Summary
- Deon and Karen’s divorce announcement shocked viewers and showed how the stress of parenting and lack of communication led to their separation.
- Their parenting styles clashed over Darian’s college decisions, hinting at potential future disagreements as the children grow up.
- Deon’s inflexible neatness and decision-making caused friction with Karen, highlighting the breakdown in communication in their marriage.
Deon Derrico and Karen Derrico shocked viewers when they surprisingly announced their divorce, but cracks in their relationship have been visible throughout the family. Double with Derricos. The Derrico Family has been on television since 2020, with Season 5 premiering in the spring of 2024. As Deon and Karen struggled to balance the needs of their children with maintaining a healthy marriage, the rift between them was evident.
Deon and Karen married in 2005. They gained fame for naturally conceiving four sets of multiples, including twins, triplets and quintuplets. season 1 / Double with Derricos included the birth of the family’s youngest children, a set of premature triplets, one of whom had a heart condition. Deon and Karen have provided their children with a supportive and loving home, instilled strong family values and taught them everything from relationships to black culture.
Juggling 14 children and a mother battling cancer puts a lot of stress on Deon and Karen
Deon and Karen rarely had time to focus on their marriage
Derrico’s 14 children are between the ages of 4 and 18. Double with Derricos has shown the unique challenges of having so many children, from school to transportation to health issues. Karen educates the children, which adds an additional burden to her. The family’s home was far too small, but they struggled to find a new home that they could afford and had enough space.
Despite the chaos in the household, Deon and Karen had expressed interest in continuing to expand their family. Karen eventually sought therapy to help her recognize why she felt the need to continue having more children. She realized she had unresolved grief over the death of the couple’s young son, Carter, as well as several miscarriages. The realization that more children would not make up for the ones lost seemed to change Karen’s view of her need to conceive.
Derrico’s family also includes several members outside of the 16-year-old’s immediate family. Family friend Eric, who was given an honorary adoption ceremony by the Derricos, and nephew Amani, who was discovered to be the son of Deon’s late brother Chris, also make appearances. But it’s Deon’s mother, GG, who has been the most present. GG battled lung cancer for years, and in season 5 decided to stop chemotherapy. Deon’s worry about his mother’s health added to his already high stress levels.
Deon can be inflexible when it comes to housekeeping and childcare
His obsession causes friction with Karen
Deon and Karen have an extremely close, loving relationship, but Deon is very particular about how their household is run. He is obsessive about cleanliness, even when it comes to unavoidable tasks like changing diapers. Deon teaches his children the importance of doing chores and keeping themselves clean with tactics that range from the necessary to the overwhelming. He also insists on special rules when the children are in public places, such as dressing them the same way and in order of birth.
The family jokes about Deon’s stiffness and somehow his specialty helps keep the household running. But sometimes it makes Karen’s life more difficult. When she’s trying to take care of 14 kids, she doesn’t need someone to tell her how to do it. Karen often rolls her eyes and goes along with Deon’s wishes, but it adds unnecessary stress to her already hectic life.
Deon kept Karen in the dark about the family’s new home
House Dilemma reflected Deon and Karen’s communication problems
One of the biggest sources of stress for the Derrico family was their small home. The children grew out of the shared bedrooms and bathrooms, and the living area was essentially contained in one room. Considering that schooling also took place outside the home, as well as Karen’s clothing business, the space seemed to shrink as the children grew.
Deon and Karen endured a thorough search for a new home that included many disappointments. So when Deon finally found a suitable home, he kept it a secret from Karen until the deal closed. It seemed questionable that Deon would make such a big decision without his wife. The house needed extensive renovations, and Deon also tried to hide the delays and financial burden from Karen. What started as a friendly gesture began to reveal a disconnect.
When Deon finally showed Karen the current state of the house, she was disappointed by the lack of progress. Karen insisted that Deon had to involve her in things that affect the whole family, but she disagreed. Deon’s insistence on keeping Karen a secret about the state of their family home shows the disconnect between the couple as Deon didn’t trust Karen to help him carry his burdens. This interaction demonstrated the ineffective communication that plagued Deon and Karen’s marriage.
Deon and Karen argue about daughter Darian’s college options
Their parenting styles may differ as the children get older
Deon and Karen’s relationship hit a snag again Double with Derricos season 5 as their daughter Darian explored her options for college. Karen encouraged Daran to apply to college in New York, while Deon wanted to stay closer to their home in Las Vegas. Deon accused Karen of pressuring their daughter because Karen would have wanted to move out at Darian’s age.
Darian felt the tension between his parents and didn’t know which path to take. Fortunately, GG reminded him that he had to make the decision for himself and not for his parents. As the Derrico children grow older, Deon and Karen continue to struggle with their conflicting ideas about how best to support their entry into the real world.
On June 15, 2024, Deon and Karen announced their separation
The couple had not given any hints of marital problems before the shocking announcement
Deon and Karen released a joint statement People On June 15, 2024, revealed that they had broken up. Their divorce was filed on June 4 and finalized on June 6. Deon and Karen share custody of their 13 minor children. They stated in their announcement that they intend to “staying united in parenting our 14 beautiful children.”
The divorce announcement shocked viewers Double with Derricos, especially the speed of its completion. But despite the couple’s seemingly unified exterior, it’s easy to see how the stress of raising a family and the lack of communication is tearing them apart. Deon and Karen seem confident in the finality of their decision, and hopefully they will both find peace as they move forward separately.
Source: People
