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Re: Chloe & Beans/Chloe, Rohie & Beans

Unread post by blackroses »

This board is generally pretty calm so I don't see why you can't stick around and you seem to manage any questions or critisicsm very well.

Some yourubwrs though I think should really stay off the boards and stop reading them.
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chloeandbeans wrote:When you learn, you also have to revise. Otherwise, chances are the information won't stick.
That's why we do work below Evan's skill level, and that's why we have pop quizzes, or "parroting" as you call it. :)

We follow more of a natural learning style, so we don't do many worksheets at all. They're mostly for documentation.
Our home moderator has said if we do one each fortnight or so, that's fine. Just so we can show him when he visits. :)

As for socialising, the boys don't really spend much time with other kids yet. We've got a few friends and they do spend time with kids at the park etc but as for kids they see regularly, we don't have many yet.
We are planning to put them in a few sports and activities each this year so I think that will be good for them to get the socialisation they lack from being homeschooled!
That being said, they're all extremely social and are always the first to introduce themselves when we go out.
I just don't feel comfortable filming other people's kids so it's hard to show it.

The reason we've waited until now to really start thinking about extra curricular activities is because it's just tricky with the triplets, but now that they're toddlers it will be slightly easier for one of us to be left with the younger 4 while the other goes out with the older two to take them to their activities.

We do vaccinate.
If you have any more questions, feel free to ask me!
I know we all have our opinions and you're free to dislike homeschooling and my methods etc, but they're doing well and they are all really happy kids. :) [HEAVY BLACK HEART]️


Oh God go away. Not every youtuber comes on here and states their piece
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I can definitely understand why a lot of people choose to keep their children off the Internet.
But it brings us no harm. You can speculate all you want, the type of people that watch our videos but there's no proof that it's true and it doesn't impact us either way.
I wouldn't be against my kids getting into acting or modelling either but I suppose you wouldn't want that for your kids. I don't see the point in hiding my kids until they turn 18. That's just me though.
Like I said, I understand how you feel, I just personally don't feel the same way.

Anyway, I did just come to answer some questions.
I look at this forum every now and then but as time goes on I look at it less. It's just pointless because not much pointed out here seems very rational.
Like whoever pointed out that I make sure I have a manicure these days. Lol, I got my first ever manicure on my birthday this year, it was a present from my sister. A month later and it's still growing out (it looks awful) because it's shellac and I can't get it off haha.

Anyway! I'll go now.
If you have any questions (like the vaccination one) you can feel free to ask in the comments of my videos if you really want to know, I try to answer questions like that where I can.
I may or may not be back for more chats with you guys at a later date (much to the dismay of lurking10) :)

Have a lovely weekend. Xxx
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Haha not to my dismay. You did say to tell you to leave if you weren't welcome!

So see ya
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Lol the "have a lovely weekend" as if she's nice as pie. So desperate to be liked.
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It's pointless but continues to return to defend herself just go away


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I'm not sure why everyone is being so unreasonably rude, just because she doesn't hide the fact that she reads here. I guess it's not fun to insult people when they actually defend themselves.



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No that's not it at all. It's fun to go back and forth but pointless when she's only hear to put forward her opinion. She's hardly going to change because of something she's read her and our opinion of her isn't going to change just because she throws some platitudes at us.
I don't agree with the way she parents and I don't agree with plastering children online for the sake of an income. If I was a fan who wanted answers I'd go to her page. I'm here to speak with like minded people. Not have her gloss over issues because there's "no evidence". Talk about idealistic. I pray she is never confronted with such evidence. As her followers grow the likelihood increases. That's okay though right because at least they all get to sit at home together?
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I'm not desperate to be liked, I'm just a polite and reasonable person. I pride myself on that. Is that okay?

I get you don't agree with everything I do and I think that's absolutely fine. It's completely normal.
I can't be perfect and I can't do what every stranger on the internet thinks is best for my family. It's literally impossible and I don't even try.
If I did, I'd have given my kids buzz cuts a long time ago haha.

I have been doing this (social media) for almost two years now, so I feel like I have a good handle on how to deal with critisism and negative remarks. Don't forget this isn't the only place I've ever dealt with critisism. I do on all of my social media platforms (albeit rarely, as I have a lovely following) and of course, in real life, all the time.
It's a part of life.

My point of coming here wasn't to change anybody's mind about what they think of me, but to literally answer some questions and set some things straight.
An opinion is one thing but when the truth is stretched I think it's only fair I want to defend myself.

You can dislike homeschooling, dislike my kids having the long hair they choose to have, dislike my voice, my teeth, my face, my parenting. That's all up to you.
But when you start reaching so far that anything that even resembles the truth is nowhere to be seen.. well it's frustrating for me.

And I know it's bound to happen no matter what, so that's why I'll be here to talk.
I answer comments all the time, it's really not that much extra effort for me to log in here and respond to some of your comments too. :)
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I actually think it took guts for Chloe to come on here and answer questions. I don't agree with some of the things they do as parents, but I do think that they have a lot of good points too. (their diet being a main one). I don't mind her coming here, but I won't stop snarking where I think that a comment is needed to criticise what they are doing. I think it is refreshing that a YouTuber can come here and actually have a civil conversation without resorting to nastiness at the things that are said about them.
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Yeah the nicey nice act doesn't fool me one bit. She came here hoping to kill us with kindness. I don't believe the whole "I just came to answer some questions" bs.
If you put every little facet of your lives online people are going to disagree. She acknowledges that and yet she can't resist checking this and trying to explain away all her shortcomings. Pointless but entertaining.
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This is why ytmd gets such a bad rep. I don't agree with all of Chloe's decisions but she came on here, acknowledged that people's opinions were valid and explained her decisions. She didn't come here like other youtubers and call us haters with no life.

Fair enough ytmd is a place where we can come to discuss youtubers without using the comment section but I really think there is a lot of undue hate on this site.


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I think it seems like people are overly hateful here because a lot of us don't go out of our way to post positive things -- it's the nature of the forum. That being said, despite the people who feel the need to poke a very unwilling bear, this thread has a lot of good things to say about Chloe, and rightly so.

Something I mentioned upthread.... Do you have a license, Chloe? If not, why, and do you plan to? I'd also love to know what music you were into as teenagers, in the emo haircut days.
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Unread post by Thatsriiiiight »

Yeah good question. Do you have a licence?

By default I do not like youtubers and instamums for the reasons above. Chloe is just one of many.
I've observed her for a while and seen her little snarky comments at times. She hides behind her fans who will attack anyone who dares oppose her views. She deliberately posts inflammatory posts then tries to emoji her way out of it much like she has here.
There's no problem with having a point of view but when that point of view is clearly just to get a comment war going it's pathetic. Like the clothes as I mentioned early. She's made out like gender neutral and comfort were the most important thing. The boys were in leggings because everything else wasn't comfortable. That got a good little fight going. But if you look back Evan and Otto were in very boyish clothes before the trips. And now the boys were in jean shorts the other day. Add to that Pearl in her tutu and tights at the park. So impractical and not about comfort. It's clear that she didn't believe in what she was saying. It was just to try and set herself apart as different and edgy. It's amusing really.
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Thatsriiiiight wrote: By default I do not like youtubers and instamums for the reasons above. Chloe is just one of many.
I've observed her for a while and seen her little snarky comments at times. She hides behind her fans who will attack anyone who dares oppose her views. She deliberately posts inflammatory posts then tries to emoji her way out of it much like she has here.
There's no problem with having a point of view but when that point of view is clearly just to get a comment war going it's pathetic. Like the clothes as I mentioned early. She's made out like gender neutral and comfort were the most important thing. The boys were in leggings because everything else wasn't comfortable. That got a good little fight going. But if you look back Evan and Otto were in very boyish clothes before the trips. And now the boys were in jean shorts the other day. Add to that Pearl in her tutu and tights at the park. So impractical and not about comfort. It's clear that she didn't believe in what she was saying. It was just to try and set herself apart as different and edgy. It's amusing really.
So, you're trying to say that she dresses her kids, or expresses herself, with the intention to start comment wars? Um, okay. I don't see things as inflammatory, just a fact: this is how/what we do whatever we do. Her commenters (?) themselves rile each other up and it's the part of being a 'social media' mom that would drive me insane.

As if it needs defending, but tights/leggings are easier on a crawling/toddling kid. And pants with elastic ankles. When they're quite proficient walkers, they can move easier in strict fabrics like jeans. I put my son in tights when he was toddling, and now that he's 3 he mostly wears jeans. This is such a bizarre thing to judge someone about.

Also, you are here at YTMD but have a problem with snark?
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No I don't have a problem with snark. Just enjoy pointing out inconsistency.
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Has she done a recent tour or shown all the toys? I'm interested in what they have and how they declutter and organize with 6 kids. They seem to not have much, which is good/fine, but I've not watched many of her vlogs. Is there a curriculum or education plan vlog?
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If you scroll far back enough on my Instagram you'll see the boys have always worn a mixture of "boys" clothes and "neutral" clothes.
I started dressing them in leggings before Felix was born. They had pink and purple back then too, so I don't really see what you mean by saying I dressed them more boyish before the triplets were born.
We've gone through phases of leggings and trackies and of course shorts are usually worn in summer.
But I have never said I dress them "gender neutral" for any reason other than chance. I've never said
I'm raising them "gender neutral" like some seem to think. My personal style just doesn't include camouflage cargo pants and baggy black hoodies.
That being said, they do generally wear clothes that are from the boys section. I don't think their clothes look girly at all. But I guess that's just my personal style and opinion.
Evan does have a shirt that was from the girls section, it has oranges on it. He picked it himself and it's his favourite shirt.
But no, I don't go out of my way to "dress them like girls" but at the same time, I wouldn't restrict it.

I think some people overthink this. They're just clothes and yes they're comfortable!
Pearl's tutus are made from the same fabric/same singlet suit that some of Henry and Rufus' little summer onesies are made from.
The only difference is the little bit of tulle sewn on.
She wears girls clothes, she also wears boys clothes.
I don't really get the big deal.

Somebody on here said and I quote "But to keep putting bows and things in their hair?"
What? This was in one video, literally one. And they chose to wear them.

Again, I think people are reaching for something that isn't there.
The boys have long hair because they choose to have it.
I ask Evan and Otto all the time if they want it cut. They've had trims so it's not the actual cutting of hair they don't want, but they tell me they they love their long hair.
What do you want me to do?
Stop complimenting them apparently? Why?
They play with kids all the time and yes, most kids think they're girls at first. They correct them and everybody moves on.
It's not a big deal.

Look, I understand I may do things differently than you do.
You can have your opinion, but at least try and see it how it is, rather than searching for things that aren't really there.
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This is a discussion about you not with you. We don't expect you to do anything. If we did we'd address you directly. The point of these forums is to find like minded people to share a point of view with. To look through the bs of a fandom and see what's good and bad. Debate a little. Have a bitch perhaps.
No one is asking anything of you. No one asked you to come here.
In truth there is nothing you can do. Your YouTube lifestyle is what I dislike the other stuff is just fun fodder. You're not going to stop youtubing because you need the money. Carry on. I hope one day you can end the side show and be productive. Your children deserve that example.
Did you do anything at 18 before you started having kids? Will you ever do anything? I know you think it's noble to be a full time mum but what are you going to do when you're 40 and they're all grown up and you've got no qualifications?
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"She deliberately posts inflammatory posts"
When? Where?
I'm genuinely curious, because even though you don't seem to think so, I try to keep my social media as drama free as possible and I try to always be respectful and kind to others.
Sometimes I get defensive, I think that's a given, but I still try to make sure I'm not rude to others.

And nope, I am 24 years old and do not have a drivers license.
I do plan to get it, especially as the kids get older and need to go different places at different times.
But the reason I haven't yet is a mixture of not finding the time and something a little more personal that I choose not to share.
Luckily even while Ro was working full time, his hours were 3am-11am so if we ever needed to go anywhere we would just make it in the arvo.
It's worked fine for us, but I can understand why it seems weird haha.

I know I don't need to come here (haven't we been over this?) and I completely understand the point of this forum.
What I don't understand is wanting to "snark" about things that aren't even true. It just makes no sense to me.

Before I was 18 I worked some casual jobs, nothing amazing.
Ro and I decided to have kids first, he was working and I would stay at home and then I'd focus on career later.
It's just what we felt was right for us.
I never really knew what I wanted to do, but I felt I had time to think about it. I was thinking about going to university and getting a teaching degree, but I wanted to wait until all of my kids were in school first.
And yes, things have changed now. It would be daft to believe that everybody goes on to live the life they planned for themselves at 18, and never changes their mind or discovers something that suits them better.
The same goes for all these "inconsistencies" you keep mentioning.
Yes, I change my mind. I will change my mind on many, many more things in the future. It's what happens when you grow and when circumstances change.

I know a lot of people here refuse to believe that YouTube and social media is a job, but it is.
It's not just about posting pictures and making videos, there's a very business oriented, professional side to it too.
Once you get into it, and you're good at what you do, you actually do have qualifications and the ability to expand your career above and beyond, the opportunities are pretty endless. :)
If you're from the generation before mine, I can see how it would be hard to understand.
But try to remember that social media being a job, is a fact, not an opinion.
Even if you wouldn't personally do it, it doesn't make it any less of a valid career.

I think I'm really lucky to be able to work from home, and be able to stay home with my kids, too.
I don't get much sleep, but it's worth it. I love what I do. :)
I have people tell me every day I've inspired them to do this or to do that. To feed their kids better, or to get out more. To read more with their kids or play more with them or just to have a more positive attitude in general.
I really feel like what I do is productive as it inspires people.
Not you, clearly, but thousands of other people. :)

Anyway, carry on. I honestly do understand the desire to come here and chat with like minded others.
And for what it's worth, some things mentioned here do make me think. I've been trying really hard to work with Evan on his mumbling lately. I hadn't really noticed it before. So thank you. :)
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