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[@PhilipDeFranco]

Thank you for the support...well always, but especially in the past day. I was a bit nervous about bringing up my concerns about someone in our community, but felt it was important. Thank you for your time and love yo faces. :)

[@lillen1898]

love u thx for a gr8 video

[@lindseymounce8817]

Philip DeFranco you are hero phil.

[@Vanessa-zw1uc]

The whole lip reduction thing is why you should go under the knife for you and you alone. Unless its a medical reason, trends change. People get their eyebrows tattooed for 'fashion' but you never know how quickly that could change. Same thing goes for the lips, like you said so many people wanted the big Kylie Jenner lips and now lip reduction? So if the new fashion trend was to have your face look like one of Floops fooglies from Spy Kids would people do it?

[@hansolo3154]

Good for you Phil for doing this, you perhaps just saved a kid a terrible life.

[@PierceArner]

Really, ENDLESS thanks for shining a spotlight on this. As one of those people who both knew kids who grew up with shit like that and also had my fair share of it at home, I know what it's like to see people who thrived in spite of it and people who didn't as they got older, and not ONE of them was ever better _because_ of horrible shit like that. I still can't even quell how utterly livid every moment of those videos make me, but again, I really can't thank you enough for that video and the follow-up today for shining a spotlight on this shit.

[@RobGavagan]

Kids tend to do really weird things when they're subjected to abuse. Odd ticks and behaviors.

[@danieltemelkov8208]

seeing as how most of the time he has a camera shoved in his face and being yelled at constantly i wouldn't be surprised if he does something extremely dangerous.

[@ataraxiiaa]

Agreed

[@nomadaa5984]

Rob Dyke Hey Rob! Love your channel!!

[@keaton_]

Rob Dyke You have a large amount of content of videos on serial killers. This kind of abuse on young Cody is very reminiscent of the pasts of those killers. Cody shows these symptoms, which may be made even worse by the fact his abuse is on display for the internet-capable world to see. Do you think this could be the makings of a dangerous adult if proper mental health care is not made available to him?

[@TheGhostWarhead]

xZombieslayer_xx let's hope it doesn't come to that point.

[@LozerChic7]

I think the mother is 100% the source of the abuse. She is unable to empathize with Cody because he may be 'different' from the others. This is so sad and hope that social services get involved very soon because the mother has the potential to become an even worse abuser than she is right now. She might actually seriously start physically abusing him. I was similar to Cody where my mother would yell at me and hit me telling me I was "too sensitive" and the abuse she'd display would "make me stronger" and it did the exact opposite. I am very soft spoken and hate being yelled at even though I am 20 years old now. Thank you Philip, you may have saved this boy w/o even realizing it.

[@BrandensGaming]

I feel like in that video the father is so close to realizing what he's doing is wrong, but the mother just keeps trying to redirect him to punish cody.

[@janaejones2927]

Astoria I thought that too but the dad is just as bad. one of their videos is literally just him yelling at all the kids and you can see that the way they yelled at him for the ink prank is the way they treat him in general.

[@flojerz]

Astoria I just watched video of the mom crying and trying to be the victim. Urgh. If only I could smack the tears off her eyes.

[@santiagoaurelio3444]

they're both instigators. they have different ways of crawling back into their shell when accused. theyre jst as bad as eachother.

[@2Kewl4Ya101]

Astoria I think it's the father well physically at least

[@thatrandomfandomchick70]

"I'm not a hero, I'm just a mindful asshole with a large audience who doesn't like to see stupid bullshit." Sometimes, that's all a hero has to be.

[@melaniearmiger3558]

Notice that CODY is not in the apology photo. Horrible parents

[@kwinnart3426]

melanie armiger because he doesn't have to apologize?

[@politeviolence1533]

melanie armiger iirc Cody and Emma have been put into emergency housing(not sure what the proper word is but they're with their birth mother), not sure if it was taken before or after that though

[@captainbiggleswade9337]

Because him and Emma aren't with the family any more

[@loyalndfan13]

If they are willing to put those actions on camera, what goes on off camera?

[@jennifer9084]

That is a creepy thought but true.

[@shannonjackson9778]

loyalndfan13 I was thinking the same thing

[@massmania]

There was one video (i forgot the title) where he was annoying Alex, "Hold on I'll be right back" *cut* Alex is laying on the couch crying.

[@MandieTerrier]

loyalndfan13 That is exactly what I was thinking. If things like that happen in an edited video. What goes on when the cameras aren't rolling?

[@leahwade5391]

loyalndfan13 I really do fear for these children. How can someone happily film themselves screaming and shouting at their children?? I keep saying this but he has abuser written all over him...it's almost like he gets thrills from doing this. I am more confused on people sticking up for this family. KZbin needs to bring this channel down!!!!

[@g00fy39]

Lol now the parents are getting abused by media and they are crying about it... how the tables have turned

[@kristopherpucella6700]

Tana Mongeese ain't that the truth

[@kassbrookmusic]

Bless you and this comment.

[@KhorBaPeaceComesFromWithin]

Yet they are still making videos. And some of the kids are still with the parents. How fucked up is that.

[@jojo-xk8ri]

"Abused"? Nah, they're getting called out.

[@stashad4713]

*BU DUM CHUUU*

[@TazG961]

"Cody has... something 'else' "..... Yea, because he's being abused by his own family. The family that is supposed to love and protect him, but is instead using him as a punching bag, for the sake of a "prank". I just don't get how some people, ESPECIALLY parents, can agree with and find what they are doing to him to funny. It is complete and total abuse, and that poor kid is going to have a rough future because of them.

[@DenFjeerde]

They're now saying the videos are fake. If it's all fake then Cody should get an oscar, cus that's some damn good acting.

[@ssj2matt]

Kids his age have a fine line between reality and fiction. Even if he was acting it and knew of the pranks beforehand, he and his family acting out an abusive scenario so convincingly that it would still have the same effects as if it was 100% real. He was still being hit, and bullied.

[@jabbra1837]

@@ssj2matt pretty sure he was being sarcastic, the kid quite clearly wasn't acting!

[@Emilyspace_]

One of the most unnerving parts of the DaddyofFive videos is that the mother admitted that they've been investigated several times before. NORMAL PARENTS DON'T GET INVESTIGATED AT ALL.

[@fathernature6880]

Emily they get investigated because shitty people like you and this Chanel hate on them and call child services. They are all fake and not real pranks

[@Xanderhood]

We all know they are not all fake. That guys apology says it all. "Sometimes i get carried away". Garbage.

[@seelykay02]

Emily, I'm going to have to disagree. I get what you're saying in principle, but bad things can happen to good people. My aunt and uncle got investigated once cause my 5 year old cousin picked up the phone and said "I don't know where mommy is, I don't know when she'll be back" (presumably because she didn't listen to her mom when her mom said she was outside and would be back in 5 min) and the concerned citizen reported them to CPS (she only found out about the call when CPS/police showed up demanding answers).

[@trevormadsen]

You can call CPS of Frederick, Maryland guys. They live in Frederick county. I reported them this morning.

[@Emilyspace_]

Pure Ownage I am not "hating", and neither is Phil. Most of us here are just concerned that Cody may have long term emotional damage from these pranks, especially when he's so distraught after some of them. This is textbook psychological abuse.

[@Pixatary]

As a person who has seen and been abused myself I have to insist that this child is being abused. I hope that someone with the power to do something does the right thing and helps those children by taking them away from their parents. There are people who should not have children and these people are a prime example. I also have to say I agree with the statement that I WISH someone would have saved me when I was a kid. I wish someone would have done something for me in my time if need and you Phill have done that for this family, you brought the darkness into the light so people could see this and that good sir does make you a hero. This is not what a childhood is supposed to be about. It should be about love not the amount of likes on a video.

[@ashliefay7375]

I am sorry that happened to you. No way does anyone deserve that. You seem like a lovely human :) x

[@jelllllllly4954]

I saw a link in the comments on Phil's new video on this family - from a local news channel - saying the family is being investigated due to a viral abuse video and they are in the states custody.

[@loribroadbent5434]

+ Hello Jelly That's great news! Hopefully someone keeps us up to date with the final outcome.

[@Jonnyvonwallstrom]

A father punishes his son by leaving him while the whole family goes to Disneyland, due to MISBEHAVIOR. Isn't he the one who has behavioral and psychological problems? Damn, I'm starting to consider the idea that Cody was the least loved child, or worse, an adopted one.

[@ranchoddaschanchad6230]

Creative North he's the most stupid father I've ever seen. that man should be taught some serious lessons.

[@pajarolibre3023]

Creative North and they made a public "apology" on Twitter. that maybe the reason why Cody will not be joining them on their disneyland trip. So stupid.

[@stevepenn2582]

You mean stepchild

[@sdfszcrew6833]

Creative North I have a better theory about that father. He's a sadistic freak who suffered the same bullying from his parents and older brothers and sisters. He just wants to get even in life.

[@Jonnyvonwallstrom]

Steve Penn adopted or stepchild, any of the two will do. They are two different things by the way. :)

[@heehee3986]

Ladies, y'all need to get yourself a caring man like Philip DeFranco.

[@smellslikejason3937]

Ariel Love he is not caring he is egotistical ass who ruins peoples lives

[@superunnatural25]

No, they ruined their own lives. The only thing DeFranco did was to get it out there. DeFranco did not do those things on Cody and his sister, he did not instigate bullying or pushing them to a shelf. Their father and step-mom did.

[@katherinerockwell9254]

Jbear cool wow must be a DADDYO5 fan

[@I_am_ENSanity]

So basically, you can emotionally and slightly physically abuse your children as long as it's for entertainment? Really wondering why KZbin allows this to be monetized while anything involving hate speech isn't. Both seem pretty damn awful in my honest opinion.

[@whydoievenbothertoputthish2199]

they take "Family" friendly really literal these tiems

[@Chrisfragger1]

And I hear Disney supports these people...

[@GreenMushroomful]

Disney hates children more than anyone, so it seems fitting

[@fomoran]

i saw some documentary footage of walt disney going to great lengths to help elian gonzalez, so not all bad where children are concerned...

[@ABonafideSkeleton]

Because i's jus a prank brah! Seriously though it is disgusting that they continue to get away with videos like that, how have they not been investigated yet? The evidence is all there

[@Qcknd]

Does anyone know what Cody's rights are? Or do our parents really have this much control over us until we turn 18? Does anyone know? Yesterday's episode messed me up, i'm not going to lie. The second I heard the mom yell "What the FUCK did you DO?" i started crying. Yes, that was SO fucked up. But beyond that, beyond the obvious How fucked is it now that they parents are telling the WORLD that Cody has a problem using the bathroom as well? Like, I couldn't watch that video, so I have no idea how much or little this family shares, but how the fuck is Cody supposed to ever have a normal life with that information plastered on the internet? He will be emotionally and physically abused at home, and now he has to go to school where people will remember him for shitting himself in the internet? How is this trauma and humiliation not obvious?

[@padlocksncocoapuffs]

Qcknd fancy meeting you here! I had the same reaction. It was truly hard to watch. That poor child.

[@ArkhamplaysMC]

I felt like crying, it affected me more than I ever expected haha

[@d34thiseternal]

He has the basic rights to life as every other American citizen. Report the abuse to Child Protective Services in Montgomery County, MD. You have seen the vid; you have an obligation to report in the United States.

[@LulitaInPita]

Qcknd that's so fucked up...

[@madisondougherty7608]

Qcknd It is really fucked up

[@macquarrie3230]

I like how hard Phil is on terrible people. They don't deserve excuses.

[@macquarrie3230]

Will Irwin Typo

[@Aegis---]

Kenneth K Media nah, let him rot in a cell, don't give him the release of death

[@peterc0358]

Aegis took the words out of my mouth. just let them go mad until they a: rot or b: kill them selves.

[@MegaJabboy]

If he was mentally ill, then yeah, there's a pretty fucking massive excuse for his behavior. Of course the man doesn't have more of my sympathy then the victim and their family, but mentally ill people don't deserve excuses? That's ridiculous.

[@raeannabelle6595]

MegaJabboy there's a lot of mentally ill people in this world, none of them going around killing people.

[@cheersmate1876]

Man I feel so fucking sorry for that kid, I hope he finds the help he deserves.

[@SocialMediaDale]

When your child is upset to the point that they're red in the face, maybe stop treating them like that. If your child's face is red because you've smashed it into some shelves, you don't deserve to have children.

[@allylavender3023]

"Gee, I wonder why my nine year old child isn't perfectly well adjusted and normal in spite of the heaps of physical and emotional abuse we put onto him."

[@Unforgiven11]

Ally Lavender yeah fuck that guy I'm fucking pissed

[@MazenFallatah]

Fuck, this hits home.

[@kennedycampbell502]

There were so many things wrong with that Disney video 1. His parents had what should be a private conversation about their child on the internet, not only for him to see but everybody else. They've said in videos that their kids have access to the youtube account and social media so there is no doubt in my mind that him and his siblings (who obviously pick on him) will hear his parents calling him "crazy" and saying if he came to disney he would make everyone miserable. Note this conversation happened after he put the camera on Cody and shamed him for his behaviour and reminding him why he wasn't coming to disney - as if he didn't already feel like shit. 2. When Cody leaves all his dad says is "behave" not i love you, ill miss you, or I'm sorry. They when the door shuts one of the other kids begins to celebrate that Cody isn't around anymore and the dad says that he shouldn't be celebrating because he doesn't deserve to come either. So technically the other siblings have misbehaved and don't deserve the trip but Cody was the only one they rushed to exclude - it seems he is unfairly the target of the family in almost all scenarios. (This is also evident in the comments, some seemingly long time viewers pointed out bad behaviour from the siblings that had been shown in previous videos.) 3. Even if Cody is not abused and his behaviour is not due to abuse he obviously needs professional help. His behaviour is abnormal. They say "God knows what else he has" well no, idiots, a professional child psychologist can easily tell you. It is one thing to punish children but when their bad behaviour becomes out of the norm you need to consult with a professional. They clearly have the money to do so now that they're raking in the KZbin cash. I wonder if they're reluctant to send him to therapy because of what he could say about them... or their just ignorant white trash who don't understand how to help the human life they are in charge of.

[@catherinemeno6030]

+

[@thecompking8747]

Kennedy Campbell holy shit that's to much to read

[@YMER723]

Kennedy Campbell You have said exactly what I was thinking!!! Those kids have to be going through some serious mental issues by how everything is being handled and the "jokes"... The parents may not want to label it as abuse, but... a picture speaks more than a thousand words, and with all the videos they have posted it is clear that the children are not in a healthy environment. Its toxic, hateful, and all together violent.

[@Temuldjin]

and thats the problem. they are either incompent or outright malcious, either way the kids deserve better.

[@3peatnation971]

Kennedy Campbell or the dad is so sad that Cody can't come that he believes no one should go

[@missbrat711]

I have two kids and my one son has Anxiety and he acts out when he is stressed. I can't believe that "woman" called him crazy etc etc ..They are 100% abusive!

[@grmancool]

So many people getting their ad revenue removed and these guys still getting paid to abuse kids, what the hell KZbin....

[@paburo9481]

More like What The Fuck KZbin.

[@angelabullard9220]

Someone needs to find out what State this family lives in and report them to DFS or CHS, or whatever that state calls its Child Protective Agency.

[@dariondubiuos123456]

Grman Rodriguez Thats such a good fucking point.

[@yogirl74]

Angela Bullard they are from Maryland

[@TitanBait]

Grman Rodriguez Fucking seriously.

[@danielleelmore-pugsley5281]

Hearing his mom call him a weird crazy ginger is just as bad to me as his dad hitting him. Verbal and mental abuse are just as painful as physical. You shining a light on this might just save this boy and his siblings from continuing the cycle. We need to realize that this is not ok and take a stand. Thank you for doing that!

[@blucat5223]

Ioannis Sacellaris That's your opinion, I've suffered physical and emotional abuse and for me the emotional was a million times worse. The physical wounds healed, the emotional ones fucked me up for life.

[@TheMusicfreak385]

I suffer from anxiety, depression and ptsd thanks to emotional and mental abuse. Any wounds including getting smacked in the face and cutting open my eyebrow I don't really remember as the highlight of my abuse. I do however remember every shitty thing that was ever yelled at me and the anger and low self esteem I still experience nearly a decade later. I only have one ptsd trigger that is related to anything physical.

[@SimeonFarkas]

This is BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse) in Maryland, let's all contact them and tell them about Cody! maryland.bacaworld.org

[@lukasabcdefg5606]

TrepexCo2 that is exactly the problem with psychological abuse... you cannot see the scars it leaves

[@celticphoenix2579]

Heather is his step mother not his real mom. She forged paperwork with her husband to contrive to steal Cody and Emma away from their real mother. I have shared the link to her interview on this page. Please give it a listen as it puts a lot of things into context for this story.

[@justinmcdaniel7419]

"Cody has something else." "I don't know what the hell else he has." Intelligence If I were Cody, I would've done exactly the same thing and more to get out of being around that living hell they call a happy family.

[@Redheadsmiles23]

I was just saying, you can see he must be feeling like he's going crazy because he's acting in a way someone would when they know whats going on isn't right, but he's being told but everyone around him that this is okay and normal. He deserves to be in a better situation.

[@LindsayAdkinson]

I'm also someone who would say I am who I am in spite of my childhood, but also have seen the other side of the spectrum soI 100% agree with you. Also, would agree with Boogie that it is very heroic for you to speak up on this. Many times I've wanted to make videos on important topics, but have stopped because of fear. You being an "idol" or someone people look up to and speaking out, will just give more people to continue speaking out for the things they should/raising awareness. Thank you.

[@tira2993]

This is why birth control should be mandatory until people who want to be parents have passed a parenting class. Unreal.

[@alphapt9370]

So they mentally abuse the kid for years, and then are surprised he's messed up, and pooped everywhere? *false gasp*

[@massmania]

AlphaPT it's just a prank bro

[@alphapt9370]

Yeh, that's a thing you might say to your friends, when playful banter is around. That and throwing a random punch. I mean, if you're 15, and so are they, it's perfectly alright, and to be expected. Not to your kids. It's unbecoming, as a parent, to even think that's alright. That's what happens when people get a bunch of kids when they're young and stupid, but then remain in the stupid mindset, and forget the parenting side.

[@TheShadowHatter]

he was making a joke because the parents always tell Cody that, and now the tables have turned.

[@rainastetson8299]

As a foster parent I know that smearing poop is a sign of trauma. It's the only thing they feel like they can control.

[@steveeab2364]

That's an interesting perspective, thanks for sharing.

[@nalayac.9236]

Raina Stetson look at drama alerts video

[@blucat5223]

Yep, as soon as Phil said that I knew for sure. A child that age only does that when there is something psychological or mentally wrong.

[@Kikobekillinit]

Mohammed The Pedophile you're really unhappy, huh?

[@rabidrabbitshuggers]

Raina Stetson In the Kid Kills Brother video, they make fun of him for saying that he wanted to die.

[@syntheticmemez7744]

Also if you watch the Disney World video, when they film Cody being picked up by his grandparents (I think they were his grandparents) before he leaves he is SMILING. When a kid is told by his parents he can't go to Disney World and he is SMILING, you know there is something wrong. He just seems happy to get away from them. After he starts smiling, he instantly starts making a sad face, but it's very unconvincing, and it looks like he was told to look sad.

[@Funfun6000]

Synthetic Memez okay not trying to insult u or anything but don't make such assumptions like that

[@cemetarypercy]

actually? it *is* an assumption. This person assumes that cody is happy to get away from them. an opinion is *i think cody might be happy to get away from his parents* an assumption is *when a kid is told by his parents he cant go to disney and he's smiling, you know there is something wrong.*

[@ityr]

wouldnt you be happy to get away from People who treat you that way??

[@frankisthetank1]

Opinions are assumptions both of the examples you gave are both opinions and assumptions. You don't have to say I think for something to be an opinion.

[@jexx30]

Oh, that's heartbreaking. Poor little dude.

[@nugatory2279]

If i wanted to toughen a kid up, i would put him into martial arts training. A safe, strong and fun way to become stronger and "tougher".

[@luvvpriyaa]

Nugatory I agree with this so much. My parents put my in martial arts about a year ago and I have to say I did toughen up a lot over the past 12 months

[@Curlyheart]

Train him to be a secret agent

[@cillianbrouder]

DaddyO5 not only infuriates me because of how abusive they are but also because of how naively open they are with sharing their shit

[@Brismo7]

The parents are just so dumb and arrogant. When their kids are in their 20's and 30's and people can find these videos... Its going to be rough for them.

[@courcupine2501]

Cillian Brouder I was just thinking this - how do they post these things and not realize that everything they do now is going to be heavily criticized or monitored? (I suppose that's just what they want though - more views for their awful ways) I hope Cody is saved from these horrible people he's forced to call family.

[@elizabethohair9868]

I work in the public schools, and I see children terrified of their parents. They are children like Cody. I know that they act out because they want to be in control of something in their lives. With children in the schools however, I know exactly what to do to help. With Cody, I don't. We are people around the world just watching in anger as a child is abused. My question is, what is the protocol for situations like this? How can we do something?

[@elizabethohair9868]

Also, I hope you talk about their latest video claiming the pranks were all fake. They were not singing those tunes at all before. Maybe they should just stop talking and lawyer up.

[@TheMistyBlueLounge]

I'm wondering as well, it really concerns me if the channel is basically just "prank and abuse my kids for money" and KZbin has no problem with that. Especially with their new focus on "advertiser friendly content" it seems like a channel like this should not be tolerated, even if it were all "staged", which doesn't seem to be the case. For now I just sent youtube feedback with the following message *"I have serious concerns with many videos published by the channel "daddyofive". They appear to show both physical and verbal abuse toward children, and are also profiting from these videos. Please look into it."* (the feedback tab is on the very bottom of the screen)

[@elizabethohair9868]

Good idea, that seems like the only thing that we can do. But regardless of if they have a KZbin channel or not, the abuse will likely continue.

[@laurendenise247]

the daddyofive case breaks my heart. I work with children who have been abused and this is exactly what I see before they are taken into our custody, especially when it comes to large families. There's usually only one target, it's a great way to make it seem like nothing is going on, "4 out of 5 kids are fine, this one is just not normal" = the majority setup. I hope that the CPS in their area takes another long hard look at what is happening before that child is mentally reduced to nothing by his family.

[@wuwilliam2464]

Lauren Denise you are a great person, good job helping children that are suffered from abusing and mental problems

[@tonyturtle221]

I work with children too. Many of the patients in my care do the thing with the fecal matter. It's a tell-tale sign of abusem

[@victoriacara3846]

If that's what the family is doing when the camera is on, what do they do when the camera is off?

[@gentianviolet2785]

I always had this question but I'd like to assume that they abused kids for videos & the rest of the time, they just didn't care about their (kids') existence. Sad but it's a lot much better than all those horrific things.

[@burnedfromthesun4696]

Line up for cigar burns

[@tobyskatefilms7262]

probably playing with all the video games and toys their house seems to be FULL of.

[@swankybidoof4055]

You don't go Disney and purposely leave a son behind. A carnival, sure, BUT ITS FUCKING DISNEY. This kid needs help, really really badly.

[@micisspaghettiboi8806]

Hawk Byrd AND HE IS THROWING HIS SHIT EVERYWHERE. There is a line where a parent can be patient

[@ShogunMongol]

+Micis Spaghettiboi As Phil said, it might be because of the abuse he has gone through.

[@Funfun6000]

Shotgun Mongol true but that a accusation but I'm not saying abuse have nothing to do with it and I'm not trying to defend the parents but bad behavior usually result in a punishment

[@bunnywilde7273]

If this family cared that this kid has a behavioral problem, they would take steps to help him through it. Instead they're being assholes about it because they are probably the reason why he acts the way he does.

[@stephdcc788]

Micis Spaghettiboi most children that show sever signs of abuse either sexual, physical, emotional, or mentally they will tend do do such things. At this point the family does need to be investigated. It's more than he just pooped himself punish him, it is more what is going on in his envoirment is causing him to not only defecate but to also touch it and smear it around. something is seriously wrong.

[@FecalExcrement]

"I wish he would behave himself and act like a normal child" How can he act like a normal child when they as parents aren't normal in the first place? It's like two high schoolers decided to have five kids and get youtube fame by messing with them. Grow up, you're supposed to be the adult.

[@EnlightenMothman]

He starts "Cody did not earn", earn what? He didn't earn the right to go on a family trip with his family? Then Mike is mad, probably because he can't keep a watch on Cody and keep him under his control. I honestly hate those parents.

[@Manga_Lloyd]

Mark my words the Disney trip vlog will come out WITH Cody, just so the parents can say "See? We really do love him!" So they can get some of the heat off of themselves.

[@killya1928]

HAVOK586 yup, then blind subscribers will use that as an argument despite all of the evidence

[@emeraldgaming4431]

I think so to bec he said Some of the vids are fake

[@56bturn]

I said on one of their videos that, they have reached a point of no return, that nothing they say will be believed by the wider audience. People no longer trust him. They see him as deceitful, so I doubt they can do anything now to deflect criticism. One can only hope this is resolved with the kids' wellbeing in mind.

[@Me-wh6hl]

They said in their last video that they never made a divorce prank to avoid the kids re-living a trauma, blablabla but they didn't hesitate to make a "putting Cody for adoption" prank when he already lived a trauma like that!. They even said it, They are a blended family and Cody before them, had a hard time and they STILL made an adoption prank?!?

[@lemonninja607]

Marie yes I never thought about that !! 😱..I have been a fan for long time...and I saw that adopted prank...but not a fan anymore

[@ttucboone]

You were a fan .... Like go Maryland child abusers? Give'em hell! Fan like that?

[@redpat8832]

I was a psychologist and a social worker...But it shouldn't take someone like meto identify that "Daddy" as an abuser and scumbag!

[@charlieboy1087]

Where is Cody? I'm taking Cody to Disney myself. Im getting fast passes, we are not going to wait in lines, and I'm going to throw poop at the family as we pass them

[@jamiephilip79]

Cassidy Billet we will all take Cody to Disney he can be my personal guide too! and I can buy his favourite food and share it with him it would taste so much better!😶

[@jacobblanton5179]

Rarely does a comment make sense when one hasn't watched the video beforehand, But yours was particularly confusing to me as I waited for the video to load lol.

[@Jonnyvonwallstrom]

Man, don't forget to make a video coverage of it, specially when you throw poop on their faces! 🎃 😺 😸

[@LauraDonLee]

I want to save Cody. That mother seems heartless, so cold.

[@akricket2956]

When a child is continuously ABUSED they tend to act out! Those parents deserve every drop of poop Cody can smear on them! MONSTERS!

[@SnowbunnieCT]

Cody 2017!!!

[@ahonestwoman]

She is a stupid cow!!!

[@danielcantrell745]

Just Wondering that's fucked up. your a horrible person.

[@ollyp1738]

Laura Donohoe I've been watching them for a long time and realised that the mum does love and care about them when they're behaving but when the mess up she gets really furious. I feel although she needs some sort of help to cope with anger issues but it will be hard raising 5 kids..

[@unladylikerednecks]

so they wont get cody help for his behavioral "issues" (and lets be honest its because he's abused) but will punnish him for it and make him feel more excluded? Great parenting btw that mother is a disgusting excuse for a human being.

[@eviltaco347]

100%

[@1987Megs]

Brynn Peterson totally agree

[@SurnaWylder]

Brynn Peterson right? They're acting like they don't know how he's like that. They know if they get him help they'll probably end up getting caught. And the way they talk about Cody when he's not there, as if he can't see the video. I hated giving them the view on their channel but I just had to know more about them.

[@felicitybloobles179]

Brynn Peterson Exactly she says something is wrong, yeah you guys are abusing him. And calling him a crazy ginger snap ummm no I wouldn't be a box of butterflies either if my family was constantly putting me down and hurting me. If they think something is wrong then he should see a professional.

[@mstuard002]

Alwaysawesome Andanonymous honestly corporal punishment doesn't work with encoperosis, therapy is about it. but it also pretty much only stems from severe abuse, or developmental disabilities.

[@joycewible8816]

I started crying when Boogie said that. That breaks my heart. I want to hug him and tell him he's amazing.

[@yonigga3844]

Go and hug a cactus instead.

[@Enzo187]

boogie is the nicest guy on the internet by far. i cried a lil as well, on a positive note if you follow boogies channel he has lost an ENORMOUS amount of weight.

[@ajaxmaye2520]

@Hal Jordan I'm sorry for living under a rock, but I'm just gonna say that, even though I don't have any idea Boogie is, I'm still happy for his sake and I'm also happy for Cody and Emma being reunited with their mom

[@xresidentevil3]

How do you feel about Boogie now that he's been exposed as lying, manipulative, abusive piece of shit? Lol

[@stringseeker9718]

These "parents" are wrestling the narrative by demonizing that poor child. I'd put money on "I don't know what he has" is some awful planned narrative to excuse their behavior towards him, oh my god.

[@nirvananaidu3706]

you might actually be on to something. those assholes will say its the kid being different and their other kids don't act that way so clearly they weren't the ones who messed up but the child. oh my word XX that makes me want to cry

[@navonmyhand7999]

They are gonna say he has a mental problem thst they didn't create. They already called him "something else".

[@elizabethbrown5537]

Personality is a strange thing. It's actually built in the early years and unless something physical intervened people don't 'just' become like that. So either that poor kid was abused and needs help or he needs help. Either way he isn't getting what he needs.

[@Pastafari4]

String Seeker Hell, if he has ADHD, I get why he'd do that. ADHD kids and abuse go very well over. I say that as a person with ADD who has been around plenty of ADHD kids in the past. If they act out, they really act out. And if they have a foundation like this, it's no wonder he would smear poop on the walls. If that is even true.

[@ian198802]

Honestly I think they are just too damn stupid to even realise what they are doing, its insane

[@symphonychakma8988]

I don't like the Mom at all. She's the least understanding person and also quite abusive. My heart hurts for Cody. I hope something does happen and this family gets investigated thoroughly this time.

[@symphonychakma8988]

also when the mother says that Cody's not going. sounds like she's pinning the blame on the poor kid. this is disgusting.

[@fangsabre]

I guess she's not Cody's biological mom. She's their step mom

[@steveeab2364]

Someone else said the mom is his step mom. Not sure it's really the case but it would explain the lack of love although not excuse the vile lady for her actions.

[@symphonychakma8988]

Steve EAB regardless she has bad parenting skills. i despise her so much. I hope Cody gets help asap. he doesn't deserve any of this.

[@onyxmoonsley6183]

Symphony Chakma F the investigation. they have all the proof right there on KZbin. "it's just a joke." The way they parent their children is a joke. God dammit these people make me sick.

[@uralienfriend8895]

I find it also concerning that they're perfectly fine with publicly shamming their son by announcing to the world that he spread his poop around the house. I'm sure the kids from his school know about this channel and it's probably known all over the school by now. Imagine how much he's most likely getting bullied for this. I'm scared for him.

[@MeganSquareth45]

exactly my first thought. and for his classmates to see how easy it is to upset him I can only imagine they'll try it themselves to get a reaction.

[@KazumiKiguma]

I couldn't help but think "I like how they're documenting this kind of stuff for him to use against them in the future."

[@PretentiousNitwit]

They definitely posted that part as a "SEE?? HE IS A BAD KID! WE ONLY TREAT HIM LIKE THIS BECAUSE HE IS BAD." moment, but instead just revealed that the abuse they have put this poor kid through has had some serious mental consequences on him. It's so gross.

[@HayleyandSimba]

ur alien friend #SaveCody

[@thatguy52]

you are right i didn't even think about that. these so called parents just don't get it. it already hurts my head to see they couldn't realize that maybe cody is behaving certain ways due to the shit treatment they have been giving him.

[@christopherinstinct4862]

As someone who was mentally abused, NO, people who are abused are NOT stronger whats so ever, I hate to see others in the pain he's going through, it makes me absolutely sick to my stomach when I hear that he was pushed into the dresser and had a nose bleed, today's society ladies and gentlemen.

[@starkieable]

If they think Cody has something seriously wrong, why do they not have him evaluated by a child psychologist? Without parents in the room to coach him on what to say and away from his brothers. Perhaps instead of writing him off as "a kid with problems", maybe have him evaluated for a few days so he can open up about what is truly bothering him. I think if that were done there would be a lot more abuse uncovered aside from what they show people.

[@ClickHere4Naruto]

starkieable You'd be surprised by how shit child protective services and anything of the sort are. I've heard cases way worse than this where they just dismiss it and it's disgusting.

[@kendokaaa]

That would take the small amount of intelligence those pieces of shit clearly don't have

[@nykachuu]

when I or my little brother did something wrong, my parents just didn't do the fun activity at all. Taking all children except one is horrible for the kid and if he has anger issues or autism, or any kind of disorder for that matter, it can be even more harmful and traumatizing even. I am so sad for Cody, and I hope somebody can do something about what is happening to him.

[@nykachuu]

Not that the trowing of poop is good, but they could have punished him differently. And it could also be a direct response to the bullying the he has to go trough.

[@nykachuu]

they are the ones that made him this way by being bad at bringing up kids, and they punish the child for that. It's so horrible.

[@nykachuu]

he might be used to it but if I were in that situation, I would also self harm or worse.

[@mayamuratalla4437]

Nykachuu same, I would HATE to have parents like that, my parents are super nice and I hope his parents could treat Cody like my parents treat me. I wouldn't be able to handle those parents and how they would treat you

[@necrospaci4835]

Nykachuu so somehow punishing every kid is a better alternative? :/ then you'd have the other kids angry at the problem child.

[@nicolaslabbea]

Hey, I´m a chilean Psychologist... My wife showed me your video and I was deeply shocked. PLEASE continue with this, I don´t know if the CPS has made something yet or not, but is clear that Cody´s (and his siblings) rights are being violated, and their parents only look forward their benefits, and they haven´t even ask themselves if their children could need therapy o not. IF I CAN HELP YOU with something (sending information, literature, books, cientific articles, etc.), PLEASE let me know... Thank you very much for your concern....

[@cluelessPhilosophic]

Nicolas Labbe I'm an American Psychologist. I would be more than happy to help as well. I have access to the archives of several Universities. Just respond if you need something, Philip.

[@XavierRichardsxavierrules]

Nicolas Labbe according to the law in maryland(where these vids pop out of) their cps won't do shit because somehow it's only abuse if sexual or with a weapon otherwise it's just "corporal punishment"

[@joshdunisjoshfun562]

Nicolas Labbe hello! I want to become a psychologist myself, can you give me anything to practice, or keep in mind for that future? I could appreciate it, thanks.

[@katiemiddleton6422]

Nicolas Labbe its fake

[@lemonarizonatea]

Nicolas Labbe Do you know if it's possible to report online content to CPS? If so, I'll be doing that in a heartbeat.

[@angelalovell5669]

WORD. On all of it. And thank you for introducing me to Boogie, what he said really meant something to me. We're all witnesses, even someone casually watching your videos on their phone while they wait on something else (compared to die hard fans of DaddyofFive) and the way Boogie was describing knowing that other people knew and did nothing - can you imagine what it would feel like knowing millions of people watched you being hurt, in numerous ways, and it still didn't stop? I can't bear thinking about it. Thanks for being you, Phil. In spite of it all. Someone's got to.

[@Faeree]

"Cody has...something else" Yeah TERRIBLE PARENTS

[@mousecrittercake]

FaePlays I think he is the smartest of the bunch. more sensitive, sure, but he can see things are not okay. the other kids are completely brainwashed

[@Low_commotion]

My thoughts exactly

[@johannabradley9102]

mousecake he is definitely more sensitive and that's why he's being picked on. He'll grow up a genius but his family will never appreciate and he'll have so much trouble in his life with social anxiety and C-ptsd... His life is only going to get worse if this bullying at home continues 😢

[@petervanschepen8809]

Unfortunately, that is the best case scenario. Personally, I'd put my money on him murdering them all before he turns 18.

[@mavelaw]

sole21000 talking from experience there "genius"? I agree though

[@Raymal100]

"I wish he would act like a normal kids, after we do all this abnormal abusive acts to him." The mental fortitude idea is bullshit when it comes from abuse. Mental fortitude should come from explaining to the kid, "There are terrible, horrifying things in life. You're not always going to get what you want. Not everyone is going to like you. Life is going to knock you down. But you have a choice: to let it affect you or to push past it and move forward. You can cry, whine and yell. Or you can collect yourself, take a deep breath, and push forward. You can always get back up. If you let it all just keep you on the ground you are going to go no where in life (no where good at least). You are strong, [insert child's name here]. You can do anything if you set your mind to it and work hard at it." This is from my experience as a kid. You don't get the same outcome from treating your kid like garbage. You get adults by treating kids with the same respect as adults. You get monsters from treating kids like monsters.

[@BDBD16]

Well his parents are clearly monsters. Some other signs of feces oddities is sexual abuse. The way the father reacts is almost as if he knows WHY the kids acting out...besides the obvious.

[@Saint-ut4go]

BDBD16 That sir is an assumption and a terrible one infact dont spread it around or it will make it worse

[@katbravino8691]

I remember reading a quote that said "The way a parent talks to their child becomes their inner voice." seems like Cody's inner voice is starting to take shape?

[@kiwillamas]

spot on

[@seasaidhniainifin7855]

"Cody has ""something else". " I wonder fucking why, 😑.

[@ctdaniels7049]

My guess is a concussion.

[@navonmyhand7999]

Consistent mental abuse? Brain damage? The largest case of FOMO ever, because he is off from his family.

[@illusionofquality979]

I am voting "shitty parents". Because of the poo.

[@Covinus03]

"he's some kind of crazy", quality fucking parenting from a mom who butchers the english language with every sentence. They can buy their kids every piece of tech on the planet but can't afford to take him to an actual psychologist for some real help.

[@mzstephie]

Seasaidh Ní Ainifín poor fucking kid. Instead of getting him help (if he has an issue) that fat elephant just berates him. What a disgrace

[@kennedyhamlin5814]

Honestly as a teen who is mentally abused, I feel really bad for this kid. And all the kids in general. I really hope that these "adults" will get held accountable for their actions and the kids get mental help. No kid deserves to live through trams everyday of their lives, wake up thinking 'what shit am I going to go through today?' It absolutely disgusts me to think that if they think that pushing their child down, hitting them and yelling at them like that is ok to post on the internet and have no shame from THAT just to think of what they must do OFF camera is absolutely disgusting to think about. I'm praying for these poor kids

[@flyboy2099]

Joel P you're missing the point of an actual prank, and the psychotic actions of fake ass people on KZbin.

[@AlmostLastJedi]

It infuriated me when she said I wish he would behave himself and act like a normal child, what you mean when the parents don't act like normal parents? 😡

[@kaseyhunter6606]

Right!!! So late to this story but damn they were horrible to those children.

[@heyyou9267]

The fact that people are commenting how this reminds them of the trauma that they have from their own abuse as children SAYS SOMETHING.

[@asherstribe5695]

How can those hilljack parents watch their own videos as they edit them together and not be horrified by what they are doing to that child? It's so incredibly clear that poor kid is being singled out by the entire family... DO NOT GET ME WRONG!--I am a huge believer that our society has gotten soft and coddled, BUT that is not how you teach a boy to be a strong man. You have them do things on their own instead of doing it for them, you hold them accountable on school work by not letting them hangout with friends if they get poor grades, you teach them to earn respect by being polite and well behaved, teach them to be self reliant by looking at a problem and try to asses solutions before immediately asking for mom or dad's help..YOU DO NOT BULLY THEM, you do not single out one kid, you do not play pranks on a child and scream and cuss at them AND ABSOLUTELY DO NOT HIT THEM. Only cowards who have broken English, nasty goatees, no class, no self dignity and no BALLS abuse a child physically, mentally and verbally. I think those two are pieces of trash. I have two new born baby twins and I can't possibly fathom ever speaking to them or treating them that way. I love them more than I ever thought possible and that pains me to see two mentally ill adults abuse their own kid. Thank you for shitting on those two I hope their channel plummets and those two move back into their old trailer and that kid moves in with a wealthy family that treats him with respect and dignity.

[@soupgirl1871]

Andrew Eakle they ain't horrified cos it's fake

[@SecretAgentNein]

Muted._.Insanity You keep telling yourself that but don't you dare try to cover up child abuse by claiming fake.

[@MCR4EVER14]

I can't believe there's people in the comments saying "They're not abused, look at all the cool stuff they have!" Yeah ok sure, beat up and destroy your kids emotionally, its ok as long as you buy them an Xbox I guess...

[@bbyskittles91]

I've heard and been told things like that many times in life. People have fucked up values.

[@kuryamtl]

Big load of BS right there! I was a child with quite a privileged upper middle class upbringing, with no monetary concerns and went on vacations got toys etc. But it was not pleasant because my dad was abusive verbally and physically. He bought things for me to assuage his guilt rather than to help me. I would have rather been dirt poor with no toys and not have my dad put me down, hurt me and rage violently.

[@Fettman07]

To be fair it does seem the vast majority of people see how fucked up this whole situation is. I've read a lot of these comments and have seen very few supporting them in any way, which was not the case when this story started their backwoods fans were out in full force.

[@hypodermicsalty6748]

"normal kids have bad behaviors. Cody has ... something else." ....yeah,,,side effects,,,from,,,child,,abuse,,,i,,,i.,,,?>>>>>.>????

[@buthacker]

They are treating Cody like family guy treats meg, if you don't think thats messed up then i dont know anymore...

[@CarsonJones1011]

Nevermind sorry I just read the second sentence lmao.

[@ryansimpson928]

That editing during the "apology" was savage. I'd forgotten how screwed up that family might be.

[@torntigre]

CODY PRANKED HIS PARENTS WITH POOP BUT THEY CAN'T HANDLE IT AND HAVE TO PUNISH HIM WTF???

[@torntigre]

I know what "something else" Cody had... parents who abuse him and make him want to rebel.

[@torntigre]

I mean, the parents and kids "claim" that they get "things" for putting up with the "pranks", but Cody, who has to put up with the most, doesn't get the "reward" of going to disney because his parents pushed him over the edge in the first place?

[@kennedycampbell502]

I thought of this too. How do they expect their children to behave when everything is a "prank" for KZbin. Where does the line get drawn? If you teach them its ok for laughs and views they will continue this behaviour when the camera's off.

[@brogant6793]

He has "something else" yeah that something is two shitty parents...

[@melteddarkchocolate000]

torntigre he never get a reward. he's fake "I care for Cody act" was just pathetic and force.

[@MyUploadedLifeJD]

I was Cody. Being ignored, disregarded, yelled at, cursed at, laughed at, picked on.. I hope Cody grows up to be a wonderful man in spite of it all.

[@north7992]

They want their kid to be normal? Maybe give him a "normal" environment to live in. Don't shove a camera in his face and try and fuck with him about things he can't control. Don't encourage his siblings to turn against him because he doesn't want to put up with the same bullshit you put them through.

[@north7992]

And, I feel these parents are just shifting blame to a kid who doesn't deserve it. They called him crazy; if he is crazy you made him that way. I remember when my father yelled at me one night, and sent me to my room crying, as a teenager, and when I refused his appology he hit me in the face and called me crazy, too.

[@whostolethepenguins9549]

Northingbud I relate to Cody and you on that fact; it's not the kids fault even if he is "crazy." He is being raised in an unstable environment. His family is exploiting his emotions. It's not Cody's fault at all for how his brain is trying to understand it

[@xxspicygurlxx]

I'm hoping that the parents are not as bad as they appear on the internet. I'm not a parent and I know they don't hand you a manual about how to be a good parent but there are some things that should be obvious. It just making me wonder how the family acts behind the scenes. Are they better or worse?

[@v-7815]

CPS needs to seriously intervene, idk why law enforcement hasn't taken this seriously. That poor kid is going to grow up with serious mental issues.

[@MichaelMantion]

What do you want CPS to do? take the kids away, give them to foster parents? put them in a home? You clearly don't know what you are asking for.

[@blueberrielollipop5529]

+Michael Mantion it's better than living in an abusive home that will forever damage and scar these children

[@five_6_seven_8]

Michael Mantion yeah actually most of those sound like better alternatives. Source: am adult who grew up with parents like this

[@caitthecat]

Michael Mantion I agree with you, foster care isn't always the best option, but in this case, Cody would probably be in a better home than where he is now.

[@SynfullyCute]

Well, it's either that or he gets tormented by his own family for KZbin videos. Sometimes the hardest things are the best things that can happen to someone.

[@sasquatchsam42]

Even if the poop smearing is not the product of abuse, the fact that these people can discuss it with the entire internet in good conscience is downright remarkable.

[@sasquatchsam42]

If every shameful thing I did was discussed in detail and shared online by my parents when I was his age, I don't think i would have made it through junior high without​ ending my life. Doesn't​ anybody understand the permanence the things you share online? If the abuse at home doesn't fuck him up, the kids at school will tear away any sense of self worth he had left.

[@wisprising7025]

sasquatchsam42 that's my reaction too. that kid has to go to school. who in the world intentionally releases something to the internet that puts their child down??

[@ImaraRavenfire]

Heartless, thoughtless, careless, remorseless shit-stains. That's who. Also people who want to be able to play the victim card. "Oh. You think what we do to him is bad, well, wait until you hear what he puts US through" is a common tactic for the abusers, as though it somehow justifies their down right deplorable behavior.

[@Nathanfx2006]

These parents NEED to be in JAIL.

[@luvvpriyaa]

Nathanfx2006 they are for 3 more years

[@rocketsoccer1]

I was very lucky in that I had a lot of behavioral issues as a child and instead of my family humiliating me, ganging up on me, screaming at me, calling me crazy, my parents went and saw a therapist to figure out how to properly handle my problems. I wasn't coddled, I was given the type of structure and discipline that I needed, because that does exist without having to resort to emotional and physical abuse. Who would've thought.

[@HeyJudie]

You are lucky. Even though I was pulling my hair out at the young age of 10, my parents didn't seek out any kind of therapy and just ganged up on me and screamed at me like normal. Humiliating, calling me crazy (w/o getting therapy)... they did all of it. I am happy for you that you did not have to go through that and your parents had some sense.

[@Shadow72eapers]

I feel genuinely scared for Cody because of the mom, look at the way she talks about Cody and describes him. Something tells me she isn't afraid of telling Cody those things to his face and that can mess you up emotionally in so many ways growing up and feeling like the black sheep/unwanted.

[@Saint-ut4go]

Isaiah Santiago I actally agree with infact as much as everyone seems to blame the dad I think the mom is much worse

[@atomickilljoy66]

Not to mention that the parents isolating him and talking so badly of him, as if they're not his parents, is probably why the other kids act like Cody isn't their brother. I feel extremely bad for him. He must feel so alone.

[@Sunshinemaiden22]

Isaiah Santiago I am too. 😰

[@ElpSmith]

I was looking into the comments and supposedly Cody and Emma are adopted but I'm not sure if that's true or not.

[@alexandrabuss7948]

Maybe people blame his father because, I don't know, he fucking physically abuses his son? Not saying the emotional abuse isn't as damaging, but they are both garbage.

[@youfoundwaldo77]

I honestly feel sick to my stomach. Cody can come live with me and we will go to Disneyland together.

[@im_noah_lynx]

sophie m can I come to Disney too?

[@aleeyahmarie3650]

Same I'll buy the snackssss

[@tenhirankei]

They could have posted a chart "Cody's chances of going to Disneyland" and let him know that was going to be his discipline from now on. Tell him how he can ruin his chances and watch the improvement in his behavior take place. Going to Disneyland is a privilege for a kid, especially if you live too far from it or Walt Disney World in FL.

[@genevievepavlak5803]

I don't care if it is a prank or not, you do not scream and curse at your child like that for any reason. If your child did actually spill something on the carpet, you deal with the situation and talk to your child about it. And what's worse is that they made there child cry for views, I don't care if it's "Just a prank bro!!!". You are a disgrace as a parent and I hope that your children don't turn into little shits because of your lack of parenting. And I hope to all that is good in the world that Cody can get away from you awful child abusers. I don't even know if I want kids but if I had the chance I would adopt Cody and give him a better life. These 'parents' don't deserve these kids and they should be taken away from them.

[@hassanabdalla2332]

Genevieve Pavlak i beg everyone of you in our dnage maybe it will be helpful tranding a Hashtag and lets put light on this abuse and exploit of the suffering of their children. #JUSTICEFORCODY

[@kakashiwithoutmask]

If these videos are fake, give Cody a golden globe and a starring fucking role in a $20 million drama film because I have never seen someone """act""" like an abused and terrified child so well.

[@falwk]

Well you know, it's fake because the parents are just acting angry. They're not actually angry! Surely kids Cody's age have such mental development that they can spot the deception and in turn is acting against them.

[@lunaticllama3220]

Also, they were embarrassed that Cody clogged the toilet so instead they told everyone that he smeared his shit everywhere? I mean, that's got to be one of the most pathetic excuses I've ever heard

[@gdwazberry2923]

Lunatic Llama actually, there was no feces on the wall , he clogged the toilet and it got all over the floor ... it rises up and leaked out

[@lunaticllama3220]

GDWazBerry Proof? Actually, they didn't even say it went on the wall. I'm pretty sure they said he mushed it onto the toilet seat

[@es0strefis]

Henrik Mathisen wow. just wow.

[@Tatyana2006]

These parents are so clueless!! Don't they see that Cody's issues are a direct result of their "parenting"? Instead facing up to the fact that they are complete failures when it comes to parenting they keep punishing and blaming the child.

[@GabrielGarcia-lw4tb]

Tatyana2006 ikr it's so sad

[@camilasuemi6850]

Tatyana2006 do you think they are parents? They probably don't even call Cody their "Son". He's just their money machine at this point.

[@PretentiousNitwit]

I don't know who is paying you dude but you sure are committed. Also the parents might be faking it, but I doubt that little boy has enough stuntman training to pratfall and make it look like he slammed his face into a bookshelf.

[@alexisv7741]

Teacherino For Kripperinos Kripperino This isn't a fucking prank though? A prank is meant to make people laugh, abusing a kid isn't right at all

[@totoromyneighbour1524]

I think they have a clue. Dad knows he is abusing the child, he wants to do it. Mom is complicit with everything he's doing and she's not offering the child any safe haven from the abuse of others in the home. The other kids are piling on because it's kick or be kicked.

[@joejoe4132]

When you see your child has a problem, your first response shouldn't be that they aren't normal and they are crazy. If my child was acting like Cody I would go seek professional help or even just research online ways i could help them. I would not blame my child and say it is just because he is not normal. Their must be a bigger problem then it being just a the child's fault when you see a kid acting like that.My heart goes out to Cody and I hope everything turns out okay for him

[@LemonSte]

Joe Joe they can't face that he's not being irrational, because then they'd have to admit that they treat him worse than vermin

[@ZeAndy2806]

Getting help or looking into his behavior would mean admitting that he isn't just a "Problem child" and they do not want to do that because it would lead to them having to look at their own actions and say "Oh fuck, I AM a bad parent and I HAVE been abusing my child." And no one wants to admit that easily so it's easier to just keep lying to yourself that your parenting has no effect on your children.

[@amyf7977]

Joe Joe these comments have been enlightening. I knew many things i had were bad and I knew being told "you've got problems" hurt me, but I did not know until this comment section that people thought it was so wrong. Enlightening and comforting.

[@aeuvre716]

Joe Joe Cody isn't the problem, it's the parents that cause him to be crying and scared

[@Wildninetale]

I hope the Mcdonalds employees got that $50,000 that was on his head...

[@Ifoget]

For real. That's some legendary shit.

[@beautyontheinsidex]

Alexis Ramirez The McDonald's employees are getting the 50k reward. 👍🏼

[@Wildninetale]

Hell yeah! They deserve it!

[@Metalheadforever1101]

Alexis Ramirez Scary thing is my campus was a few miles from there. Frightening

[@twist3d537]

you only get the rewarded if suspect is convicted

[@BeccaIsMe-yv7gi]

When you have someone bullying you at home... you go to your parents to get guidance and help. What do you do when your PARENTS are the ones doing the bullying?! Poor Cody, it breaks my heart. I did read that he has been removed from the home along with his sister. I hope they delete that disgusting family's youtube page... they do not deserve to have one. Makes me sick.

[@keggerous]

All I want is to let Cody know that literally tens of thousands of people wish nothing but the best for him! We support you little dude!

[@notimportant9137]

Should've wrote this on the daddyofive channel not Franco's channel

[@jasonsewerynski5622]

keggerous watch DaddyOFive's newest video and you'll find out your making Cody's life worse

[@cstdaddy]

Yo I want to understand y Franco would do this

[@TheChickenNoogets]

Personally, I think this is abuse. They film these 'pranks' and then reward their children with cool things, so the kids don't realize they are being abused. It's a viscous cycle. Also, No matter what you DO NOT cuss at your kids, and you DO NOT push them or hurt them in any way if you are angry, or even if it's for a stupid prank. ESPECIALLY if it's for a stupid prank. As a parent myself, these parents disgust me.

[@equidistanthoneyjoy7600]

Another thing is they say they film them first and then ask the kids if they want to upload it. Their choice isn't 'get a hard time or not get nice things' it's 'let people see you have a hard time or not get nice things'.

[@TheChickenNoogets]

princess maddie why? Because I'm defending the abused children?

[@TheChickenNoogets]

princess maddie as someone who's suffered through abuse and lived through it, I think I do. I've even attended prevention seminars, so I'm educated too. Im not going to argue with a misinformed person. I am better than stooping so low.

[@homeskilletbiscuithead]

"Cody has.....something else." Cody has bad parents, that's what he has.

[@LemonSte]

Brie Lickman *mic drop*

[@TheComfyGeek]

Brie Lickman TRUTH

[@ABBooklover777]

+

[@aidentherabbit5545]

Brie Lickman And a lot of people defend his parent's abusive actions. These fucking imbeciles.

[@madisondougherty7608]

Brie Lickman TRUE

[@Femiforfun]

How can anyone believe that Cody actually did what they said he did when the other day they wrongfully accused him of writing on the carpet-> albeit that was labeled as a prank? And how can you expect him to act as a "normal child" when you're not "normal parents?" This entire situation baffles me. I used to dislike CPS for taking people's children away, but I am starting to understand what their role is in society.

[@gigistoner8004]

Has this family's abusive channel been demonetized? If not, there is something really wrong with KZbin.

[@theatagamer90]

SapphireStarCosplay Very. Buy your Nissan today, right after you get done beating the fuck out of your 6 yearold son.

[@simplifiedspike9702]

gigi stoner Guys I don't know why you're confused. The news isn't okay. Obviously what will bring back advertisers is child abuse! They'll want a piece of that sweet drama. (written sarcastically as fuck)

[@Jonnyvonwallstrom]

I'd rather choose to have my channel demonetized for no reason at all, than to earn a few pennies by abusing my own son.

[@alejandrorangel9504]

gigi stoner omg man I don't mean nothing to start beef but daddyofive is an awesome channel they might have some problems with their kids but they are not abusive! You all need to leave this good man alone plz

[@theatagamer90]

Creative North but...but... you get paid for beating your unwanted biological offspring that only exist because you didn't pass sex ed in order to figure out what birth control is!(said with much sarcasm. I completely agree with your point).

[@Jessica-ck6ns]

Abusing your child (physically and/or mentally) as a form of punishment for what you believe is bad behavior teaches your child that they can use the same techniques on others when others do something they deem is "bad behavior". Abusing children only creates worse behavior and potentially a mentally disturbed human being.

[@LakritsUwU]

Jessica Do you know boogie also known as Francis. He was both physically and mentally abused and was fed junk by his mother so he would grow fat so he and I quote "could not escape". But boogie is not mentally torn or a disturbing person he is quite nice. And yes what you say also happens but it doesn't happen all the time.

[@Jessica-ck6ns]

Frisk The seventh human I said potentially, I know its not always the case. I'm just speaking from experience, I was abused by my parents as well. And I like to think I'm a nice person, but I'm severely mentally disturbed because of what's happened to me, and im abusive. I mean I don't have to be this kind of person forever and I'm trying damn hard to change that, but such abuse damages people. Whether they are able to get past it and grow or not depends on many variables.

[@michaeldenny3472]

That child, Cody, is very disturbed because of his parents and has been abused by them. I worked with young children as a teacher and the fecal behavior is a serious cry for help. After watching the clip today about Disneyland it seemed to reveal how much the chief abuser in this family is the mother. She needs to be locked up! Often in sick families like this there is one or sometimes two members who are the scapegoat or punching bag for the other members to take out their aggression on. Why is KZbin even showing any of these videos at all? Why can't KZbin be sued for showing child abuse as entertainment? Profiting from a crime is a new low!

[@RJT80]

Michael Denny You are basing this off a small blurb from a KZbin video. The fact that people feel the need to jump to huge conclusions based on so little, let alone with zero context, is worrying. I don't know these people from a pike of dirt but I have been alive long enough to not want to think I could possibly know enough about the inner workings of a family, based on internet videos uploaded in order to earn ad revenue. That opens up all manner of situations and theater which might not represent actual family dynamics.

[@psgaming101craup4]

Michael Denny No is a good thing youtube still has these videos on it completely shows what these bastards are doing.

[@clevelandmaker7044]

R T it's all bad as I see it

[@jacobpenick3285]

Michael Denny While I wholeheartedly agree with you, youtube is not to blame here

[@francefiliault2629]

R T I've checked out a lot of their videos and they are fucked up! What they put Cody through is awful.

[@RealMrYouTube]

"I'm a mindful asshole..." that needs to be on a shirt.

[@johnnyrads]

Agreed

[@sanidhyasharda4797]

Mr KZbin I'd buy that

[@navonmyhand7999]

Seconded

[@meganholian4837]

phil, please make this a thing

[@WhyIsThisVisible]

Yes, I would buy 10.

[@adamframpton]

Those parents make me so fucking furious.

[@MissAmesha]

Adam Frampton RIGHT? FUCK

[@randomname7187]

Adam Frampton bye 😂😂🖕🏼

[@jayd8091]

The fact that they probably wouldn't dare act like that to their child/children in a public place (as far as I know. Havent watched their content and refuse too now, although seem to feel brave putting it on the internet) should inform them that they're doing something pretty fucking wrong.

[@gingerandpaco]

I have to think the people who want to watch all these heartbreakingly sad abusive videos of a little sweet boy being terrorized are sick and twisted.

[@TheVodic]

The "Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger" argument is bullshit. I have a real sense of pride over the fact that I've overcome the shitty circumstances of my past instead of being broken down by it, but I would never wish for anyone else to experience it, and I believe I'd be a much happier person today if I hadn't either.

[@lordoflotion7005]

Whatever doesn't kill you... makes you STRANGER.

[@anav7745]

TheVodic same for me. shitty childhoods take so much more out of you than they give you, and it is such a luck if you're still on or above the floating line when you get out. but to wish it on others? never. even if that means they'll never learn the lesson of gaining independence through painful circumstances.

[@agentwashingtub9167]

Yeah, that argument is such bullshit. A stroke might not kill you, but you certainly won't be stronger after it. And that's only partially a false comparison. Abuse can leave a person with PTSD, something I can attest to as being very crippling

[@larissamiller6801]

TheVodic totally agree. sure I'm strong because of my parents being shit. but I'm not going to be a shit parent

[@MaryJane-wk1ni]

I mean the saying has a slight weight too it. Because you learn from your past mistakes and problem solving. But that does not mean the saying should be use for abuse. When you have someone abuse by people they depend on and care about. It doesn't matter if it kills you. It will still effect you.

[@Mitsy2k]

My eldest is autistic and struggles with emotions, she saw your video and cried She showed more emotions for Cody then his own parents did

[@LemonSte]

Mitsy2k I'm autistic - going off my response, I imagine its because she can relate so much to the frustration he's facing ! these parents are so heartless. I plan to adopt kids some day, hopefully I can save some from situations like this and show them a better life

[@LemonSte]

Mitsy2k I'm autistic - going off my response, I imagine its because she can relate so much to the frustration he's facing ! these parents are so heartless. I plan to adopt kids some day, hopefully I can save some from situations like this and show them a better life

[@dejavusailing5202]

I love how the editing of the clips when he was reading the 'apology' was so savage 😅

[@Dethilion]

Michael O'Donovan every parent or sibling of a much younger child wants to beat those parents up

[@Padfoot74]

James does an awesome job with the editing.

[@dejavusailing5202]

Dethilion I agree

[@dejavusailing5202]

ColaMachine the view from that house would be great 👍

[@sainguin3887]

I'm right there with Boogie. I wish someone had stepped in and stopped what happened within my family. You are a goddamn hero dude.

[@katrinac.3076]

I'm so worried that if things do start going badly for this family they will take it all out on Cody, they'll blame him for losing followers and money and treat him even worse than before. No child deserves to be treated like that, not at that age, and not for stupid KZbin videos.

[@katrinac.3076]

Also, if I was that poor kid I would do everything in my power to stay away from my family. Why would Cody want to go to Disney world with people that hurt him and make him miserable a lot of the time? He will probably love staying home for awhile without them. Growing up I had an abusive step father and when he went out of town or if I was away from him, I felt an extreme weight lifted off of my shoulders.

[@accioanna]

OH AND.. the video on twitter of the mother having a "breakdown" and the kids consoling her. THATS NOT A KIDS JOB TO CONSOLE A PARENT LIKE THAT.

[@theresas.4324]

Exactly! They are using their kids to fulfill their own desire for attention. Not cool.

[@PaulMab9]

accioanna A friend of mine was a child of a single mother. Looking back, *holy shit* his mom had it rough. Emotional, financial, family, and health issues. All that and she never once let him see her sink, see her fumble. To him, she was a solid steel wall that would stand to anything, but still bend down to comfort him. She wasn't a particularly strong woman, she simply did what she felt a mother should. *that* is what an ideal parent is. Unyielding, but not hard. One that could be broken and sharp, yet leaving no scratch on their child. She was an ideal mother. As compared to _that_ -mother- *monster* , she may as well be the highest ideal.

[@Anonymous-fm4pr]

accioanna Well, if my mom was sobbing I would console her. I see what you're saying, but I think you could word it better.

[@accioanna]

Anonymous 9 it could have been. Of course I'd console my mom too but I'm an adult now. But her screaming and crying in front of her kids over her KZbin channel and the situation these parents have brought on their own family. That's just not on. And who knows what they were saying to the kids at that point. Ie someone tried to run over your mom, were gonna lose our house/money/food etc. a kid shouldn't have to worry about things like that.

[@Anonymous-fm4pr]

accioanna Exactly. I bet that's all that they've been talking about in the household. Just poisoning the kids thoughts.

[@jarra83]

I am really feeling heart broken for Cody. To see the emotional abuse and to hear this mother talking about her poor son like that. It just makes me sick and helpless.

[@FemaleAnimeMaster]

dhr.maryland.gov/child-protective-services/reporting-suspected-child-abuse-or-neglect/mandated-reporters/

[@moonbeammama4273]

Thank you so very much for your videos exposing DO5. I am a former social worker & I am also the adoptive mother of 2 children, formerly in foster care due to domestic violence, parental neglect & drug/alcohol abuse. My sons are now happy, healthy & thriving. However, they each have scars leftover from what they witnessed & were exposed to prior to being removed from their bio parents. It's mind boggling to me that anyone found the DO5 channel entertaining. I literally cried after seeing a few clips. There is no question that these children, especially Cody, were being subjected to verbal, emotional, & physical abuse for profit. I shudder to think what may have occurred when the cameras weren't rolling. You did a VERY admiral thing by bringing light to the situation. Thank goodness you spoke out about it. I applaud you, Philip, on behalf of all child protection workers, foster parents, adoptive parents, & children everywhere who endure such abuse, yet go onto become successful survivors. Bless you!❤️👏🏽❤️

[@angievarney3999]

from my experience with CPS as a child I was 12 and one of the questions they ask you is if you play with or draw on the walls with your fecal matter. I asked why they would even ask me that and they said because it's a huge red flag of abuse especially in kids over 3 years of age.

[@sewcat6486]

note that the photo has only the three older children.

[@jowilson6152]

Sew Cat I did some research after my boyfriend forwarded me a video about the family, the two younger children were the stepchildren of the woman, and they are now out of the home and safe and being well cared for with their biological mother.

[@lightyouonfire]

The 3rd boy in the picture is actually younger than Cody and Emma

[@meg0kay]

They are trying to claim the videos are fake and scripted as if Cody's reactions to the pranks aren't surreal and raw. They need to provide evidence, and the channel needs to be taken down. Cody's mental health and well being are at stake whether they'd like to admit it or not.