Britni Church, a stay-at-home mom of twelve, has opened up about how she and her husband manage to support their large family with a limited income. Britni, who lives in the US, explained that she and her husband alternate work shifts, with Britni working second shift. In the hours between her husband’s return from work and her departure, their eldest daughter, Chrisman, babysits for her younger siblings. The Church family does not rely on government assistance, as Britni’s husband earns a higher income than she does.
Britni acknowledges that she only earns $7 (£5.67) per hour after paying her daughter $10 (£8.10) for babysitting. However, she emphasized that going to work is still valuable to her, even with the additional cost of babysitting. She revealed that her six youngest children require the most supervision, including a nine-year-old, seven-year-old, four-year-old triplets, and a two-year-old.
Britni’s TikTok video, posted under the username @ourlargefamilylife, has garnered significant attention, with over 117,400 views. Social media users expressed mixed reactions to Britni’s situation. Some criticized her hourly wage as inadequate, while others praised her and her daughter for the babysitting arrangement. Several commenters highlighted the importance of paying children for their work and the mental health benefits for parents who take breaks from their children.
