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[@magicquill4260]

Good on Hosanna and her husband for just noping right out of the public eye

[@maydaze5934]

I live for your commentaries on this family bc no one I know in real life watches it and I have so many opinions.

[@danixxgreen]

i’ve been watching since the beginning and am amazed how no one in my life ever knows who / what i’m talking about!

[@lovinglife9743]

I can understand that. I just recently binged the whole thing. And No one to talk to about it. 😢

[@cheychey704]

SAME!!!!

[@jolandabutter200]

Same...watching from the Netherlands

[@hattiebaker9817]

​@@danixxgreenagree I have also watched from the beginning and I love Doubling Down with the Derrico's just wonder if it will still be on Since they divorced

[@SalomeVerwey]

So Barry was married before. What is the bet Kim was the reason for that marriage breaking up. The way you get them is the way you loose them.

[@lisaswrld]

They really tried to paint Olivia as THE VILLAIN. She’s got her issues, but the editing was instrumental in making her look even worse. These parents did their children a real disservice and they all need therapy.

[@elizabethwillis885]

Both Meggs and Plath families also have a Joshua. But Joshua Plath is the son who passed away as a toddler.

[@JessicaKastanek]

I thought the same thing it wasn't Michael the passed away it was Joshua in a horrible accident I can't even imagine going through that

[@NanetteG.-ii4xy]

Joshua plath, 2 years, ? Accidentally ran over by car, driven by Kim. 😢

[@jenniferbond5771]

😮

[@Janet-Martin]

I love Olivia and that entire family did her wrong !!! I like Ethan but he wouldn't communicate with Olivia at all. Moriah and Micah both lied about Olivia and Moriah definitely lied about Olivia stealing from her and finally Moriah admitted to lying !!! The mother Kim Plath is pure evil and she did steal money from Ethan !!!

[@ameliab1298]

I admit I find this series fascinating. It is certainly interesting. It’s so strange. Overall they seem like very nice children. I’m so glad they finally broke free from the Vice grip of their parents. I think Olivia was really desperate to not live as a woman/servant as was expected. I was sad she and Ethan didn’t work out. When he said ‘when was the last time you cooked a meal’ I said to myself… run girl run! Moriah is all over the place. As for Kim, she seems desperate for attention. She really gets visually tense if she is not the center of attention. They are an interesting group and serves as a message how not to raise your children.

[@gracieallan4124]

He explains in another episode that he didn’t mean what people have put into that comment. Cooking for Ethan was something special that Olivia used to do for Ethan. She knew how much it meant to him. At the point when he makes this comment, she hasn’t made him dinner in over two years. That’s an intentional injury. I think Olivia is so much more adept at expressing herself that she’s able to make herself look better than she is. Conversely, Ethan ends up not coming across as favorably as he should because he doesn’t have the gift of “spinning” the story to his advantage

[@suebuchert7797]

Sounds like Ruby Franke's way to raise kids and we see where she is.

[@ll1001ll]

very different religion but similar in vibe lol

[@gracieallan4124]

Really? I don’t get the same feeling at all. The Plaths have their issues, but they seem genuinely warm and loving with each other. I hope I don’t get horribly surprised by anything that comes out later😂

[@Bitsa75]

Katie Joy/Without a Crystal Ball is almost as bad as the families she covers. She stalks her subjects relentlessly and sues anyone who crosses her. I love the shows she covers, so she always pops up in my feed even though I unsubscribed. Unreliable and near stalker in her behavior.

[@MegCazalet]

Jill Rodrigues is the mom, not a sister. She’s a social climber within the fundie “celebrities”. She would definitely have been the one to have her sights on Ethan - not for herself, but for her daughters.

[@000kalla2]

Why do this people think they can sing 🙄

[@DMMcCann]

‘Auto-Tune wasn’t all they’d hoped it would be. As if Moriah could ever get a recording deal irl? Yeah? (No Way). 😂

[@Hana-ke6qu]

Love your videos but please don’t trust without a crystal ball’s info. She is extremely unreliable.

[@Barbara-jq2se]

Re: comment: 👆It’s been stated that “without a crystal ball” she’s off her rocker too! You’re right; don’t trust her 1iota!

[@TheHeadlessHorseman]

I just found this show about a month ago and already watched all 6 seasons and am caught up. My take is that Oliva is not as innocent as she portrays herself. My first red flag was when she got upset riding around in Ethans roadster complaining that his family might see her and then the car ran out of gas and she seemed ticked. I know Ethan is probably hard to deal with in ways, but I don't like how she basically made him choose her or his family. Lydia seems like a sweetheart all around and is my favorite. She just seems like an all around good person and she will make somebody very happy one day like Kim said. Barry is slowly becoming top of my list too because he seems like a fun person to be around. I was impressed with his gym skills chest pressing 90lb dumb bells on that one episode. On the divorce paper episiode, I kinda wished Ethan would of just signed the divorce papers acting like it didn't bother him as much as it did. He really didn't expect Olivia to separate from him. It sounds like it was for the best, however as Ethan is obviously conservative and Olivia is very liberal. Kims decision to buy a boat that didn't run seemed strange. Very surprised to see she got a DUI when she touted so many times how her mom was an alcoholic growing up. Sorry for the long post, but I got sucked into this show in a bad way.

[@jujujj63]

I don't like her because she hates her family she was forcing Ethan to do the same. That's rottin and selfish. I can't stand Olivia. Hope Ethan finds a new sweet gal.

[@aanon5716]

i agree & i just left a long post too. we cant help it. theyre all characters.

[@cathleen624]

I felt bad for Ethan and Olivia but for different reasons. Both were severely repressed within their families. The difference is that while Olivia went into therapy to adjust to the world, it doesn't seem that Ethan did. It pains me to see him so socially awkward. It seems that he was never allowed to show his emotions as a child because he clearly doesn't know how to deal with them as an adult. I really wish he'd gotten the therapy he so desperately needs.

[@nelle9118]

That's her boyfriends boat. She lives with him and not on the broken down vote.

[@Jaedoe888]

I am sure kim said on the show she was from New York. She is an only child raised with a Step Father. Her mother was an alcoholic. Some thing abouys boats was a significant part of her life.

[@moustik31]

Omg all of that was so informative. Olivia being raised in the IBLP makes so much sense. Glad she is out of that cult. Edit: d*mn TLC is hiding all these DUIs. That's shady as hell.

[@Barbara-jq2se]

Re: comment: 👆Go figure huh? 🤔

[@524FrmGrl]

Bet they all know the Duggars 😂

[@Roksee]

I would not be shocked to find out that Kim was drunk when she accidentally backed over her little boy. There seems to be some mystery surrounding this occurrence.

[@tootles5555]

I am with Olivia…you people are the rude ones going against innocent ones. Seems to be common these days. Sick! 🤬

[@euphratesjehan]

This is a great overview. As I never heard of this family or show until 2024. Thanks. It makes better sense (quiverfull, etc.)

[@kristinahighlander2529]

I’d be careful using without a crystal ball she’s not credible and often volatile

[@didyousaytaylor]

She's insane!!

[@danixxgreen]

So good to know, thank you! I had never heard of her but she was cited in a different article I had been reading and they linked her Instagram. I will not be citing her again

[@moustik31]

​​@@danixxgreenI'm not surprised since she has become better/more professional than she used to be. CC Suarez has a video mentionning some of her past controversies and it's indeed bad.

[@Sin-D_]

@@danixxgreen i watched the Plaths since S1 E1, and just now found you (and I like 👍 ). But I admit that when u mentioned Katie WOACB, your credibility was shaken a little. Be sure to confirm on your own whatever info you get from her.

[@paulan7218]

@@danixxgreen without a crystal ball often gives inaccurate information and when it’s found out to be inaccurate, she blames that information on her followers and takes no accountability for it herself

[@christina.kleman]

So Barry is the male version of Michelle Duggar🫠

[@lourar.2800]

I'm so happy to find fans. This show...I watched the first season, but I couldn't stop until the end of season 6. Is this family an underlining of dysfunctional, most definitely. But beyond the negative, the strength and love that this family has for each other is inspirational. I learned so much from all these siblings, Barry and Kate. All in all, I enjoy this show, very different from most.

[@mcsmaria28]

1:51 don’t use WOACB as a source. She’s extremely problematic and a massively unreliable source.

[@nickydaviesnsdpharms3084]

Excellent! I despise any person who acts like this as a result of religious beliefs. Indoctrinating children as young as the little girl singing about things she couldn't possibly understand, never sits well with me. Tat was more a response to season 1 tho to be honest. I thought Lydia had an incredible voice in season 3 when singing to herself.

[@lin57ful]

Never knew Barry was married before..

[@JaneKaplun-js4lp]

It was mentioned in the beginning of the series, first episode I think.

[@DMMcCann]

But, but…? Now wait a minute here-“Divorce” isn’t for the riotous or the pious!?!

[@paulan7218]

If you wanna have any credibility at all, stop using without a crystal ball as a source it pretty much makes you look like a hack

[@no_prisoners6474]

lol you’ll find out real soon that without a crystal ball is not so popular let’s say 💀💀💀

[@bredeller6333]

She's awful. 😂

[@suebuchert7797]

She's been sued many times for defamation. I dont know if she settled out of court or what because I stopped following

[@luvjellybeans4026]

The whole bunch of them are off center!!! LOL

[@moustik31]

Olivia is right: she made the show interesting and compelling! And like Meghan Markle, I'm glad she is giving good representation to us adult kids, who cut ties with abusive parents.

[@maggiesamson337]

Exactly. People, especially women, give people like Meghan crap. Megan is annoying when she does her California acting, but she was really hurt and patient with her father.

[@raap141]

​@@maggiesamson337what a bullshit ,she was his golden child ,she gets all what she wants .What has he done ,pictures ?

[@enerosisor]

Are you sick troll what Meghan has to do with this show get lost you are crazy seriously

[@enerosisor]

​@@maggiesamson337are you guys sick talking about Meghan what did she has to do with this show, is in responsible women that put other women down shame on you idiot 👿

[@tinam761]

Good lord … Megan Markle is a disgrace to all women. Period.

[@Heatherbob201]

Love your content!! Just came across you the other day! My daughters and I used to LOVE this show..and is one of the reasons I no longer trust mainstream media & tv. I know things aren’t real on tv, but they really scammed us. Btw, I see your puppy back there ❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰

[@jentk3]

You should listen to digging up the duggars podcast It will tell you a lot of things about the IBLPPer.

[@pattykochenower4222]

I agree with so much you e said !! The girls singing… even Moriah… not great . These families are crazy. Olivia is crazy, Kim is crazy ! The guy you say Lydia was so hush hush with … that’s funny …. Wow , you answered so many questions I had !! Thanks Loved this video!!

[@jennagilstrap3802]

Kim was born in vero beach and wasn’t raised in Georgia. Just fact checking since this video is supposed to be exposing their secrets.

[@Jaedoe888]

I thought she was raised in New york

[@kjade8007]

Jill is actually Nurie's mom! She is nutty.

[@SalomeVerwey]

Their singing wasn't that bad it was terrible

[@adriennejerseygirl4817]

Barry looks like a weirdo

[@NanetteG.-ii4xy]

Yes, & current muscles 😅 or not !!

[@DMMcCann]

@@NanetteG.-ii4xy What a “cool Dad” smoke show, lol.

[@524FrmGrl]

Agree!

[@kathleencorreia2813]

I haven’t forgotten that when it comes to Ethan and alcohol, Miss Olivia begged him to try all of the alcohol. Now she cries poor me. Olivia is a complete fake.

[@Bea56601]

She doesn’t cry poor me she’s free from that nutty family and she’s happy and better off for it. She grew and he did not. 🤷‍♀️

[@Janet-Martin]

​@@Bea56601I agree !!!

[@kathleencorreia2813]

@@Bea56601 she came from an equally nutty family. Only slams his. She was an instigator.

[@Cbbartelt]

@@kathleencorreia2813she’s no contact with her family. They also didn’t decide to be on a reality TV show. Do you think that every person who isn’t on reality TV and doesn’t talk about their abusive childhood is a hypocrite?

[@ginabindari5184]

She didn't beg him to try alcohol... He himself wanted to try a lot of things... Ethan made a conscious effort do things... She did NOT do anything like drugs... Remember how the mom has a DUI??!! or growing weed??!!

[@baileydunton6142]

I’m so freaking excited for this!

[@craiggrayson4090]

Why??

[@TracyRider-k3i]

OMG!!! This is horrible....these parents should be under the jail. What happened to Dr. Spock and his book!?

[@dieSchreckschraube]

Great video, as always. But I don't think that giving the full name of Barry's first wife is needed. They probably haven't had anything to do with each other in over 25 years and she probably doesn't want to be associated with the Plaths.

[@DMMcCann]

Are the names “Plath & Bluth” becoming interchangeable now? 🤔🤫🤗

[@Fitzge16]

What I got of this video is Olivia needs to go away and stop fighting with the Plath family. She can have her thoughts of her family but move on. The Plaths are a loving family and Olivia can't stand it. Move on Olivia be a happy liberal in California. If possible, get your own show but spill your family issues and get away from Ethan. Let Ethan move on. You have a new love. Let him move on and get off their show.

[@ginastoner7981]

Wow, you are clearly on one side and only showing one side and very hateful Towards this family. Very sad. Judge much??!

[@cathleen624]

Like that you source your material with WACB. You both do such a great job with doing the deep dives. I understand that lots of people believe that what they see on TV is real. Thanks to you and others we learn the truth about what really happens. Keep up your great work!!

[@alexhernandez90210]

Its crazy how the whole family are horrible drivers. Not only putting themselves in danger but also to others on the road

[@corriegolightly8433]

Thank you for talking about this show. I haven't seem much content so far.

[@NanetteG.-ii4xy]

I like the show,❤ family. && kim, leaving loveless marriage, &. Visitation to see children.😊

[@beachrose88]

i watch it and like it.

[@gracieallan4124]

And who encouraged Ethan to start drinking? (knowing alcoholism runs in his family’s history so very likely to be inherited Breaking all these so-called “barriers” comes at a cost. Olivia was reckless in so many ways and Ethan was often the one who paid the price

[@pivotalhomesolutions5779]

Olivia was Eve… had Ethan drink his first Coke. Then it was Jack & Coke

[@hm397719]

Haven't watched this video yet but omg I have the same hat in yellow! I'd never even heard of this show but loved your series on John and Kate, now I know way more than I ever needed to know about the Plaths. P.s. you're right about everything

[@margaretmestas1481]

Can't wait!!!

[@karenbarrett6734]

Not sure Kim has any credentials to teach dance ?

[@danixxgreen]

She majored in music at Florida State University and was a dancer there. I can’t speak to her skill level though

[@DMMcCann]

@@danixxgreen Get out, seriously?

[@rachelderenoncourt3881]

I think Kim is from Long Island, New York.

[@thamsanqathesonsinxezi]

Your cap is so cool by the way 💯

[@marmill_]

Ooo nurie is such a cute name 😊

[@jonettienne9193]

I think this video is kinda bias especially with Olivia...from day one I can sense Olivia being a manipulative and controlling person her sister even said it n u skimmed through that yet Barry is horrible for no reason n because their childhood is not typical there's no beauty in it

[@524FrmGrl]

Barry is a freaking weirdo

[@AndyCarlValentin]

@5:45 🫣

[@seektruth4547]

Uh Hello! that’s what the Osmond’s did the Jacksons and so many others this isn’t the first family who want their kids to be in show business

[@kntgrl]

what the hell Kim!! hahaha

[@flower-qu8oc]

bet she was drunk when she ran over her baby

[@DMMcCann]

No-The Dingo ate her baby!

[@shellyvinsant4542]

Is that the oldest daughter leading do re me?

[@danixxgreen]

Yes! That’s Hosanna

[@Wodenseyes]

Kids “abandon” their parents first all the time. Young people think that they know every thing and will often hate their parents bc they don’t understand their parents actions/choices. Look at Mikah and Moriah. They cut off contact with their parents bc Olivia manipulating them. The idea that kids somehow have some sacred knowledge and would never cut off contact for an illegitimate reason is one of the dumbest things I’ve ever heard.

[@kathyhollowell7889]

how do you know this info? is the show coming on or did it get cancelled??

[@margaretmestas1481]

16th of July

[@craiggrayson4090]

Olivia is still narcissistic, and mulipulative. She has just learned to be better at conealing it. She has honed her skills is all.

[@rachelbrendle7101]

Your comment about the little girls singing was just mean, it wasn’t that bad

[@thrgost]

They didn't have to post a video of a tone deaf kid butchering a song for public consumption. I love my kid and think he's amazing, but I also don't ask the whole ass Internet for their opinions by sharing anything personal.

[@rachelbrendle7101]

@@thrgost no one is making you crap on the kids. It wasn’t even that bad.

[@lovely6641]

They aren’t little girls anymore and they sound bad

[@CM-id3wo]

This was so good

[@kathyhollowell7889]

mika plath died??

[@danixxgreen]

Micah Meggs, Olivia's brother, passed in May 2023

[@happygolucky4429]

your research is soo thorough I love it!! This is the info I’ve been trying to put together

[@mariemaglione4079]

Personally I don’t belong to any religion and if you can I recommend you have many children it is a wonderful life. Are you anti religion if not can I ask what religion do you belong too. Me I respect all religions and I know there is good in all people whether you non religious or religious.

[@kathleencorreia2813]

Olivia talks so badly about the Plath family’s religious ways and she was raised the same way. She needs to crap all over her own family and leave the Plath’s alone. Also stop making an ugly assumption about little Mercy singing.

[@hollyk7052]

Lmao do you not know she was raised in an oppressive cult? She should just be grateful to reenter dysfunctional dynamics and not call it out ok

[@craiggrayson4090]

Is there anything you do like about the Plath family? You come across as a hater to them, and to Christianity in general.

[@66katemom]

It's very difficult for rational people to find anything to like about this family. And nothing she said implies that she hates Christianity. Me personally? If God is so great, how come he needs all these hype men for him?

[@paulan7218]

I think you’re triggered because you’re probably a Christian and are feeling attacked, but so far she hasn’t said anything to disparage Christianity

[@Jessica.Shawnte]

What is there to like tho? I mean on the surface you can say Barry and Kim are active parents. However when you get watch show you can clearly they’re not as active they let the older children especially Lydia take over.

[@craiggrayson4090]

Well regardless of the extreme diciplinary beliefs there is no evidence that the Platts ever used those tactics on the kids. As far as I can see all the kids are extremely intelligent, kind, caring, motivated, and well adjusted. They will be an asset to humanity. These are good people. No human is perfect so why the tear down? I'd rather see this wholesome behavior than drug abuse, over sexualization, hateful behavior, disrespect, laziness, entitlment, and the list goes on.....again, no humans are perfect but they seem decent enough. It really hurts to see them being torn down for human flaws. Ughhh!

[@hollyk7052]

Well adjusted? LMAOOO

[@appalachiangirl6877]

In a town with a small population size like they have.That was regular music class that they taught at school too.She teaches home school' and music" They were probably in music class.That's why they didn't look so happy.Just saying that's regular in schools on the south' ...........

[@Kirsten_is_cursed10]

That video was a performance. Not a class.

[@sarahachord9295]

Her sister saying she was extremely narcissistic and manipulative is exactly how ive always felt about Olivia.

[@SarongGoddess]

WOW you're sure judgy!! Kim has been FAR from selfish ALL these years!! About time she FINALLY started doing things for HER!!! Barry & the rest of the older kids at least are ALL narcissist!!

[@danibakesmauiii]

Kim is the definition of a narcissist. She was definitely the one cracking that whip the whole time.

[@paulan7218]

yeah you’re a bit delusional

[@NanetteG.-ii4xy]

Thank u, agree, I like Kim, real, has ken now, nice man, her dancing studio. Right on😊❤

[@hollyk7052]

Finally lmao, every decision made is and was for her. She’s a cheater, a drunk driver, manipulator, and narc. It’s hard not to judge someone for poor actions, even if I agree that she seems happier without Barry. Ken btw loves to share racist shit on fb so do we judge or praise that?

[@rchender]

You obviously are an apologist for Olivia Plath. You make it seem as if she is entirely innocent and in reality a victim of abuses thrust upon her by these two evil fundamental religious families. From my perspective she could've quickly and easily 'cleared things up' in the cases of several points of dispute if she hadn't been so self-pitying and weepy. I do hold Ethan culpable for some of the growing tensions because he's such a poor communicator--very poor indeed. He is anathema to any form of confrontation--perhaps that's an attempt to be 'gentle' or kind, but it sure hasn't served well and in his favor. I do agree with Ethan's insistence that he would parent his children in a conservative fashion. That's a big problem in America today--permissive, progressive-thinking famliies with few to no standards of cecorum or morality. Call me old fashioned? Yep I sure am. Naturally in a reality drama and expose of private stuff like this show, I wish all of them well and hope they can each find peace and happiness.

[@joanna0988]

Ethan said he would disown a gay child which doesn't sound very loving or family centered to me. Also Olivia was basically a child getting married and Kim used her then flipped out when Olivia wouldn't let her use Ethan anymore.

[@rchender]

Animals often destroy their offspring when they discover or come to understand that these offspring aren't viable. From a social, moral, religious perspective, Ethan recognizes that separation and isolation from a morally, biologically deficient child is basic to the integrity of his Christian beliefs and family definition. While we may not all agree on that POV, why is it so difficult for people to believe that some people are actually religiously devoted to that POV? Olivia was damaged goods, both emotionally and psychologically from her family upbringing. Kim is just whacked. She is a total hypocrite and most of the time fails to make any sense at all. She's arrogant, selfish, self-absorbed and only thinks of herself and her own self-satisfaction. Olivia has had plenty of time to become a big girl at this point, but again as I said, she's proven at this point to be selfish damaged goods. I still stand by my comment that Ethan is a very poor communicator. I do think the show's producers have done their level best to impugn the character, standards, morals and beliefs of stronly religious-based families. That's consistent with leftist media and progressive immorality in Hollywood. @@joanna0988

[@joanna0988]

@@rchender So why have kids if you can't commit to loving them unconditionally? Isn't that what Jesus preached? I swear Christians will quickly excuse and forgive abusers, cheaters, liars, etc than good people who just come wired to be attracted to their own sex.

[@squid3946]

@@rchender It is not your place to judge the moral or biological sufficiencies of anyone; that right belongs to God alone. If you truly believe in God's word you can unburden yourself of such judgment and devote yourself to self improvement. God will consider your words and feelings toward his children when your turn for judgment comes. Who are you to judge someone else's servant? To their own master, servants stand or fall. (Romans 14:4) You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before God's judgment seat." (Romans 14:10) Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. (1 Corinthians 4:5)

[@rchender]

@@squid3946 My criticisms are valid and I'm entitled to my own views based on my religious, moral, ethical and principled views! You're neither fit to preach to me, nor are you a suitable moral compass without suitable explanation. In the end, I'm pretty sure that MOST agree that it will be God who will issue the final judgement. And as far as being 'burdened' (Kamala) my only burden is to suffer the completely intolerable idea that my opinions and analysis count for nothing when compared to YOUR human-flawed interpretation of the Bible. Now go away...just go away.

[@aanon5716]

i never liked olivia. she thought she was smarter & more educated than everyone else, clearly she is NOT. she was so rude to ethans parents & did everything she could to disrupt the family life & rules undermine the parents & even convinced ethan to hate his parents & to stay away from them & even not to go in the driveway if his mum was there?! so tantrum like & ethan was her little puppy dog. absolutely malicious. i dont think the mum deserves any medals, she appears to be cold & distant in a way BUT she wasnt abusive, & there was no reason for olivia to act the way she did. it was way overkill, a power grab. she literally kidnapped the kids. she could have been an asset to the family. she could have enhanced it, even opened it up, but in a positive way, with love & acceptance... but her ego & the huge baggage she carries from her own family rather ruin it all over things that could have been easily resolved & forgiven & forgotten. do u notice after ethan broke away & micah & moriah left...she gets back w/ her sister she hasnt spoken to in years?! because she had no one , she was the one who threw away her sister, now she wants a relationship w/ her. no, shes not a good person for all her showboating.

[@sandrabartram6347]

I read To Train Up. A Child I am not quiver full or IBLP. I trained all 5 of my kids by this method and enjoyed my kids. They are all grown and will tell anyone that they enjoyed their life growing up and were not abused.

[@hollyk7052]

Whatever you tell yourself to sleep at night.

[@DMMcCann]

The word “Trained” should only be used for pets & farm animals - Not Your Children… Fundies F__ their kids up for life in the ‘real world’.

[@sarahachord9295]

The plaths lived an ideal childhood. You are speaking from a point of View as you being the child. I look at it from a parents perspective and i wish so much i could have raised mine that way. You have to remember kids havent been parents but parents have been kids. Prioritizing being able to do whatever you want is a very naive perspective and i promise you will change what you believe as you mature.

[@Cbbartelt]

Educational neglect is abuse. A lot of children actually have been parents before because they were parentified. Like the Plath children being parentified and having to be the parent to their younger siblings. Parentification is abuse. Parentification can, and often does, result in CPTSD. Being denied access to the things you need to understand in order to do school have a job go to the doctor is abuse. I’m 39. I am a parent and I homeschool. I am also an adult who has been dealing with the consequences of medical neglect my entire life. Someone like you who is advocating for child abuse, and justifying child abuse should not have children and if you do what you stated you do you should have a safety plan in place because your children are not safe around you. If you believe that medical neglect, parentification, physical abuse (which is THE theme of the Pearls book) & educational neglect are acceptable you are a dangerous and abusive person.

[@sarahachord9295]

@@Cbbartelt How is homeschooling and being Christian advocating for abuse? Helping is not parenting. Children need responsibility and respect. They do it because its what they believe is best for their children, i wish i had the money to have a similar upbringing for my 4. You dont have to like it. They lived on a farm, they were very close with their siblings, they didn’t use very much internet or TV. They put on plays and played in a family band. I dont remember them ever saying they never went to the doctor when they were sick.

[@nanettespencer1812]

WOW! Nicely done…New Follower🙋🏼‍♀️