Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Couple Reaches Compromise: 12 Children Instead of 3 or 20
A couple disagreed on how many kids to have.
Amanda wanted 20, but her husband wanted 3.
They agreed on 12 kids.
They have four sets of twins, and the older children help teach the younger ones because they homeschool.
The family gets help from relatives and has a big van.
Their grocery bill is around £2,000 per month.
Some people ask them funny questions online, but many admire how they manage their big family.
Amanda initially wanted 20 children, her husband 3.
The couple compromised and had 12 children.
The family has four sets of twins.
All children are under 10 and are homeschooled.
The family receives financial and practical support.
- Who
- Amanda and her husband
- What
- A couple with differing desires for family size ended up having 12 children.
- When
- Information updated on June 10, 2025
- Where
- Information shared via TikTok
- Why
- The couple reached a compromise regarding family size.
Public Perception
Private Family Dynamics
Reactions to Family Size
Public Perception
Admiration and support for managing a large family.
Private Family Dynamics
Concern about expenses, practicalities of raising a large family.
- Children's Ages
- All under 10 years old
- Number of Children
- 12
- Twin Sets
- Four
- Monthly Grocery Bill
- Approximately £2,000
- Family Support
- Husband, Grandfather, and Amanda's Father