A mom-of-12 faces backlash after sharing she feeds her children in a baby pool, with no utensils or napkins.
Alicia Dougherty, a mother of twelve, has gained a lot of attention online.
She lives in New York and has four biological children and eight adopted ones.
Alicia recently shared a video on TikTok showing how she feeds her kids using a baby pool.
This feeding method has sparked many reactions, both positive and negative.
Mom of 12 criticized for serving food in a baby pool and letting kids eat with hands
In her video, Alicia prepared a meal for her large family in a unique way. She used a baby pool as a serving dish.
First, she poured tortilla chips into the pool. Then, she added ground meat, cheese sauce, lettuce, olives, tomatoes, and sour cream.
This meal was inspired by nachos, and she called it a “nacho party.”
Alicia’s kids, who range in age from four to seventeen, were excited to dig in.
However, they did not use utensils or napkins. Instead, they ate directly from the pool with their hands.
While some viewers found this fun and creative, many others expressed their disgust.
Critics quickly took to social media to voice their opinions.
Some people called the idea “vile” and “unsanitary.” Comments like “What a monumental waste of food” and “My worst nightmare” were common.
Many viewers were shocked that a mother would allow her children to eat in such a way.
They questioned the cleanliness of the baby pool and the lack of proper dining etiquette.
I would hazard an educated guess that this was just for fun on a sunny day by the pool, one user said.
Pure laziness so no dishes or cutlery to wash other than a plastic pool !!! The second user wrote.
As a mum of four, I can safely say this woman must be absolutely bonkers and very tired, the third user commented.
Most those kids look old enough to pitching in around the house, I mean hey if it works for them, go for it!…but me,
I’d have plates and forks and those kids would be helping with dinner cleanup and learning household responsibilities, another user said.
Despite the backlash, some supporters appreciated approach of mom
Some commenters praised her for making meals fun.
What’s the issue? atleast she’s feeding them…clever way of doing it tbf! Someone wrote.
I dont see the problem there getting fed, another user said.
She feeds her children that’s what matter these days, the fourth user said.
@doughertydozen Snackerty Board got upgraded to a #NachoPool for #CincoDeMayo #FridayNight #PoolOpening
Mom shares her family’s life on TikTok.
Alicia has been active on TikTok since the pandemic.
She started sharing her life to find an outlet and has since gained over 6.1 million followers.
Her videos often show the challenges and joys of raising twelve children.
She emphasizes that her family has a lot of fun together, and this unique feeding method is just one way to enjoy their time.
Alicia and her husband, Josh, began their journey with adoption in 2011, when they adopted their first child, Alex.
After struggling with infertility and miscarriages, they welcomed Zoey into their family shortly after.
Over the years, they have adopted several more children, bringing their total to twelve.
Each of their children has a unique story.
Some of the adopted kids face challenges related to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
Alicia and Josh have worked hard to create a loving and supportive environment for them.
They want their kids to feel at home and to experience joy, which includes fun meals like the nacho party.