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Kate of the Jon and Kate plus 8 family? If my marriage was falling apart,I think the FIRST thing I would do is stop the filmimg. But as she quotes in People Magazine: "This needs to go on because I need to be able to provide for my kids." (it also said they get a range of $25,000.00 -$50,000.00/episode)I don't think any amount of $ would be worth my kids and my marriage to be publisized. That's just me, if I was putting my kids first, I would stop the cameras.
 
Okay, you asked!!!

I am not a "Reality" TV watcher, but I have seen this show a few times here and there. I don't believe that any "Reality" show is true "Reality". We all put our best face out there for others to see. It's human nature.

That being said, I think that these children are living in such a confusing atmosphere. Their every move is documented. Every family trip, argument, party etc is forever on film for them to view. I don't think that is healthy. There are many things that children don't need to know about their parent's marriage, feelings, life etc.

I remember being 21 and finding a letter my father had written to my mother when I was very young. It was not something I ever needed to know and hurt me tremendously. Imagine these kids in a few years looking back and hearing the things the parents have said to one another or about one another, or about raising the children. Just TMI!!!!

I don't know Jon or kate personally, but my opinion is that this show is not in the best interest of the children. And that should be the number 1 priority. Not her best interest or her bank account or his. The best interest of the children. When do their interests come into play???

Maybe it started out as a documentary and could have ended with updates, but to continuously film these kids every movement is wrong. It's time to let them just be kids. They will probably always have some form of attention because of their birth history. But they may grow to really resent that.

Off my soap box now

ellie
 
I'm not positive, but I assume they signed a contract? They probably don't have the (legal) power to stop the cameras at this point :(
 
in my opinion, the whole thing was disastrous from the start. how in the world do they think babies (now 5-yr olds) could possibly live a normal life being filmed 24/7?? how in the world did they think their marriage wouldn't suffer -- having 8 children is enough stress, adding TV crews and papparazi is ridiclous.
 
They only thing I feel for them is annoyance. If it weren't for their marital woes I would have never heard of them. Why should I feel sorry for someone who put themselves in this situation? As for the kids, well it could be a lot worse. I'm sure they'll wind up in therapy so do a lot of people.
 
Jaffas said:
They only thing I feel for them is annoyance. If it weren't for their marital woes I would have never heard of them. Why should I feel sorry for someone who put themselves in this situation? As for the kids, well it could be a lot worse. I'm sure they'll wind up in therapy so do a lot of people.
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I second that. I don't feel sorry for them b/c

1) they put their family in a ridiculous situation, which is IMO not a very good atmosphere for kids (take this w/a grain of salt, I'm not a parent)
2) evidently either one or both cheated. I can't generate any sympathy for that.
3) they're milking this for all they can get. $25-50K per epi maybe, but how much for the ET & TMZ appearances?

BTW, I've never seen the show itself.
 
I watch the show all the time. Jon made the comment on Monday's show that he didn't chose this life, it was chosen for him. I interpret that as Kate is the one that wanted this, and as we all know (if you watch the show) Kate gets what Kate wants.

Trixie108, I assume they signed a contract too. I would hope they wouldn't contine the show if they weren't under contract.

I don't know if I necessarily feel bad for them, but I was hoping they'd beat the odds and make it for the kids sake.
 
The sad part is so many people (not me) will be watching this it will stay high in the ratings, thus keeping the show going.

Maybe in 10 yrs or so the kids will have their own reality show while they are in therapy :confused::confused:
 
never have seen the show & dont care to
but i do feel bad for the kids.....for any kids in a troubled parent situation
 
I have only watched the show a couple of times because I get so irritated. Why would anyone want to watch someone else's kids scream and throw a tantrum? I can watch that live any day of the week at home.

I feel bad for the kids. I wouldn't let someone pay me $100K an episode to let them film my family. My kids privacy is worth more than any amount of money.
 
If I had 8 kids and was struggling to make ends meet, I don't know as I'd be able to turn down an opportunity to make a lot of money and stay home with them all day. I agree that it doesn't seem to be a good situation for the kids now given the marital problems. But money makes people do stupid things.
 
No I really don't like the show, don't care for the Daggers or The World's Strictest Parents or birthing shows. Personally I think it puts women in a subservant place...if you ain't have bunches of children, being a good mother or birthin' babies, then you ain't a woman.

But I do like Desperate Housewives and Desperate Housewives of NY, ATL, NJ for some reason, go firgure.
 
I found it interesting during the interview section that they both stated " I am here for my kids and will do what is best for them." My opinion: GET OFF THAT COUCH AND INTO MARRIAGE COUNSELING!!! Children thrive in a loving home with both parents working together to create a safe haven. All the talk they throw around in this season's premeire about providing safety, love and security for their kids... they may be what they think they are providing but when a five year old pleads with her daddy (at her birthday party, no less)to stay because she misses him signals the kids are suffering and millions are watching- so much for privacy!!

Jon and kate have serious issues to work out which should not be spotlighted on the national stage. I know many marriages fall apart and children everywhere are suffering this plight but for the sake of the kids keep it out of the public eye!

I have watched this show from the beginning, often with my granddaughter who is 1 month older than the sextuplets. At the beginning the show was about their daily lives, coping with so many young children. the last two seasons have become a series of contrived outings and wonderful trips that have been "given" to them in exchange for advertising. I lost interest in watching because of this and while the reality of the level of discord between Jon and kate makes for the kind of TV america seems to like, I believe those wonderful children would be better served if this part of their lives was private.

Turn off the cameras, work on your marriage, then (if you must be on TV to support your kids) see DR Phil.


Brenda in Indiana
 
IMO, Kate needs some serious therapy. I stopped watching the show last year because I found the way Kate treats Jon so abhorrent. She is controlling, critical and condescending. She constantly berates him.
He's probably not faultless in their current situation, but I feel for the guy.
 
I think it is all a set-up. ;)They have some issues - stuff gets in the tabloids and now TLC has to deal with it. Whether or not the "stuff" is true, it still sells newspapers, magazines and TV air time.

I think that TLC over-dramatized their situation (Kate's eye-rolling, the "woe-is-me" attitude and the cold-shoulder bit; and Jon's eye-rolling, the "woe-is-me" attitude and oh yeah the cold-shoulder bit (see a pattern?))

I think mid-season they will work in out (at least for the cameras) and live happily ever after in TV re-run land earning huge residuals!!

Cynically yours,
Debbie Russo
 
runninggal said:
IMO, Kate needs some serious therapy. I stopped watching the show last year because I found the way Kate treats Jon so abhorrent. She is controlling, critical and condescending. She constantly berates him.
He's probably not faultless in their current situation, but I feel for the guy.
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I couldn't agree more with those two comments.
 
The thing is - if these two were back at square one, broke,him not holding jobs, her working 16 hrs in nsg with all her ocd and control issues (and granted, one NEEDs to have a schedule with that mob) - those children would be abused....poverty would've ended this marriage much earlier. At least the kids are provided for, have a "secure" (i.e.paid for home)home base and chance for college.......
 
icumom said:
The thing is - if these two were back at square one, broke,him not holding jobs, her working 16 hrs in nsg with all her ocd and control issues (and granted, one NEEDs to have a schedule with that mob) - those children would be abused....poverty would've ended this marriage much earlier. At least the kids are provided for, have a "secure" (i.e.paid for home)home base and chance for college.......
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i can see your point but really the kids are exposed to everything they do in spotlight and that has an effect as well. their minds only go by what they see they don't think "hey this is a joke or a set up for TV". all they see is daddy is running around and mommy is angry on tv. although we can't always go by tv b/c they have the magic of editing and pasting scenes anyway they want so its a really fine line to what is true and what is not and what is exaggerated.

honestly a man that can't hold a job and having more kids with him, you would think we would have a light bulb over our head to not have sex or go on birth control.

i think its a mix of marriage issues but tv will play it up to get ppl to watch the drama and as long as the paychecks roll in they will play it up.

now can i get a contract to follow me with my therapy b/c i have a lot to share LOL i make my therapist blush at times with things i tell her! :D i am sure we all do(we all can have a show LOL) so no i really don't FEEL for them. i feel for those that are struggling and not resorting to all this to make ends meet, they want to make an honest living but being held down b/c of this economy.

kassia
 
gettingfitmom said:
Kate of the Jon and Kate plus 8 family? If my marriage was falling apart,I think the FIRST thing I would do is stop the filmimg. But as she quotes in People Magazine: "This needs to go on because I need to be able to provide for my kids." (it also said they get a range of $25,000.00 -$50,000.00/episode)I don't think any amount of $ would be worth my kids and my marriage to be publisized. That's just me, if I was putting my kids first, I would stop the cameras.
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It's all about the money. The higher the ratings the more money they can make. The family's emotional well-being is secondary. This is why octomom/Nadya Suleman thinks that she can make a lot of money doing a similar show.

What's going to happen once the kids start school? Or will they be home-school so that the filming can continue.

That family is in big trouble because the father, who is suppose to be the head of the house hold is very unhappy.
 
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fitdeb said:
I think it is all a set-up. ;)They have some issues - stuff gets in the tabloids and now TLC has to deal with it. Whether or not the "stuff" is true, it still sells newspapers, magazines and TV air time.

I think that TLC over-dramatized their situation (Kate's eye-rolling, the "woe-is-me" attitude and the cold-shoulder bit; and Jon's eye-rolling, the "woe-is-me" attitude and oh yeah the cold-shoulder bit (see a pattern?))

I think mid-season they will work in out (at least for the cameras) and live happily ever after in TV re-run land earning huge residuals!!

Cynically yours,
Debbie Russo
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My sentiments exactly. It's a bunch of junk blown up for ratings.
 
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