Personal life

Before, during and after Father Knows Best was in its original broadcast run, Chapin had a troubled childhood. Her father sexually abused her and her mother was an alcoholic. Following the cancellation of Father Knows Best, Chapin married at age 16, was divorced at 18, became a drug addict, turned to prostitution to support her habit, and was sent to a psychiatric institution after she attempted suicide. After these troubles, Chapin became an evangelical Christian in 1979, which she credits with saving her life.

She is the younger sister of former child stars, Billy Chapin and Michael Chapin.

Later career

Chapin currently manages singers and actors and performs in a live, interactive version of Father Knows Best for cruise lines, conventions, and other events. She is the co-author of Father Does Know Best: The Lauren Chapin Story (1989), with Andrew Collins.

Chapin is a licensed and ordained Christian evangelist and advocate for Israel.

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