So what does a typical day look like for the Derricos? According to Karen, while no two days ever look the same, there are various routines that they implement to provide structure and consistency. Karen has opted to homeschool her children, which she says allows her to utilize a "rigorous school schedule" in order to keep her children learning and present. But while in school or not, Karen and Deon always appear to be teaching their children something, whether that's a song that Karen taught them to learn the different parts of a book, or Deon imparting lessons about finance. The couple even take their children on field trips; an episode of "Doubling Down with the Derricos" shows the family excitedly wandering around a zoo.
But above all else, Deon says the most important thing he could ever teach his children is about "love and family," adding that he always makes sure to teach them to be cognizant of the mental health of those around them. "There are so many variables to maintaining that health," Deon explains, "but the number one common denominator, no matter what race you are, no matter how old you are, no matter what gender you are, your sexual preference, your religion — the one common denominator is having that support group that will be there to hold you and let you know it's going to be okay."
