Brighton Family (Season 21)

Jo visits the Brighton Family in Unalaska, Alaska. Mom Lois (34) is at the end of her rope with four rambunctious kids. Dad Dominic Brighton (36) works as a construction worker and get frustrated with his kids. He’ll sometimes hit them with a belt when they misbehave. All three older boys fight frequently and refuse to listen.

Sam (11) has a habit of badmouthing his parents. He’ll also talk back and short-tempered. He’ll also instigates his younger siblings’ troublesome behaviors

Edward (9) Is very energetic, impulsive, and violent. He’ll jump off of furniture and sometimes jumps on siblings. He also struggles with homework, talks back, and is highly sarcastic.

Kyle (4) Is also violent. He throws tantrums when he can’t have his way. He is also learning by the older boys’ example

Only girl Sophie (2 1/2) also throws temper tantrums, is very clingy, and screams very loudly. Like Kyle, she imitates the older boys’s aggressive and reckless behaviors

Discipline Techniques
Naughty Room (Sam 11 minutes, Edward 9 minutes)

Naughty Spot (Kyle 4 minutes, Sophie 2 minutes)

Teamwork Technique

Homework Technique

No Bullying Technique

Clean-Up Technique

Off the Hip technique

House rules

No-Fighting Technique