Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen says she's not 'perfect' after social services 'flag'

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Our Yorkshire Farm star Amanda Owen has revealed that she has received a stark warning from social services.The mum-of-nine has been given a yellow flag after concerns were raised over her parenting techniques.Amanda, 47, made the announcement at the Hay Festival of Literature & Arts in Wales, which she attended to promote her latest book.Speaking at the festival, the shepherdess said she isn't "perfect" and that she believes children need to learn some lessons by themselves.The Channel 5 hit Our Yorkshire Farm follows Amanda and her family as they go about their daily life in Ravenseat farm.Amanda and her husband Clive Owen share Raven, 21, Reuben, 18, Miles, 15, Edith, 13, Violet, 11, Sidney, 10, Annas, eight, Clemmie, six, and Nancy, five.According to the Mail Online, Amanda told festival attendees: "I don't see myself as a perfect parent."I got a yellow flag from social services...

I believe there is a happy medium whereby you do let the kids climb trees."Yes, they haven't got harnesses on or hard hats, but I believe there are some lessons to be learned that don't necessarily result in instant death but actually learn your own parameters."Amanda did not specify when she was contacted by social services.She has previously had to defend her parenting style after she and Clive were accused of "breeding their own workforce".Four years ago, the workers' union Unite criticised an episode which saw children driving quad bikes without helmets and climbing on hay bales.They also criticised the way children were riding in tractor cabs and on trailers without guardrails.However, fans of the show have repeatedly praised the couple for the adventurous way in which they bring up their children.One person Tweeted: "People.