Real Families: The Link Between Cleanliness and Behavior

Jo Frost is back! This week, Jo is talking to a family which are house proud and always want a clean house. Is this why their son is misbehaving so much? Later on in the show, Jo talks to a family which feel like they would rather be a work than at home with their kids.
Family conflicts are usually kept behind closed doors - until now. Fresh from her role in Supernanny, Jo Frost brings her experience to a new talk show format.
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[@laurenhahn890]

Getting pregnant intentionally without your husbands consent is more than disrespect, its a betrayal. I cant believe she laughed... disgusting

[@Casey5693]

Jo looks like she hasn't aged a day. I think she's immortal.

[@sarah6557]

She's hiding the eye bags behind her glasses, ,, look at a supernanny episode with out her glasses off The bags are there, ,,,, just saying. ..........😊

[@jessicajepson9823]

She eats the children that dont conform to preserve her youth!

[@Casey5693]

Jessica Jepson Dude...

[@dusk4819]

Ya!! She's maybe got a few odd wrinkles but other than that, nothing different!!

[@poppeyp1083]

I think she's amazing. She's saved so many families.

[@BombDame]

This is exactly like when people don't give their dogs toys and engage in play. They get bored and destroy other things

[@dianahussain5066]

Exactly! Or when people give their dogs toys but no attention or exercise

[@eileencharman6373]

😊

[@pooppoo8379]

It's not cute or silly to not take your birth control and make such a big decision without your spouse's consent. It's so disrespectful.

[@rikkirikki4892]

I was *just* about to comment that. I can't believe she's giggling about that. That's like..the least funny thing I've ever heard. Totally taking this man's agency away from him. She's lucky he didn't leave, honestly. He *said* he didn't want anymore kids and she's giggling about tricking him?! I'm glad they didn't gloss over it or treat it like it was some kind of joke. She needed a reality check about what an awful thing that is to do to a person. What a selfish woman.

[@chill9711]

Rikki Pilgrim..She won't change

[@missmaam792]

Especially from a woman who said that she did not bond with her first child and is not "openly maternal". Shameful.

[@mim0381]

On the flip side, is it ok for dad to make the decision not to have any more kids? I don't disagree with you but its clear both of them should have been more willing to communicate.

[@hazelruddle8639]

The first family I would say of - The parents are utterly selfish, and downright STUPID ! Forget being on the same page, they’re not even in the same book ! Both working full time because they WANT the cash to buy even MORE beautiful things , for their oh ! so beautiful, stunning house ( note I say house not home ) 2 kids, well spaced out, and they ‘ just can’t cope’ Oh pleeese ! Give me the vomit bowl ! If they don’t want them ruining their wonderful house, then give them to a couple who desperately WANT but are unable to have children, and let that couple become a family, where those 2 children will be loved , nurtured, disciplined and given the chance of a life and leave the birth parents to sit back and enjoy their oh so perfect home !! And Jo ! If you ever want a ‘side kick’ ? I’m ready and willing and available as ‘SUPER GRANNIE’!!I’m 72 with 4 grandchildren of my own and many others ‘adopted’ all over the world !!

[@reecehall527]

The oldest girl is an amazing artist! She needs more recognition! 💖

[@Tarotlynx]

The aunt is wiser than the parents are, Kyle-proofing her home when she knows he's coming, and being willing to accept a certain level of mess as being reasonable with her own children. A young boy can't live in a museum, and he will lash out.

[@mirandacorcoran3341]

These boys said it plainly: They want their parents to discipline them. What beautiful boys!

[@marclabrie6027]

I agree it's how it should be

[@lucilesk]

Cara is an amazing artist! Her drawings scattered around her bedroom floor are beautiful

[@rustyleann7257]

I used to be these parents. My husband would yell if my house was dirty and what had I done all day. My aunt finally said “ I wasted all my time cleaning, never stop to play with my kids. Don’t make the same mistake I did” from that day I told my husband I’m done cleaning till the kids are in bed. And then the house will be clean at night time.

[@lauren8627]

I hope you also put a vacuum in his ungrateful hands too. 😂

[@laurenhahn890]

Sad ur husband sounds bad

[@kazania7653]

I would've strategised leaving him

[@kearl3490]

It's great to see you back, Jo! Though I do miss the dynamic of you being part of the family. You're obviously wiser, as this looks like an awesome gig. Btw, you're my favourite superhero!

[@chantellem6457]

It's a miracle the husband didn't leave for good after she tricked him into getting her pregnant. What a disgusting, disrespectful thing to do.

[@raninazreen5718]

Everyone is blaming the lady I agree she was wrong to do such a thing but he should have used protection too if he so didn’t want any kids. No birth control is 100% But I also agree they want the kids to mould around thier lifestyle. My home is not perfect.but when I go sleep at night o know I have had quality time with my kids and they growing up will have happy memories. I have a set routine and it’s timed for playtime with kids,one on one time as I have : boys 8/5/3 and then I know when it’s homework/reading time and I have a set bedtime routine. My kids can do certain chores like make thier beds tidy thier rooms.sieg our thier socks drawer and general tidy up in the house. They put clothes for laundry’s etc.leeping a child busy through these kind of activities keeps them busy and motivated. I didn’t hear a single praise for either child. Update would be really nice

[@marclabrie6027]

@A Stranger I agree and many girls and women trick you nowadays saying that their on birth control when their not

[@melissacunningham2524]

@@marclabrie6027 yes I agree,its disgusting that they would lie ,and tell a man that,oh and then they fall pregnant

[@nicolezeitlin8252]

He loves both his kids and nulike you he understands that people make misstakes and wound never leave her for makeing a misstake you can tell how much he love her just by looking at them and if you leave someone evrytime they make a misstake you are going to be very lonley people like you think you are better then evryone but you make misstakes just like evryone but you dont but it on tv so evryone can see the mosstakes you have made she is beeter then you will ever be if you dont stop jugeing people

[@zc6346]

@@raninazreen5718 and what protections could he have used? Condoms? When they had a relationship and even a family? Like saying hey I dont trust you? Or even worse- getting a vasectomy behind her back? I mean- what chances do men have to protect themselves from umwanted pregnancies once they are in a relationship? I don't see he how you can blame him. He even stayed for the kids sake and tried to work out things with the woman who took advantage of his trust in the worst way possible. Frankly speaking I would have left her had I been in his position. She is lucky he did not.

[@gillianlefrancois9394]

you can have a perfect house when the kids are grown up

[@missjamm31]

How brave these families are !!! i really take my hat of for all these parents to give themselves on a show and holding their hands up and say i don't know and i can't !!! so much respect !!!

[@marclabrie6027]

That's pays them for doing that

[@ArielcHarrison]

Wow, it's sad to hear someone say they get anxious when they know your child is coming over.

[@phyllysanantonio]

i know people that have horrible kids. That is not that uncommon

[@gerrypippin2263]

I did that with my nephews. They broke my favourite hens neck in an argument. Both got hold of her and broke her neck. She said ' Awww boys will be boys'.

[@babesmagee1]

@@gerrypippin2263 oh my gosh that's terrible! And what an awful response from that mother! That was a living animal and she's letting them know that it's life had no value 😢 I would have lost it! They definitely wouldn't have been allowed at my house again unless she changed and started parenting.

[@babesmagee1]

I had this issue with my niece because my sister let her run unchecked and undisciplined. Whereas my kids in my house had rules. And when she come over and my sister was there and I would try and say something about the behavior my sister would side with her child and act like I was doing something wrong and wanting her to behave in my house. At that point you just have to not have them over.

[@HelenEk7]

If you can't handle any mess, you might want to reconsider having children at all... Just saying. See it as a phase, once the youngest start school the mess is much easier to handle, and what mess is there the children can help clean up. We had several years without any ornaments or flowers or anything (except toys) below 1,5 meters (5 feet). Made life sooo much easier..

[@EchoSappho]

And it wasn't even her first child, she deliberately got pregnant without the father's consent with their 2nd. How can you want another child if you figured out with child #1 that you like nice things better than a baby?

[@shywolf4]

That mother actually shows classic signs of OCD. It is possible that the first child did not put a strain on the mother's ocd because she was a much quieter calmer child. There is also a well known phenomenon that the hormones from childbirth can suddenly worsen icd symptoms to the point that they become all consuming. I have a famiky member with ocd and the compulsions (cleaning, hoarding, germ avoidance, repetitive behavior etc) are so strong that it is almost physically impossible for the person to not do them. Hopefully the mom got treatment to help.

[@caroljohnston5677]

shywolf4 plus she is drinking too

[@Emz351]

I had no issues with mess when I was younger/before I had kids. Now, however, I really struggle with the constant clutter and mess. It really ranks up my anxiety (something I only started suffering with AFTER becoming a mum). It’s not as black and white as “don’t have kids if you don’t like mess”

[@toughbikkies3699]

This is a perfect example as to why kids need to go outside and climb trees, roll around and crawl into dark tiny spaces. Yet parents, schools, playgrounds now have stopped providing that option for kids. Best thing to do is be an active parent and take them to the river, trek through the bush, even mud puddle through the local school grounds when it's wet, take them off track in the local park. Just give them the experience and watch their eyes shine and be the little "hippies" they are. 😍

[@rosaspinosa85]

In my country we say "dirty children are happy children".

[@LearningWithMaryam]

Very nice just like how I grew up lol. My mum Didn't have any routines, she didn't read our play with me our my siblings that's the sad part but we were happy regardless

[@madhuramitra6688]

Very nice advice but parents are really weak now. They only want to protect the kids. Protection doesn't teach anything

[@julierobinson3633]

If you want your house to look perfect that's fine, just then accept that being a parent is not for you. Which is fine.

[@jacquelinehunt7794]

Their poor daughter gets no attention.

[@vonnaanderson4036]

what daughter?

[@pewpewcat7679]

I know this is beside the point but geez louise that big girl they have can draw! Beautiful art. I hope she stays with it

[@indigomoon7848]

This is such a beautiful comment 💖

[@alandunaway3000]

I saw that too, damn. Beautiful art indeed.

[@chainunchained3221]

Jo Frost has been my superhero and role model since I was 14 and had to start coparenting my younger brother and sister with my single working mum. I would literally binge watch Supernanny episodes until I could understand how to handle most situations with my brother who has bipolar disorder and ADHD. I don't know where we'd be without her sage wisdom through those shows.

[@ann-mariemystik_majick_lun747]

You sound wonderful. Well done for helping out with your brother and sister. Your mum should he very proud of you. Not any older siblings would do it never mind put so much effort and research in

[@Twdsuperfan2010]

I'm a nanny of 14 yrs. Thank you jo for inspiring me to become a professional nanny. I take your advice and use it with my own kids that I nanny. Thank you jo, you are my role model. Keep up the good work.

[@stephanienicole776]

That is not okay for her to just decide to not take her pill without talking to her husband first. That is a decision you make as a couple, not one you make alone.

[@TheMigityMac]

You know what? I applaud these two for asking for help and working it out. If someone came to mine and filmed all my parenting grime I would do more than cry. Probably drop dead on the stage. Bless them and their kids. HELP THEM JO!

[@marclabrie6027]

Yeah paid for allowing her to help

[@egagnon9994]

I have three siblings... Two older brothers and one younger sister... My parents didn't buy new, fancy furnitures until we were all old enough to understand and by careful...

[@missmoxie9188]

That first family... I feel so bad for the daughter

[@nela3986]

I think those parents have courage coming on TV to try change something at home because they need help. I think many people need help and never admit to it out of pride and the kids pay the price. And going on TV is a really hughe step. I hope they got the help and orientation they needed and are happier now.

[@murderballfandango92]

Ok so she left her pill at home when they went on holiday, didn’t tell him and then when she got up the duff she told all her friends first. WTAF!!! She must have a PHD in manipulation. Disgusting.

[@deelish22]

It's nice to see her helping a real middle class working family. Supernanny was great, but it seemed like only rich families were featured.

[@marclabrie6027]

Cause they weir paid

[@agriope2334]

She tells them individually what they need to hear from their partner. The relationships breaking down makes fixing it so difficult! I feel for these people and hope it goes well for these families

[@marclabrie6027]

As if they can't do that by themselves instead of appearing on a show

[@carriedudley8593]

​@@marclabrie6027well they obviously can't can they?

[@leahtv7778]

Also it seems like the parents are diverting from acknowledging the fact that neither of them wanted Kyle by focusing on THE HOUSE

[@believeinyourself8895]

Consistency is so important and spending time with children. Putting our own things aside. Kids feel stress. Yes perfectionism is difficult to get away from. Kids will see this. Both husband and wife need to work on it together

[@BratBustersParenting]

As a parenting coach I'm thrilled to see there's a show about parenting ... finally!!! Parenting is all about leadership. If parents aren't leaders for their kids, the kids feel lost and out of control. And as they grow up they'll search out leadership from their peers, the internet, or the drug dealer on the corner.

[@Jessicace]

sheesh that escalated 😅

[@sayawolf1061]

Thank you!! I love the name bratbusters lol

[@poppeyp1083]

Great post.

[@nati3914]

Saya Wolf came to comment exactly the same thing! 🤣👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@marclabrie6027]

@@booklife1823 that's rude

[@marinae4672]

I watched the first part with my teenager. Everytime they showed a video with Kyle we both went "Aaaaawwwwwwwwwww, he is soooooo cute!"

[@gmptcm9109]

I can see these children grown up, looking back at what their parents had to go through

[@abbybrown638]

The twins are a riot. How cute.

[@JVSwailesBoudicca]

I am not a parent but I love J's attitude, expertise and the help she gives. I prefer the old presentation when she was actually in the families homes but I'll stick with it and see how it goes because I'm happy to see Jo back again !.

[@88.vv1]

OMG those drawings though! The little girl is so talented

[@wheresjai7378]

That's what happen when you don't give kids boundaries they need to be aware the parent is in control. Otherwise misbehaved kids end up running the house.

[@edsr164]

Where's Jai And they actually anxious and insecure in that position

[@marclabrie6027]

I agree with where's jay

[@barbaradavis1402]

Jo is immortal because she doesn't have children.

[@motheroftwo5551]

This mom needs therapy for OCD and the son may very well have ADHD. I have an ADHD child and looks this very familar. And the mom may not simply be unwilling to make changes, but she appears to be quite anxious about it and unable at this point to makes changes. Until these issues are recognized and treated, bringing out toys and putting expensive items away will do little good. And this family needs to address the issue of her having not taken her birth control in under to have another child without her husband's consent. This may very well be the reason the husband does not have a good relationship with his son, and he may even resent his son. And the son may very well know that he was not wanted from the conversations I am sure the parents have had in front of him or in how they treat him. The father not sleeping in the bed with his wife and is replaced by his son is a very good indication that they need family therapy. If I had a show, I would have encouraged them all to deal with all of these issues.

[@Papaya713]

mother of two THANK YOU!!! Mom and very likely Dad have some mental health issues that need to be addressed. If you can’t sleep in a bed without a smooth duvet that should be a RED flag. If you find babysitters so you can clean over the weekend BIG RED FLAG. As far as Kyle being ADHD, he’s a three year old boy and sounds like he only gets attention when he is acting out. I’d like to have heard about what his preschool teachers say. That’s just my observation as someone with ADHD and a Special Education teacher.

[@Papaya713]

I am disappointed that Jo didn’t recommend it, especially for Mom. She got noticeably physically uncomfortable when they talked about not following him around picking up.

[@kettle2293]

@@Papaya713 I often think we need to hear more from the schools and daycares of these kids. They mentioned she went back fulltime so he must be going somewhere during the day.

[@doyouhearthepeoplesing2]

That kid does not have ADHD he’s just a spoilt brat who knows how to get his own way

[@AlbaDouek1]

Besides being very knowledgeable, Jo is also a great teacher...Love her!

[@katiethomas5889]

To be honest if my child always ran away I would get a backpack leash for him, then take him to a therapist too...And start with making routines for him so there is some consistency. Also the young boy is old enough to tidy up a little after himself and that will help a lot. Also the worst thing you can do is baby a toddler, they need independence and confidence. YOU CAN"T DECIDE FERTILITY OR FAMILY PLANNING WITHOUT YOUR SPOUSE.

[@sarahlouise4970]

I'm a first time mum to a 1 month old boy. I'm on a jo frost binge, as I'm not going to be one of those mothers with a spoilt rotten child 😂😂

[@obsolise8063]

How’s it going? I was a complete novice, never even changed a nappy when I had my eldest. But he slept right through from a month onwards, only waking for a quick feed & change, then straight back down. It’s easy if you stick to it & don’t become soft! Good luck.

[@sarahlouise4970]

Hey! It is going well, he has been sleeping right through lately, has last bottle at 2am and doesnt stir until about 10am :) that suits me fine 💓 It's very tiring at times but I absolutely love it x

[@obsolise8063]

Good for you! My eldest is 18 now & still a gorgeous boy, really good kid, just a good soul, no angel but a decent lad. It’s been an absolute privilege to care for him, his younger brother too (12). Some folks probably thought I was an ogre towards them but I just always stuck to my guns, no gray areas! I’m also a huge believer in a compromise - like when they wanted to check out the sharp kitchen knives, I let them but only with my supervision. Things like that make a huge difference than just saying no, then having them trying to sneak around for a look. Anyway, I’m rambling. All the best for the future x

[@jessicaaudate]

The husband is like "None of this is my fault! " 😂😂😂

[@Icheasea_T]

jessicaaudate Honestly tho, most of it wasn’t :/

[@sarah6557]

True JESSICA .......u no Wat men are like they Always the "" victim "",,,,,,,,,,, pathetic,,,,,,,

[@madridflower]

Actually he's a parent too, he lives in the house too. His expectations are way bigger than hers, because he expect her to do everything to meet his expectations. Is sad, he only yells and whine from his daddy's chair. I feel bad for all the family, they have no idea what means to enjoy each other...

[@babesmagee1]

@@sarah6557 I'd say if you deceive someone into having a kid that they don't want, that would make them a victim.

[@Kaybug150]

I've watched a ton of shows with Jo in them, but this is my first time coming across this one. A minute and a half in, and I'm getting "Dr. Phil" vibes (except this is better). LOL.

[@i.m6034]

I'm crying for them bc I'm a single mom going thru the same thing and nothing helps me. Idk what to do anymore.

[@sianfleming1679]

I like it when cara says don't do that

[@Tarotlynx]

In that second family, those two older boys have a better understanding of what should be done as parents than their parents do.

[@absolutelyridiculous6743]

Goodness these boys are adorable lol. I'm living for their energy, it looks like a loud home but packed with adventure and fun if motivated in the right direction.

[@aishahishampatel5041]

The daughter looks like mini version of Diana 💕

[@UnluckyAmulet]

I feel so bad for that irl, the mum is like, "Oh, I'm not very maternal" but then she had another kid and spoils him and gives him all the attention.

[@stephb6759]

These parents need to watch a few episodes of the radford family. 22 kids, all happy, and loved

[@sparkscouldfly9018]

He needs a playroom. Love the house, but they need to chill about how tidy it is. Getting pregnant deliberately is totally mad!

[@pamelastates5600]

Some women WORRY MORE ABOUT WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE OR WHAT THEIR HOMES LOOK LIKE !! MORE THEN WATCHING THEIR OWN KIDS!! THEY USUALLY ARE VERY UNHAPPY!!! ❤️🙏🏽🇨🇦

[@pamelastates5600]

If this man is SO WORRIED ABOUT IT!! HE CAN CLEAN IT!! THE BOTH PARENTS ARE A MESS!!! Wow poor kids!!!

[@nela3986]

Say what??? Planing a baby is normal. Having a baby by "accident" is MAD. If you mean, they should have planned it together, yes of course. That Was disrespectful and narcisistic. No wonder he kept a grudge and than even telling her friend first. That is a very strange attitude and again hurtful. She has issuses she needs to work on. But what do you mean, he needs a playroom? Do you think only rich people should have kids? You talk nonsens. They problems reside in themselfes. They don't give the daughter any attention and over concentrarte on the son, tidiness and how things look for others. All she is interested in is apperances. And all the boy hears is "no, don't, stop, give me a break" ... What about engaging with the kids for a change? I really feel bad for the girl too, poor thing... Its great to have a nice home. Nobody should rise children in a mess, but they need to relax more and concentrarte on having fun. And no two children are alike. Don't compare them.

[@zc6346]

Getting pregnant deliberately without telling the father is not only mad but highly unfair. She is lucky he didn't leave.

[@missmoxie9188]

Covertly is the word you’re looking for

[@1968MaryAnne]

I'm curious how Kyle behaved backstage with the staff caring for him....in the few video clips I noticed he seemed pretty fine.....

[@marclabrie6027]

They are paid to appear on the show

[@JackFan2004]

@@marclabrie6027 Which has zero to do with her comment. She was talking about the boy's behavior while backstage.

[@asmrbyffion5037]

Him sitting alone and not having food with the family is heart breaking. Maybe if he sat with them he wouldn't demand the dad's attention by messing with the food...

[@elli6220]

The parents don't want him to sit separately, it's just not reasonable for them to sit together.

[@sortathesame8701]

They would be happy for him to sit at the table with them, he refuses to do so.

[@happyimpressions8902]

As a kid, I wouldn't want to eat at that table either. He doesn't have a fun area anywhere except behind a closed door of his room. Give him his own set of fun dishes and placemat so he feels welcome at the table, and can be a part of the family.

[@yikesgina]

He can't sit still enough at the table. I think they think that the TV will help him sit still and eat.

[@carochan86]

I feel like when the parents get made at him or scold him they speak very monotone . I feel like if they raise their voices and point out their feelings they would get somewhere. When Kyle cry's it reminds me what a 1 or 2 year old does because that is how they communicate.

[@CettaCat]

Forcing your spouse to have another child, when they think birth control is being used, is actually a crime!!

[@scottk1987]

It's only illegal for men to do it to women but a woman does that it is 100% legal

[@zammmerjammer]

It's terrible. A friend of my mom's wanted a child but her husband didn't. She basically convinced him to have a kid he never wanted and guess what... he never wanted that kid. So this poor kid has a dad who is resentful and distant and the kid has no idea why. And that wasn't even a case where she was dishonest and tricked him into it. Very selfish and the child is the one who suffers for it.

[@marclabrie6027]

Should be yes

[@zc6346]

@@zammmerjammer Sometimes I am ashamed of being a woman. I fight for equal rights and equal payment struggling with work and raising our - desidered and wanted- kids while other ladies pretend they have the right to decide everything when it comes to things like birth control. You can't have both. We want to have the same rights as men? Well that implicates they get the same rights as we do 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@diannabooth6901]

There’s no reason he shouldn’t have wore a condom just to ensure it.

[@mjocosta8275]

1)the perfect HOUSE doesn't include babies toddlers and kids under the age of 9 yo. Sorry to spoil this irrealistic dream. 2)creating a FAMILY is a luxury in this era of infertility issues. Hearing her giggles over "i left my pill behind without telling him" makes me livid. She is more than lucky his husband didn't loose trust on her and their kid is healthy. Maternity and paternity should be a COUPLE'S CHOICE. NOT A TRICK.

[@ClarissaMcLaughlin]

I was about come down to the comments to ask why on earth a couple so obsessed with cleanliness would ever have a child only to find out apparently this was not a joint decision

[@ClarissaMcLaughlin]

“I’m not an overly maternal person” THEN WHY DID YOU EVEN HAVE YOUR FIRST KID

[@babesmagee1]

They said they'd been together 13 years and the oldest daughter was 13 so maybe that's the reason they stayed together? Maybe that wasn't planned. But then 10 years in they decide to get married and she decides to deceive him by not taking birth control and having another child! I don't understand how she ever thought this was going to work out well. Maybe in the beginning she said she didn't want kids and they were on the same page but over time that changed for her. That would mean that it was time to have a conversation, not to be selfish and just decide to stop taking birth control and break the trust of your partner by getting pregnant against his wishes.

[@gillianbrookwell1678]

The husband shows his emotions which is good, because some men never do that. I didn't move anything in my home when my 3 kids came along. They knew not to touch and when we visited anybody they were warned not to touch. They soon learned and now my eldest son is 41 and uses very similar methods that his father and I did. Their 2 children have self discipline.

[@freddiemargot1598]

This couple is so loving and sweet.

[@believeinyourself8895]

Can't expect perfection From eachother that's very high expectations

[@egagnon9994]

I remember this old expression when I was a child (I'm 56 now) "cry, you'll pee less tomorrow" which meant a child won't die if you let them cry!... Not an infant or a baby but this kid is three now!...

[@vegemiteisavitamin3235]

E Gagnon Kids cry for a reason, if they’re acting this way it means you need to find the source.

[@egagnon9994]

People have got to stop thinking children are pure, innocent, naïve, little angels!... The moment they can walk and talk they lie, manipulate, deceive... Children by nature are self centered and narcissists because they don't know better... It is up to th parents to teach them they are not the center of the universe... They have to share, wait their turn, learn how to deal with frustration and impulse... This child is not mistreated or neglected but just a spoiled brat who wants his way...

[@onestepdownonestepup9788]

Love you, Jo! I look up to you as an educator.

[@Annabelle751]

I love Jo and hope she gets another show like this

[@CJ-ft9yo]

I wish I was more houseproud about the details, but I grew up in a messy farmhouse where people felt welcome and that’s always been my focus, and having kids and pets feeling happy.

[@arielsummer6987]

This thing about how they got pregnant by mistake and never wanted second child ... I find it weird, innapropriate and strange to discus it like that. How is the boy gonna feel if he sees it. And to say: We never even wanted him.. So sad. They need to stop cleaning and start playing with kids.

[@impracticalsewing7071]

Nikola Postranecka Most children aren't wanted it's pretty common in the US

[@marclabrie6027]

@@impracticalsewing7071 yeah mostly by women chosing arbortions then caring for a child

[@marclabrie6027]

@A Stranger I'd have her charged for this if she was my wife

[@RaveBabyFuu]

these parents are just too strict. i could tell in the first couple minutes just because the inside of their house is so dainty and uptight. that kid is booooored with his family!

[@angelikaopland7880]

I'd like to know how these families are now doing. I like the approach of Supernanny more, it's more hands on and I wonder if these families are ready to tackle this on their own.

[@gesejimneys]

God they’d hate to see my house toys everywhere all my valuables are up high

[@yrv980]

Yea Jo Jo is back!!

[@jacquelinewaugh9451]

Jo is simply beautiful I don't think she ages at all

[@kimsherlock8969]

Brilliant I saw it like you straight away. The order of the home in tidiness was too important to both parents. Time spent making themselves comfortable in tidying... Should be spent with the children .

[@absolutelyridiculous6743]

That house is lovely, but wow. I'd be uncomfortable as a guest, worried about making a mess...poor Kyle just needs to be allowed to be a rambunctious lil dude. There is a difference between mess and filth.

[@suestenstream3041]

Why not have a covered basket, or trunk for "downstairs" toys? Clean tidy up once he's in bed, he'll know where the toys are!

[@babesmagee1]

That's what I did with my kids, and now with my grandkids.

[@donnyreiss1180]

ok the 4 boys were pretty cute when jo interviewed them

[@trishayamada807]

I’m always confused as to how families get so dysfunctional. My husband and I are not super parents but we can take our 3 kids anywhere. Maybe it’s simple consistency and reasonable goals that kids can achieve or we can all achieve....

[@crissahope9657]

That's awesome. I've also wondered how families can get dysfunctional as well. I think a lot of it is generational and parents not willing to deal with their own issues.

[@MissMickey4]

I grew up in a dysfunctional family. But I’ve made it a goal to make things better for my husband and two daughters. We had many discussions before the girls. We have so much fun. We go everywhere together. Definitely not perfect but we try. I want them to be successful and happy in life.

[@heatherr7378]

For the first boy, I think the advice she gave was good, but seemed incomplete. Is she suggesting that his behaviors will be solved by some preschool work at the table in the morning and having toys in the living room?

[@trishayamada807]

Heather Rose yes. His parents have spent exactly ZERO time with him doing anything at a table. Kids aren’t born sitting at tables and behaving. It’s a skill they LEARN. They have taught their child NOTHING, but expect him to be a good little soldier following orders, sitting at a table when he has absolutely no experience.

[@pamelabounassar5672]

Is there any updates on these families? What happened after implementing the things they learned?

[@mammacee8829]

My first question without even watching this is.... is he actually disciplined any of the times he's been naughty...

[@gesejimneys]

Right!? All I saw is them nagging stoooooop it don’t do that don’t cry....

[@jossiehs]

My child was the same at that age, he was diagnosed at 3 with high functioning Autism

[@annapawlowska5845]

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[@annapawlowska5845]

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[@fannyg465]

why does the kid have to sit alone in front of the Television???

[@joeymarie72]

This is what happens when you want to have babies but don't want to be a parent. Their daughter was much more able to entertain herself while their son was not wired that way. So sad.

[@reuscmar]

My God, put that telly out while eating and stop finding excuses!!! And stop treating that child as if he was a bad behaved adult! He's 3 years old, for figs sake! He needs to be messy and experimenting and running around and playing. Man, people are incredible sometimes. When are parents going to learn that children don't just behave on call? They have to learn the skills, and the parents have to teach that. Basicelly: you have to RAISE your children.

[@trishayamada807]

reuscmar see that’s what I was thinking. We have a relaxed family of 3 from 2 to 8 years old. But we have reasonable expectations per each child. They can succeed and we can too.

[@leahtv7778]

reuscmar Seriously!!! They're both upset they have to give Kyle any attention at all, clearly they didn't even want to have Kyle.

[@maryduhon9769]

I realized how much time I missed out on with my son and the stress we both loved with trying to keep things perfectly clean. Didnt do that with mu daughter

[@helen8602]

that home isn't beautiful. it's cold and boring

[@Oakleaf700]

Agree..it is very, very dull.Look at ''Interiors'' magazine and the houses there are so beautiful, full of lovely things but quite homely too... :)

[@Oakleaf700]

@@TheGooners11 , They are going on about ''lovely house''...but it is phenomenally dull...nothing interesting to look at, and very cold looking. Each to their own.

[@ivorypaleCelt]

A neighbor visited one day when my first son was about 8 months old. Her comments changed my outlook and made me a better mother. She said my home did not look like a child lived there, would I prefer to have my son remember that mommy kept the house cleann or that mommy spent time with him. I still prefer a tidy home, but since that day it hasn't been my first priority.

[@mebutnotme.Khan78]

@@ivorypaleCeltI love that comment

[@Theendlessriver77]

Helen Wow you must live in a mansion. I thought the home looked tastefully decorated and lovely.

[@janicewolk6492]

It is amazing that the husband hasn't left. And four kids is two too many.

[@scottsthots6880]

Omg my ocd would LOVE a hubby like chris

[@donnyreiss1180]

i wish my husband was ocd at least the house would b clean

[@mirrormirror444]

Why is Kyle sitting by himself when he eats instead of with the family? That’s cruel. Can’t they buy him a high chair or booster so he can sit at the table? Wtf! Poor little boy. You can tell they just see him as in the way. That’s why he wants their attention because he’s bored and confined and that’s all he has is them, and they aren’t available as well, so he left with nothing. Very sad. So what happened did they go back and see if she made a play area for him?

[@zeldagoblin]

Dad: he just wants to run away all the time. Yeah...I think that's what you want, Dad.

[@kheperasekmet5197]

Yep that's why they cheat Never around when u pregnant etc

[@babesmagee1]

@@kheperasekmet5197 that's what you get when you trick someone into having a kid they didn't want

[@poppeyp1083]

Wasn't going to watch another one as the audience clapping was so annoying. But watched this one and noticed they've made the audience much quieter which is better and more sensitive.

[@patricialewis-amachie11]

I LOVE YOU SUPER NANNY JO FROST, I CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW SHOW❤❤, YOUR THE BEST NANNY I ' VE SEEN ❤️

[@staceygrahame2504]

Totally random but did anybody notice in the audience (I first spotted them in the opening sequence,) that young girl and lad who were on XFactor years ago and sang as a duo and I seem to remember he was really good at opera and I think Simon told him to do it alone without her or something… Might be totally wrong about the scenario but pretty certain it was something like that and it was definitely them from X factor!

[@bernadettefournet2028]

I love u Jo. U r the best.

[@CeltycSparrow]

Now that I have stopped howling with laughter.....NONE of this is Kyle's fault. None of it. Kyle is a 3 year old child doing exactly what 3 year old little boys do.He's giggling, he's making messes, he's running around playing and driving you crazy. That's NORMAL for a boy his age. You may want him to be this perfect little porcelain doll living in your perfect little pristine home, but he's not. He's a little boy. He's GOING to make messes. He's GOING to get into trouble. He's going to demand your attention. That's what boys do. As for Kyle needing attention.....of course he does. He's three years old. Children at that age crave the attention of their mommy and not only that, he's probably so BORED in that perfect, pristine palace because you won't let the poor child DO anything (and I haven't seen one SHRED of evidence that YOU play with him or enjoy his company...just yell at him) He's begging for anything to amuse him and he knows if he cries and throw's a fit, he gets Mommy's attention for a minute.. YOU, as his mother, made the decision to go off your birth control pill without telling your husband, even though your husband said he was happy with just your daughter, (which personally, I think that is the most vile and disrespectful thing you could do as a wife and a woman....deceiving your husband like that for such a huge decision)....you BETRAYED your husband's trust. You made a huge decision to go off your pill and get pregnant again without consulting him, or respecting his wishes and you didn't allow him a voice in anything....you even told your friends before you told him you were pregnant with Kyle. And then, because you wanted to keep Kyle a baby. (because he was your last child) you made the decision on your own to let your son sleep in your bed and that resulted in your husband being pushed out (and again....your husband got no say in this). This whole mess is YOUR fault. Not Kyle's. You are a beautiful woman....you have a beautiful home and a beautiful family and its really sad because the price you pay for your incessant need for perfection is your son is unhappy, your husband is disrespected and cast out and your daughter is forgotten. Is it really worth it to you? This need you have to be a princess with your handsome prince in the fairy tale castle with your children and have everything be perfect if your family is so miserable?

[@amindanicoloro2343]

Was Kyle checked for learning disabilities and hyperactivity?

[@alicjagodlewska1059]

Not that bad!!! My friends' 3 years old is not like that!

[@JDxZ7]

Sorry that is not how a 3 year old boy is. The boy has something mentally. He needs professional help.

[@barbarajones9385]

​@@amindanicoloro2343 This.

[@anniegeturgun3564]

Wow, I never knew Jo had another show! She should be on the 24/7 Network!

[@eh-i1841]

This one was in 2014,and only had one season.

[@sarah6557]

Love ya jo frost 💕💕💕💕🍀🌸🌼🌹🌼🌸🍀🌹

[@paulakuba4719]

I fell so sorry for this little boy so upsetting

[@elli6220]

Why do you feel sorry for the boy? He's the one in the wrong.

[@paulakuba4719]

Why because that's his parents fault that he is behaving that way they cannot even bother to play with him. Are you really surprise that he is asking for attention?

[@gesejimneys]

Yup he doesn’t care if it’s attention for being bad as long as he gets it

[@madridflower]

Elliot A. He doesn't know what is wrong yet, he's lacking some love and some parenting, really. You cannot blame a 3yo for not having a proper education, and misbehave, please. He needs attention and proper care.

[@trishayamada807]

Elliot A. I hope you don’t have children.

[@MissisChannel]

dont hear a single thing about the child nor speaking yet. So sad.

[@lessehead]

Missi's Channel Yes! So many unanswered questions here. Why isn’t he speaking? Why is his behavior so strange? Why are the parents so bizarre? Everyone in this family, except maybe the daughter, needs a full work up. As a teacher and mother of 2 grown kids, why do there have to be toys thrown all over the house? My kids’ toys were either in the playroom or in their bedrooms. A 3 yr old can be taught how to put away toys, with help. No reason for him to be throwing pillows and other items all over the house, unless he has severe issues. Time to call in the professionals.

[@JackFan2004]

@@lessehead As a teacher and a mother, I'm amazed at your lack of basic listening and comprehension skills. No one said there needed to be toys "thrown all over the house". Jo suggested keeping a small basket of toys for the kid to play with downstairs. He doesn't have a play room. Literally the ONLY place in the house where his toys are really allowed is in his bedroom. The poor kid isn't even really allowed to play with his toys in his own damn room! As soon as he makes the slightest mess, even in his own bedroom, his parents are right there behind him trying keep everything perfect and neat. And when did anyone say he doesn't speak? These are very short clips where the kid is usually being yelled at. I'm sure he talks. He probably is quiet in these clips because he doesn't feel he can talk to his parents when they are just constantly yelling at and chastising him. I was ALWAYS talking when I was little. Except when I got yelled at. Then, I got very quiet and stayed that way for a while, sometimes for hours. Him throwing pillows and stuff around the house doesn't mean he "has severe issues", especially when it's clear that he is doing it because it's the only way he can get his parents attention! There is nothing wrong with that boy. He needs his parents to realize, like the sister said, that they can have all those nice, pretty things, when he is a little older and that HE needs their time and attention more than he needs a perfectly kept house. If he was allowed to actually do ANYTHING in that house, and if his parents actually sat down and PLAYED WITH HIM, he wouldn't act out like he does. Not to mention that some kids are just naturally very quiet.

[@04mantoje]

I don't really see what is so wrong with Kyle. he just looked like a bored 3 year old.

[@angelizdaboss]

Jenna Manton it isn’t about the children in all actuality. None of supernannys shows are actually about the children. They are in a way, but for the most part it’s about the parents and how the parents interact with their children, because a lot of childrens bad behavior is from a lack of discipline or a lack of attention or boredom from a lack of stimulation and all of that can be fixed by the parents.

[@eb7446]

There's nothing wrong with him, it's just parenting. The dad at the start is talking to him like he's 10 so no wonder he doesn't listen. I see a lot of parents do that, say to their kids "why can't you, don't do that, that hurts mommy/daddy, dad doesn't want that ect" but they aren't showing him what to do, providing discipline to back it up. Talking at toddlers isn't effective at all as a discipline/learning method. He's not going to understand daddy wants to eat alone unless you set up consistent boundaries.

[@emmacassidy8482]

He's 3 and they're treating him like a baby.

[@dusk4819]

Chicken Permission - Is so true! I never really realized that Jo helps the parents, not necessarily the kids.

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

Bored? Ok we will send him to your house...

[@samsonsmom635]

I think I accidentally left my birth control behind? if your husband says he doesn't want anymore kids just one and he's fine with that what gives you the right to go out and leave your birth control behind and allow yourself to get pregnant and disrespecting what your partner wants as well? child knows he isn't wanted that's the source of all the crying and whining he can feel it from his father when his father says I've had enough oh, he's had enough since the day you forgot your birth control! Disrespecting your partner in such a blatant way is just wrong.

[@LionKing-bx2ic]

Patricia Townsend why she is blamed? She wanted another kid-it is her right too

[@sandwitchescafe4697]

Елена Ареле she can’t have another kid and expect her husband to take of it if she made the decision alone...

[@marclabrie6027]

I agree patricia

[@marclabrie6027]

@@LionKing-bx2ic I disagree

[@emersonhawks]

@@LionKing-bx2ic uhm its sexual assault to do this just like it would be for a man to remove a condom to impregnate an unwilling person.

[@binknbaby]

Why was the boy at a separate dinner table? Anyone else find that strange? I mean... no wonder he's going to desperate measures to get their attention at mealtimes. He's lonely and wants to sit with his parents! And bed-sharing can be done easily without compromising the parents' relationship. It seemed they thought in terms of all or nothing on that front and didn't care to look into simple ways to make it work. Like getting a bigger mattress, or setting a toddler mattress on the floor. So many struggles would've been made easier by making small adjustments to consider the child's needs/wants over their rigid view of how their home should be run.