Parenting kids with disabilties
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2016
- Cliff Robinson is father to two adults with intellectual disabilities; Marita (48) and Johnny (46). Both are highly dependent on Cliff and rely on him for their basic needs. He’s spent his life building a home for his children, a place of love and acceptance.
But now he’s facing old age and is about to undergo a high-risk surgery. Cliff is worried they might loose everything.
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I was so heartbroken to find that Cliff passed away. I think he’s the best father any child could hope for. I pray his children will be OK. 😭
In a world where so many fathers disappear from their children's lives, it's refreshing to see a father who not only sticks around, but sticks around under difficult circumstances. Nothing but love and blessings to you Mr. Robinson, and to Marita and Johnny as well. Would love to see an update to this video.
Totally agree Jude! Cliff is an amazing man!
Not all superheroes wear capes. This superhero loves his adult children unconditionally. Just is so wonderful to see this 💖💚💙💜
Jude Lewis yes please an update 😊👍
You would be surprised the amount of fathers that want to be part of the children's lives but I used as a weapon against the father
@@skyebates246 hardly happens
I love how wonderful this father is. He is just amazing and so filled with love and kindness. I wish we had more like him:)
Elizabeth Adams ditto! this man's mom would be proud!
The girl is so sweet she full of life
Wish the same. 💛
Was lucky to have a good Dad. Few out there. Especially ones who stay to care for children with disabilities. I think about all those children in South America born in poverty with the same condition after their mothers contracted the Zika virus. Do you think those fathers stuck around or the mothers had support? I highly doubt it. Those children in this video have so much love. I'm glad they do. Wish the same could be offered all over.
Just wish? One should do something instead of just wishing, no?😂
A great father 🙂
i wish someone would look after the dad
I agree. Doesn't he have like... a niese or nephew or something? Or maybe he doesn't want to be taken care of, like he doesn't want to feel old...
Milla Official and I was just wondering the very same thing.. I wonder how it is now... 🙏🏼hoping all’s well but son needs Depends underwear..both can do more for them self’s if you expect it.. he spoils them but it is Love for sure..
❤️❤️
Not allowing kids to be themselves, to develop, progress, but do everything for them......is form of abuse as Dr. Phil said... because kids want to be themselves and be independent...Dr. Joe Dispenza and Bruce Lipton say that brain works as a compouter program so if someone will say women are weak.... their body and subconscious software program will believe it and will find any evidence every day.... if someone will say women are strong or kids are strong... the body and subconscious mind will try to find evidence evey day in every situation that its true that the person is strong and healthy, because people have 60 thousands of thoughts a day, and 90 percent of the thoughts are the sae as the day before. so the brain is trying to find evidence to protect the body., but its your choice what kind of informtion you put in body, what you decide to believe to create subconscious program that works on 95 percent of the day.... Dr. joe Dispenza wrote book about it. Some woman had a daughter with down symdrome, the daughter asked her about her condiction the mother told her she is absolutly great skilled smart... so she instaled the program in her mind... The girl became successful as actress and confident.
@@alaalfa8839 Quoting Dr.Phil ( the pyramid schemer who can't keep his pants on), how ridiculous can you get. You do realize that there are different levels of disability, don't you?
He does NOT look 80. More like 60, but not 80! Bless his heart! What a sweet and kind man! Wish more people have this kindness and empathy. ❤
Nah, he definitely looks 80.
😀
He looks great!
This man is such an amazing dad. A truly selfless person.
Thanks for your comment Nicola, he certainly is an amazing father!
I wish I had had a father like that
@@AttitudeLive Justin
Cliff made it 5 more years (84) to December 2020. Bless him.
The part where Dad talks to Marita in the bar about getting dressed, putting on lipstick and having a glass of wine actually made me tears. Dad loves his kids as equal human beings. His relationship with his children is an incredible example. ❤️
Can't believe this lovely man is single.So much compassion and intellect
Heather Quinn he deserves happiness too! Lovely man
I like how cliff is allowing them to grow up and not sheltering them
Cliff has earned his wings. He is the personification of human. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
Thanks Erin, hope you enjoyed!
Attitude any updates on this family?
Such a beautiful patient loving father. I wish we could clone him and send him to be a dad to all the special needs kids who need a dad. Amazing grace in action.
@Yena yes 12/19/2020
wonderful father... not many like him. i was heartbroken when his daughter cried....
Thanks for your feedback Janey.. hope you enjoyed this episode and stay tuned!
janey rekats I cried the whole time watching this video. I want to hug this man😭😭
Me too... i wonder whats happening in their lives now.
We will have to do a follow up soon!
I felt the same too! I was all 🙂😃 watching and when she became emotional it hit me hard. I was all 🙊😟😨😢😭
Every child should have a father like Cliff, I rarely get choked up over watching programs but I have watched this video so many times and I always end in tears over how much love he has for his children and how much they love him.
Cliff is a saint of a dad. His children will never know the sacrifice he’s made on their behalf. I hope and pray they are all well and happy.
Is there a Go Fund Me for their future care? They deserve a happy life . This man deserves to know his family will be ok.
flamedancer44 donations can be made at
givealittle.co.nz/cause/cheer4robinsons
flamedancer44 message attitude live channel here and see if there's something official.
Thanks!!
+flamedancer44 checked the fund and so happy they've raised so much for their care in the future and now. It's so sweet how cliff wudnt let them set it up for him and go into his account, but wanted it all to go to his precious children for the future etc. He's amazing, even when his wife left and he had to do it all alone, he stood strong and became their rock!! 😢 perfect father ❤️.
+flamedancer44 although a lot has been raised so far, I know and hope we can raise more as caring for disabled ppl is sooo expensive. The current fund is now closed but I'm postive as a world wide community we can raise more on go fund me.. 👌👌👌 such a precious family ❤️❤️😘
"I just want to be a good father" Good Lord...Doesn't he realize that
he is way beyond that?
Dear Cliff, I have never been so moved by a film as I was by this one. You are a remarkable person. You have raised extraordinary children. Their innocence was and trusting natures are a testament to your intelligence and profound love. I hope the future for you all is as happy and rewarding as possible. With love Annie.
Thanks for your kind words Ann! Hope you enjoyed the episode, Cliff is a truly incredible father and man! Thanks again
Thank for your kind words
Marita is such a sweet, kind woman who loves her dad to bits.
This touch my heart so much. Cliff is the best Dad ever! Beautiful children that loves him so much.
Beautiful ❤and I love your family very much and very excited about your family life 🍫 ❤️
Marita just exudes positivity. Cliff is such a wonderful father!
Thanks for watching ! Hope you enjoyed!
That father is a saint, what a beautiful soul he is. He been through so much and came out with so much love in his heart.
hes the definition of a good man, great father, he provides food, shelter, love and acceptance. I know a lot of men that need to step up their game, and the ones I'm talking about have "normal" children, so they won't be caring for them do half as long as this man takes care of his children. and when I said "normal" I didn't say it in a degrading way, his children are special needs, obviously, but I commend this man for taking on the role of "dad". special special man. and I'd never guess he's 80. he looks great! and I love that he let's them do adult things, such as drinking, they're human after all, let em have a drink! and I love how much his little girl loves him. when she cried when he was about to go and have surgery, it broke my heart. can we have an update on this family soon?
Thanks for your lovely comment, Stephanie! Cliff is an incredible person. We are doing some follow up documentaries in 2017, so stay tuned!
Stephanie L
someone needs to look after Cliff too
I love this man! Like he is the best father I have ever seen.
Thanks for watching !
Huge relief that Cliff was ok. He's such a selfless amazing man. He did what his wife could not.
Becoming a parent and dedicating the next 18 or so years of your life to your children is an incredible feat, but to dedicate the rest of your life to being a parent is something else. This man is amazing, and I applaud him for his commitment to his children and his loving heart.
Never seen such a daddy who half a century takes care of his children looks after them travels with them hugs kisses does everything such a good person I can't imagine how he deals with all his problems
I love the fact despite being a "retired drunkard", Cliff would still take his children to the pub, have a drink and socialise like any other adult.
Wow, I cried when Marita and Johnny start to cry when Cliff was going to do the operation. I am happy that the surgery was successful and Marita took care of Cliff as she said she would.
Anyone would be honored and lucky to have Cliff in their life. What an adoring man. ❤️ his wife really missed out.
Thanks for watching Jody! Hope you enjoyed!
Cliff is an amazing Dad! I pray that God will bless them with many more happy years with their Daddy. This is a very special family! 💜
Thanks Katie! Cliff is an amazing man and father! Hope you enjoyed!
Attitude excellent father!
Sure is!
Katie Sago aww that's a beautiful positive message. It really warmed my heart 😊. He is a great dad. May God bless them indeed and you 😘 ..
Attitude I did enjoy it very much and a lot of your other videos as well! I hope you will do a follow up with this amazing family in the future! 😊
I never had the chance to meet my father because he walked out from my sister’s and me. I always dreamed of having a father and I always picture a father just like the one in this video. Adorable. God bless
Can we PLEASE get an update 🙏??? Please please???
When his little girl cried it broke my heart. What a wonderful daddy. I raised/am raising my 20 year old granddaughter. She has Asperger's. I'm 64 and I love her so much. I raised my 3 and now her. ❤️
This is my favorite story this family so sweet and adorable he did the right thing by taking care of his children regardless of their conditions
What a beautiful family. I wish he had more help.
Sure are a beautiful family. For absolute sure Cliff deserves much more help than he has.
Please don't take this down. It's truly inspirational.
This father is FANTASTIC! What a hero!! Can’t even imagine how hard it is...day to day endless chores, plus a potentially aggressive but loving son on anti-psychotics with tardive dyskinesia to boot! Father needing major surgery which Thank God, was successful! Am glad he lives near the water since that was originally part of his profession & identity. What a hero! Resources for mental health / disabilities seems very limited globally. Perhaps we should all think what it means to be human? What care are we willing to give each other?
I really don't think I've ever seen a more loving & amazing Dad. Thank you for sharing their story 💜
Thanks for watching Mary Kelly
His daughter is just an angel. What a sweetheart
Oh my God, I’m crying my eyes out! He is the definitely a great father! His daughter loves him so much and I am so happy to see that as well he has taken care of his daughter and son now she is now talking and loving his dad too! Broke my heart to see how upset and worry she was about her dad surgery. Cliff’s son doesn’t talk much but you can see in his eyes he was worry you can also see how much he love his dad too! I hope Mr. Cliff lives for many more years surrounded with love of his son and daughter.
R I.P Cliff (1936-2020).
Many parents can learn from this heart centered father. So could the insensitive & unsupportive governments. ox
Cliff is fantastic isn't he! Hope you enjoyed the episode!
No truer words have ever been spoken - the greatest fear of every parent of children with disabilities is what is going to happen when I’m gone. It’s a cloud that hangs over you and consumes you. God bless you and your family.
Aww Marita is so sweet. The way she calls dad aw
My heart broke when Marita started crying. :(
Crying so hard right now. It is so bittersweet, i can't imagine how they are going to feel if the dad dies sooner or later due to his age. What a hero!
Glad you enjoyed the episode Anna! Thanks for watching!
I just watch this last night n i watch over over my tears drops over over. Youre the best dad ever
Your the man cliff. My great grandma cared for my heavily autistic uncle until the day she died, she was 90 years old 🙌🏽 my nan now cares for him full time and shes 75
Marita is such a sweetheart. I just want to be her friend. She's a ray of sunshine.
This Father is the BEST!!!! Marita in her own way is a nurturer, kind of mother like. I love how she’s still the big sister and looks out for her brother.
What an amazing man. I’ve watched loads of these and you hardly ever see the dads. And if you do they’re not as loving and kind as Cliff. Marita seems so delightful and sweet. Hope they’re all found well.
My heart broke when he had to leave them to go to the hospital and both of his children cried. 💔
You are very special father and God bless you and your family
Thanks for watching, Rose!
He said, “ I just want to be a good father”… I’m speechless. Cliff- there is truly no word that is “good” enough, that can compare to how truly outstanding of a father you are. Also- having a baby with microcephaly is not always due to genetics. For example- women bit by mosquitoes carrying Zika while pregnant causes the fetus to develop microcephaly.
Marita has such a sunny and loving spirit; she only has joy in her heart. It’s too bad that she couldn’t have been in a highly supervised training program in the culinary arts. She’s quite the cook! Cliff has his hands full with Johnny, but he sees the good in him. Hopefully, when he’s gone, caring people will care for both his children just as well.
It's easy to walk away, it takes nothing. To stay is the hard choice, and it only takes true love. As a sibling of a person with difficulties, I personally thank you🙏
One of the strongest !!! - What an amazing father !!! - What a lovely children !! They all made me cry.
Cliff is a pretty amazing Dad! Great story - hope you enjoyed!
This father fought hard to keep his kids. What a beautiful & loving story this is.
Marita is such a sweetheart. As her dad says, she could easily be taken advantage of, as she seems to love and trusts everyone. He has to be worried sick about what will happen to them when he’s gone or even too ill to take care of them. The cost of care for Johnny is outrageous - $12,000 for six weeks. What are people in his situation supposed to do?
Dad thank you.
This father is an angel on earth and his children are so loved and lovely humans! Pure at heart ❤️
This is so heartwarming and heartbreaking.
His wife leaving him with no support is just... a mess. Him fighting away alcoholism and being the sole caretaker for two kids (at one point three) who have severe struggles, for over 40 years, that’s absolutely incredible. I really hope they’re able to set up safe care and neither of those adults are lost in the system or taken advantage of. They clearly have been given a lot of skills and exposure to the real world, things at the time of the birth doctors and therapists didn’t encourage but this dad figured out, and they should be able to use those, even though (Johnny specifically) doesn’t have nearly as much expressive language as he does receptive, but learning to communicate in other ways is so important. I don’t see recent comments, but if there’s a fund or something I really think we should get it circulating again. This dad worked so hard and deserves peace of mind.I also think it’s important for him to have self-care and respite time. He has to be stressed. I hope he gets that, and knows it doesn’t mean he doesn’t love his kids with every cell in his being- he’s just human and can be his absolute best both mentally and physically when he gets some breaks now and then, just like everyone else.
I rarely have so many emotions come up, but this story really got to me. It’s been a couple years. I’m sending them lots of good vibes.
This video moved me so much. The unconditional love surpasses the limitations. Is there any follow up information on the “ kids” situation and well being since I read that Cliff passed away?
😥😭😢 Please God keep them safe in your arms
Most amazing father in the world!❤️
Cliff is pretty incredible!
AttitudeLive my dad should be ashamed of himself! this man is INCREDIBLE!
He's a great Dad and sets a super example of how every Father should be with his children, I commend him for being an awesome Father and being there for his kids.
Thanks for the kind words! Cliff certainly is amazing! Thanks for watching!
you're very welcome I just wish there were more people like him and you can see how much his kids really love him, at the end before Cliff had to go for surgery and Marita started crying on him before he had to go it made me tear up I've done this a lot when I got dropped off at my god Mother's for a few days or whenever I was in Europe and got home sick and missed my Parents. Cliff and his 2 children Johnny and Marita are awesome Are they Scottish or British? I wish I could meet them one day and tell them how great Cliff is and his children are.
Eurodance90schick; this beautiful family live in New Zealand.
My mother in law was a full time caregiver to her two intellectually disabled children until her death in December 2019. My husband and I made the decision to bring his sister who is now 43 years to live with us in Australia. Their older brother lives a residential home in Auckland. My sister in law, Mata, can’t live independently and requires 24 hours care. So my husband and I with the help of our daughter and her partner take turns looking after Mata.
What an amazing father!
Truly beautiful. That man has grace is his heart only some gods could give.
"Love can beat everything." INDEED!
Thank you for watching Jen, hope you enjoyed this episode!
This episode particularly touched me, although they all do! It was incredibly sweet!
This father is so special to fight to get his kids back and show them a great life! Most men would be scared to do it! I have a lot of respect for him! But I was raised by a strong mother and a strong father! I feel blessed! Those children are very blessed also!!
I'm watching this not only because it's part of my school task to watch mental health-related documentaries as a Psychology student but because you're indeed an inspiring person, worthy of admiration from many people, Mr. Robinson 🧡
Happy father’s day!
I can’t put into words what level of patience and unconditional love you have for your children. ❤️❤️❤️
God give them the best dad ever
Cliff is proof that there are angels on this earth. He was out on this earth to care for these special children and to show everyone that love is the answer to everything. Truly amazing human being!
So glad that this is forever a testament to this amazing father. Truly heartwarming to watch. A real kind soul.
What a wonderful father he is. He is the true meaning of father.
She is so happy and smart. Dad deserves an award. Wonderful man.
Second time watching this.. the love and gentleness makes me lose my fear for everything and I just imagine having him as my father.. I should have been so lucky. The daughter is an Angel I love her.. I pray someone will relieve his worries for when he is no longer around.. Bless them
Marita is such a darling.
Everyone deserves a father like this.The world would be a happier place 🌞
what an amazing father, I didn't even get a 21st birthday card from my father! they are lucky to have such a fantastic man ❤
Cliff certainly is a special man isn't he! Thanks for watching Kristin!
Neither did I and he died last year
World's best father. Such an Angel.
What a wonderful dad. Sad the mother left :/ they seem lovely
Thanks for watching Indie! Hope you enjoyed!
This man is so smart and patient.
This father is so loving and patient. He's the perfect parent and God bless him.
My respect and admiration for you Mr. Robinson, I wish the greatest of fortunes for Marita and Johnny, big hug from Buenos Aires city. Marcelo
He is an absolute wonderful father!! He did amazing raising them all by himself!!
I miss my dad while wstching this..😔❤
And this makes me cry..❤😭
THIS IS THE MOST WONDERFUL FATHER EVER!!! RESPECT. HE IS LOVE.
Cliff is soo soft from inside and outside. Cliff understand his kids disability. Hope Cliff has his wish come true.
I wish i'm his neighbour then i can help Cliff. Hope all three of them are fine.
Thanks for the kind words and support! Glad you enjoyed their story!
what an amazing man . Iv never witnessed a more patient and loving person just amazing.
Thanks for your kind words Kathanna! We really appreciate your support for Cliff. Hope you enjoyed the episode!
He was born to be a father in this world ! God bless him & his kids
An amazing man who does a wonderful job with very little help
what an amazing father the love he has for them in soooo beautiful
What an awesome, loving dad! Marita and Johnny were born to their father for a reason! So caring, loving patient, etc. Good on ya Cliff!
Thanks for your kind words and support GulpurEel! Hope you enjoyed the episode!
For most of my life, I have struggled with intense feelings of depression, lack of self esteem and social anxiety. I have been happy, but those moments sometimes get lost when the waves of doubt and self hatred sweep through. They sweep through very often. But it’s people like this that help me stay afloat. People so selfless and giving purely out goodness and a self imposed responsibility. So even if I cannot accept and love myself, perhaps I can spread love and acceptance to others around me. I don’t necessarily believe in a higher power, but I do believe that in some measurable way our actions have a lasting impact long after you are gone. So even if I don’t want to be here anymore, I can at least be a helping hand to others while I’m here. 🙂
Just beautiful and the daughter loves her dad a lot 😭
Oh lord,
I apologise for every small things i have complained about. I am grateful for the beautiful life that i have.
May god keep this family always happy and safe ❤️🙏
a wonderful father
Thanks for watching Nohelani! Hope you enjoyed!