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Rachel Campos-Duffy on Raising Nine Kids, Keeping the Faith, and Why Critics Donât Bother Her Anymore
Behind the television cameras and political commentary, Rachel Campos-Duffy leads an even more demanding role â that of a mother to nine children.
With her husband, former Congressman Sean Duffy, by her side, Campos-Duffy has embraced a life that some admire, many question, and others openly criticize.
âWhen I announced I was pregnant with my ninth child, I didnât expect it to end up on tabloid sites and political blogs,â she recalls. âThatâs where I saw the most vitriol. People were calling me everything from irresponsible to an environmental terrorist. It was bizarre but telling.â
âWe Didnât Plan for Nine â They Were Giftsâ
Despite the assumptions people make, Campos-Duffy never set out with a goal of having a large family. âWe didnât plan all of them. Each one just came, and we took them as blessings. This last one was actually a surprise â I thought I was getting too old. But apparently, God had other plans.â
Sheâs the first to admit that raising nine kids isnât for everyone, especially not in every setting. âItâs much easier to raise a big family in rural Wisconsin than in a place like New York City. But thereâs something special about what happens when you have a big household. The friendships my kids form with each other are something I cherish deeply.â
That sibling dynamic isnât just emotional â itâs practical. âI donât need to set up constant playdates. Theyâve got each other, and they play well together. And while yes, they fight like any siblings do, thereâs also a strong bond and a sense of teamwork.â
The Power of Responsibility and Humility
Campos-Duffy is proud when teachers comment on her childrenâs behavior â not because theyâre perfect, but because they reflect the environment they come from.
âIâve been told that my kids are thoughtful and aware of othersâ needs. Thatâs the gift of growing up in a big family. You realize the world doesnât revolve around you.â
Of course, itâs not all seamless. âWeâre late for everything,â she laughs. âAnd being Latina doesnât help the timing either. Add nine kids, and youâve got chaos getting out the door.â
Faith at the Center of It All
At the heart of the Duffy household is faith. It shapes their marriage, parenting, and daily life. âOur family is only as strong as our marriage, and faith gives it that foundation. We pray together, attend Mass, and even though itâs not always perfect, it provides direction and purpose.â
One of Rachelâs favorite mottos as a parent is simple: âMy job isnât to get you into Harvard. Itâs to get you into Heaven.â That philosophy shapes her priorities.
âIâd rather raise kind, decent people than over-scheduled, high-achieving ones. The world pressures us to focus on grades, activities, and appearances. But kindness, compassion, and faith â thatâs what really matters.â
Seeing Each Child as an Individual
When critics argue that large families leave children starved for attention, Campos-Duffy doesnât deny itâs a concern. But she also offers a counterpoint. âYou can also spoil a child by giving them too much attention and not enough responsibility. Thereâs no perfect formula.â
Another criticism she hears is about being a supposed burden on public services. Her response is blunt: âLook at our tax bill. Sean and I have always worked.
When we first got married, we couldâve qualified for benefits â but we didnât take them. We support our family and try to raise kids who will contribute more to society than they take.â
Work-Life Balance: Itâs a Myth â But We Try
Although she now has a national media career, Campos-Duffy spent 14 years as a stay-at-home mom before re-entering the workforce.
âI started writing and working part-time for the Libre Initiative. Eventually, I joined Fox News, and Iâm lucky â I can do most of my work from a studio near our home. I travel to New York twice a month and do speeches, but I still consider myself part-time.â
Sheâs also noticed a cultural shift in fatherhood. âTodayâs dads are more involved, more present. Thatâs real progress. Men like my husband want to be part of their kidsâ lives, and I donât think we give them enough credit.â
Politics at the Dinner Table â And in Their Lives
With two parents immersed in politics, itâs no surprise that the Duffy children are also engaged. âTheyâve met presidents, attended rallies, sat on the House floor.
They understand government in a way I never did at their age. Our dinner conversations often break all the rules â we talk about faith, politics, and everything in between.â
One Message She Hopes Her Kids Remember
If thereâs one phrase she hopes her children carry for life, itâs a short but powerful one: âJesus, I trust in You.â Itâs become a family prayer â brief, but deeply meaningful. âIn this noisy, complicated world, that little prayer has anchored us more than anything else.â