The age ranges of the wives in the family is pretty odd... I'm just catching up now. Something does seem... odd.. about the family. Like with Sister Wives (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sister_Wives) you actually see that they are a family - a loving family. The family in this programme just seem split. They don't seem like a family and I find it odd the way the girl narrator is referring to her other mums.
Two kids desperate to go to school but he says no. I'm getting more uncomfortable.
I thought that was cruel. I bet he knew full well before he took his two girls there that they wouldn't let them go part time and was only taking them to shut them up.
As for Ellie her Daddy didn't want her losing her innocence??
That is long gone...I couldn't believe the way she talked.
As for him he is a total control freak..I feel for the children ...poor things.
Yes: "I don't want to lose my innocence, I think sometimes we actually have to go out there.... and experience it."
:eek:
What kind of 10 year old talks like that.
just watched this and feel very uncomfortable with the whole set up.
"the family clubbed together to buy the farm". I would be interested to know who put the bulk of the money in and what portion he put in. He said having horses was his childhood dream, hmmm so he has created this life where he gets his dream and says it's the word of god.
And as for not letting the 2 girls attend school because they would become ugly of mind and lose their innocence. No sorry not buying it mate, you just want to control your family so everyone stays worshipping you.
I would like to see the wives boot him out of the family and make the decisions for themselves and the children.
Just watched this on repeat and the father some across as a right narcissist. Who the hell believes they are the voice of god, is god to their wives and in the 'witchraft of women'. His wives need to get some help and get out of there. Poor kids.
I'm very concerned about poor Margo who looks thoroughly unhappy in the ITV interview. I think Phillip's convincing her that she could not be a good Mother to Ellie at 3 months was an utter disgrace and wicked beyond belief.
As is not allowing his 2 daughters to go to school when they expressly wished to do so. And what kind of religious man buys race horses to participate in the world of betting and glory if successful? Obviously someone who is totally selfish and constantly looking for self agrandisement. I didn't see much spirituality going on. Ofcourse the non-selfish option would've been to plant potatoes, veg and farm chickens, sheep etc. to at least provide food for his family, but no, that didn't occur to him, so they had to make do with cheese on toast and a can of beans when the money ran out.
So now the remaining 5 wives and children have all gone off with him to Crete. Frankly, I can only see it all ending up in tears, and I sincerely hope that Ellie wakes up to her Father's fallibilities soon.
I think Margo looked thoroughly miserable throughout the whole programme, I'm surprised he allowed, yes, allowed her to go on This Morning.
Also managed to read a bit of the magazine article former wife Tracey wrote. This bit speaks volumes:
He encouraged us to cut all ties with friends and family.
Did that not send alarm bells ringing for any of them? Clearly a control freak. Also, the way he spoke to Margo (he doesn't seem to like Margo much imo) about being lazy, he obviously has no respect for her. She seems very brow-beaten. Maybe she's sticking it out until Ellie's 18 and they can both escape. Hope so anyway.
Run! Ladies, RUN! And take your children with you.
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As far away as possible I hope.
With all their money worries it sounds like the family has enough problems already without any wretched social workers getting in on the act.
And are they sure they got the nickname right?
Sounds to me like it should be "Randy Rabbi".
No, Rampant Rabbi was deliberate. Add one letter at the end and google it and you'll soon see why.
As for Ellie her Daddy didn't want her losing her innocence??
That is long gone...I couldn't believe the way she talked.
As for him he is a total control freak..I feel for the children ...poor things.
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The kind whose parents talk like that.
They repeat what they hear.
If so would he keep them in a tool box?
"the family clubbed together to buy the farm". I would be interested to know who put the bulk of the money in and what portion he put in. He said having horses was his childhood dream, hmmm so he has created this life where he gets his dream and says it's the word of god.
And as for not letting the 2 girls attend school because they would become ugly of mind and lose their innocence. No sorry not buying it mate, you just want to control your family so everyone stays worshipping you.
I would like to see the wives boot him out of the family and make the decisions for themselves and the children.
They had chores rotas pinned on the wall.
http://www.itv.com/thismorning/life/the-rampant-rabbi/
I'm very concerned about poor Margo who looks thoroughly unhappy in the ITV interview. I think Phillip's convincing her that she could not be a good Mother to Ellie at 3 months was an utter disgrace and wicked beyond belief.
As is not allowing his 2 daughters to go to school when they expressly wished to do so. And what kind of religious man buys race horses to participate in the world of betting and glory if successful? Obviously someone who is totally selfish and constantly looking for self agrandisement. I didn't see much spirituality going on. Ofcourse the non-selfish option would've been to plant potatoes, veg and farm chickens, sheep etc. to at least provide food for his family, but no, that didn't occur to him, so they had to make do with cheese on toast and a can of beans when the money ran out.
So now the remaining 5 wives and children have all gone off with him to Crete. Frankly, I can only see it all ending up in tears, and I sincerely hope that Ellie wakes up to her Father's fallibilities soon.
Also managed to read a bit of the magazine article former wife Tracey wrote. This bit speaks volumes:
He encouraged us to cut all ties with friends and family.
Did that not send alarm bells ringing for any of them? Clearly a control freak. Also, the way he spoke to Margo (he doesn't seem to like Margo much imo) about being lazy, he obviously has no respect for her. She seems very brow-beaten. Maybe she's sticking it out until Ellie's 18 and they can both escape. Hope so anyway.
Run! Ladies, RUN! And take your children with you.