In the bustling household of parents Karen Derrico and Deon Derrico—home to 14 children including multiples of every kind—the sons bring a delightful mix of energy, mischief, growth, and heart-warming moments. Whether it’s the older pre-teen boys testing their independence or the youngest toddlers exploring the world, these young males in the Derrico clan are truly full of life and charm.
1. Big Brother Energy & Coming of Age
The older boys—like Derrick Derrico (age ≈ 14) and the twin brothers Dallas Derrico & Denver Derrico (age ≈ 12) —add a layer of “pre-teen transformation” to the show. According to an article, Derrick is described by Karen as “smart, caring, handsome, and charming.” Parade
Watching them navigate school, sibling relationships, crushes, and the expectations of being older in such a large family is both entertaining and endearing. Their big-brother roles often include helping younger siblings, being role models (or trying to!), and occasionally bumping up against their parents’ rules—typical teenage stuff, just on a larger scale.
2. The Youngsters’ Adorable Antics
Then there are the younger boys — twins Diez Derrico & Dior Derrico (age ≈ 6), and the triplet boys De’Aren Derrico & Dyver Derrico (with their sister Dawsyn Derrico) who are about 4 years old. Parade
These little guys bring chaos (in the cutest way), laughter, hugs, sibling teamwork (and rivalry), and moments of pure childhood joy. From toy wars to toddler giggles, they remind us of the beauty of early childhood—its wonder, its messiness, and its unabashed love for fun.
3. Heartwarming Moments of Growing Up
A few moments stand out:
- The older boys quietly taking responsibility, showing kindness to younger siblings, or surprising their parents by doing something helpful.
- The youngest trio clambering up on couches, playing together in chaos, and showing undeniable sibling bonds—even if it’s just to knock over a stack of blocks together.
- The twins at mid-ages starting to assert individuality—dressing differently, choosing hobbies, showing their personal preferences—all while still being part of the “multiples” identity.
4. Why We Love Watching Them
- Authenticity: Their personalities shine through — the confident one, the quiet one, the mischievous one. In a household this large, they manage to stand out in small ways.
- Relatability: Whether you have one child or many, parents juggling life with energetic boys will see echoes of their own story here.
- Growth: It’s not static. You see them change: the 6-year-olds becoming 7, starting school, the 12-year-olds facing puberty. It’s real life accelerated.
- Heart: Amid the jokes, the mess, the energy, there is genuine love and family-connection. It’s not just about “look at how many kids”—it’s about how they engage with each other, how they laugh, how they lean on each other.
5. Stand-Out Traits of the Boys
- Boundless energy: Running around, climbing, playing, sometimes crashing into stuff—just being boys in the best way.
- Team spirit: Especially the multiples, they often do things together—dress alike, match up, share jokes, share moods.
- Moments of maturity: When they help, when they comfort a sibling, when they face a challenge. You can almost see the transition from child-play to boy-world.
- Humor & smiles: Many of their scenes are quietly funny — a twin blurting out a joke, the triplets creating pandemonium, a big brother poking fun at a younger one.