44 yrs ago i met a wonderful man, i had a 4 yr old daughter. 5 yrs later we married and he adopted her. I wish all single moms could have this blessing. But yes i watched him closely and would of walked away in a heartbeat if he mistreated her. He left any discipline up to me, but she was such a loving easy child to raise. Im proud of the father he has been to her to this day.
I met a wonderful man we got married me and took on 4 children and raised them as his own was very loving and kind to them .He has lots of love and appreciate him dearly..❤
You took your time to choose the right man to be part of your family unit, I only wish many more mother's would of done the same. I know it would of made a great difference to my life as a child if my mother had.
my daughter had two boys when she met her now husband when they were around 2 and 4 Years old, their sperm donor was never a good daddy or provider.for them she left him when the youngest was around 1 the one who was 4 barely remembers him the 2 year old of curse does not he ended up going to prison for armed robbery he held up 2 different businesses at gun point for drug money he has been in prison for about 8 years he will not get out until the oldest which is now 12 is about 19 the youngest is now almost 10 they consider their step-dad their daddy and they call him daddy my daughter and him got married about 8 years ago they had a beautiful baby girl she is 4 years old as far as him discipline all of them he does he took on the role as their daddy and their provider but we do not have to discipline them hardly ever they are well mannered children so if you are a single parent do a back ground check on the person male or female you are dating especially before you bring them around your children and Pray To Jesus To Send You A Good God Fearing Partner And He Will All You Need Is Faith And Trust In Jesus Christ ❤❤
WOW. Those children went through so much especially Jessie who was acting as an adult when she was a child. Felt so sorry for the Foster couple, They were the first to show love to these children. Hope their lives improved after going to their Aunt and uncle. Great movie
My mother was sick in so many ways. My brother and I eventually wound up in foster care. I was more fortunate than he was. I found a family who I lived with for two years until I graduated high school. But all I ever really wanted was my mother's love. She died when I was 15. I've done so much work on myself in order to heal the aching wounds left by unmet needs. This movie speaks so powerfully to those old wounds. I've watched it numerous times. There just aren't easy answers. Even when mothers aren't able to provide the environment a child needs to thrive, nobody can truly replace the love that only a mother can give.
Well I disagree..i adopted my daughter at 2 and yo this day she has zero interest in her biological mother. Shes in her 30's. We found her mom years ago. Im the one who keeps in touch with her. And my daughter is well adjusted and has zero trauma. ❤
@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS I am surprised how you are so quick to disagree on someone's feelings and story. How does that make you feel as a Christian? The lady is hurting, and she has decided to share her painful story, but what you can say is you disagree. Let's learn to be compassionate to each other. Your daughter was two years old when she lost her mother ( this age can not remember a lot), while the lady in question could probably be 11-13 years when she went to foster home. You can't compare the two scenarios. She has a lot of memories with her biological mother. Kindly be sensitive. This comment was so insensitive. I hope in your free time you will ask God for forgiveness.
I remember when this debuted! It was ahead of its time & really got the public's attention about foster-care & how EACH adult in this tale acted badly in some way. Even the Peppers. I am SO glad that Callie got her comeuppance at the end, she was so horrible. The Peppers meant well, but they had their own issues before they even got the children. The acting in this was phenomenal, especially the oldest child.
It's a shame that children like these have to bear the hardships of being neglected by their biological mother & having to make decisions for their own welfare that children should not HAVE to make! Neglect and abandonment will stay with them for a long timd.
The biological mother is actually suffering from mental illness. She shouldn't be judged too harshly for something she can't help. It's a sad situation.
Maybe she shouldn't be "judged" to harshly but the system fails kids bc the bottom line is she is unfit. Her children did not judge her, they lived it. They wanted security and love.
This movie's real title is In the Best Interest of the Children and is based on the true story of the Cooper Children of Iowa. It was very well done and very accurately portrayed! On March 14, 1985, five children (between the ages of 3 months and 10 years) were given up to foster care by their mother and placed into the home of Larry and Paula Mick. Just as the movie shows it became clear that the children had suffered great neglect and abuse by their mother who loved them but was mentally ill. The children attached themselves to their foster family and decided that they did not want to return to their mom which sparked a nation wide case on "What was in the best interest of these children?" Return to the birth mother who was trying to get well or be adopted by the foster parents who were being told that they should not have gotten involved. Whatever should have been done, they were literally ripped from the arms of their foster parents after having lived with them for two years. Their mother, although they saw her and were able to reconnect with her, did not get well enough regain full custody and the children were placed in the care and eventually adopted by their aunt and uncle.
The drama with the foster parents could have been avoided had the children from the beginning been placed in the care of their aunt and uncle. Why did the Peppers not apply to adopt children who were available?
@@maricamaas2326 While I try not to speculate or judge too much on what I don't absolutely know, especially since many who were involved in this are still alive, I agree that the children should have been placed with their aunt and uncle regardless of how their mother felt. This case did help change a lot on all sides of the foster system. Yes, their mom did give them to the care of DHS voluntarily but from what I've read their living situation was so bad, they were going to have to take the children no matter what. This was almost 40 years ago but DHS seemed to be naïve about how long the recovery could be for this mom, how long the children might be in the system dealing with their own trauma... If they had been with family, which is something that is almost always hoped for, the children would have remained in safe keeping for themselves, for the mother and in case she could not have full custody returned which is what happened. I don't know anything about the Pepper's (Mick's) personal background.
Nothing is ever perfect. Those foster parents sadly did not take up their assignment with the intent of providing temporary assistance, without alienating them from their mother and extended family.
lisa, its a long process. A judge has to sever the biological parents rights and that takes a long time. The kids have visitation with the biological parent and there's just all kinds of red tape. It needs to be changed.
Most people can't or won't understand, but this movie highlights a big issue in the foster care system. Yes, the foster parents were lovely people who truly cared for those children, but the first plan is almost always return to parent or a relative placement. If it doesn't work out the foster parents can submit their name for consideration, but only after a permanency plan is the next step. The job of a foster parent is to provide a safe home and make sure that the child is having his needs met. And whether anyone agrees or not, part of those needs is to love them while you have them then let go when that time comes. You cannot go into fostering with the idea that you're hoping to adopt a child that comes into your home. Building relationships with the child's family is fine, and encouraged when appropriate. Many foster parents stay involved in a child's life after they return home. But you cannot go in with the goal of forever, because that is not in the best interest of the child.
In this case it was wrong to give in to the demands of the unstable mother. From the beginning the children could have been placed with their aunt and uncle, who were willing to take care of them. Sadly there are mothers - seriously suffering from mental illness - who are not (ever) able to take care of their children. For psychiatric doctors to give false hope in this regard is not helpful for anyone involved.
@maricamaas2326 no, it was completely appropriate to "give in to her demands". She was voluntarily placing her kids in the care of the state, if they wouldn't have done as she asked she would not have done it. Even when it's not a voluntary surrender the wishes of the parent(s) are often taken into consideration. The physical address of a child's foster home is typically not given to parents for a reason. When the parent knows where the child is located it can become a safety issue among many other issues that may arise, especially with a parent who has untreated mental illness. Never mind that the children themselves were also unwilling to go there because their mother had filled their heads up with all sorts of things that she believed to be true. There are alot of problems with child protective services no matter what jurisdiction you live in. Some are much worse than others, but none are very good at all. But there are processes and rules in place for very good reasons, and it's important for people to understand that. Everyone is critical of child protective services, but very few know the basic laws and principles that govern what they can do. I aged out of foster care, and worked my ass off to put myself through college to become a social worker. Like many other kids who grow up in that system I wanted to fix it. I got my degree and chose to work in the medical field instead. CPS caseworkers are 99% powerless. Some have no business being there to begin with but I think most go in with the same ideas that led me to become a social worker. You become disillusioned real quick.
I agree 100%. I remember when this debuted, even my mom told me that the Peppers should not have even said "That's terrible!" when Jessie complained about her family.....they are supposed to remain neutral. Also, inquiring about adoption within the first HOUR of their arrival?!! She clearly had issues of her own, including her marriage....she was almost obsessed with the children. They were wonderful parents yes, but like you said, they cannot go into it thinking of forever.
You don’t know the facts. Notwithstanding that this story was made in the 1980s, there are a myriad of programs for underprivileged children. The specific programs vary by state. In my county in FL, there is free breakfast in all public schools from preschool-12th, for every child. There is a free school lunch program in which the parent has to enroll their child. Then there is Medicaid for healthcare and the chips program for living expenses and then layer in the federal programs…. The USA taxpayer is on the hook for children, even for those whose moms keep getting pregnant bc they won’t take their birth control pills, just like in this movie. Then layer in the Christian charities that help everyone all over the USA and other countries … you might need to wash your mouth out with soap.
Wow, Sarah Jessica Parker really played the character you love to hate! She was a trashy mom, selfish as can be. I remember when this debuted, being aghast that the film failed to include the OTHER part of the mother's mental illness. I know 3 people with Manic Depressive Illness (now called Bipolar) & none of them ever had hallucinations or thought people were out to get them. A critic of the film at the time said: Callie suffered from 'Manic Depression & paranoid schizophrenia' & THAT seems accurate. But she was also a horribly selfish person & I am SO glad Jessie laid into her hard near the ending.
The mother in this movie was impulsive and irresponsible. She has no idea how she affects her children. I did a major report in college on child custody in the 80s and this was 1 of the cases utilized. I is so sad.
How dare you disrespect the mother. What would you do if you were in her position? How dare you judge. You illiterate brain rotting hell of a human. What you need to be doing is trying to fix your own life. Hah! You went to college in the 80's? Well you must be ancient now. Nasty disgusting creature. "Vixxcottage" well that's such a funny name, funny enough to show you clearly weren't even alive during the 80s. Sit your born in probably 2005 ass down.
Matthew 12:35 “A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.”
Thank you Jesus I find found this movie I've watched this movie years ago when i was small when lifetime and cable TV were a hit thanks for uploading 🙏 😊
Oh my, so many emotions for me. The mum is sick, I feel sorry for her, but the children are not safe with her. The foster parents so wonderful, I pray they will be reunited with the kids one day. The uncle I think is genuine, not sure about his wife. The system SUCKS, shame on them, They did not show or feel any compassion toward the children, just their bloody rules. Shame on them.
Do you mean these foster parents? Yes & no. They loved the children deeply & put them first.....yes. But they assumed too much too soon & the mother became almost obsessed with them.. They appeared to have relationship issues from before the children arrived & the cracks showed eventually.
These guys are not adults and abused these lovely children. Don't even take care of the baby. Their live is all messed up. A lazy couple. There are many of those in the world. Sadly‼️
I have seen many movies regarding this content. I have never been in a foster relationship as parents or a child. I cannot imagine what either party is going through. I have Bi-polar and understand the jumbled mind of the mom, played by Sarah Jessica Parker. What an amazing acting job. She hit the nail head on. Yet, for someone who has a degree in early childhood education, I can see the other side of the children. Their mannerisms, their fear, their weariness, the way they stick together, and reluctance to not do anything until the older sibling approves it. Anyone can judge what they feel should happen in this situation. But I can see all sides of it. I always love the actor that plays the husband. Sally Struthers has the quivering in her voice of desperation. I do not know what it is like to not be able to have children. What I don't understand Is the side of the people who are in the court system. Their job is to prove the best interest of a child. I know their job is to be fair. Sometimes children living with a parent who is sick makes it more difficult for all parties involved. I don't understand how foster parents do not have more rights. I guess you have heard you have to have a license to have a dog or go through a process to be a foster parent or to get a license to drive. Even going through the process of adopting from another country (in this world today), parents are screened beyond measure. Today we deal with human trafficking. Yes, the movie is about the best interest of the children. I have read some of these comments. Everyone has a right to their own opinion. The words I write are only my opinion. I just don't understand the laws. Foster parents don't have any rights, but I just don't understand the court system.
I feel for those children especially Jesse who was forced to grow up before her time. Every child deserves to be a child. The mother should of been more responsible and taken care of the baby instead of asking her older daughter to do it. And although it was not Jesse fault it made me feel worried about the baby when she left it on top of the selves while she was making the bottle for him. Course being a little girl she would not known any different ,hence the mum should of taken better care of them.
Sadly their mother was mentally unstable, and therefore could not look after them. Mental illness disables one as seriously - if not more - than does a physical disability.
@@maricamaas2326 Callie was a LOT more than just mentally-unstable. She was a trashy selfish person who like her own daughter told her "You only wanted to be in bed with somebody." I was glad she got her comeuppance near the ending.
I said mental health is very hard to deal with.My son is in the state hospital right now because it's schizophrenia, it is very hard.He will be coming home soon
I call it bureaucratic B.S. Where the preponderance of rules and procedures that were applied impersonally by specialized agents. For the sole benefit of POWER. The INSENSITIVITY, heaviness and rigidity of administrative action of those who work within a department.
Great movie 🍿 Very emotional , I just feel she more misses Rae or having a man leaving the oldest to play Mother! The care system was really messed up then they blamed the wrong ones... I really didn't like that social worker she really didn't care for them or even listen she had in for those good foster parents. Not any Zooming or too much adverts 👌
Goodness, it really was nerve wrecking to witness the baby laying on that high countertop! What a nightmare for children to grow up in such circumstanes 😥
Not to mention seeing the baby sleeping in a clothes basket! A clothes basket?? Buy a crib, for God's sake. But then, if the woman doesn't know to BUY CONDOMS I suspect she would never shell out for a crib.
I've lived in smaller places and didn't have my kids crammed in one room sleeping on the floor! Even if you don't have money you can live with pride...There are so many agencies that help. And they don't stop food stamps if there is a man in the house...unless he is a convict!
Saw this movie in 1987. It's a sad story. There r so many people who are mentally ill. I always hope that these children would of stayed with the foster parents. 😢
Children need a Happy safe loving mentally emotional and physically healthy stable environment period!!!!!! that oldest Little girl had to grow up so fast she' was child having the responsibilities meant for a responsible adult sad situation
One of my faves True story… The youngest girl committed suicide as a teen.. The others are doing ok though. They were all adopted by their aunt n uncle.. They were reunited with the foster parents as adults and have a relationship with them.
It's NOT always in children's best interests to take away from parents. It messes children up. Makes them angry later on in life and they don't realise why they're angry but it's sepsration anxiety at its WORSE. I realise it's necessary in really bad cases of abuse but only as last resort
Those pore kids should have gotten to be adopted by those foster parents. They have been through enough. The welfare system needs a lot of work. It's their job and don't seem to really care about these kids. It's a flawed system.😢
Best possible endund😢 to a sad situation that way The kids were with family sometimes with bipolar they're never able to br fully able to have full responsibility to take care o😢 children several years ago I dated a Man who was raising his young son he was divorced from his wife who had mixed bipolar mood disorder it was her decision ti😢 divorce and😢have The father raise their son
One of the best LMN movies. In the Best interest of the children.
44 yrs ago i met a wonderful man, i had a 4 yr old daughter. 5 yrs later we married and he adopted her. I wish all single moms could have this blessing. But yes i watched him closely and would of walked away in a heartbeat if he mistreated her. He left any discipline up to me, but she was such a loving easy child to raise. Im proud of the father he has been to her to this day.
You're lucky to have found a good man!
I met a wonderful man we got married me and took on 4 children and raised them as his own was very loving and kind to them .He has lots of love and appreciate him dearly..❤
@@dianavalle3877 Lord knows there are enough bad ones out there...
You took your time to choose the right man to be part of your family unit, I only wish many more mother's would of done the same. I know it would of made a great difference to my life as a child if my mother had.
my daughter had two boys when she met her now husband when they were around 2 and 4 Years old, their sperm donor was never a
good daddy or provider.for them she left him when the youngest was around 1 the one who was 4 barely remembers him the 2 year old of curse does not he ended up going to prison for armed robbery he held up 2 different businesses at gun point for drug money he has been in prison for about 8 years he will not get out until the oldest which is now 12 is about 19 the youngest is now almost 10 they consider their step-dad their daddy and they call him daddy my daughter and him got married about 8 years ago they had a beautiful baby girl she is 4 years old as far as him discipline all of them he does he took on the role as their daddy and their provider but we do not have to discipline them hardly ever they are well mannered children so if you are a single parent do a back ground check on the person male or female you are dating especially before you bring them around your children and Pray To Jesus To Send You A Good God Fearing Partner And He Will All You Need Is Faith And Trust In Jesus Christ ❤❤
WOW. Those children went through so much especially Jessie who was acting as an adult when she was a child. Felt so sorry for the Foster couple, They were the first to show love to these children. Hope their lives improved after going to their Aunt and uncle. Great movie
My mother was sick in so many ways. My brother and I eventually wound up in foster care. I was more fortunate than he was. I found a family who I lived with for two years until I graduated high school. But all I ever really wanted was my mother's love. She died when I was 15. I've done so much work on myself in order to heal the aching wounds left by unmet needs.
This movie speaks so powerfully to those old wounds. I've watched it numerous times. There just aren't easy answers. Even when mothers aren't able to provide the environment a child needs to thrive, nobody can truly replace the love that only a mother can give.
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I pray you get that void filled..
I understand, and my heart goes out to yours..❤❤❤
Well I disagree..i adopted my daughter at 2 and yo this day she has zero interest in her biological mother. Shes in her 30's. We found her mom years ago. Im the one who keeps in touch with her. And my daughter is well adjusted and has zero trauma. ❤
@@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS pssht.. it's HER STORY ....you can disagree all you want but it's still her story...
@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS I am surprised how you are so quick to disagree on someone's feelings and story. How does that make you feel as a Christian? The lady is hurting, and she has decided to share her painful story, but what you can say is you disagree. Let's learn to be compassionate to each other. Your daughter was two years old when she lost her mother ( this age can not remember a lot), while the lady in question could probably be 11-13 years when she went to foster home. You can't compare the two scenarios. She has a lot of memories with her biological mother. Kindly be sensitive. This comment was so insensitive. I hope in your free time you will ask God for forgiveness.
These old movies are the best
YES! I just watched Face on the Milk Carton. That's one of my favorite old ones
@eeeeemeeee9047 I just watched that a couple of days ago. That's a great movie!
HEAVEN BLESS The CHILDREN ❤
Loved this movie. I was crying throughout the whole time .The reality of things that happens. ❤😢
I remember when this debuted! It was ahead of its time & really got the public's attention about foster-care & how EACH adult in this tale acted badly in some way. Even the Peppers. I am SO glad that Callie got her comeuppance at the end, she was so horrible. The Peppers meant well, but they had their own issues before they even got the children. The acting in this was phenomenal, especially the oldest child.
It's a shame that children like these have to bear the hardships of being neglected by their biological mother & having to make decisions for their own welfare that children should not HAVE to make! Neglect and abandonment will stay with them for a long timd.
The biological mother is actually suffering from mental illness. She shouldn't be judged too harshly for something she can't help. It's a sad situation.
Maybe she shouldn't be "judged" to harshly but the system fails kids bc the bottom line is she is unfit. Her children did not judge her, they lived it. They wanted security and love.
In the best interest of the children
The movie is hitting deep 31:05 is not good to bring so many children in the world where they have to suffer and fend for themselves 😢
some parents are crazy more than 10 sometimes more than 3 is to much
This movie's real title is In the Best Interest of the Children and is based on the true story of the Cooper Children of Iowa. It was very well done and very accurately portrayed!
On March 14, 1985, five children (between the ages of 3 months and 10 years) were given up to foster care by their mother and placed into the home of Larry and Paula Mick.
Just as the movie shows it became clear that the children had suffered great neglect and abuse by their mother who loved them but was mentally ill. The children attached themselves to their foster family and decided that they did not want to return to their mom which sparked a nation wide case on "What was in the best interest of these children?" Return to the birth mother who was trying to get well or be adopted by the foster parents who were being told that they should not have gotten involved.
Whatever should have been done, they were literally ripped from the arms of their foster parents after having lived with them for two years. Their mother, although they saw her and were able to reconnect with her, did not get well enough regain full custody and the children were placed in the care and eventually adopted by their aunt and uncle.
The drama with the foster parents could have been avoided had the children from the beginning been placed in the care of their aunt and uncle. Why did the Peppers not apply to adopt children who were available?
@@maricamaas2326 While I try not to speculate or judge too much on what I don't absolutely know, especially since many who were involved in this are still alive, I agree that the children should have been placed with their aunt and uncle regardless of how their mother felt. This case did help change a lot on all sides of the foster system. Yes, their mom did give them to the care of DHS voluntarily but from what I've read their living situation was so bad, they were going to have to take the children no matter what. This was almost 40 years ago but DHS seemed to be naïve about how long the recovery could be for this mom, how long the children might be in the system dealing with their own trauma... If they had been with family, which is something that is almost always hoped for, the children would have remained in safe keeping for themselves, for the mother and in case she could not have full custody returned which is what happened.
I don't know anything about the Pepper's (Mick's) personal background.
It's actually abuse giving this baby to be in this movie..poor child..even the others acting these parts.
That mom really treated them like property. The couple really loved them.
They really did. But sadly, they assumed too much & had their own issues before the children arrived.
I believe the kids were better off with the foster parents they called mum and dad their lives would have been perfect
I wish I'd been adopted by my foster parents! They were great!!
Nothing is ever perfect. Those foster parents sadly did not take up their assignment with the intent of providing temporary assistance, without alienating them from their mother and extended family.
@@dianavalle3877 what happened? It's easy for foster parents to adopt, unless bio parents interfere
lisa, its a long process. A judge has to sever the biological parents rights and that takes a long time. The kids have visitation with the biological parent and there's just all kinds of red tape. It needs to be changed.
Thanks!
Most people can't or won't understand, but this movie highlights a big issue in the foster care system. Yes, the foster parents were lovely people who truly cared for those children, but the first plan is almost always return to parent or a relative placement. If it doesn't work out the foster parents can submit their name for consideration, but only after a permanency plan is the next step. The job of a foster parent is to provide a safe home and make sure that the child is having his needs met. And whether anyone agrees or not, part of those needs is to love them while you have them then let go when that time comes. You cannot go into fostering with the idea that you're hoping to adopt a child that comes into your home. Building relationships with the child's family is fine, and encouraged when appropriate. Many foster parents stay involved in a child's life after they return home. But you cannot go in with the goal of forever, because that is not in the best interest of the child.
In this case it was wrong to give in to the demands of the unstable mother. From the beginning the children could have been placed with their aunt and uncle, who were willing to take care of them. Sadly there are mothers - seriously suffering from mental illness - who are not (ever) able to take care of their children. For psychiatric doctors to give false hope in this regard is not helpful for anyone involved.
@maricamaas2326 no, it was completely appropriate to "give in to her demands". She was voluntarily placing her kids in the care of the state, if they wouldn't have done as she asked she would not have done it. Even when it's not a voluntary surrender the wishes of the parent(s) are often taken into consideration. The physical address of a child's foster home is typically not given to parents for a reason. When the parent knows where the child is located it can become a safety issue among many other issues that may arise, especially with a parent who has untreated mental illness. Never mind that the children themselves were also unwilling to go there because their mother had filled their heads up with all sorts of things that she believed to be true. There are alot of problems with child protective services no matter what jurisdiction you live in. Some are much worse than others, but none are very good at all. But there are processes and rules in place for very good reasons, and it's important for people to understand that. Everyone is critical of child protective services, but very few know the basic laws and principles that govern what they can do. I aged out of foster care, and worked my ass off to put myself through college to become a social worker. Like many other kids who grow up in that system I wanted to fix it. I got my degree and chose to work in the medical field instead. CPS caseworkers are 99% powerless. Some have no business being there to begin with but I think most go in with the same ideas that led me to become a social worker. You become disillusioned real quick.
I agree 100%. I remember when this debuted, even my mom told me that the Peppers should not have even said "That's terrible!" when Jessie complained about her family.....they are supposed to remain neutral. Also, inquiring about adoption within the first HOUR of their arrival?!! She clearly had issues of her own, including her marriage....she was almost obsessed with the children. They were wonderful parents yes, but like you said, they cannot go into it thinking of forever.
Child allowances and free school lunches should be available. No other rich country is as mean as the USA to children.
You don’t know the facts. Notwithstanding that this story was made in the 1980s, there are a myriad of programs for underprivileged children. The specific programs vary by state. In my county in FL, there is free breakfast in all public schools from preschool-12th, for every child. There is a free school lunch program in which the parent has to enroll their child. Then there is Medicaid for healthcare and the chips program for living expenses and then layer in the federal programs…. The USA taxpayer is on the hook for children, even for those whose moms keep getting pregnant bc they won’t take their birth control pills, just like in this movie. Then layer in the Christian charities that help everyone all over the USA and other countries … you might need to wash your mouth out with soap.
Mother always cared for self before kids
Who else read comments before watching
I actually now cam to check the comments.... after the husband and wife took them in lol
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Well, all i have to say is...this movie made me cry
This so sad😢 know man schould put hand on those children She needs to get away from this man😢 This is soo sad breaks my heart❤
Wow, Sarah Jessica Parker really played the character you love to hate! She was a trashy mom, selfish as can be. I remember when this debuted, being aghast that the film failed to include the OTHER part of the mother's mental illness.
I know 3 people with Manic Depressive Illness (now called Bipolar) & none of them ever had hallucinations or thought people were out to get them. A critic of the film at the time said: Callie suffered from 'Manic Depression & paranoid schizophrenia' & THAT seems accurate. But she was also a horribly selfish person & I am SO glad Jessie laid into her hard near the ending.
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The mother in this movie was impulsive and irresponsible. She has no idea how she affects her children. I did a major report in college on child custody in the 80s and this was 1 of the cases utilized. I is so sad.
How dare you disrespect the mother. What would you do if you were in her position? How dare you judge. You illiterate brain rotting hell of a human. What you need to be doing is trying to fix your own life. Hah! You went to college in the 80's? Well you must be ancient now. Nasty disgusting creature. "Vixxcottage" well that's such a funny name, funny enough to show you clearly weren't even alive during the 80s. Sit your born in probably 2005 ass down.
This is a really good film to watch 😊
Matthew 12:35
“A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.”
Thank you Jesus I find found this movie I've watched this movie years ago when i was small when lifetime and cable TV were a hit thanks for uploading 🙏 😊
😮😢Such a harrowing mess!!! How satan loves "to steal, to kill and to destroy" and lay the blame on God!
😢Poor kids, poor families! What a mess!
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Oh my, so many emotions for me. The mum is sick, I feel sorry for her, but the children are not safe with her. The foster parents so wonderful, I pray they will be reunited with the kids one day. The uncle I think is genuine, not sure about his wife. The system SUCKS, shame on them, They did not show or feel any compassion toward the children, just their bloody rules. Shame on them.
breaks my heart to take kids from a loving home...whatever happened to 'the children's best interest'?
@@lisawentworth6831 Exactly
The youngest girl committed suicide in real life. Very sad.
Really wow
I wonder why?
Foster parents are absolutely lovely ❤️💙
Not always,
Not all!!
Not always
Do you mean these foster parents? Yes & no. They loved the children deeply & put them first.....yes. But they assumed too much too soon & the mother became almost obsessed with them.. They appeared to have relationship issues from before the children arrived & the cracks showed eventually.
some are, some aren't. The system is broken when people take in kids for money
Those poor kids she messed them up
These guys are not adults and abused these lovely children. Don't even take care of the baby. Their live is all messed up. A lazy couple. There are many of those in the world. Sadly‼️
Foster parents were the best, wished it ended with them, and that the Uncle and mother were all great friends and could visit whenever they liked.
The children should from the beginning rather have been entrusted into the care of their aunt and uncle.
Tres bon film! Merci pour le partage! 😢🐞🦋🌹
Awesome movie 🍿🎥
6:36 what a mother!
I have seen many movies regarding this content. I have never been in a foster relationship as parents or a child. I cannot imagine what either party is going through. I have Bi-polar and understand the jumbled mind of the mom, played by Sarah Jessica Parker. What an amazing acting job. She hit the nail head on. Yet, for someone who has a degree in early childhood education, I can see the other side of the children. Their mannerisms, their fear, their weariness, the way they stick together, and reluctance to not do anything until the older sibling approves it. Anyone can judge what they feel should happen in this situation. But I can see all sides of it. I always love the actor that plays the husband. Sally Struthers has the quivering in her voice of desperation. I do not know what it is like to not be able to have children. What I don't understand Is the side of the people who are in the court system. Their job is to prove the best interest of a child. I know their job is to be fair. Sometimes children living with a parent who is sick makes it more difficult for all parties involved. I don't understand how foster parents do not have more rights. I guess you have heard you have to have a license to have a dog or go through a process to be a foster parent or to get a license to drive. Even going through the process of adopting from another country (in this world today), parents are screened beyond measure. Today we deal with human trafficking. Yes, the movie is about the best interest of the children. I have read some of these comments. Everyone has a right to their own opinion. The words I write are only my opinion. I just don't understand the laws. Foster parents don't have any rights, but I just don't understand the court system.
What an emotional movie! Such a young kid taking care of her siblings. Too much responsibility but despite that, she kept her siblings together.
"In the best interests of the children".........
Sadly, that doesn't always happen.........😢😮
That is a outstanding. Maybe I think everybody to watch this.
I feel for those children especially Jesse who was forced to grow up before her time. Every child deserves to be a child. The mother should of been more responsible and taken care of the baby instead of asking her older daughter to do it. And although it was not Jesse fault it made me feel worried about the baby when she left it on top of the selves while she was making the bottle for him. Course being a little girl she would not known any different ,hence the mum should of taken better care of them.
Sadly their mother was mentally unstable, and therefore could not look after them. Mental illness disables one as seriously - if not more - than does a physical disability.
@@maricamaas2326 Callie was a LOT more than just mentally-unstable. She was a trashy selfish person who like her own daughter told her "You only wanted to be in bed with somebody." I was glad she got her comeuppance near the ending.
I said mental health is very hard to deal with.My son is in the state hospital right now because it's schizophrenia, it is very hard.He will be coming home soon
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❤good movie
❤❤❤❤I love this movie, it's really touching.
I call it bureaucratic B.S. Where the preponderance of rules and procedures that were applied impersonally by specialized agents. For the sole benefit of POWER. The INSENSITIVITY, heaviness and rigidity of administrative action of those who work within a department.
So close to home!
She's to busy neglecting her children, to take care of them
Great movie 🍿
Very emotional ,
I just feel she more misses Rae or having a man leaving the oldest to play Mother!
The care system was really messed up then they blamed the wrong ones... I really didn't like that social worker she really didn't care for them or even listen she had in for those good foster parents.
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Its a Shame When Precious Little One's End Up in the Wrong Hands
Wow, Sarah Jessica Parker and Sally Struthers! I'm intrigued...
This looks like a great movie I like true movies that are based on real things this looks like a great one😊
Goodness, it really was nerve wrecking to witness the baby laying on that high countertop! What a nightmare for children to grow up in such circumstanes 😥
Not to mention seeing the baby sleeping in a clothes basket! A clothes basket?? Buy a crib, for God's sake. But then, if the woman doesn't know to BUY CONDOMS I suspect she would never shell out for a crib.
I always do.and appreciate when they tell me of zooming and not having a ending etc so i dont waste my time.
Lock the Moma up with Her boyfriend.
Good move
I've lived in smaller places and didn't have my kids crammed in one room sleeping on the floor! Even if you don't have money you can live with pride...There are so many agencies that help. And they don't stop food stamps if there is a man in the house...unless he is a convict!
A good film to watch
Is this movie based on a true story ?
Yes.
Thank you
Super emotional this story made me cry😢😢😢
I think I cried through the whole movie 😢 the system sucks until this day!!!
90s movies just hit different.
Saw this movie in 1987. It's a sad story. There r so many people who are mentally ill. I always hope that these children would of stayed with the foster parents. 😢
The movie came out in 1991.
Children need a Happy safe loving mentally emotional and physically healthy stable environment period!!!!!! that oldest Little girl had to grow up so fast she' was child having the responsibilities meant for a responsible adult sad situation
One of my faves
True story… The youngest girl committed suicide as a teen..
The others are doing ok though. They were all adopted by their aunt n uncle.. They were reunited with the foster parents as adults and have a relationship with them.
Good movie thank you.
Wow.. love the whole story.. Thnx
❤❤ I love this movie ❤❤ I have seen it to many times to count
HAVE. TON SAY. THE. KIDS. GOT. GOOD. HOME .!!
loved this movie and it wasn't cut short at the end
Is that Sarah Jessica Parker pre Sex and the City??
Yes
Iowa did a terrible job with my cousin. (Foster kids could not be moved to family for a long time )
It's NOT always in children's best interests to take away from parents. It messes children up. Makes them angry later on in life and they don't realise why they're angry but it's sepsration anxiety at its WORSE. I realise it's necessary in really bad cases of abuse but only as last resort
Those pore kids should have gotten to be adopted by those foster parents. They have been through enough. The welfare system needs a lot of work. It's their job and don't seem to really care about these kids. It's a flawed system.😢
What' a horrible situation for those poor kids I would have given that socalled father the left foot of fellowship a long Time ago
Leave. Kids. Alone. They. Have. Good. Home.
The kids could call Patti pepper mamma Patti
Why would the brother backtrack if they were the ones calling CPS in the first place? They know how his sister is!
Poor children....what a mess of a life.
They should have been adopted by The Peppers, they're really going to be messed up adults
The kids should of come to the brother ( uncle) in the first place.
Very nice movie❤❤❤❤
Excellent movie
Judge. Is. Wrong.
Totally agree
Sadly the state of the world now we will be seeing a lot more of this in the very near future 😢
What s foolish judge! Those kids deserved better
having family is not easy..succfices is waiting until. the rest of our lives
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Imagine your baby reminding you to take your birth control so she won’t have to mother more of her siblings, just sad.
What s the name of the movie
In the Best Interest of the Children
That poor baby he must have been traumatised
13:18 that babys head, hope it was a doll
Mother has no money for food and presents for kids,but has enough money to buy cigarets.
Reminds me of my mom 😂
Best possible endund😢 to a sad situation that way The kids were with family sometimes with bipolar they're never able to br fully able to have full responsibility to take care o😢 children several years ago I dated a Man who was raising his young son he was divorced from his wife who had mixed bipolar mood disorder it was her decision ti😢 divorce and😢have The father raise their son
20 mins..that poor baby again !
What kind of MOTHER sh is? And what kind of father he is? UNFORTUNATELY NOT SMART parents, but the LITTLE DAUGHTER is SMART n LOVING than the ADULTS,
that bastard saying the couple cannot have kids and abusing them. they are far more better than a lot of couples
Social services are some bastards! Teenagers will call on adults that don't let them run mayhem then you must prove it isn't so