling each other often and we help each other if need. Love 💕

[@JP2GiannaT]

I'm one of nine. :)

[@killingeveedits8228]

Lol I’m one of 3 :(

[@nela3986]

Good for you

[@nela3986]

@@JP2GiannaT if you were three of nine, I would be impressed

[@JP2GiannaT]

@@nela3986 the other eight were all boys, so if my seventh brother has another seven boys, we could all be set up for an adventure of one type or another...

[@KonsciousKomedyKay]

I honestly cried when he proposed and Dylan said " you don't know how much that means" us as parents have to understand the impact our choices have on our children

[@sarabartholomew8058]

Lee's family is my favorite. He's a good man and I'm so happy for them! 🥰

[@Agulka_uk]

Poor Georgia😔... She's like a second mom there...really sad childhood...her mother goes on a date because she wants to be happy but what about Georgia...maybe she wants to be happy too because it doesn't look like she is😔

[@tinahinkle1956]

The look on her face as her mom was walking out the door made me very upset. I'm wondering what's going through her mind😥...

[@djazzreal]

@Jinn Jinn agree abot roles, The 15 year old looks tired, The family of 10 kids looks happy. The one with 15 really makes you thing, why is 15 not enought to The mother.

[@inesolujic2534]

I Googled her while watching this because I felt bad for her & wanted to know if she was doing well. Soooo happy to see that she seems to be independent, happy, and a glowing mother of one (and the child seems to be 3 or 4 so she was in her 20s when she became a mother). I'm glad she escaped the cycle and didn't wind up a teen mom on benefits like several of her sisters, and her mother.

[@tina7151]

@Jinn Jinn yes I agree to a point... Growing up the girls in our household are asked to help with household. Now our eldest is in his mid 30s jobless and lazy. Our youngest got treated like a baby, near her 20s still doesn't do chores and has no street smart.

[@dstnyisurs]

That was SO SMART to do a pot pie wedding cake. Bless those butchers - obviously they make money off Lee's family but they also seem very kind and like they're trying help him out.

[@feliciamccarron300]

I’m not understanding this pot pie wedding cake??? Was it the main course too? Meat 🥩 in the wedding 🍰??? Going to have to do some research lol 😂

[@justadjustor8993]

Me too, I'm very intrigued! 😀

[@melodymakingmelodies4896]

The butcher gave a gift that was associated with his craft. That was an original and great ideal. When you think about it ... his actions were very thoughtful. Have a blessed day. 😉

[@JP-js4gx]

Pork!

[@lhussey1636]

What gorgeous kids telling their mummy how beautiful she looked as she got dressed for a dinner date with their dad. Kids are a blessing! 🙏😇

[@angelikalaser7778]

Lol at 21:30 after the example of her using the dryer bc she is washing all day and can't use the hanger and the fact that they eat 5 dosens eggs a week, £200 on electeicity a month, the woman goes: we are not bad for the enviroment, 6 people in a room with a lightbulb use the same electricity as one. Thats level of delusional is quite funny.

[@emma4659]

“Escaping the baby machine” what a disgusting comment, this woman gave birth to your 14 babies, have some respect for her mate.

[@madhatter909]

it was the boyfried who siad that I believe

[@sortathesame8701]

It wasn’t the ex husband who said that. It was a guy she was dating. She got pregnant immediately and then lost the baby. We don’t have all the facts there. She admitted in a previous documentary that she is addicted to having babies, so she very well could have just used him to get pregnant after she kicked her husband out. Or he might just be a creep, we will never have all the facts so we will never know the truth of the matter.

[@Tinx92]

It wasnt the father to the children that said that I think you missed where she said about her boyfriend she said she was single for over a year then got with the new guy got pregnant then had a miscarriage and then he left and sold a story. Pretty disgusting whether he wanted the baby or not.

[@shortney22ify]

It was the jackass 'boyfriend' not her ex hubby John. He solely got with her & got her pregnant for press controversy. It didn't even faze him that she had a miscarriage and lost their baby he still came for her and her family in the tabloids. How shitty.

[@tobybarter8932]

@@sortathesame8701 kinda makes it worse. Your baby dies in utero and your first thought is to go to the papers calling it an escape. That's rough

[@phoebelianna7226]

The Hamlin family is so precious and genuine! Lee takes such good care of his family and you can tell how much they all love each other!

[@magkatcar]

Okay, I'm a crying fool, 😅 when that little boy started crying because his parents were getting married. It goes to show you how important that kind of stuff is to children, it makes them feel legit and secure.

[@putrik6498]

YES! Not all adults mature enough to understand that. Marriage is important for children.

[@jaghond448]

Probably because of the way they were getting bullied. I don't think it would have made much of a difference to them because their parents were together either way, but they probably felt that they would stop getting picked on.

[@kathymyers7279]

Exactly. It MATTERS.

[@abigrant7194]

That boy who started crying was an idiot. He needed to get a grip and not cry, it's annoying

[@marycanary86]

youre all such numbnuts LOL theyre just relieved cos the classmates pick on em. i know plenty of kids who have lived very VERY happily with unwed parents. it does NOT matter. placing such emphasis on marriage as "the proper thing" is some old timey abrahamic bullshit. i dont see anyone out here crying for michael sheens oldest just cos he never tied the knot with kate beckinsale. its almost like it matters that her parents get on well even after splitting rather than whether or not they were hitched

[@angelagilmore5503]

If all father's were like Lee what a happier world it would be and to have a wonderful mom as well these children are blessed

[@janknowles4044]

Emma and lee should be so proud of the wonderful children they have raised. Great parents,lovely family x