TikTok user Resilient Jenkins has been getting backlash online for raising 6 children in a one-bedroom home, making them sleep in the living room. People have criticized the user for neglecting her youngsters as she struggles to make ends meet.
According to her profile, The Resilient Jenkins Crew, the user has been raising six children and is expecting another child. Jenkins’ kids are of mixed cultural backgrounds, as both she and her husband, Drew, had babies from previous relationships.
Moreover, Jenkins revealed that her children don’t have beds and sleep in the living room with a blanket over the window. However, the creator and her husband have a separate bedroom with a T.V. and a gaming setup.
@jenkinsresiliencecrew Im gonna post this caption every damn day now that he said it out loud 😂 #bigfamily #helpagirlout #familyof6 #momof5 #dadoftiktok #follow #share #reachinggoals #humpday #babymakingmusic #powercouple #myhubby😘😘♥️ #pdx #family #wearefamily ♬ We Are Family (1995 Remaster) – Sister Sledge
Such a home structure has raised concerns about the family. Jenkins mentioned that she is a stay-at-home mom, and her husband works for Uber Eats and DoorDash. Viewers remarked that the jobs are quite low-paying and that they couldn’t afford the living costs of six children.
Further, Jenkins raises two cats in her home, worsening her living conditions. In one of her recent videos, she detailed her reason for posting on the platform. Jenkins plans to raise money through TikTok’s creator’s fund to afford better housing for her family.
Similarly, the creator wants to raise enough money to travel, create a backup fund for emergencies, and relieve her husband from working full-time. However, Jenkins’s dream seems far-fetched as she has been consistently posting for over two years without much income from the platform.
Recently, Jenkins has received more hateful comments than positive ones, making it difficult for the creator to navigate the social realm. Viewers have criticized the couple for not providing a peaceful childhood or her growing children.
Many speculate Resilient Jenkins might be faking her situation to earn more funds through sympathy!
Jenkins has started sharing her daily routine, grocery runs, and moments with her toddlers through her TikTok. However, many pointed out that the creator could afford pricey grocery items despite poverty.
Others have seen the situation positively, as one wrote, “I love that you still feed your family healthy meals! Low income does not have to mean poor choices! I have been there. You got this!!!“
Additionally, Jenkins has created an Amazon wishlist with things that her kids demanded but the family couldn’t afford. In return, their viewers have sent care packages and wishlist items to their homes to show their support.
@jenkinsresiliencecrew You do what you Gotta do in small space living, especially when you have a larger family. #smallspaceliving #blendedfamily #familyof6 #familyof7 #nojudgement #pushing #manifesting #bedroommakeover #cleanup ♬ original sound – Resilient Jenkins 🔹🔷🔹
Regardless, many notice that her growing kids require more space in the house, leaving a messy room in each video. In one of her previous live videos, Jenkins revealed that she doesn’t have beds for the kids as they often break the furniture.
Viewers detailed that the family could’ve purchased an air mattress or a bunk bed for the children. Several Facebook marketplace pages and thrift stores sell items at lower costs than the retail prices.
Also, some people suggest that they sell their PS5 and gaming setup so that they can afford something more for their kids.
Despite their financial and housing conditions, Jenkins mentioned her plans to keep having babies in the future, causing speculation among users that she might have an unusual fetish with breeding. Looking at her recent posts, it’s becoming clear that she might be trying to gain benefit by exploiting her children.
As Jenkins continues to post, many of her viewers plan to call Child Protective Services (CPS) on the family. One viewer added, “The kids may have a roof over their heads, but this emotional neglect. Their needs are not being met properly. Can they be taken away?“
Additional Information
- Resilient Jenkins and her family have lived in Portland, Oregon, for over three years but have yet to renovate their home to accommodate their growing children. The creator converted her dining room into a sleeping area and installed a window barrier to protect them from intruders.
- Her husband has been working to start a side gig with a wheel detailing business. He plans to expand his work through his wife’s account and has begun sharing snippets of cleaning cars and tires.
