Can we all just appreciate how calm those horses were? Especially with them swatting at the horses, and the boy screaming so close to the horse's face. Very impressive.
That's how many parents handle it and depending on the child/teens behavior it either enables them or teaches them they wont get what they want by being rude or disrespectful
I love the fact that the dad asks whether The boy is withdrawing from something. Obviously withdrawal can be very dangerous. I think he was very responsible for asking that and trying to ascertain whether he was just being lazy or genuinely ill. It’s hard for the kids to get up it’s a shock to the body clock.
I agree with the first half of the comment. Amazing behaviour, responsible, wise, yes. No, they went from Australia to Montana. If you're talking jet lag and body clock, then it's the other way round, he should've woken up long before as it would be midday in Australia already
When the dad flipped the mattress I died, it's exactly something I could see my dad doing. Also, the mom can RUN. I love how dedicated and determined these parents were in gaining respect from these kids
I would be interested to see follow ups on these episodes how the teens turned out. It's hard to believe one week can be as life changing for every teen as all the episodes end with.
Same. No way 1 week is enough to change the behaviours that these kids developed over the course of several years. Especially once they are back in their old environment which led to them developing those behaviours in the first place.
Chloe: “I drink , I smoke, I swear, I sneak out” Her parents: “if nothing changes I don’t want her at home anymore” Me: *cleans whole house* “I forgot to vacuum” My parents: “if nothing changes I don’t want you at home” Me: 😃
PLEASSEEEE THE DAD FOLLOWING CHRISTAIN WITH THE HORSE WAS SO FUNNY TO ME he was SCREAMING at the dude and he just sat on his horse patiently waiting for the emotion to pass
This family is amazing at training horses I mean wow, swatted at and yelled at and it’s just chill, little ear flinch and that’s it. Any horse I’ve ever known would’ve spooked. Truly amazing horsemanship by this family, I’m highly impressed.
They are only good at raising horses which is why they treat the kids like horses. They are lazy af and want their kids to pick up their slack. Ridiculous.
Holy crap, these parents are so persistent. I somewhat like these parents. Emotions are maturity. Because showing how you feel is being genuine. You can have emotions and be mature at the same time.
apart from them treating the kids like disobedient Animals they parents are chill They are not their horses they are human beings so they should stop treating them like animals
I wish I had these parents but I got stuck with Grand parent's that are degrading to my mentality for several years edit: I'm just fine with the parents rule's and work this would be fun to me
When the dad flipped that mattress, I almost passed out laughing 😂😂😂😂 The way these kids behave is so foreign to me, I just can't wrap my head around it.
WOW! I’m attempting to parent my first later teen and really needed this woman’s wisdom. My Mom and grandma passed away within months of each other 4 years ago. I miss them so much. Thanks to this wise woman and wife and Mother.
I love how rebellious and 'nasty' the girls are on this show, but they still travel with stuffed toys........ That shows they are still vulnerable underneath it all!
Patti is parenting like an absolute legend. She's so calm and in control, it's genuinely incredible. She never raised her voice. Zach at 21 minutes too, absolutely top tier. God damn they're on point.
The parents really aren’t that strict it’s just no smoking,drinking,swearing and you have to help out. In other episodes they make you take your piercings out and they go through your bag.
Yeah I would say that got along well Remember at that point when the Dad says that the bed was moved away from the wall you know what that means don't you
Ahaha I love that you can tell exactly who’s who on the horses cause the teens can’t sit the trot properly 😂 The parents were so nice. These parents and the two guys with the five(?) foster kids are my absolute favourites. No yelling, no tempers being lost, no invading privacy or just uncomfortable rules like losing doors or taking belongings, just pressure and patience and love.
“Do you understand, I care for you but I don’t necessarily care for your behaviour?” Wow just wow! Such profound words! Dislike the action not the person 🙌🏼 The father is amazing. Patti is so cute and inspiring!
@@kadejamckinzie3do you realize how long this family has owned and operated this ranch? It was more work for them to take the time out to deal with their attitudes than it takes to get their jobs done on the ranch. Do yall even think about what you’re saying before you type it?
I used to tell my daughter " I love you but I don't like your behaviour" . I wish she had an opportunity like that. Now she is 36 and still hates me but wants me to stand up for her.
@@Raisingwildminds They definitely can’t maintain the ranch without the help of their own kids otherwise the kids would be allowed to just be kids instead of farm hands.
Exactly. Clearly the parents couldn’t set boundaries, couldn’t discipline them, and its safe to say the parents not being parents is what made the kids like this.
Just want to point out, half their waking days were spent at school with other kids, who may have have had bad parents, leaving impressions of this kind of do what you want mentality.
@@Pigulodo this and also what @Rick Mortar said. its not just on the parents. they seem to have good sets of parents. the blame should never be all on parents, once you're like 16 its crazy to not own up and see your own extremely self destructive behaviors, especially since it seemed like their parents were trying so hard that it was breaking them even. the kids were disrespectful and even *violent* towards them.
I would absolutely love to live on that farm in Montana. This family is so polite, patient, open minded, and kind to welcome strangers into their home. I bet it’s gorgeous in the summertime, and you can hear wolves. Mmm yes please get me out of this city life.
They’re probably the only set of parents on the entire show, from all countries that I actually liked. They’re not all that strict, they’re actually really nice and they value hard work and are trying to pass that belief on to their own kids. That’s good parenting. You want something you work for it and you’ll appreciate it more.
@@grammichal6759 exactly. He acknowledged that not every family has the ability to give the children the attention and the guidance that they need to succeed.
It’s honestly pathetic how these teens act, it’s so embarrassing, how are they not embarrassed with themselves. literally trying to run away with being asked to do the dishes
@@ghilbirobotbooster141 16 and 17. Yes I know that their parents aren’t good parents and gold their role but it doesn’t mean they are free of blame. I know we mess up but those behaviours are still not justifiable. Their actions may be understandable because of their parents but it doesn’t justify them. And it’s still embarrassing. It just annoys me how they take it for grated and not even see the privilege they have.
These parents are exactly right; it takes as long as it takes, next time it takes less time. These kids got to where they are because they were trained, little by little, by their parents that they could get their way by temper tantrums and now the new parents are training the kids, little by little.
@@AnaleiaKate most the time it’s cause there is only one parent so they have no time to parent their kids. But if they have both parents, their should be little to no excuse as to why your kid is acting so bad
Bro she ran right behind her! I was like WHATT? Hahahaha, she was like ooooh noo, I don't think so. I'm sure she's had to run after her animals before lol
@@Illicitaffairsx3 100% when your used to working around animals that aren’t always comfortable around humans you gotta be quick on your feet or you get kicked
My Mamma is an Angel in HEAVEN and it breaks my heart to see these kids treat their parents like this. I WOULD GIVE MY LIFE UP for just ONE HUG from my Mamma...
@@forthelowpriceof4.99 children CANNOT raise themselves , they have to have ADULTS to teach them the difference between what is right and wrong behavior and respect authority . Parents HAVE TO PARENT THEIR KIDS , not be best friends with them If my kids , after they were grown and out ot the house went off the rails from what I taught them to be decent, good functioning members if society - that would not come back on me , as I did everything possible including discipline to raise them the right way. Did I have fun with my kids growing up , yeah , but they always knew I had the authority in the house and final say on all matters concerning them.
I love this set of parents. They are patient and persistent, and clear with their expectations. They give positive consequences for improved behavior. They focus on the important stuff- get off the substances, get up and moving, get some accomplishments under your belt. Lovely family!
These parents are by far the best. It would shock me if this guy doesn’t study psychology in some capacity. They never meet children’s anger with their own. They never give up . Even the way he didn’t throw the whiskey bottle away just for them to practice self control not isolation from whatever their dependacy is
Not used to any work at all and 18 is not far away and let's say the world's problems like having to grow food or anything these kids to adults couldn't do it and even learning
TW: I'm not in their position, but if I were I'd be like "makes my life 10× easier seeing as I have an ed😬" I like watching these, but they stress me out
I love how the parents can’t see their kids as their own entity and only see their kids as an extension of themselves. THEY ALL NEED THERAPY, not just the kids.
To be fair - yeah you’re tired but I’ve had to switch global time zones before. Typically you stay up to midnight and then go to sleep. It’s not too difficult to switch over. The switch back is always the hardest.
I actually really like these parents. They care and actually listen to the kids rather than preach on the fact that they are older and therefore know better. They actually try to understand them and are showing them they wont give up. Kinda wanna go live on their ranch
It always makes me so so happy to see the kids reunited with their parents at the end. I feel so glad and relived for the parents that they get their beautiful children back that they obviously love so much and that they now get to feel loved too.
These parents aren’t even strict they’re just asking them to be responsible and do basic human things like taking care of things around the house and the right way / the mature way to handle the drinking situation would be the teens admitting that they broke the house rules admit that they drank and face the consequences
Patti and Zach are amazing. I love that they use halters on their horses rather than bridles and bits. That's their parenting style. Gentle, patient, firm and loving.
@@estellawobker3568 and its crazy bc their upbringings seem good and both have both parents in the picture who seem to care. in this case, its just their parents' bad luck and too much soft (not appropriately tough/soft) love for their kids to the pt of lack of control over them
