CNA | On The Red Dot | S7 E09 - House-hunting for a supersized family

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5 жыл бұрын

On this episode of On The Red Dot, the Lim family is looking for a large enough home for their five children, one aunt, one helper and two dogs. All this as their eldest daughter Crystal’s ‘sweet sixteen’ approaches. For the nine-strong Heng family, a fight erupts among the younger siblings and at the Zainal household, two daughters struggle to fit in with their new family.
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@nadhirasultan6520 5 жыл бұрын

The malay family seems so calm and composed. even the children speak eloquently, job well done to the single mother

@Bieberfanatic911 5 жыл бұрын

anne dee hahahah yup, when you’re forced into adulthood at a young age, we are forced to take on huge responsibilities, means we also need to act like adults..

@rofidganteng1 3 жыл бұрын

yeah but still there will be some negatif effect from that. the big sister tends to hide her feelings and keep all the problem to herself coz she is being forced by condition to surpress her feelings. but on positif side, she is mature before her age.

@annikatan378 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more with some pros and cons you guys have outlined for an elder (likely eldest) child going through maturity. On one hand it's good to be obedient and responsible (respectful as well), but on the other hand being quiet and reserved may harbour regrets of missing out childhood/simply being a child later in adult life. Nothing can ever be prepared for what is to come to life… is the price I paid for being too sensitive and solemn of being an adult in the 12-yr-old me.

@shuzler 5 жыл бұрын

How come the elder child of each family is so mature and well spoken? I like the elder child of the each family.

@eddy-currents 4 жыл бұрын

Because they are older? Lmao

@clashwitheli3425 3 жыл бұрын

because they got the most attention when they were younger

@jasminetay9820 3 жыл бұрын

LMFAO... How come not 🤣🤣

@Melissa-jl2zb Жыл бұрын

I am the eldest child and I agree 😉

@slaiyfershin 5 жыл бұрын

Apart from the Heng family, the other 2 are loaded. 1 can afford bungalow and rent a 2 storey condo while the other can renovate the flat that nicely.

@esetenguyen9234 5 жыл бұрын

I’m very impressed with the two elder sisters in the Malay family: very well-spoken and well-mannered. They are both wise and graceful beyond their years. Kudos to the single mom.

@jotarokujo1311 5 жыл бұрын

Mom raised them well. The dad is a very bad dad.

@RayrayTgh 5 жыл бұрын

Father : i love children... Have u thought about the mother?Also not u clean the house, take care of them. Still wan to quit without a job? where u get the money to support them financially?

@sharine04 3 жыл бұрын

He obviously has the means to support such a huge family and he isn't living off child support. One bring in bread and bacon, the other party does the housework. Nothing wrong with that.

@beezlebub9 3 жыл бұрын

@@sharine04 they depend on gifts and contributions from their church as well. I don’t see it as ideal. The mom looks half dead trying to do all the work and budgeting endlessly.

@ChinRubbingVideos 5 жыл бұрын

the heng family mother is so miserable. it must be the husband's own egoistic selfish reason to want so many kids. cant get a stable job yet want so many kids, making his wife have such a miserable life

@sofya3033 5 жыл бұрын

Feminist

@RH-vd3yu 5 жыл бұрын

@@sofya3033 bro im actually agreeing with what op said. Wife like misreble af lol

@kai-rb4ry 5 жыл бұрын

Wow that's rude. Honesty that isn't nice.

@rolnah 5 жыл бұрын

no, hes already trying his best. so i think its good enough

@kichaa13 5 жыл бұрын

Yes they're buying a house because they're so poor, listen first.

@mickayla1914 5 жыл бұрын

i think it would be better for esther to return to work as a teacher and for the father to find a part time job somewhere. this allows for a salary for the mother and more income for the family while the father can spend time with the kids and earn money at the same time.

@iw4075 5 жыл бұрын

nah, this video just convince me not to have so many children.

@fatimah3921 5 жыл бұрын

Same

@Zenocius 5 жыл бұрын

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@isabelgoh6477 4 жыл бұрын

1 enough

@beetledune9264 3 жыл бұрын

Having so many children is not wrong,but its wrong when they cant provide quality life to them.The parents should know this,as simple as provide study room,but instead they make it as store.its 1 of the mistake,also making their eldest as co parenting.They need to change the mindset.

@lofoten8315 4 жыл бұрын

38 yrs old with 7 children OMG.

@jasminetay9820 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing new.. my grandma has 9 children at 35 😱😱

@dobbly9868 3 жыл бұрын

@@jasminetay9820 oh yah my grandma had 13 kids

@jasminetay9820 3 жыл бұрын

@@dobbly9868 good for her 😍 this original comment or prob never seen parents with many kids before

@D-me-dream-smp 3 жыл бұрын

While children should contribute to the family and do chores I think it is wrong to put a big burden on the older children by having a large family if you do not have adequate resources. The older kids did not choose this so should not be burdened with a lot of responsibility for looking after their younger siblings. They deserve to have some freedom to enjoy their childhood and focus on their studies without constant anxiety and stress. You can see how the pressure is negatively impacting Izzah and Izzati who are lovely bright girls.

@tarshagunalan4974 2 жыл бұрын

Yes i agree with you

@bal-xx7fh 2 жыл бұрын

as the oldest sister in a 6 person household this is so true, sometimes I feel like my parents only got me to take care of their stuffs

@clementwang7097 4 жыл бұрын

In Singapore, people like to stare at families with a lot of kids. It is really uncomfortable for the family.

@bangbangtangahwei 5 жыл бұрын

Its crazy to have kids more than 2 in such small country like SG

@ZachATL 5 жыл бұрын

@Animation moonlight especially if you do have money. Having many kids causes inheritance battles.

@amelial3396 5 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I wonder what made them want to continue having kids after like the 4th one. Like I find that quite selfish and they sort of put themselves into this stressful situation that’s not ideal for them or their kids

@Blackshot987123 5 жыл бұрын

In the Lim family, crystal , melody and the Brother share the same look while the rest look like their Mother.

@user-sy4vh2or5d 4 жыл бұрын

carb day Melody is the youngest child, the 10 year old :)

@MrBoliao98 5 жыл бұрын

Inherently this show how systemically wrong our houses are. People who want to buy a home to have this many children face so many hurdles. Even if you want, you have no space, and what, you Rob the future of your kids.

@justinzy5 3 жыл бұрын

9 person in 3 rooms ..wow ..and nowadays new HDB become smaller and smaller. I think they need to find old HDB where the space is bigger. Gov really don’t know how to plan.. want us to have more kids but new HDB getting smaller.

@vasn 5 жыл бұрын

Lol 16:58 “why are girls braver than boys?” I loathed on that 😂

@CaptainG1001 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe they were staring cuz of the camera lmao

@grace-qu9ks 5 жыл бұрын

12:15 *bangtan enters*

@cabriole_clarice 3 жыл бұрын

omg dna!!

@danasingapore135 5 жыл бұрын

The Lim family seems the happiest

@ailinseah3190 5 жыл бұрын

I grew up in a family of 5 but i need to be responsible for my 2 younger brothers i was always angry and kept thinking why so unfair till now although I'm a grandmother now i sometimes still blame my mother for being unfair to me but i stilll take care of her

@rolnah 5 жыл бұрын

crystal is so beautiful omg

@beezlebub9 5 жыл бұрын

iirachxl I think so too.

@leezaccary5939 5 жыл бұрын

Dig out her ig HAHAHA

@noahinfinityx553 5 жыл бұрын

yes please what’s her ig !! Haha

@rolnah 5 жыл бұрын

Lee Zaccary yes HAHA im gonna find

@rolnah 5 жыл бұрын

Noah InfinityX ehh idk. lets find it hahah

@jasminetay9820 3 жыл бұрын

"I don't see children as burden" Me: Are you sure...

@oldbutbold 5 жыл бұрын

I'm not going to judge them for having a large family. But it's plain to see from this and the next episodes that having many children is a tremendous strain mentally on the parents and on the children themselves unfortunately.

@sihamsimp 3 жыл бұрын

i've just relise that these three family only had one boy 🤣 is it too late ?to relise that ?😂

@jammy144_ 5 жыл бұрын

I think more people are staring bc there is a camera lol

@rosamariamendoza1466 4 жыл бұрын

Why Rachel and not the eldest? Rachel is going to grow up wanting to get out of her family's house, amid so much responsibility!!

@ayowhat2417 5 жыл бұрын

The lim family stay near my house lol

@Jacob-he9dl 5 жыл бұрын

Love your on the red dot videos!

@wahab197391 4 жыл бұрын

Yesss represent our school Bryan and melodyyyy

@ailinseah3190 5 жыл бұрын

See their parents daily schedule i also tired

@jasminetay9820 3 жыл бұрын

The Lim family *Knock the door multiple times* Opens "Shut up!"

@IkhwanIsnawan 3 жыл бұрын

1:30 See SMB1419E on Bus Service 302 at Choa Chu Kang. The Sgwiki says on Bus Service 300 under Choa Chu Kang Bus Feeder.

@card1y3 5 жыл бұрын

13:20 go library study!!

@contentdeleted4987 5 жыл бұрын

Ya lah!

@shermaynelim9665 5 жыл бұрын

omg yall she said she hang out with her friends more than her siblings because she always go out study what lmao

@tommyfield8449 5 жыл бұрын

@@shermaynelim9665 depend what kind of hang out?maybe her mother had a curfew for them i guess? Library is a good option,but teenagers they won't uses Library anymore.They will know gather at starbuck & coffee beans to study,but most 20% studying 80% talking about other things. To me,their children need to learn to be patience.You can't simply blame everything on your parents.Just because your dad promises to move does not mean he doesn't care about you guys. He already taken note of his children request & he know it,but his children need to understand the job that their father has. Be grateful that she can own an Iphone(most probably all uses data,cheapest plan probably $30,wearing a braces,yet not grateful. They are so lazy,not wanting to help their mom pack the stuff(except the eldest daughter) & their parents not handling the youngest child attitude. Boy,if you can't study is ok,but try to improve & stop playing games. Their children had so many request yet they can't even take note of their parents request. Your parents just ask you to just pass your exam.they don't expect you to score 80 or A.They are not even scolding you.Prove to others that you can pass,but he look like he doesn't care about it.It time for his parents to confiscate his phone. As for the 2nd daughter,i don't what to say about her.she need to improves on her attitude. Yes your father may not be a sociable person,but he cares for you guys.he send you guys to school for Free,not even a single thank you to your own dad? Why?because he broke the promises.He mentions that he is getting job overseas which is giving him good pay unless the jobs in SG give him a good pay. This children have they ever think about 'who paid the utilities,electric,water,phone bills,school education,groceries,basic necessities) lmao this kids..they need a spank. They are too spoiled.

@dianacaa 3 жыл бұрын

Me: being the youngest and having 8 older brother, Oh my life was just like them but more chaotic

@ingenuity168 5 жыл бұрын

It's very unfair to the kids of big families.

@samsara2684 5 жыл бұрын

Whenever I see family with more than two kids , I just look at them , and ask myself , why can’t I have siblings ?

@i8cccq583 5 жыл бұрын

Well there are perks of being a single child too.

@user-fk6jk4ob2r 4 жыл бұрын

I tell you, you will confirm regret one

@alecrosewell6959 4 жыл бұрын

Too many siblings will have sibling rivary.

@thetreasonseason 2 жыл бұрын

this is depressing to watch. I am 39 this year and I'm still petrified at the thought of asking a girl out. 🤣

@SW-fy8pq Жыл бұрын

Poor couples want a big sized family whereas rich or highly educated couples tend to be childless or have 1 child.

@ingenuity168 5 жыл бұрын

The big family. It's a hell hole.

@ailinseah3190 5 жыл бұрын

The eldest in the family is growing up so alot of changes why parents didn't explain to them when they grow up they will also behave like that

@123samanthastar 3 жыл бұрын

Rachel is very mature good for her

@jotarokujo1311 5 жыл бұрын

I think it's good, when the kids grow up their sense of tolerance will be better.

@garrysim 4 жыл бұрын

Hey hey hey, life is short, think positively your kids are your happiness not your troublemakers. Teach them to be more independent, it will be hard but it's worth the effort. 👍😁👌😜😏😔

@jasminetay9820 3 жыл бұрын

David Heng in disguise ?

@staaaa9154 4 жыл бұрын

12.26 DNA I HEARD DNA OMG

@tiffanylim1412 3 жыл бұрын

This feels ironic for me cause my parents have 6 kids but have a huge house go on vacation our parents are our biological parents but I rarely see my 3 other siblings cause their overseas and so much older than me.

@winonaar 5 жыл бұрын

normal people: hMm the Heng family , the Malay family..... army : DNA ?! BTS ?!!?

@xfiona787 5 жыл бұрын

Winona Tan lmao relatable

@weiwenwwe2066 3 жыл бұрын

2:32 SAVAGEEEE

@Samuel-xz8bz 5 жыл бұрын

I have one older brother how I wish I could have a big family and a lots of siblings

@i8cccq583 5 жыл бұрын

Go study hard earn money next time you want 50 children also no problem

@Daanmytime 5 жыл бұрын

@1:28 HELL YEAH

@delwinlee8870 5 жыл бұрын

They should come malaysia, alot of empty big houses.

@rene6608 5 жыл бұрын

Yea but they must still work in sg. Unlikely they can get a comparable job in Malaysia, and also must take into account the exchange rate...still very hard for large families to survive

@skytan5617 5 жыл бұрын

I live malaysia and that is true 🇲🇾🇲🇾

@sofya3033 5 жыл бұрын

This can work:Buy house in JB take bus/airplane to SG work.

@tomryann86 5 жыл бұрын

Galaxy _Cupcake and they have to wake up 3 hrs earlier due to not stuck on the causeway jam

@xcre8ionx 5 жыл бұрын

Nah.. Malaysia worst place ever.. Alot of crime, expensive and everywhere far..

@nisaa0431 4 жыл бұрын

i got 8 siblings:)

@jiadongyu131 5 жыл бұрын

It takes money lol

@magnus1001 Жыл бұрын

Esther should be ashamed of herself interrupting her daughter Rachel from studying to play peacemaker for two of her little siblings in a minor argument. All because Esther wants to be 'friends' with her kids and not a responsible Mother. Grow up lady, they are YOUR kids, not Rachel's.

@pllee1956 9 ай бұрын

u also have to understand she has multiple children.

@magnus1001 9 ай бұрын

@@pllee1956 That isn't Rachel's fault.

@socealdestance7315 5 жыл бұрын

12:16 OMG IS THAT DNA SKSKSKSKSJ

@angelynn98 5 жыл бұрын

Ikrrr hahahha

@roku_5469 5 жыл бұрын

iT iS SKSKSKSKSKSKD

@heesbigheart 5 жыл бұрын

I WAS FINDING WHO THINKS THE SAME WAY

@socealdestance7315 5 жыл бұрын

@@heesbigheart Y E E T

@SasiKumar-ex2ss 5 жыл бұрын

Crystal is cute tho

@troyhyatt7568 3 жыл бұрын

Im sure esther would have earned more staying in the teaching service

@siddiqirfan114 5 жыл бұрын

How come the malay house like to clean and doesn't have books every where compared to the other families lol

@StealthLACHESIS 5 жыл бұрын

,We malays dont really study thats why many of us end up in ITE

@oldbutbold 5 жыл бұрын

Malay families generally (not all) take pride in their homes ala an abode to retire to after work or school

@oldbutbold 5 жыл бұрын

@@StealthLACHESIS Do you really have to be self deprecating of your own community like this?

@StealthLACHESIS 5 жыл бұрын

@@oldbutbold Yes, we are fasting now. ramadan

@oldbutbold 5 жыл бұрын

@@StealthLACHESIS don't see the relevance but ok

@devisweeta 4 жыл бұрын

Wonder how they can afford to keep hsewifes in such a big family. I mean shouldn't they work to contribute? Just hire a maid! Minimum an educated wife can earn: $2K+ Minimum wage for a maid: $400-$500 2 maids: $800

@cassieang1601 3 жыл бұрын

I think its more of spending time with the the kids, educate them and give them time and affection

@pooch7449 5 жыл бұрын

That's a lot

@boyan619 5 жыл бұрын

should just buy the JUMBO house much more better settle

@elson4120 4 жыл бұрын

As a single child I beg my parents to have a brother.

@weiwenwwe2066 3 жыл бұрын

Not me after watching this show

@xynderella 5 жыл бұрын

The heng family have 7 children wheres the 7th one

@kweaonk 3 жыл бұрын

the father?

@DarkwearGT 4 жыл бұрын

Family of 5 is not even that much My cousins have 4 and5 Not that much

@sillysallyy4962 5 жыл бұрын

ok.. i need to point this out ok... I HEARD FREAKING DNA LIKE OMFG BRO DNA ARMY HERE

@jasiaa5164 5 жыл бұрын

Kerine Huang -Kookielover MOOD

@m2cys 3 жыл бұрын

Wow l get to school at 6.30 everyday

@tarshagunalan4974 2 жыл бұрын

I need to get up at 3 my school starts at least than 6 so 5 30 and i come back at 7 30 pm

@SW-fy8pq Жыл бұрын

why do they want to have so many children?

@paperfirealarmboy4398 8 ай бұрын

Just realized that Raphael is the same age as me now as this is filmed in 2019 so Raphael should be 12 now

@nothingison3633 5 жыл бұрын

12:25 DNA!!!!!

@Steven-ef8yk 5 жыл бұрын

whAt DId i hEaR? 12:15

@weiwenwwe2066 3 жыл бұрын

BTS followed by Exorcism taking place

@shawnkelly8341 Жыл бұрын

Except for the Lims, how other two family survived? Unless they have side hustles to bring in extra income. Senior PSA max pay is $2900 before cpf as of 2021. Not sure now. Really overpaid.

@ailinseah3190 5 жыл бұрын

Rent an executive flat got enough space

@ailinseah3190 5 жыл бұрын

Not easy

@heesbigheart 5 жыл бұрын

isit only me ? OR I heard DNA !!

@xfiona787 5 жыл бұрын

Yu Xuan I WAS ABOUT TO COMMENT THAT

@xfiona787 5 жыл бұрын

Yu Xuan IT IS ACTUALLY DNA

@heesbigheart 5 жыл бұрын

@@xfiona787 WOW OK

@tannie9835 5 жыл бұрын

ARMYY💞😏

@nurulhxriana4754 5 жыл бұрын

I hear bts DNA

@soop4108 5 жыл бұрын

12:17 OMG they’re listening to bts

@thanzizausoof8667 5 жыл бұрын

12:15 Oof was that dna??

@__tachibana8072 3 жыл бұрын

MSF worst fear

@fukinsginvain832 5 жыл бұрын

LITTLE RED DOT... ONCE PRESSED THE DOT GONE OUT OF MAP.... JUST SAY FEW WORDS ... SIN CITY OF SODOM GOMMORAH GOT CURSED HAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAABAHAHAHHAHAHA

@alecrosewell6959 4 жыл бұрын