Chloe and Beans

[Director of Mugs]

10 kids. I know it's their choice. But its too many kids and places more strain on a health system that can't cope.

@egginc called it back in June that Chloe looked pregnant.

 

[Puppet]

10 kids. I know it's their choice. But its too many kids and places more strain on a health system that can't cope.

10 children is far too many. I really think they should have stopped after the triplets. They just can't give the children what they need, and removing them from school just further isolates them. The older boys used to be quite far ahead, but as more and more children have come along it's clear they're just not getting enough attention or support. The older ones are left to coast, while Chloe spends her time sorting out the younger children (who obviously require more attention and help) Their education seems to have taken a back seat, and instead of tutors for foreign languages, it's now boring workbooks sat at the table. Chloe's whole identity is wrapped up in being a mum, and while that's lovely for the short term it's just not sustainable. I really think she's going to struggle with the children growing up and wanting to leave home / do their own things as she needs to feel wanted by someone.

 

[PiesAndLattes]

 

[Director of Mugs]

10 children is far too many. I really think they should have stopped after the triplets. They just can't give the children what they need, and removing them from school just further isolates them. The older boys used to be quite far ahead, but as more and more children have come along it's clear they're just not getting enough attention or support. The older ones are left to coast, while Chloe spends her time sorting out the younger children (who obviously require more attention and help) Their education seems to have taken a back seat, and instead of tutors for foreign languages, it's now boring workbooks sat at the table. Chloe's whole identity is wrapped up in being a mum, and while that's lovely for the short term it's just not sustainable. I really think she's going to struggle with the children growing up and wanting to leave home / do their own things as she needs to feel wanted by someone.

Chloe had her tubal ligation reversed and fell pregnant with the twins.

I agree with you about the school. I think the older kids just learn on the ipad.

Off camera their house must be chaos. The poor neighbours.

 

[egginc]

I bleeping knew it!!!

 

[hotg0ss]

Honestly feel like having children to them is their cash cow so to speak! They’ve literally turned their children into their main source of income and nothing increases engagement like another baby.. plus people want to watch for the “freak show” factor. I feel bad saying this but I think it’s quite telling - one of the boys never makes eye contact with the camera and looks extremely uncomfortable in the videos.. to be honest I’ve always suspected he could be autistic.. which would make it all the more devastating if he is, the fact they aren’t getting a proper education or exposure to the outside world…

 

[gotarealjob]

10 kids is an absolute joke, the poor things. Here I am sad thinking we can’t afford to have a third (in more ways than just financially in todays world)… and here they are popping out a tenth

 

[Hellojanuary]

What the duck

 

[mickaela86]

Absolutely ridiculous. Those poor kids would not be getting the attention they need or deserve

 

[snarklife]

Hi. New to this thread and account, and well I have some questions
- do they own a bus?
- do the parents have jobs or is Insta and homeschooling their full time? Maybe there is a toy store from a quick look.
- is this a religious thing?
- do their other kids have any hobbies or outside home activities? Or is it just all for the gram?

Their bright colourful clothes are fun. I’m glad they havent opted for the sad beige aesthetic.

 

[rosieflowers]

I think the fact that she had her tubes tied says that in their head they know they need to stop. But her heart/ illogical brain just can't stop. At that point it's not for the sake of the kids as they already have whatever benefits a large family/ many siblings may bring. Its just the parents 'wanting' more children for whatever selfish reasons

 

[Puppet]

Hi. New to this thread and account, and well I have some questions
- do they own a bus?
- do the parents have jobs or is Insta and homeschooling their full time? Maybe there is a toy store from a quick look.
- is this a religious thing?
- do their other kids have any hobbies or outside home activities? Or is it just all for the gram?

Their bright colourful clothes are fun. I’m glad they havent opted for the sad beige aesthetic.

- No
- They run an online store, but their main income is exploiting the children and generous Aussie benefits
- No, it's a control thing (see also matchng presents, clothes and specific colours assigned to each child)
- Apparently, but we never see them as they prefer not to film the children interacting with anyone outside the family...

 

[Director of Mugs]

I don't know how Family Tax Benefit A and B is calculated. But they must be raking it in. I know it doesn't 100% cover the cost of what 10 kids need. Still, it's such a burden on the system.

 

[rainbowlemon]

Knew when there would be a bump on the thread it would be a pregnancy announcement!

 

[Pivot]

I think the fact that she had her tubes tied says that in their head they know they need to stop. But her heart/ illogical brain just can't stop. At that point it's not for the sake of the kids as they already have whatever benefits a large family/ many siblings may bring. Its just the parents 'wanting' more children for whatever selfish reasons

100% it's them doing it for their own selfish needs. I grew up in a large family(7 siblings) and it was crap. And thats not to say that the beans children will have a childhood like mine but there is only so far as a parent that you can stetch yourself between kids. I would never ever do that to my children. Let's hope she decides 10 is enough and stops after this one.

 

[rainbowlemon]

The other AUS family have 16 kids.

I can see her with another 2 personally.

 

[GingerSquid]

I think given the current global economic and environmental situations it’s utterly irresponsible to have ten. Sure you want a big family, have four or five, still a lot of mouths to feed … but why TEN?! What is driving this? Even the fundamental Christian lot in the Bible belt often have five or six max. Why this need to get up in double digits? Who is funding it all? They don’t appear to be dripping in cash; do the Australian government offer good child tax credits per child, is this the incentive - have enough that the govt. pay check tides them over? Or do they survive of Instagram collaborations? Again that isn’t that sustainable. I’m currently expecting my third and feel like that’s pushing it with global warming and the cost of living. Little kids also cost a lot less than 10 young adults who could all have university expenses, needing help to get started in rentals or getting on the housing ladder.

 

[hello2figaro]

I don't really watch family channels regularly because I just find them boring LOL like it's so interesting how recording your life (whether you do anything or just stay home) is a way to earn money. and so many family channels are growing right before the audience's eyes. I think about Chloe/beans and the Ballingers. It's so sad that the kids are conditioned to believe that this is normal. They act abnormal because they don't know what a normal life is. When they are uniform and in unison, I often wonder if they rehearsed before filming, or if that's just how they are.

I wonder what bizarre name this baby will get? Maybe she will have as many babies as it takes to complete the alphabet.

 

[rainbowlemon]

I love watching big families.

For this one it's for religious reasons:


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They're also in Perth.

 

[Macmama]

Well done Tattle, as usual

I can’t fathom 10 kids. We have four. We felt that was the absolute limit of how big our family could grow, and still give each of our children the time and attention individually that they deserved, as well as leaving us comfortable in our finances.

I realise family size is a personal choice, but I think it’s irresponsible to parent the way Chloe and Ro do on the whole. It’s all for how it looks on the ‘gran and not for what their children actually need. It’s exploitation and it ought to be illegal.