Growing up, Slowly but Surely
As they grew up, Lauren and David were able to rely less and less on their support network. Eventually, they were independent enough that Lauren and David largely needed help in order to have some time to themselves, or to attend nights out with their local church group. Otherwise, for the most part, the family have developed a structure and routine to their lives that is second nature to follow.
The Perkins Family On The Couch Together
Starting Kindergarten
Eventually, the Perkins sextuplets were able to start kindergarten. There were still concerns about Leah’s development at this stage, but she was able to begin attending a kindergarten for students with special needs at the same time that her siblings began their schooling. By this stage, the Perkins children were beginning to grow into their own individuals, and David and Lauren had begun using majority votes as a way to make decisions and learn about taking in turns.
The Perkins Children