Franke is known for her strict parenting style, which has previously been reported to child protective services.
on relationship and parenting advice videos for Hildebrandt's life counseling service ConneXions. ConneXions has been criticized in the past for its teachings about parenting, including prioritizing the organization's"principles of truth" over a person's children.
Representatives for Franke and Hildebrandt did not immediately respond to NBC News requests for comment. The Washington County Sheriff's Department also did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Franke rose to prominence in 2015 through the 8 Passengers YouTube channel, which featured her husband Kevin and six children. The channel had a following ofbefore it was taken down earlier this year. It’s unclear why the channel was removed from YouTube.
The Frankes' strict parenting style has led some viewers to report them to authorities. In June 2020, some viewers called local child protective services on the parents after their then-15-year-old son Chad said in a video that he had slept on a beanbag for seven months, . Ruby Franke told the outlet at the time that the sleeping arrangement was Chad's"choice" after being removed from his shared room with his younger brother for behavioral issues.
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