Wife Swap (AU) - Season 1 Episode 2 - Zantey and King

[@carri5081]

If these two families could meet halfway in their parenting styles, I think they'd all have a peaceful and happy household

[@holliwarriner1279]

I completely agree. Her daughter has no time to do anything. I was looking to see if their bathroom break was on the schedule. You have to have fun and enjoy your childhood with mom and dad.

[@Miastarot]

Nope

[@Miastarot]

Oh and they houses look extremely happy and peaceful

[@Miastarot]

@@holliwarriner1279 all the kids are perfect actually

[@marelta.]

I think this about most of the families on this show...

[@agustinavera665]

"no more punishments, just rewards" the way that the girl smiled a that is concerning

[@mikahpernes5658]

dr

[@mikahpernes5658]

fr like :((

[@vikramjeet906]

Hi

[@katlynbush3193]

@@lxllypop2316oh🐸99ooo mom mm mm ok , oh lol

[@soulprosperitypioneers]

very sickening - the obese lady who had fake kids is projecting her own childhood wounds here this is why she keeps crying

[@MaryJane-ic2il]

if this is how the dad acts while being filmed, I can only imagine what he's like when they're alone

[@steverothmans5908]

Eaxactly what i wanted to say...he looks like a vicious man to me

[@alexmcriane6830]

i lost it when he said “do you really think you’re a good mother”

[@alexmcriane6830]

more of a child then the kids

[@laurac9857]

Agreed and the daughter looks petrified of him.

[@lawburke]

It's disturbing

[@londont4699]

mitchell is adorable. he seemed like the most calm and chill out of the 4, he wanted the rules and he was just so cute

[@cynthiatorchio-rodriguez5769]

Came here to comment what an absolute sweetheart he is

[@RicheeBe]

is it not weird he was 9 and couldn’t tie his shoe ?

[@AppleSofi]

​@@RicheeBeI thought the same, but if you pay attention to that clip, he's using an ear device (sorry i dont know how it's called in English) to help him with his hearing. And because they are quadruplets, it is highly possible that he was born with a disability due to pregnancy complications or something like that.

[@chrishoward7645]

@@AppleSofi hearing aid. If that theory is right, might help explains why he is more accepting of the changes. It would naturally cause him to be at the bottom of the pecking order. The rules would help balance that out for him.

[@OrangeJuice-yo3hl]

I agree with neither parenting styles, but you can tell from Cooper and Sable's body language that they're scared. they only do things because they're afraid of their parents. I really sympathize with them.

[@cheeling794]

yes. when he didn't finish his dinner and just stood in front of Michael with his plate in his little hands its like he was scared to move it broke my heart

[@darkespeon64]

Agree those parents maybe not blatantly on camera are without a doubt abusive

[@rubybella1219]

He’s asking a 6 year old if he would prefer a roasted vegetable egg frittata or pancakes with a fruit smile on them and he’s genuinely surprised the kid chose the pancakes

[@jessicataylor7174]

He's surprised the kid DARED to say pancakes! His daughter was terrified expressing a difference of opinion.

[@quinnsmilgis6408]

@@jessicataylor7174 he’s a shitty father. The mothers not to bad but the father is almost abusive

[@MotoWithJaden]

and then he says that because they prefer pancakes, sugar must be a drug and they should never have it again 🙄🙄

[@meganpatterson1901]

And you notice that he is so against sugar but eats the whole pancakes?

[@rubybella1219]

@@meganpatterson1901 because even he thinks pancakes taste better but just won’t admit it

[@alixandradreyer9587]

I understand disciplining your children... but timing your child while he eats? and being upset over the occasional pancakes with fresh fruit for breakfast??? Im sorry... but those people are freaks. Lol

[@jenniferlouis8704]

It was hard for me nor to cry seeing that

[@jessieoreo99]

And the fact that he’s so disciplined but was okay with making her cry and acting like a child. You need discipline but they are too extreme

[@terrirawling3590]

@Alixandra Dreyer, agreed. Timing a child eating, is just encouraging an eating disorder.

[@jessieoreo99]

@@terrirawling3590 I’m 21 and I don’t always eat my plate or finish in 20 minutes 😂 I like that they agreed 3 more mouthfuls but when you look there isn’t much left on the plate after anyway 🙄

[@varsha516]

What disturbed me more than that is the 4 boys behaviour. That is also equally unhealthy.

[@niamhhoward2140]

The poor boy will end up having an eating disorder if they continue to do that to him at the table

[@katherinewills3210]

If you watched until the end, they stopped because cooper improved his eating habits

[@tiahnnayasmine670]

they do not time him anymore because his eating habits improved, it was mentioned at the end.

[@reenie6079]

The more I watch it comes across as dad has some distorted eating issues, I forget the name of it but there is one where somone will obsess over eating healthy.

[@trinity_psalm]

My ex-stepdad did something similar and I have an ED now, idk if it’s cuz of it but yeah

[@jhahsbbandn]

i just said that to myself and then i read the comment omg

[@toeaqueen]

Omg the way the strict dad smiled when he made the boy mum cry👀

[@Overyvonne]

He is SICK

[@justhomas83]

Yeah he is a Jerk off

[@woody1337lol]

He is a douche, poor kids...

[@Elena-frank4]

The fact the daughter said she’s gonna miss Alise so much, says a lot

[@Corne79]

That dad is not militant. He is a narcissist and if he acts like that on camera I personally believe he can be abusive. That little girl had the saddest face. And that boy is picked on by his own dad.

[@courtneyhebberman680]

You hit the nail on the head there. Timed eating?! That is extremely narcissistic control behaviours. And punishment for eating with fingers,just wow.

[@80s-o9v]

Dude I 100% agree that was straight up child abuse I feel like they hate the little boy. It made me tear up it was too sad.

[@keirakabar2006]

reminds me of my dad lmao

[@jenberry2861]

Yes! Very well put!

[@applejuice2436]

he is abusive, timing his kids eating and punishing him if he doesnt finish on time can cause a binge eating disorder

[@lovelivi1591]

Did anyone else notice the one quad with darker hair is more well behaved than the 3 that are identical.

[@m4mm4g123]

I did, very polite and the only one to notice that the rules were fair. I wonder how much of that is biological

[@Bushbaby1977]

Looks like he's got a hearing problem, but he's the only one that actually listens.

[@nosiphomavuso1739]

I wish i can remove him from those crazy triplets

[@beastshawnee]

Because the others get away with things for several reasons. 1) they are cute as identicals. 2) They know it. 3) They can ignore their parents as the parents scream out the wring names several times. 4) They can pretend the parents are calling the wrong name. 5) They all have a single personality so far (that will change) 6) The other boy is always the other boy and is allowed to have a distinct personality. What fun hey!?

[@stevalouise9202]

Probably accidentally mixed up at the hospital lmao

[@claireanderson4642]

Cooper is such a little character. Despite how strict the dad is, he still misbehaves. At the tender age of six, he knows his dad's a twat and he's having the last laugh.

[@T.K.P.]

😂😂 i don't know how he can bear it, i don't even remember myself 6 year old.

[@brooklynblount3495]

Sad part is is that he isn’t even miss behaving he’s just behaving like a six-year-old and they want him to sit there and act like he’s 42. They nitpick his every single move.

[@claireanderson4642]

@@brooklynblount3495 I know it's such a shame.

[@atsushi6622]

@@brooklynblount3495 seriously. what the fuck was the food timer. kids aren’t going to eat as fast as adults. plus, we shouldn’t teach kids they have to finish their food. forcing them to ignore their body’s natural system to stop eating sets them up for eating disorders whether that be overeating or trying to take control of their eating habits and eating too little.

[@potatom2765]

@@brooklynblount3495 i honestly feel like he is going to have eating disorders and social anxity and that thing where you fear athorty figures the kids are definitely going to leave there home realy fast

[@graceskyephoto]

Him putting the 6 year old child down because his hands were messy at dinner, and putting him in time out because he was eating slow, was absolutely mind blowing to me. Dad isn’t militant, he’s a dick.

[@ChilesheKateule]

Honestly how do you time a 6yr old eating, like is he on fear factor or what.

[@MJ31579]

Dad smilling while she cries is crazy. Then his face when she got the young boy to eat 😅 epic

[@heyhaze6850]

Abuser

[@stacyrosario2688]

This dude is mad because his 6 yr old is happy about a smiley pancake 🤯

[@caycay9301]

It’s like they never had a child hood

[@cc-sb1is]

And then his daughter felt awkward and guilty for eating/enjoyinf it too.. 😢😭

[@heather6911]

😥made me so sad. He would be so mad my son had a yummy double chocolate chip muffin from Costco

[@homesweetsomewhere]

It seems like the Dad has an eating disorder, more than a health nut. He has so much anxiety about food and he pit it on his son

[@mahaliaewers7454]

To be clear he wasn’t mad at a smiley face pancake he said process suger is like drug which it is. Your kids will literally go through withdrawals I don’t agree with him in the eating but he’s a good sad and he means well he’s dead a better dad than that other dads who does nothing.

[@sagearmstrong9770]

I think both of the Moms are really sweet and loving parents, I think the strict Mom’s husband is mentally abusive, The fun-loving Mom’s husband is too loose and non-helpful like he IS a parent, not a child.

[@karissakline6765]

The lenient dad barely spoke a word, didn’t even realized he existed tbh…he needs to step up to the plate with parenting.

[@kimlove4740]

I agree

[@jasminefitness2580]

I didn't like how the boys spoke to the mum, and the father not saying anything to his kids, the way they treated her in their home was yuck and I'm hoping dad did actually set his kids straight and production just left it out.

[@daniellepalao4089]

Cassie is a control freak.

[@PortraitoftheArtistasanOldDog8]

He called his quads EVIL in intro...😢

[@Jagvetinteenssss]

ngl the militant dad is soo disrespectful, and rude towards the mum. I mean he cut her off multiple times when she made the rules and tbh he has a very punshable face

[@ottovonbismarck408]

@@mitskimylove5261 are they? how do you know it?

[@mitskimylove5261]

@@ottovonbismarck408 I know them irl

[@someone-hq5kd]

When he asked her if she felt like a perfect mom like wtf dude

[@Randomperson-fr1qg]

@@mitskimylove5261 so the mom finally came to her senses and noped out? He seems very narcissistic and controlling.

[@smugmorgana8528]

@@mitskimylove5261 I hope that's true. I have never wanted to deck someone as much as I wanted to deck Michael. Every second of him on screen was just so unbearable.

[@kellen3743]

i think the laid back mom is incredible she just needs a small push to get her boys to do whats told

[@fayezentner2244]

The Dad needs to man up and help out with raising those boys

[@ketie_]

Hitting each other with bats is cool???

[@baylieazura8802]

why did i actually start crying when Mitchell was tying his shoes. like he seemed so happy

[@karenward8646]

I’m so sorry for Sable and Cooper. Sable looks so sad, so nervous. Michael is a bully. The other kids are wild but I know which house I’d rather be in.

[@gabriellaschweska2054]

Yeah Michael is clearly a bully

[@lovealwaysraee]

Literally she looked so scared to say she didn't the the roasted vegetable fritta when they were talking abt breakfast

[@nickisnichdick]

The squad maybe won't get the best job but they don't end as potential serial killer

[@novas2905]

@Laura Mariños you see both kids worked much better with some influence from the other mom, both are extremes but on opposite ends

[@lawburke]

They would be terrified as a child if they were my parents. Those two lovely kids will be traumatised for the rest of their lives

[@dinkleburg7888]

Both parents are kinda wrong the other lacks discipline and the other just has too much discipline

[@mercyrikho859]

And they both could learn from each other hey. They other could learn to be tougher and the other could learn when not to be strict

[@stephc189]

Agreed.

[@gaby-zf8jj]

yea, like in one situation the parents rule over the kids and in the other situation the kids rule over the parents, and in my opinion, parents and kids should be equal to result in a healthy envoirment

[@kyliepretty5072]

need a happy medium

[@gailsmith836]

That’s the premise of the show. Extremes and maybe learning from each other.

[@kayari1455]

"Do you think you're an amazing woman and mother?" Then watches WITH A SMILE as she walks out in tears. This "man" acts less mature than the quads playing fortnite.

[@Priscotta]

He was such a narcissist omg

[@jhahsbbandn]

what a shit father. my god..

[@lovealwaysraee]

Hi

[@tereseselforslund3801]

I started crying when he said that 😢

[@MrLaurak12]

That man is an a$$. How exactly is o e an amazing woman or mother rather than a good one?

[@zedemonbeing6246]

When Sable said by to the lenient mom she was practically crying. I feel so bad for her. And Coopers gonna end up so scared of his parents. The Strict mom seems ok but the dad is a narssasist. Like gods above having a sign that tells a 6 year old "don't act like a baby" I didn't know what to think when I saw that.

[@froggylovesu3356]

Sable and Cooper seems so happy when talking and interacting with Elise it’s adorable

[@ethelanosa7911]

I feel so sorry for the Lister's kids. They're treated like adults, like they're in a military. Probably the young girl is gonna be happy when she gets to run her own life.

[@felliesweetie]

I feel worse for the quads. With that behaviour they will end up in jail.

[@user-wickedflower]

She will probably seek out a paternal overbearing man to run her life for her as she has not had the ability to learn from her own mistakes. Telling kids what to do all the time isnt preparing for the world of open choices.

[@juliebatalia7946]

@@felliesweetie And the inappropriate lenguage for a young boy. The mother could teach them proper behavior.

[@juliebatalia7946]

@@user-wickedflower What about the quads using bad lenguage?

[@christiehallmac8357]

And papers taped up all over the walls and a basket of laundry… they k ew they were gonna be on tv right? So tacky lol

[@amandasasmr2466]

during the dinner scene when cooper was getting timed, the girl looked like she was on the verge of tears i feel so bad for those kids

[@megank6608]

The girl looks terrified every time she is at the dinner table u know the parents put on a show then.

[@mesalgearsolid]

@@megank6608 Yeah, I'm pretty sure you people are thinking WAY Too much into it. He's a dick but you people just desperately want him to be the absolute villain, huh?

[@chlorinelori1064]

@@megank6608oh yeah probably discussing everything kids did wrong that day,it’s probably amusing to them as much as it makes them feel powerful.

[@christiesmiles626]

Giving those kids eating disorders before our very eyes, such unhealthy eating practices..

[@madie_.fashion_.706]

I really do like the strictest mother I think it’s mostly her husband who’s inforcing the most rules. She seems super sweet but if she gave the kids just a little bit less responsibility I think it would be amazing

[@Priscotta]

I REALLY agree I was surprised no one else said this

[@prymisee_gaming]

@@Priscotta EXACTLY!!!

[@prymisee_gaming]

Pheeeeew!! Finally someone with some sense on this thread!!

[@Angela-8085]

Not trying to argue with u but how can you like this lady like really wtf she is lazy her kids do everything the daughter is cooking 4 the family she has stolen her kids childhood they are going to have to do it in their own home shes is lazy and discusting

[@Angela-8085]

@@prymisee_gaming I dont get your mind set kids should help not do it all what are the parent for this is sad

[@silafolkerd4956]

Why does Michael think eating protein is either “half a cow” or “4 steaks”? Can he not consider any other forms of protein??? 🤔😳🤦🏽‍♀️

[@spykewyn8395]

Guess he doesn't believe in cannibalism, as he's clearly a nut.

[@Beccauseisaidso]

when that dad put a timer on the SIX year olds dinner and only gave him 20 minutes; it gave me flashbacks to my abusive childhood. Withholding and forcing food is ABUSE. And it gives children an unhealthy relationship with food. I hope CPS or someone in the family checked in on those babies after this episode, because I would almost bet what goes on when the cameras are off is WAY worse.

[@kinam6151]

The militant family scares me ngl. I feel sorry for those kids, the anxiety they must have developed over time :/

[@starlite7785]

Or else they end up disrespectful and out of control like the other family's boys.

[@kiwijuice662]

@@starlite7785 not necessarily, there’s better ways of parenting imo:)

[@videoz5782]

@@kiwijuice662 like giving junkies and can swear in your own house lol nooo

[@taotao98103]

not to mention their dad being mean to the other mom. No manners at all.

[@cc-sb1is]

@@starlite7785 haha there is something called "A Happy Medium" . They are both criiiinnnge.

[@katekamerun1550]

Why is a child drinking protein shake at 6 my goodness!

[@sarahlyon157]

Yeah, too much protein in a child's diet can lead to a lot of problems. Most places don't recommend it if they are otherwise eating a normal diet

[@amberleigh799]

That father is an actual idiot. Notice how they balked when she asked if they had talked to the childs doctor about eating protein shakes every day? He acted like she was the stupid one for asking that. Do they realize they make nutritional drinks for children?

[@jessicataylor7174]

Protein shakes are not likely to be deemed safe by a doctor as they can cause serious kidney issues in children and teenagers.

[@hairproducts7637]

@@jessicataylor7174 Great Information1

[@oooooooooooo2794]

He getting them gainz son! 💪🏼

[@jesscarolan3315]

The quad parents seem really nice, but I would never, ever, let a child talk to me like that!!! You are the parent!

[@vickypeechatindo8162]

So true

[@Kihsgy]

Literally I think the mother just needs support to stand up to the kids and they need structure the dad just seems like a ghost he doesn't have the willpower to help his wife

[@LeeoGoneWild]

4 kids all the same age is too much for anyone… I don’t even know how they can do this, especially since they only wanted 1.

[@xofoodyyy1466]

Yeah them kids definitely discipline

[@rhiannon_notrhianna3556]

I have twins and I have no idea how that woman is coping with 4 of them 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣

[@marciaescobar6142]

As a Nutritionist, I strongly feel you should Never force kids to finish their food.

[@gailsmith836]

And food should be a social experience. They should be allowed to talk during the meal.

[@itsjustme.7059]

The way the dad was looking at his son when he brought his plate into the kitchen. He said she said three mouths full. He looked as if he hated his son.

[@darkangelw8472]

The mother, to the two kids, seem lovely. What on god's earth is she doing with that bullying man!?!!

[@kiwijuice662]

Yeah I agree to some extent :) Does anyone know why the woman found it offensive when one of the boys asked she was a lesbian, that shouldn’t be offensive yet she seem offended/shocked ?

[@jamilynnlsn]

There was absolutely nothing lovely about that woman. I'd rather have no Mom than her for Mom 😅

[@i_love_my_mommom295]

Yeah ik

[@user-pw4ch4cl4e]

@@kiwijuice662 It looked to me like she could tell that the children were not honestly asking the question. She saw that to them, it was some sort of funny joke. The boys were rude.

[@lisamercer9560]

Yeah ! I agree he’s a mean person what’s his problem ?

[@Oururbanhomestead1966]

Those 4 boys are so rude and disrespectful. The father needs to step up and discipline

[@ivenkrusteva7239]

Both of them,not only the father.I feel they're going to jail in their teens ,unless somth is done now.They're horrible.

[@jacintacody133]

Both parents need to step up and show those boys who's in charge.

[@defyned]

@@ivenkrusteva7239 Agree. These kids have no respect for other people. At point their "parents" will be the criminal justice system.

[@emilytonkin7323]

yeah the sister looked worried about her little brother and scared of her dad

[@user-pw4ch4cl4e]

He really ran away because she tossed out the chips lol.

[@mercyrikho859]

The dad frustrates me. He just watches his kids insult an adult and he doesn't do anything about it

[@novapaige8119]

He’s a chad not a Michael

[@gailbrown2887]

Exactly,

[@PortraitoftheArtistasanOldDog8]

He's screaming Nate Nate Nate put that down. Put the beer down mate & get involved that pool party Dad's violent video game IRL

[@dantedavo234]

Y’all siding with the woman who 4 boys are chaotic, the strict mom has her wrongs but her kids aren’t straight up rude or cussing to people they just met honestly beat those kids at this point

[@ibecommentingfrnocap]

Nah bro you asap rocky fans are wild

[@rachel-dm3sw]

the way the girl and mum were crying at the end it was so cute

[@zane6577]

the way Sable smiled when she heard the new rules

[@kblundell16]

i dont like the dad at all he seems quite controlling and almost nasty the way he disclipnes his kids

[@Candlewick14]

Yeah he enjoys it. I agree. I could never be that way with my kiddo. Why have them if you're going to hate them? They're KIDS

[@m4mm4g123]

@@Candlewick14 the little girl referred to him as michael so I don’t think he is biologically her dad

[@ampodelgado2882]

@@m4mm4g123 Ok.

[@YUHAS001]

He is a narcissist for sure!!! He thinks he’s the best and his way is the only way..that little boy is going to rebel and go crazy when he turns 18..he’s probably going to develop a horrible relationship with food because of him being timed while eating

[@CATinaPARTAYhat]

HE TOXIC

[@Kihsgy]

How the militant family's daughter turned out so sweet when her father is a creepy narcissist and her mother is cold and seemingly taking joy in punishment and fear. I hope she gets out and lives her best life before they push her to exhaustion.

[@lucozayn558]

The mother is definitely not cold. Shes far too strict but if you watched it you can tell she really cared about the children. The husband is worse and it makes the whole situation worse

[@nooraqueen2716]

The dad gives psychopathic behavior to me he seems that he does not even value his kids but sees them as goals and objects

[@Miastarot]

She's perfect cuz she's herself

[@PortraitoftheArtistasanOldDog8]

She has survived by people pleasing (she tried to have friends & "got grief")

[@PortraitoftheArtistasanOldDog8]

She has survived by people pleasing (she tried to have friends & "got grief")

[@liverbirdxoxo1984]

the way that baby walks in the kitchen with his plate… he gets so nervous of his dad just standing there!

[@shaydeez]

That daughter looks so uncomfortable and scared

[@jeanarose9032]

The quad childeren and parents they don't need wife swap they need super nanny seriously

[@starlite7785]

Exactly 😂

[@jameswabwire1931]

If their parents can't discipline them, they will just walk over the nanny. Both families are a bit extreme. They need to meet in the middle.

[@jeanarose9032]

In my opinion I think your wrong I've done the nanny method and it works. Puting love in your childeren.disipline.boundaries.and definitely spending time as a family.also routine and shedual have must.then things will fall into place.

[@jeanarose9032]

@@jameswabwire1931 have you ever watched the nanny? If not she's never failed on a family.

[@mikahpernes5658]

agreed

[@inesafrica6641]

Both these families are out of control. I cringed when the militant dad told the little boy time out because he was eating with his hands and getting messy. Does he even know how much harm he's doing to his son by being so ridiculous. Gosh these people probably let their poor babies cry it out and timed it and crap. Timing their eating time... WTF 🤐🤐🤐🤐 his poor children are so fearful of being kids. Why did you have them if you wanted to treat them like your soldiers. It's crazy

[@piper7485]

Right?! The poor sister looks terrified when her dad puts her brother in time out for getting messy and not finishing his meal in 20mins. This is outrageous 😳😤

[@mozariahrain8363]

I was timed once as a kid. It was at and aunts place and my mom LOST IT when she found out. Even my dad did!

[@angelwings197275]

Yeah I agree. My heart breaks for those 2 children.

[@tzuamourshihtzu9871]

Exactly it’s like they hate their Kids, That poor boy is gonna develop an eating disorder if he hasn’t already 😔 and the poor girl sable I think I felt the most sorry for her she should be enjoying being a kid instead she’s playing house 😡 she’s gonna resent her parents and the first thing she’s gonna do once old enough is shack up with the nearest guy that pays her any kind of attention just to get away from her horrible parents

[@irahh]

imagine how much anxiety they got

[@PrincessA244]

The dad in the military family was lowkey rude. When he talked about if she’s a good wife or mother that didn’t sit right with me

[@amberleigh799]

Oh my god. The grin on his face. Asking her shitty questions to bully and make her cry. That man is ignorant and an actual pile of dirt. I had to pause out for a min because his manchild smugness was clouding up my screen.

[@kayari1455]

Right? Highkey rude. His CHILD daughter knew what he did was wrong and even felt the need to voice it and he still sat there. Ooof

[@cookie_doughlol6298]

i honestly was surprised when i found out the one daughter was 11, thought she was like 15, also she looked so happy when the mom said "no more punishments, only fun" which is kinda concerning though

[@sypzzii]

Cooper is absolutely adorable

[@lisaparrey1343]

I think it would be good if after the week in each others house, they then came home and still did the other houses rules for a week in their own home. So they can see how the other rules interact with their families. They can then see what needs to change and what is an improvement.

[@Kawa-Yuki]

That’s a brilliant idea I’d like to see that too. Especially since they all just immediately veto the new established rules like that strict mum did

[@PolarSky]

Poor Cooper is gonna have such an unhealthy relationship with food when he's older, jeeze.

[@lanatheturtle8261]

Hes such a cute kid too, there's no need to be that mean to him

[@Daze-qi1hl]

@@lanatheturtle8261 exactly, he's SIX.

[@christiesmiles626]

They both will...

[@libby9001]

I'm not going to lie, the goal setting scene with the quads was very sweet. I hope all of them have achieved what they wanted!

[@jacobmilloy5424]

The strict dad is definitely going to the nursing home

[@amba8765]

Hiya, elderly carer here. 100% he's being dropped off. 🤣

[@fayezentner2244]

Or worse

[@Valentina_y_la_alta_concencia]

Yeah or hospice hospital to die or on the street

[@user-bz2oo6kx3w]

military dad was absolutely crazy. he was such a drill sergeant his own daughter didn’t even talk most of the time

[@ellekay4758]

"people arent allowed to step out of line" - militant dad. HE'S 6 YEARS OLD, YOU CRAZY MAN

[@novapaige8119]

I think the dad needs to be checked out by cps or the mom can leave the crazy dad

[@onlyme1373]

Regulating how children eat, how much they eat and how fast they eat is dangerous. When I was youner I'd get spanked if I didn't eat quick enough or finish all my dinner, even if I was full. Now I have a binge eating disorder directly linked to that trauma. I rush my food and make myself sick but I don't realise I'm doing it, I have trouble leaving food that's in front of me even of I'm full. I have trouble recognising when I'm full because I was so often forced to push past the boundary of Being full. I have a lot of feelings of guilt and stress around eating and food. I know people who's parents force fed them certain foods and now there's whole food groups they can't even face without feeling sick.

[@jesscarolan3315]

I'm so sorry you were treated that way. You're right; forcing a child to eat in a certain amount of time, then punishing them if they don't, is super dangerous (not to mention mean)

[@stephaniemacphee5913]

my brother and I both have the same problem. was forced to eat everything no matter how full and forced to eat food that literally made me gag. its caused us both problems with food.

[@Thebesties131]

I'm so sorry you were put through that. I've seen a lot of bizarre attitudes with parents around food. They don't realize what that does. They say a child develops their natural food habits for life by the age of 6 or 7. It's one thing to teach educationally about nutrition too or the extreme where it's more diet speak. It's easy for kids to fear certain foods after what parents say. I know of a case where a parent died from diabetes, so the other parent banned all sugar in the home. It made one kid go to the extreme of hoarding and binging on sugar, and the other diet restrictive. I feel the kids need healthy guidelines, but also allow them some control as well, because control and food issues go hand in hand.

[@rochellerochelle9669]

It’s dangerous NOT to regulate what your kids eat. This is why we have an obesity epidemic. You eat the healthy food your parents give you, or you go without. End of story

[@katherinewills3210]

@@rochellerochelle9669 if a kid is full then it should be able to stop eating. End of story.

[@rosas4851]

The dad of the quads didn't even say one word during this whole thing. He has no say in nothing. He needs to be a parent

[@Sammy2g3]

I was just thinking the same thing.

[@Helloheyhigh]

I honestly read this and thought, there's a dad? He is definitely overshadowed and needs to be a parent to his kids.

[@Nakia11798]

Yeah, the kids are wild because they have no authority figure, and since they're boys, they need their DAD to be that authority.

[@lilq4593]

This is actually really traumatic for me to watch Sable and Cooper deal with Michael as my dad also does all this crazy dieting and is now Keto so he does no sugar or processed sugar high protein high carb. And this is AFTER I received treatment for multiple eating disorders in hospital for 2+ years. He is putting both of them at such high risk for disordered eating ESPECIALLY his 11 year old daughter. I am MORTIFIED. I pretty much don’t talk to my dad because he is so toxic with his food behaviors and opinions. Michaels comment “sugar should be classified as a drug” reminds me so much of many things he has said to me. It is extreme unsafe behavior especially for developing children physically, mentally and emotionally. I really hope they are not negatively affected in the future. Especially Sable. I worry about her mental health a lot.

[@spykewyn8395]

Yeah, he's off the fucking reservation with that. Dial it way the hell back, nutbar, that's not healthy.

[@evasofos7602]

On my life, as soon as I saw Michael with his smile I sensed this narcissistic fake evil “aura” off of him and I’m glad I was right

[@lizduce3103]

Please remember this is a strictly constructed and edited 'reality ' tv program ???

[@davidgoodine1769]

I feel like some things both of the parents did were right however a lot was wrong. Like the timer when the 6 year old was eating dinner was absurd and the kids with no discipline are going to be screwed in life.

[@mercyrikho859]

True

[@The_Resistance_Radio]

best comment! Agreed

[@Sunrisehealingandelevation]

I wouldn't say "screwed", because they're smart boys, they have alot of great qualities, and also most people aren't discplined properly. Children who are constantly ignored or undisciplined can potentially turn out to be lackadaisical, or unmotivated, may have difficulties coping with responsibilities, can be disreapectful, or lack goals and direction.

[@hairproducts7637]

@@SunrisehealingandelevationTruth 👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@khaleemrodriguez6196]

From experience if I don't time my son he would have his food in front him for like an hr then get fedup of eating and leave half the food bk then complain of hunger half hr later

[@sarahfox3880]

Such an over exaggeration the kid didn't run away from home 😅 he walked down the footpath In a strop because he didn't get his own way.. The need serious discipline asap

[@lisaparrey1343]

yes I don't think he felt it was disrespectful to his mother throwing out the junk, I think he thought it was disrespectful to him as a spoilt brat who was used to getting his own way.

[@sarahlyon157]

If you look at it more closely, he did exactly what his mother did when she got really upset: she went for a walk to cool off. I think people don't realize that he's probably just immitating what he sees her doing. All her boys are also really emotional, just like her.

[@dianamaria_mua]

@@sarahlyon157 oh yeah that’s so true! And him saying it was disrespectful to his mum to throw away the food she bought was manipulative. He knew what he was doing which is kinda scary

[@sarahlyon157]

​ @dianamaria_mua I don't think he was trying to manipulate her; I think he was honestly feeling like throwing out food his mom bought was disrespectful (I would have felt that way because my family was on the poor side of middle class). He was upset and went to take a walk because that's how he's seen it demonstrated you should deal with being upset like that. Children learn how to manage their emotions by first copying how their parents cope with emotions.

[@sandradee1579]

Exactly! the kid had a temper tantrum plain and simple.

[@Oururbanhomestead1966]

Poor Sable looks so sad, she is obviously not happy

[@LeeoGoneWild]

Yeah, out of everyone, she is suffering the most. Her father pushed his ideas onto her and she is just doing what he wants. Does she even like exercising that much? Does she have friends? What does she do for fun? Literally has no personality and she’s too old for that, it’s so sad.

[@nooraqueen2716]

@@LeeoGoneWild she’s to young actually

[@lakishiarobinson6855]

I love how the strict parents actully sit and talk with their children about their behavior instead of yelling

[@sonia68ish]

They are way too strict and downright abusive

[@j-hope5753]

Mitchell is very shy and the only one who has adapted to her rules

[@Smashy4711]

The reason she got the reaction from the quads is because she threw it all out in front of them and made it so much more dramatic than what it had to be. They've had 3 extreme changes in 1 day of course they're gonna be pissed. And the fact the girl calls her dad by his name and barely speaks to him says it all

[@Nakia11798]

Her dad is a scumbag tbh

[@RicheeBe]

and because they’re brats

[@princessnozi4381]

My heart completely broke for the little boy🥺. He's not allowed to be a child and it's so heartbreaking 💔

[@helena-nikolaifujishin1272]

I was raised in a militant family and ended up with an eating disorder from it, but I saw other kids in families like the lenient one and they ended up in prison.

[@Beepbopboop19]

Yeah, there's a middle ground that's for sure a better choice. Hope you see that when/if you have a family.

[@fbbWaddell]

A happy medium is always best. Have rules. Have consequences. Have rewards. Lots of hugs and kisses. Good food. Good nutrition. Protein shakes are not actually healthy and they are a lazy way to get the protein you need. The meant to be exclusively supplemental which means they are not to replace a balanced healthy diet. I really am beginning to feel like parenting classes need to be mandatory for all new parents so that they don't discipline too little or control every breath their child takes and most importantly, feed them properly. Both of these parents need nutrition classes.

[@Faithmferguson]

I was raised the same way and have anxiety and growing up I was so confused watching other families.

[@tiahnnayasmine670]

really? i am a counsellor with a lot of background in that i can offer counselling online or via telephone for free. message me back if your interested and we can email about it

[@amandalimber]

my parents were lenient and i havent ended up in prison lol

[@lilq4593]

Protect cooper at all costs may he defy Michael until the end of his days✨🥳

[@PebblesMama0403]

I hope Cooper picks his parents nursing home

[@essx9325]

I think the stricter dad was completely narcissistic and abusive and needed that mum to give the kids a bit less anxiety and strictness (the food timer and lack of a balanced diet is asking for an eating disorder). That dad making the other mother cry was disgusting and having that as an example was just terrible. however the other family needed more discipline in the sense that they needed more structure and probably less screen time because their behaviour was terrible as well especially the swearing at such a young age. I think following through on punishment would be a good thing.

[@katiieeardley]

The dad on the strict family side was such a fucking power-trip, he got off on that shit

[@Asmrenjoyer674]

did you see the way she looked at the military dad when he said we will never be friends with them? she was obviously uncomfortable and knew he was being really rude. finally

[@Jessica-kd2md]

I feel like no one else caught this! I think he was the problem not his wife.

[@Nakia11798]

Yeah, I'm a little convinced she feels trapped in this relationship.

I doubt they have any friends. (especially him)

[@lifewithlesedi8756]

let's be honest Mitchell is the most well behaved quadruple

[@Miastarot]

They are such angels

[@Tranimalsblunt]

How to end up in a nursing home 101

[@americannightmare2109]

Sugar is a drug. But yet the father ate a triple stack of pancakes...

[@courtneychristofferson100]

Imagine being the school teacher of the quads? Everyone but the parents end up taking the brunt of raising these children.

[@ashc5047]

they wouldn't be in the same class

[@Raven.13]

Exactly! their behaviour is off the charts.

[@art3misx2so]

@@ashc5047 that doesnt matter. At least 2 of the blonde ones seem like they'd be trouble by themselves. The other 2 maybe not as much. However, not all schools have 4 teachers in the same grade as well.

[@starlite7785]

They don't know how to talk I would have got a whack if I spoke to an adult like that" none of your business"?? Excuse me?. I would be embarassed if my kids behaved like that.

[@melbournemade5784]

Exactly , they are everything I fear sending my kids to school

[@charliepeters7122]

That military dad is very different to he’s wife, she’s actually a good lady you can see that in her.

[@beastshawnee]

The strict dad was overfilling a small child’s plate and Cooper was overwhelmed being forced to eat that much food! My BIL used to do the same thing and I would toss out the extra food while he wasn’t looking -otherwise it was wailing and yelling. Kids do not need to overstuff their stomachs which are not that big! The Blonde wife needs to get control of her quads NOW or there will be hell to pay when puberty sets in. She needs to drop the sugar and carbs for sure. That alone will improve behavior and temper tantrums. I cannot believe a kid this age didn’t know how to tie his shoe! Glad he set that goal for himself! When I was a kid my parents never told me how to read a clock and moved me to a school where all the kids had been taught. That was humiliating. When the teacher chided me what time was it...I said the big hand is on the one and the little hand is on the 5...and got laughter of course and public shaming. Kids need to learn certain things by the correct ages!

[@qkattp]

36:58 actually disturbing with how happy he was she started to cry 😟 I feel so bad for that family , I hope the kids find peace:(

[@kennystrydom4964]

Its like Michael stands and wait in excitement for them do go over their time limit

[@brandyfelles5474]

Mitchell is so sweets. Remained me of my boy. He wares a hearing aid as well. He also took longer to learn to tie his shoes. Keep up the good work young man.

[@Poeticfloetic]

*sweet *reminds *wears *an

[@jisthecoolest-_-1741]

@@Poeticfloetic why? Is it hurting you? Why correct them?

[@caycelyndavis7257]

@@Poeticfloetic actually it isn’t an

[@luska824]

"Don't take this the wrong way, I just want to know"... I'll start using this🤣

[@casswhy400]

almost cried from seeing how happy the kid was when he learned to tie his shoes

[@jadeybaby007]

These boys are hilarious! 😂 They could have used a proverbial kick up the bum or two but they are hilarious. lol

[@taylorluvr]

36:35 smiling like that as he watches her walk away crying after he said she’s a bad mom and a bad woman… already had plenty of issues with the militant dad but wow i didn’t expect that

[@bonnydadley2460]

Narcissist!! Only happy when he can destroy someone

[@brahimbachir7495]

When sable grows up, she's going to be the party-messy kind not the disciplined kind. That's the reason military discipline is not effective with kids, normal discipline is

[@novapaige8119]

I feel sable will end up becoming a party girl and getting pregnant young

[@ShesSoRandom]

I was brought up in a disciplined household which was very strict. Never ever rebelled, i love life and im respectful unlike most.

[@kayari1455]

The wife says she missed him and all he has to say is "yeah?" then changes the subject. Ooof this man has no soul

[@adriana77]

Yes! He’s so cold! He was talking about the rain. He’s messed up

[@anastasia6134]

Imagine wanting one kid and then finding out you’re having four… just imagine! That’s guaranteed to be a chaotic home. Also, the narcissist dad needs to quit feeding those two kids protein shakes.

[@Miastarot]

All kids are chaotic and is no different if you have 1 or 10

[@patgibson-rk6hm]

WHY GIVE THEM PROTEIN SHAKES WHEN FULL FAT MILK IS BETTER FOR THEM

[@Miastarot]

@@patgibson-rk6hm is not always better sometimes both are good too though so hopefully they know what works best

[@state_issued_foid]

I think both mothers were wonderful and brought what each of the children needed

[@brookerounds1636]

“I feel like it’s a bit unfair to paint a picture we only drink protein shakes “ yous do 😭💀

[@Miastarot]

Some of them are delicious is probably better than Macdonald everyday

[@lewkskywalker8304]

I think each moms have pros and cons with the way they run their homes. Everything just needs to be in moderation so as not to be either a push over or a militant. And by the way, this show is addicting. 😂😂😂

[@Itspapaya_3]

Did anyone see how happy the kids were, when they said that they could have what every they wanted for breakfast.

[@bunilove]

One of my favorite memories was my momma making pancakes every Saturday 💖

[@sonia68ish]

That amount of sugar created rude zombies

[@jennylynwall3424]

I think the blonde mother with no rules should’ve read the note that her four boys left with their surrogate mother. I think that would’ve made a large Impact on how she views her no rules for her boys attitudes

[@alyssamarie6503]

I agree I was hoping she would show it to her

[@tikkidupaincheng3230]

@@alyssamarie6503 same omg but sadly she did not...

[@kumashock4074]

Those boys are going to grow into men and will have zero respect for women and low empathy…if there’s not intervention

[@Miastarot]

A kid don't understand that till they're grown

[@kfg7248]

Qualified Nutritionist here and Michael has absolutely no clue regarding childhood nutrition. Playing with food is completely normal and necessary for a child to experiment and become familiar with what they are consuming. Forcing them to drink protein shakes instead of eating a juicy serve of fresh meat is ridiculous and the strict timing of food consumption is detrimental to his son understanding his hunger cues. Everything I say is fact so look it up mate and stop using your children as guinea pigs to test your own concept.

[@arabellalovell3476]

I’m 29 and I want to be tenille when I grow up! Only one I’ve seen that’s all around guardian angel to the husband & children from a pure heart. Truly hope the hippie husband and children are able to vote to keep Tenilles changes. Sooo sad to see such a bright talented family be so oppressed by the woman supposed to love and guide them ☹️

[@ChristianZiya]

“Your rules are stupid, completely stupid ” “Your rules are rubbish” New mom : “what is that is affecting you out of those “ “Non of your business “ and dad is quite!!!

[@starlite7785]

I would have been whacked if I spoke like that. But then again my parents are indian. 😁

[@solomonpickering719]

That's why they think is okay to talk to a person like that because their Dad don't correct them.

[@Poeticfloetic]

*quiet

[@piratequeen7431]

@@solomonpickering719 exactly

[@piratequeen7431]

Kids called their mom bitch and the dead was quite that time too. They're constantly using the F word, dad's still silent. I've never seen a TV program beeping so many times when a 9 year old talks Edit: "dad"

[@kblundell16]

the militant parenting at the dinner table for the kid is horrid

[@katelb3508]

That part made me so so upset. He is SIX. and the timer thing...I used to get sick as a kid if I ate fast. I can't imagine punishing my child over food. Meal times are happy, fun times for our family. I wanna talk with the kids and enjoy the meal together.

[@libby9001]

My parents meant no harm by doing very similar things at dinner with me, but I ended up developing an obsession with eating behaviors that developed into anorexia. Placing a child in such a high stress environment during mealtimes is so harmful. There are better ways of making your child eat for sure. Like my parents, I'm sure these parents just want to make sure that their kids are developing proper dinner etiquette, but I'm so worried about the pressure they're putting on their children.

[@Africasfinest21]

I totally agree. The child is eating. It doesn't matter if he uses utensils or not. ugh! Timer to eat? Wow.

[@suestoons]

@@libby9001 I'm so sorry to hear that you developed an eating disorder. This was my biggest fear with my daughter as I watched my Dad do similar things and the heartbreaking result it had on my sister. Before I had my own child, I thought I had it all figured out. We hosted our young nephew who had some eating quirks that I privately thought were ridiculous. Then I birthed my own picky eater! Because I was so focused on *not* making an issue over food because of my sister, I refused to force my kid to eat anything. We always offered her the choice to sample different things but never pushed it. It all came to a head when as a 9-year old she wanted to attend Brownie Camp. I was hesitant to let her go. The leaders asked to speak to me about it and I told them that I was torn between having her bullied and/or forced to eat or even have her refuse to eat. Kidlet assured me she was game, after having the situation explained to her so I gave my blessing and let her go. The Leaders were exemplary, no bullying allowed, Kidlet was offered different things to eat in a no-pressure way, and wanting to be like her friends, she actually came home willing to eat a few new foods. It was a great learning experience for all of us. Me learning to let go, Kidlet learning to be independent and the other Brownies learning that people are different. In the end, a growth spurt during puberty made picky eating disappear literally overnight and we never looked back. As a world traveller Kidlet turned out to be an adventurous eater. Behaviour and eating at the dinner table as kids are actually fraught with danger for lifelong problems.

[@fati2487]

the dad definitely has some issues. have u noticed how glad he was after he insulted and made the mom cry? sick

[@SASSY13169]

The parents of the quads are just setting them up for failure. How are they ever going to be self sufficient adults? The father is just another child the mum has to take care of .

[@davidjames100]

Kids learn as they grow. I think putting them on a timeout actually kills their confidence.

[@calebreutener870]

@@davidjames100 didn't kill my confidence

[@TheKim369]

@@davidjames100 Allowing them to verbally and physically abuse others kills their ability to lead socially productive lives and be good fathers and husbands. The thing about time out's is they are needed less and less as children learn. Should kids just be allowed to treat adults like trash with no consequence? Hate to see when they're in their teens, looks like they're headed for legal trouble.

[@petitehippie7064]

Plenty of kids that misbehave grow up to be well adjustable ,productive adults.

[@TheKim369]

@@petitehippie7064 ALL kids misbehave, not all kids are raised to believe that it's their right to treat others like trash.

[@jessmarshall4304]

Cooper had no problem eating the pancakes his plate looked nearly empty 😂

[@NyanyiC]

Sugar works wonders😂

[@ashatashabazz1262]

Lmao “Chug Chug Chug!” That father of the militant family is insane. I can’t wait until they break free from their family. The woman with all those boys probably just gave up 😩