TLC’s Doubling Down With The Derricos follows the wholesome family of Deon, Karen, and their 14 children. It is one of the most popular shows on the network, focusing on the family’s daily adventures and how the couple manages their large household. Notably, Karen and Deon maintain a friendly relationship for the sake of their children, even after their divorce.
Their only major disputes revolve around parenting decisions. Moreover, both frequently update fans on social media about their children’s achievements. Recently, Karen posted a touching compilation video celebrating a new milestone for her kids. So, what was the achievement? Let’s find out.
Doubling Down With The Derricos: Karen Derrico Sends Her Kids To School!
Karen and Deon Derrico are exceptional parents. The Doubling Down With The Derricos couple, who have 14 children, manage to raise their large brood very well. During an interview, the matriarch revealed that she enforces strict household rules, including an 8 o’clock bedtime rule and a pre-school rule to ensure punctuality.
She also starts dressing her kids a few hours before their 9 AM school time to ensure they’re ready on time. The kids also obediently follow the rules. They also have a checklist of school requirements, and Karen sets a timer for 8:30 signalling the start of the school preparation process. “All you hear is little feet just running all through the house getting their stuff,” she noted.
However, since the COVID-19 pandemic, the 44-year-old reality star has been homeschooling her kids. Recently, she shared an update regarding this. On Friday, August 16, Karen shared a heartwarming compilation video on Instagram featuring her kids heading off to their first day at school. This came as a major milestone after years of homeschooling.
The video showed the kids assembled outside their school buildings while the triplets Dawsyn, De’Aren and Dyver walked into their classroom. Karen also added a clip of the kids lining up with their backpacks toward their school. Another picture captured them sitting in their minivan while Karen is in the driver’s seat.
The post received an outpouring of love and support from Doubling Down With The Derricos fans. “It’s so good to see the kids going to school outside of homeschooling. This will allow the kids to make friends, work on their social skills” a fan pointed out.
Doubling Down With The Derricos: Karen Derrico Seems Under Stress Amid Divorce Drama!
In June, Deon and Karen finalized their divorce, just two weeks before Doubling Down With The Derricos season finale. Deon will pay $1,166 in child support while Karen will be responsible for the children’s medical insurance. Despite their amicable parenting, the split surprised many. Karen updated her fans, saying she and her kids were doing well and focusing on being busy over the summer.
However, on August 6, she shared a video on Instagram with the caption, “Minimize what’s maximizing your stress.” This suggests that the reality star might be struggling with stress despite appearing strong. Keep coming back to TV Season & Spoilers for the latest Doubling Down With The Derricos updates.