Jon and Kate plus 8
Aug 13th 2008retroDanTV and movies
You know, for a while there, Jon and Kate plus 8 on TLC was a fun, lighthearted look at what the Gosselins’ life is like raising a set of twins and a set of sextuplets. The kids were cute and we all sympathized with Jon and Kate struggling to keep the kids cleaned and fed. and I’m not exactly sure when it all changed but what used to be an enjoyable lil’ reality show evolved into some twisted money making machine for Jon and Kate to use for their own gain. When things first started out, we saw the family in a modest home with Jon working a 9 to 5 job and Kate staying home to take care of the kids. By season 3 on TLC, we see that Jon no longer works and the family is supported by their numerous speaking engagements, sponsorships and of course their cut off of their reality series. Jon and Kate’s attitude has changed to where they give off this sense of entitlement that has really turned off a lot of viewers. essentially they’ve used their kids to gain a “celebrity type” lifestyle which includes a whole slew of freebies from clothes, meals, trips, vacations, child care to even Jon’s hair transplant!! What’s messed up is that Jon and Kate have no qualms about receiving these at all. In fact, they seem to expect it just because their on TV. It’s pretty sad. And it seems that the lil’ kids are paying the price for all of this.
Interestingly, I’m not the only one that has noticed the bad vibes coming off the show. There’s a growing number of bloggers, websites and forums that are raising their concerns over the show - from their parenting skills (lack there of) to the welfare of the children being on camera for days on end. A good place to start is the blog The Gosselins Without Pity. The latest scoop on the blog is about the Gosselins’ plan to move to North Carolina. Yup, that’s right, they’re moving to my neck of the woods. I guess it doesn’t matter even if they moved in next door to me since it’s commonly known that they don’t take kindly to strangers. But most likely they’ll be on a huge plot of land, isolated from prying eyes. according to this post, they’re currently building a 8000 square foot house with a pool and a separate pool house. Man, TLC most LOVE them!
And if you’re wondering why “Aunt Jodi” no longer appears on the show, be sure to read Aunt Jodi’s sister’s blog - Truth Breeds Hatred. sad, sad, sad. It seems that the Gosselins are burning all their bridges which isn’t that wise since it’s obvious their days on TV are numbered. and where will they be once the TV cameras shut down for good?
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whippersnapper on 14 Aug 2008 at 9:06 am #
I don’t watch the show that often but Jon seems pretty cool. Kate just gets on my nerves. probably the reason why I don’t watch the show all that much.
tammy on 15 Aug 2008 at 8:40 am #
After reading your blog I can now understand why I am not a fan of the show. I guess I never watched because I can’t stand Kate. She obsesses too much. I cringe every time someone compares my blog to their show.
Original Grits on 16 Aug 2008 at 6:39 pm #
I couldn’t agree with you more. I thought it was the cutest show when I first caught a glimpse of Season 1. It actually made me look at our life, full of chaos and the infinite trials and tribulations of parenting and appreciate things a bit more. But now? Pfft, it’s turned into a couple of spoiled parents that are just a few steps away from being the Britney Spears type.
Their sense of entitlement and all the change we’ve seen them, as people, go through due to their celebrity is appalling. Ugh!
Bohemianmoon on 17 Aug 2008 at 1:20 am #
Please come and lend your support in the fight to stop exploitation of children.
Kids are NOT chattel of their parents. They deserve to have protection at all times, and there is no legal protection for the Gosselin children.
At the very least, laws need to be enacted wherein all children who are not of the age of reason or consent that are the subject of television “Reality shows” are protected emotionally and financially from a party that is outside of any and all financial interests of that child/ren
Join me please!
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Travelin Through on 18 Aug 2008 at 7:38 pm #
TLC doesn’t love the Gosselin family. They love the money that the family is generating.
Jill on 25 Aug 2008 at 12:47 am #
Jon and Kate,
GREED–using kids for greedy purposes. Its one thing to ask for help and accept some donations. But to trott off all over the country–4-5 times a month for 2-3 days each time on speaking engagements?? Do you really have so much to offer the world–that it is more important than spencing time with YOUR own kids? WHO pray tell is watching your kids while you are gone all this time? Is it one of your many nannys? Do you take the hired housekeepers? How about your full time ORGANIC chef? What MOST people do not know is that on TLC they make it appear that JON AND KATE do all this alone. Do you see the chef? NO–you see Kate over there packing a lunch or making a meal and then cleaning up after it–saying her day is cook a meal, clean up after the meal, start another meal , clean up again from the meal–BUT WAIT–the viewers do not see the housekeepers nor the real chef that makes all that food… WHY???? We see Jon bathing the kids and dressing the kids and brushing their teeth and making beds blah blah–all the while thinking he does all this because Kate is cleaning and cooking and doing laundry in the background–WRONG! NOT that anyone who could–would not hire all this help. I WOULD do it now–and I only have 2 kids! But I am not on TV LYING, and I am not writing a BOOK FULL OF LIES about how I am a superhero–super religious–nor am I going to churches begging. SO this is why so many fans are DONE and the rest will follow.
The family thing is a hoot–because MOST of the comments on these BLOGS all over the Internet–ARE them writing back and fourth to one another!!! Its hilarious because the more upset they become while writing they slip up and give out little details no one knew about!
While I know nothing personally about Jodi nor the sister or even Kates family, I do know several neighbors. (Reliable people that I trust.) They have never heard the arguing nor the outbursts like you see from Kate on TLC. However more than one has told me that very rarely do they see these kids outside and when they do–NEITHER parent is with them. Yes there is an adult–but rarely a parent. One friend in fact said that when Kate is outsid with them that she is always sitting in a chair while another adult is running all over watching out for the kids. So see the bottom line is–DO not try to decieve the public. IT IS OKAY to have help and to even need it–But why LIE to america and pretend that the two of you are sperman and superwoman! PLEASE and also raise your kids on your own for crying out loud—both of you can manage a job! Unless using your children as an income is just too easy to pass up!
dave on 25 Aug 2008 at 6:40 pm #
jill - i couldnt of said it better myself! agreed.
Kerry on 27 Aug 2008 at 4:37 pm #
You said it all, what was once a cute show I watched. I have multiples too, so it was nice to compare, but hey where is my nanny, cook, tv privilidge, I have three 8 year olds,2 five year olds and a two year old, plus three older children. I have nine in total - I could not imagine what it would do to children forever under the microscope. Please, please, someone step in and control the situation for the sake of the children, Bomenianmoon I am pleased to see you on this blog too, I also noticed you on the J and K plus 8 blog. IMO everyone is sick and tired of Kate and her me, me, me attitude, come on everyone if we stop now watching these poor exploited kids, J and K will come crashing back down to earth, if that is at all possible!!
Lisa on 27 Aug 2008 at 7:25 pm #
Love the show but the mother (Kate) grates on my last nerve! Yes she admits to be OCD and can’t handle dirt….but come on seriously now! Those kids are preschoolers and need to explore and get dirty!
I’m sitting watching the show on being in South Carolina right now…. I’m appalled that she actually said “No, he can’t help” when one of the boys wanted to help out with the cake she decided ‘to let anyone who straggles through the kitchen help with’ yes, the girls all congregated but to say No to one of her sons!? WTF!?! The poor kid just got taken down a peg there!
Then she is screaming at the girls since she wants to take a photo and they are eating the left over fruit…yep would want to make me smile for a photo.
While the kids are cute, I think Maddie needs some serious discipline. That particular child is rude and unruly. Never would a child of mine speak to me the way she speaks to her parents…but then again, she sounds just like her mother!
Morgan on 29 Aug 2008 at 6:23 pm #
Jon doesnt deserve kate. Jon is the one getting the kids ready, while kate just stands there and yells and flips out! Kate is so rude to everyone, even her sister-in-law, who watches her kids! you dont see kate watching jodi’s kids when jodi needs to get things done! i think jodi should give kate her kids too, to show her what its like.
Lauren on 04 Sep 2008 at 7:44 pm #
What’s with the ugly way Kate pronounces the word “on”?
Cheryl on 05 Sep 2008 at 4:57 pm #
It sounds to me like all you people posting on this blog are extremely jealous and slightly hypocritical. They are doing the best they can with the opportunities that have been presented to them. Are you seriously trying to say that if your family had a chance to get some financial stability (especially if you have 8 kids) that you wouldn’t jump on it? And Jon quitting his job is not a sign that he is some celebrity diva, he is a husband and a father who saw an opportunity to make money while staying at home and helping his exhausted wife care for their children. Jealousy really is a sad, sad thing and is responsible for all that is wrong with our world. Perhaps you all should focus on your own families and stop spreading your negativity about. I congratulate Jon and Kate and I think they are amazing parents and should be supported not chastized by a bunch of strangers that have no idea what their lives are like. I am sure nobody will even read this because the world isn’t interested in the good these days and it’s way more fun to gossip and write hateful things about people, right?
Tess on 05 Sep 2008 at 10:55 pm #
Lauren - YES!! Thank you… that is one of the MANY things about “Saint” Kate that grates on my nerves. What kind of accent is that?! “AWN??” But of course, to her, that is probably the perfect way to pronounce “on”. Bleh…
Btw, can you imagine what kinda horrid MIL Kate would turn out to be?? Either that or her kids will end up cutting her off like she did her own parents. What goes around….
Lauren on 06 Sep 2008 at 2:32 pm #
I heard the children will be home schooled when TLC builds them their 2 million dollar house. wow. Kate needs to go back to English class first. They will learn to say things like saying “bathed” short a vs. “bathed” long a. Also, pajamad is not a word. “The kids need to be pajamad.” I honestly don’t know why I watch the show. Truly, I don’t.
emily on 06 Sep 2008 at 6:05 pm #
excuse me. where did you get this load of CRAP fom?
just curious… you obviusly don’t watch the show by the things you are posting.
you seriously can’t believe evrything you read on the internet! are you stupid?
Actually, Aunt Jodie has been on the show lately…excuse her for have a life.
and umm if you actually kept up with watching instead of post hurtful, untrue statements you would know that jon works for a family friend and that he does work but his hours are flexable. Also, they haven’t even baught land yet… they’re still living in their house. What you have heard is RUMORS hun…get the facts before you turn the many people on the internet against an innocent family.
I hope some poeple would agree with me.
Lauren on 06 Sep 2008 at 7:36 pm #
I think you went to the same English class Kate did.
retroDan on 08 Sep 2008 at 7:48 am #
Cheryl - no, I wouldn’t choose to expose my kids to the pressures of the public eye for any amount of money. come on, it’s simply a matter of these parents deciding that money and fame are more important than the welfare of the kids.
Emily - are you kidding me? I don’t think I need to waste my time responding to your comment. your grammar and spelling speak for themselves.
Bethany on 13 Sep 2008 at 10:10 am #
Wow. I can’t believe all the negative comments on here. So if a family isn’t suffering financially that makes them bad parents? Um…the fact that they’ve done this makes them GOOD parents! They have two sets of multiples - they will be in the public eye no matter what, just because it’s extremely uncommon. If they can benefit financially from it, better for them! How else could they POSSIBLY send 8 kids to college one on income? TLC was a godsend. It’s great that the kids can enjoy nice things other kids get and have nurturing parents around at home…not to mention a crew that cares! Why can’t people be happy for them? And they sure seem like awesome parents to me - I would have totally jumped off a bridge by now! As far as Kate acting like a beeyatch sometimes ….well, duh! How would YOU act if you were pressured with 8 kids for 4 years and no end in the foreseeable future? She’s gotta be tough to get things done & I’m glad she doesn’t act “on” all the time (How many “sweet” military commanders do you know? LOL!) Being super-sweet 24/7 with 8 little ones and a husband would be totally fake. Plus the way she hugs & kisses & cuddles them all the time & always admits when she’s wrong shows she’s a very loving mom who is trying her best. Jon is a great dad & really tries hard. As far as her relationship with Jon - that’s his deal and some men respond better (dare I say like?) straight shooters like Kate. And he does fire back from time to time! Regardless they’ve weathered it this long which is more than I can say for most couples so stop judging and just enjoy the show. Jon & Kate - ignore the haters & may your gravy train keep flowin!
Lauren on 13 Sep 2008 at 11:18 am #
I think you’re watching a completely different show than me.
Green on 14 Sep 2008 at 11:17 pm #
I agree with many of the posters here. Jon and Kate plus 8 started off as a show I enjoyed. Now it just seems like a reality show based on lies. They take trips to different places every week. This isn’t something “normal” families of two can even afford to do let alone 8. I think the show is very unrealistic, plus I have never seen a friend or anyone on that show that was not of another race besides chinese or caucasian. My own husband tells me Kate yells at Jon too much and he doesn’t even watch the show. I think TLC has gone too far.
Laura on 15 Sep 2008 at 11:30 am #
Ok, first of all, Jon and Kate are great parents. Period. So shut up about the “Oh Kate’s so horrible blah blah blah. Jon quit his job blah blah blah.” Jon has a job! Kate does cook! And they did not run to TLC as soon as they found out they were having 6 kids! TLC came to them! So they’re not greedy people who use their kids for financial reasons or whatever else you’ve said. They try their hardest to give their kids a good life. There’s no telling what kind of shape they would be in if TLC hadn’t stepped in. They are good Christian people who are doin their best. So stop whining about people you don’t know. It’s none of your business! It’s their life! If you like the show, then watch it , if you don’t like it, then I guarantee you there are a 100 other shows you can watch. Jon and Kate, keep up the good work. You’re great parents, I don’t care what any of these negative, mean, rude people say.
Bohemianmoon on 16 Sep 2008 at 2:00 am #
Please add your voice to help not only the parental and corporate exploitation of the Gosselin children, but all children present and in the future, involved in “reality” TV shows or series that, due the the absence of laws, do not enjoy the protections of their child actor peers that belong to the actors’ unions.
I have two comprehensive lists of Jon and Kate Plus Eight Sponsors on my blog, and I urge you to contact them regarding their contribution to the exploitation of children in the name of the almighty dollar.
Thank you!
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colleen on 16 Sep 2008 at 6:03 pm #
The link to Aunt Jodi’s sister’s blog confused me. Is Aunt Jodi’s sister Kate’s sister as well? I watch the show and have never heard Kate mention another sister besides Jodi.
BARBARA COTE on 18 Sep 2008 at 5:50 pm #
WELL THATS IT FOR ME , I SO DONE WATCHING JON & KATE PLUS 8 , I CAN’T TAKE ANYMORE OF MADDY, SHE IS ONE AWFUL KID. YOU WOULD THINK THE EDITOR COULD CUT OUT HER CRAP. SHE IS MEAN, IM TIRED OF HER WALING ON THE LITTLE KIDS. SHE SHOULD HAVE HAD A ROLE IN THE MOVIE MEAN GIRLS. AND AS FOR KATE IM SO DONE WITH HER ALSO. PS I THINK THE SHOW SHOULD BE TAKEN OFF THE AIR. THERE ARE MANY FAMILIES OUT THERE WHO HAVE MANY CHILDREN. AND IM SURE THEY COULD USE A FEW BUCKS. I THINK JON AND KATE HAVE MADE ENOUGH. GET SOME NEW BLOOD TRY ANOTHER FAMILY FOR US TO WATCH. BARBARA
ANNIE on 18 Sep 2008 at 5:54 pm #
Maddy is a brat. you hardly ever hear cara she is a sweetheart. maddy needs a good talking to .and a huge time out chair, something with a chusion on it because she will be there a lot.
Dana on 19 Sep 2008 at 3:39 pm #
I tried several different times to watch the show. I never made it through a whole show. Katie is demeaning to Jon. She is a overbearing perfectionists that is teaching her little girls to be just like her. She has made it clear on several occasions it is her way or no way on cleaning, what to ware, where and when to go. Jon has very little input, if any. She is constantly correcting Jon and if is is not doing that she is questioning him.
I don’t know if fame has gotten to her but she needs to take a good look at not only her self destructive ways but the negative impact in is instilling in all of her kids. Which each year the kids are becoming louder, back talking and picky.
I wish they would stop the show and get them help before Jon wakes up and decides he has had enough and those kids their REAL SELF.
Oh and one more thing that clawed under my skin, I got sick of hearing how they never get to go or do anything. Well from what I have heard and seen have not done more in their one season than my family has done in our 22 years. My husband and I have been on three alone time trips because money does not grow on trees. I guess the network is paying for all of their family trips, me time trips and special day trip, got to get out the house trips, need to go doll shopping trips. I think they spend way to much time in the car. I am sure it is because Katie can’t handle being in the house for any long period of time.
Chris on 19 Sep 2008 at 3:43 pm #
Where is Beth?
Janis Keller on 19 Sep 2008 at 7:06 pm #
Jon and Kate are not perfect. Only Jesus is. I love the show. Kate is a wonderful mother. So what that the kids are on tv? I am a little confused about the Jody thing. We never know what happened with that entirely, Jody helped out wonderfully, I am sure. I would not have broken that relationship. Its hard to get people to watch that many kids, and are family too. There are some things about Kate that bother me, but I can see she is a wonderful mother.
I feel some people are really jealous that they are getting money. Heck, I would get all I can if I had that many kids, sorry. They are not robbing banks. I also experienced jealousy when I inherited money. People do get jealous when they have to work hard and see someone else having an easier time. Get over it. Yes, they are finally doing well. We should be happy for them and their kids, not be critical.
Lauren on 19 Sep 2008 at 7:16 pm #
No one is jealous of Kate. Did you watch the Disneyworld episode? Did you hear Kate when one of the girls dripped ice cream on her shirt? She said “She’s ruined!”. That’s a good mother? Kate went ballistic. How do you think that child felt when she heard her mother say that? It’s frigging ice cream. She is psychotic and is in serious need of parenting classes.
stephanie on 19 Sep 2008 at 8:42 pm #
Do their kids look like they are suffering? They all look well behaved and loved. In fact they are more well behaved then my 2 boys who I stay home with. While it is apparent that Kate has some OCD issues, she has admitted that. Everyone has their quirks and that is hers. Her and Jon compliment each other. We are not invited into every aspect of their lives. I imagine having 8 kids regardless if you are getting help with money, clothes, etc. would be challenging. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I don’t see any adverse affects on their children when I watch the show.
stephanie on 19 Sep 2008 at 8:46 pm #
I think it is awful that people are calling Maddy an awful kid. Not every kid is perfectly well behaved and quiet. All kids have their own personality. She may act out in certain ways, but she is not an awful kid.
Lauren on 19 Sep 2008 at 9:41 pm #
Stephanie….Jon and Kate compliment each other? Are you kidding me? She treats him like a dog. He disrespects her by all the eye rolling, etc. Wake up, people. Those adorable kids are AFRAID of their mother. Geez. damn blinders…..
Bohemianmoon on 19 Sep 2008 at 10:10 pm #
Kate continues to lie and try to dupe the public. This time with recipes for none other than sandwiches.
Good Lord, when is it going to end?
http://blog.psychic-wisdom.net/2008/09/20/a-recipe-for-disaster/
Susan on 20 Sep 2008 at 6:54 am #
First of all would like to say how cute these kids are! But as the new season starts and from the last season’s shows, I can see how this is beginning to affect these children. I’m not sure it’s being on t.v. that is causing it though. Children listen and hear what their parents say and Kate is constantly worrying too much about dirt and the appearance of the kids, this is surely causing some lifetime mental problems in these kids. Kate needs some professional help, jon too and the whole family for her ocd she says she has is being re-cycled down onto everyone in this family in some form or fashion. There is way too much yelling by Kate, do this, do that, she sounds like a little child demanding her own way by everyone around. This affects kids! These children are trying their best to find their way in this world she has created for them and even in that, Kate is depicting who they are to be. They all look sad and lost under Kates rule. I hope Kate wakes up soon, stops the lying to the fans of this show. She talks about being honest on t.v. but contradicts herself from one show to another. The Truth always comes out eventually and if you are trully honest from the beginning you do not have to do damage control.
Susan on 20 Sep 2008 at 7:01 am #
Jill, Just read your August comment and wish I had read it before commenting earlier because you said it all!
ANNIE on 20 Sep 2008 at 11:17 am #
PLEASE TAKE THEM OFF THE AIR. AND PUT THAT MADDY IS A TIME OUT CHAIR.
Lauren on 20 Sep 2008 at 2:27 pm #
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/cancel-jon-and-kate-plus-8
somer on 21 Sep 2008 at 1:29 pm #
hi my name is somer i like your show tall your kids i siad hi and i wish i can be your chiled because and i am 10 yars old love somer
Lauren on 21 Sep 2008 at 4:31 pm #
My dear Somer…..you are so misguided.
Megan on 22 Sep 2008 at 3:00 pm #
LIKE OMG JODIE IS LIEING!!!!
cindy on 23 Sep 2008 at 1:14 am #
Lauren, I think you are a smart ass! Who cares how someone pronounces a word or spells it.Snob,is not a pretty word!
AuntieN on 23 Sep 2008 at 11:30 am #
Has anyone else noticed the whole edict about Kate “not being a morning person” and needing her “me time” in the morning? She emerges from her bedroom completely made up and fully dressed while Jon runs around getting everyone ready? My mom didnt do that. She was up with us and got stuff going. Dad had to be at work and was busy, too. My brothers in law do the same thing. I dont get it.
When she yells at him with that strident “HELLOOOOO!!!” I just cringe. I also think they arent being truthful and putting out a false image. There are lots of people with multiples that dont have thier perks. You have to know that there’s some money there. How can you feed a family that big all organic foods?! Look at all the other famous multiples. They didnt get all those perks. Heck, the family with 18 kids doesnt get those perks. I understand helping them out and honoring their decision not to terminate any of the pregnancies. I respect that, but they are the ones that chose fertility treatments. My grandma had 14 kids and they lived hand to mouth. I just dont get it. Makes one wonder if people will start choosing to have multiples just for the financial benefits. Know what I mean?
Lauren on 23 Sep 2008 at 6:02 pm #
cindy…..go to hell.
michelle on 23 Sep 2008 at 7:52 pm #
Do you all think that perhaps some of the comments above might have just been made by Jon or Kate using a different name.
Susan on 24 Sep 2008 at 5:06 am #
Yes, AuntieN, I’ve noticed that before. On the show, Jon always looks razzled as he is getting all the kids dressed while Kate is doing her own thing all the while barking orders at him about how to dress the children, etc. I
am not sure if that is just for the show or a everyday occurance though. If they are getting as much help as I have read in other posts, most days they are not even doing the dressing and interacting with these children but the hired help are.
Is so sad for these little ones, they are the ones who do not even understand that this is not normal family interaction or the love that they deserve. The strong bonds that they should be having with their parents couldn’t possibly be there when others have been doing what J&k should be doing for them.
I’ve also noticed on the show, Kate showing partiality with the girls over the boys, how sad and detrimental for those boys. I loved the show in the beginning but won’t be watching anylonger, I can’t support it and it only makes me angry to watch. I pray that something can be done for these children now while they are young, to stop the suttle and not so suttle abuses going on in their lives.
The sooner it is stopped, the sooner the family has a chance to heal, especially all the children.
A Great Big Dose of Truth,that comes from the Good Lord above, needs to smack Jon & Kate on the head! I don’t doubt that they loved their children and had the best interests of the family to begin with but it seems now that material things have taken presedence over their love and care of their family. These things will fade away, but family is 4-ever!
Jon, you need to wake up! You are head of this family and yet you act like a whipped puppy and that is no excuse. You were given all that you need to lead and guide your family in the ways of the Lord. You need to get that backbone and put a stop to all of this for the sake of your family.
I had to ask myself if I had any business saying any of this and the answer is YES, I do, because you have put your family out there for the public to view in which I am part of so there ya go. May God keep His hands on these little ones always!
And wake up people who claim to be Christian and yet defend what is going on in that family. It is not one side against another or even about hating J&K but is about those children who need a voice on their behalf. God Bless Jodie for speaking up on behalf of her nieces and nephews and I pray for healing and comfort in her heart for the things that have been spoken against her. She and Kevin made a decision to do the right thing and speak up about it for the childrens sake and they did that full well knowing that some would verbally attack and claim their motives were not on the up and up but in the end, The Truth always shall prevail! Take heart Jodie, The Truth will prevail!
susanc on 25 Sep 2008 at 12:31 pm #
The father doesn’t work. The mother doesn’t work. They travel, beautify themselves, buy or receive as gifts whatever they want, and have extra help to get them through their day. They are not a standard American family anymore. Even with the two sets of multiples, at the beginning of their TV stardom, they were normal: stay at home mother, father working, modest lifestyle, and monetary concerns. The next thing I’ll read is that they plan on selling their “soon to be” East Coast Dream House and are moving to CA to put all the kids in commercials and movies.
Shelli on 25 Sep 2008 at 2:06 pm #
Is anyone of these negative bloggers personally living with this family???? How do you all know the specifics of what this family has that we don’t see on the show? How could you know any of this on your own? You can’t always believe what you read! I watch this show and I too believe that Kate goes overboard sometimes…but don’t we all with our children? I have two and I go to bed many a night telling myself that I will be a better mother tomorrow and try not to raise my voice with my children. That is only human. To be a parent of 8 small children you have to be organized and stick with a routine or you will end up with 8 out of control children. I can’t believe the pettiness that I hear from people critisizing Kate’s pronunciation of words even….hello!!!!!! How does that make her a bad mother? I think they have gotten a little big for their britches but I don’t see them denying their children. There are many families who have both parents working full time and only see their children a couple of hours per day…these people spend every day all day with their kids. If they travel a couple of days a month and their family benefits from it than good for them! If they now can afford a bigger house than be happy for those kids! You don’t see Jon & Kate driving fancy cars or our shopping for fancy things. They dress and feed their kids and drive their vans. Come on people. If you don’t like the show than don’t watch it. But don’t tear this family apart. These kids will get older and they will see what has been said about their family. They will have kids who have been turned into haters by listening to their parents being haters judging them and saying things to them and it won’t be their fault.
debbie Taylor on 25 Sep 2008 at 10:24 pm #
Good grief, what a nightmare! The family that is run better than any large business with Jon as the whipping boy is wearing thin. Poor babies, and what a shame that holding both of your parents hands is a big deal.
Noticed that Kate never went with the boys anywhere. I hadn’t watched in a while and they must have been on Home Makeover Home Addition. One million dollar trip after another, money no object, and teasing watchers about the fabulous new house. For somebody that puts her kids in the laundry room like a dog when they are sick, they sure have paid off big time.
Beautiful kids, what a sad excuse for a mother.
debbie Taylor on 25 Sep 2008 at 10:33 pm #
Hmmm North Carolina, must have used up all the friends and family in PA.
Susan on 26 Sep 2008 at 5:58 am #
shelli, you said, ” I watch this show and I too believe that Kate goes overboard sometimes…but don’t we all with our children? I have two and I go to bed many a night telling myself that I will be a better mother tomorrow and try not to raise my voice with my children. That is only human.”
I don’t get the sense that Kate goes to bed thinking of her children in the same way you talk about yours. If she did, she would not have them working on new shows in their home. The few outlets those children did have by visiting Jodie and Kevins and their close friends have now been taken away. They never get to leave the set and go home for the set is their home. The show has become those little one’s lives and vice versa, that is the concern most bloggers have.
You also said, ” If they travel a couple of days a month and their family benefits from it than good for them! If they now can afford a bigger house than be happy for those kids! You don’t see Jon & Kate driving fancy cars or our shopping for fancy things. ”
They might have travelled only a couple days a month in the beginning but there is no way it is limited to that now with all their speaking engagements. That is time away from those kids not that it mattered because from what I’ve heard, they are not dealing with their kids on a day to day venue anyway. Other’s are paid to care for those children.
I had to laugh at the bigger house comment, come on, isn’t the renovated four bedroom plus house they have now big enough? Will any house given to them be good enough for Kate or “big enough”? You want to stand up for a family, then stand up for the many homeless families that would be so happy to have a one bedroom home. Maybe you do, I do not know. I’m just saying that watching Kate on T.V. after being asked about moving in the future state, “You’ll have to stay tuned, bigger and better things are in the future. “Blah! It irks me to hear Kate say in earlier shows that God is providing for them and then later she is heard yelling her ungratefulness and discontentment about the size of her home.
She would be wise to take a grateful look at what she now has and appreciate it and stop asking for the public to give them more. Kate’s hints and Jon’s hints for this or that on their show is embarrasing! I have to question the people that are giving them this or that. What are you doing or thinking? Isn’t there some trully needy families you could give to who would really appreciate your help? Not to mention the money they are making off of their children, the children are supporting them instead of them supporting the children.
And as far as transportation is concerned, they didn’t have to pay for one vehicle and had their choice of which ones donated they would accept which is fine since some generous soul decided to give it to them but they should be honest with the public about it all and not act as if they struggled to buy this stuff. On the job Jon had in the beginning of the show, he couldnot have afforded this life style, heck the first year of the tups, they had a medicaid nurse that came and helped out and you must fall in the state approved income level to have medicaid and again if this is what was needed, then fine. But stop lieing about it and stop begging for more things and then claim God provided it all. God is not involved in these lies and God does not teach His children to beg for anything. And God does require us to bring up our children in His ways, taking the best care of them we possibly can not the other way around.
Melinda on 26 Sep 2008 at 9:40 am #
I use to love Jon and Kate plus eight until this summer when it seemed like every episode the family was vacationing somewhere or going some place that to a typically family it might cost alot yet a family with eight kids has no problem having a very active life with 8 kids. I know the family get a lot of gifts but a family vacation for 2 weeks to the outer banks with a huge home. Trips to musicals, theme parks, nanny, it all adds up yet it appears Jon never works anymore has a personal trainer and they live the high life. The entire family was seen in Hawaii for jon and kate to renew their marriage who footed that costs? I recently just feel that Kate has this arrogance about her that she has 8 kids and is a great mother and has such a great life style..i must be nice to have everyone pay for your extravagant lifestyle.
debbie Taylor on 27 Sep 2008 at 8:20 am #
I have watched this show with my granddaughter thinking she would enjoy the short people like herself. She did, but she amazed me when she turned and said, Nanna, they Mommy mean.
The only other concern for me is Maddie (sp). First of all none of the other kids get away with that behavior. Jon & especially Kate constantly make excuses for her. Knocking a toddler of his/her feet is not normal behavior. Second, consider the whole world knowing that you are a mean and jealous little bad seed. I have noticed now that Maddie rarely is shown being herself these days.
I think that for Kate, friends, and family are just something you use and throw away. The sense of entitlement Maddie displays is straight from Kate.
Poor Maddie
Alexzandra on 28 Sep 2008 at 11:33 am #
i will continue to watch the show, but for the kids’ sake. not kate’s.
Lori on 28 Sep 2008 at 2:46 pm #
I just went to the GWOP site and it has been removed. So has the pennmommy site. Will this site be next ?? Wonder what is going on.
Meredith on 30 Sep 2008 at 5:56 pm #
I can’t believe all you haters! How dare you say this about this wonderful family?! How would YOU like to have a television crew set up in your home 3 times a week? I don’t think you would like all this attention on you!
Some of ya’ll need to chill. Every mother makes mistakes. I know many of ya’ll have. Give Jon & Kate a break!
Meredith on 30 Sep 2008 at 5:59 pm #
Also, if you check out J&K’s main website, they talk about Christianity, their church, and how Mady and Cara both got Bibles. They are raising their kids on the right path. They do tithe to their church, and donate money to various charities. THEY ARE NOT GREEDY PEOPLE! Why do you think Kate got upset over the gum incident? They don’t have clothes to just waste and throw away!! She doesn’t have time to get 20 thousand stains off clothes.
Lauren on 30 Sep 2008 at 6:16 pm #
oh….poor poor naive meredith…
Emmy on 30 Sep 2008 at 8:10 pm #
What happened with Aunt Jodie Uncle Kevin!
Emmy on 30 Sep 2008 at 8:20 pm #
What happened with Aunt Jodi? Was there a fight ? What?
Dar on 01 Oct 2008 at 9:37 pm #
what happened to Beth and Nana Janet? I too am so sick of Kate. I think she is a bitch, Maddie is a brat and Jon needs to stand up for himself. Does Kate ever give her kids showers? why does she always seem to get sick or get a headache when it involves getting the kids dressed or going somewhere? She hates to see Jon get attention. What will happenen when the little kids start school?
Leesh on 02 Oct 2008 at 12:35 am #
If all of you are so into paying out the show and have so many bad things to say about kate, Jon and Mady and how they are using their kids to make money then why the hell are you still watching it!! Get over it and dont turn it on if you dont like it….there are some people out there who really enjoy the show, dont spoil it for them!
I think Jon and Kate are amazing parents…i bet none of you complainers would have lasted this long with eight kids all around the same age! And clearly the money they make out of this show doesnt go towards Jon and Kate buying big diamond rings and fancy cars for themselves, it goes towards helping their kids out by providing them with things that any other normal child from an average sized family would get.
Leave them alone…they are making the most out of the situation that was handed to them.
Kepp doing what you’re doing Jon and Kate, i think you’re awesome!
Katy on 02 Oct 2008 at 8:00 am #
It seems that, for those of you who have nothing more to do than read the comments posted here and write your negative remarks, it is like a Catch-22. If someone here likes and defends the Gosselin family, you immediately pull out your nasty claws and scratch the person who wrote and is just as entitled to her opinions as you, complete with your foul language and/or hateful put-downs. The “B-word Kate” you’ve invented couldn’t do it half as well!!
Or, if someone doesn’t like the show, you know the details better, fuller, and all the background as well. For someone who dislikes the show and the characters so, you’ve certainly spent plenty of time involved in it. Why don’t you just use your penchant for trouble, turn the show off, and find something positive to do, or watch something else. Most of the people who love the show aren’t paying attention to you anyway, thus the popularity of the show.
For those of us who really enjoy the family and watching them, expectations of perfect children (how would it look if we watched YOUR children 24-7?), perfect parenting (those of us who have raised similar numbers of children who are about the same ages KNOW what Kate is doing and our compassion and love are with her), and counting all their money (WHO cares? What, exactly does that have to do with ANY of us?) go out the door as we settle down and enjoy, sans constant criticism.
Trudy on 02 Oct 2008 at 8:14 am #
In response to MEREDITH’s post on 30 Sep 2008 at 5:59 pm #
“……Also, if you check out J&K’s main website, they talk about Christianity, their church, and how Mady and Cara both got Bibles. They are raising their kids on the right path. They do tithe to their church, and donate money to various charities…………….”
I don’t think ANYONE has the right to judge Kate’s parenting skills or whether Jon is working or not. HOWEVER, what truly bothers me is the fact that they keep proclaiming to be Christian but has Kate truly reflect upon her actions?
She is watched on national TV throughout the US and the world. I am from Singapore. The programme is also aired throughout Asia.
As a strong Christian woman, she needs to respect herself and her husband. I find it extremely disturbing that she is very mean and insulting to her husband in public and on national TV. I was truly shocked when she yelled at Jon in the Toy”R”Us episode.
As couple, please thrash out your issues privately out of love and respect to your partner. No matter how bad Jon is — he does not deserve to be shamed publically and have his dignity stripped.
Trudy on 02 Oct 2008 at 8:21 am #
BTW — whatever debate we have on Kate & Jon, let’s not drag the children in. I have read a few postings on Mady.
I think ultimately, we have a role to play in protecting the Gosselin kids. Let’s keep the comments to the adults as it is bad enough the poor kids are constantly under the limelight.
Laura on 02 Oct 2008 at 7:34 pm #
I saw in our Sunday paper in the coupon section, that Kate has parenting tips via Proctor and Gamble….more $$$$
ann on 03 Oct 2008 at 7:25 pm #
This blog is rediculous! I can’t believe how much bashing is on here. NO one is perfect! Give Jon and Kate a break!
Susan on 04 Oct 2008 at 6:32 am #
Katy you wrote: It seems that, for those of you who have nothing more to do than read the comments posted here and write your negative remarks, it is like a Catch-22.
Don’t you think that you are calling the pot black when you must have nothing better to do than to read these posts and comment too. The same judgement you mete out will be meted back to you.
Let me explain somethings to you, I loved watching the show in the beginning as I am sure others here did too. I thought Kate was supermom, dealing with her eight children and I admired her for it. Kate made it seem that she cooked a meal, cleaned up the meal, bathed, clothed the children, etc….and all in name of Christ with His help. My husband and I would watch thinking “God Bless this couple, they have a lot to do and are doing it!” But after Kate’s tummy tuck, we began to see drastic changes in the way the show was going. I want to emphatically stress here, that I am not jealous of Kate for having the tummy tuck, I said “What a blessing for her.” when she was so generously offered that, she needed it and I’m all for making a person feel better about their body, as I think most people were glad for her. I don’t feel jealous toward Kate or Jon at all, as most people claim about us that have a comment they consider is Anti-Kate or Anti-Jon.
What upsets me is finding out not all is on the up and up. Kate said many times, “we want our viewing audience to see us as we are, we do not follow a script.” As a matter of fact, that statement of Kate’s, endeared a lot of us to her even more so because it made their lives relatable to the rest of our lives, but we have since found out that was not the truth. We began to see a different side to Kate and Jon, one in which Kate is constantly treating Jon like he is another one of her children instead of her husband, very degrading and enough to make one cringe everytime she does this to him. Not so admirable anymore! Another is Kate’s sudden arrogance at all the things she receives now for free, how she turns her nose up at things she doesn’t like instead of showing grace and simply saying “no thankyou, although we do appreciate your offer.” to those who are doing things for her or wanting to do things to help her. Her sudden bad treatment of Aunt Jodi was another big turn off and just shows once again Kate’s arrogant attitudes and her lack of thought for her children who love Aunt Jodi and have so much peace and fun at Jodi’s house, not to mention the relationship those eight kids have with their cousins, that Kate has now cut them off from all contact, just another example of Kate’s selfishness of putting her own needs above that of her own children. The show clearly shows Kate is going to get what she wants, what she thinks she is entitled to regardless of anyone elses feelings, needs or wants. She now looks like Queen Kate sitting on her self-made throne dictating how things are going to be, not for her children though but how things are best going to suit her first and she makes no apologies for any of it. Arrogance, plain and simple and that of an un-repentant heart.
Now, I will say to all of you who say things like this: ” if you don’t have anything positive to say, then shut up and turn the t.v. off.” or ” leave the children out of it” etc.etc..you know the things you have said to us who have just as much right as anyone to state our concerns about the way this show is going and about the treatment of others, especially the children at the hands of Queen Kate. We also are the public viewing audience and they have put their family out there to be seen so we do have a right to speak up and out about our concerns. Whether, kate likes it or not! Not only that, we have a responsibility for those children to speak out our concerns. Woud we do any less for a family living next door, with the same abuses going on? Or would that to be sticking our noses in where we don’t belong or maybe as some have said, we are to do nothing. I wasn’t taught by God to do nothing or say nothing when exploitation of children is taking place.
I am not going to get into the many other incidences I’ve seen on the show where I cringed at Kate’s behaviour or the many times I prayed and hoped that Kate would come back to her senses and get back to the beginning where all she wanted was good things for her family. Now, maybe that wasn’t the case at all and she had wrong motives and lies from the start of this and I just didn’t see it till later, I would like to think that the first statement is the case and give her the benefit of the doubt where that is concerned.
Anyway, I don’t think anyone should be told to shut up or made to feel wrong for stating their concerns over this show and what is now taking place. We have just as much right and a responsibility to speak out as anyone else does. Why if all you people that put down others comments and call them just jealous or negative if we don’t say the things you like, why are you worried about it?
I’m beginning to think that a lot of people are just selfish right along with Kate (only Kates motives vary from the publics) in not wanting this show to stop. Because then you would not get to continue watching the drama unfold. Maybe too, that a lot of people that are for this kind of junk, like seeing someone doing things that make them feel better about themselves. Kate claims to know God and to be Christian and I know Christians are not perfect for I am not either but she has put it out there and has made herself a representation of Christ, not only in this t.v. venue but through the many speaking engagements in churches and elsewhere and is clearly not showing what God wants for His own. The truth is she is failing in her representation of Christ and I pray that all Christians, God’s children, begin to speak out about this and stop the many excuses that are being given just so the show can continue.
I hope and pray she can take some steps back and take a good look at where this show is going, repent of somethings, and get on the right track. By the way, this is the same standard I hold my own life to as written in God’s word and should be held by every other Christian with the help of God’s Precious Holy Spirit. Our lives should be a sweet savor to the Lord as we offer them up to Him daily. God Bless and He whose mind is stayed on the Lord, has perfect peace.
SUE on 04 Oct 2008 at 2:25 pm #
WOW I DON’T WATCH THE SHOW ANYMORE , BECAUSE I COULD’NT TAKE THE ABUSE KATE WOULD SHOW TOWARD JON, AND I COULD NOT BEAR TO SEE MADDY ONE MORE TIME . I THOUGHT BY NOW THAT THE SHOW WOULD HAVE BEEN CANCELED. I DON’T KNOW ANYONE WHO WATCHES IT ANYMORE. I KINDA WISH THEY WOULD PUT SOME ELSE ON , THERE ARE A LOT OF BIG FAMILIES WHO COULD USE THE MONEY THEY ARE GETTING PAID.
Susan on 05 Oct 2008 at 1:38 am #
I agree with you Sue, I wish they would cancel it too. I’ve seen some of the shows “kids by the dozen” that I found more enjoyable and TLC only airs those maybe once a month and different families too. For my family that is much better than J&K which is on daily. There were a couple of the larger family shows like the duggars and another one that had their own softball team that was very enjoyable, maybe they could show more of those families in the future. What was impressive to me about those parents of those families is that they were responsible where their children were concerned and carefully protected their children from exploitation and also those shows were geared to how a large family works together in a positive way.
ashley on 05 Oct 2008 at 5:12 pm #
i love you guys.i watch every show. im 11. i live very far away but my dream is to see your family someday.
love,ashley
Hannah on 05 Oct 2008 at 9:10 pm #
Although I was beginning to feel the same sentiments of others that have criticized the show due to the Gosselins obvious need to milk the cash cow, I enjoyed this show until I watched the “Korean Dinner” episode. As an Asian American, I couldn’t believe how both Jon & Kate as well as the producers completely played into stereotypes. I was appaulled when Kate put her hands together, bowed, and said “Ah - So”. Are you kidding me? You are married to a man of Asian descent and don’t know how offensive that is? I knew she was annoying, but I didn’t know she was so ignorant. As for Jon, he should be ashamed of himself for perpetuating negative stereotypes. And what was with the horrible “oriental” music in the background for the entire episode?
Ashley on 06 Oct 2008 at 12:19 am #
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Tisha Barela on 06 Oct 2008 at 3:38 am #
I love Jon & Kate Plus 8
I cannot believe how so many people hate on the Gosselin family. If you dont like the show, or the way they raise their children, then please dont watch the show. Judge yea not least yea be judge also. And what happen between Kate and Jodi is between them and their family, hopefully that they can work things out between them, because Jon and Kate said they are christians, and if they are they know that their must be forgiveness. Family and friends are gifts from God and the are blessing to us from the Lord and must be cultivated and nurtured by us. I hope all is well with them.
candace on 06 Oct 2008 at 8:38 pm #
DID TLC REMOVE J&K BLOG FROM THERE SITE. AND WHY?
jess on 07 Oct 2008 at 8:39 am #
wow, i just watched the show because i enjoy watching the kids and seeing them grow. i have been having trouble having children and it brings a smile to my face to watch those 8 kids. they are HILARIOUS, and i think jon and kate have done a wonderful job so far at raising their children to be well mannered and well behaved. you have to have boundaries and schedules for you children or they will end up running the show. i admire the two of them and cant believe people would be so negative toward them! geez, i never thought so many people would become angry over a wholesome family show, YOU CAN ALWAY TURN THE CHANNEL!
Deanna on 07 Oct 2008 at 11:57 am #
First of all I truly do like Jon and Kate and their kids, they are adorable decently well behaved kids, but the show has changed for the worse. Watching the good housekeeping photo shoot episode last night I couldn’t help but notice that the Gosselins had brand new matching washer and drying machines. I typically don’t buy new appliances unless my old ones break, appliances are expensive and I would think the daily expenses (groceries, toilet paper, laundry detergent, etc.) for a family of ten would be expensive enough. This same day at the grocery store I saw People magazine and the trip to Maui. I am a native of CA and went to Maui in late June of this summer, for my family of five the airfare was $4500, plus hotel, food and more, so basically not a cheap vacation. I could only imagine the cost to fly from PA to Maui! : 0! Jon and Kate have let the success of the show gone to their heads, when you are flown all over the US and given free vacations you really do lose the value of a dollar. I also believe the only reasons these trips are happening is to help the show’s ratings. But most middle class American families are not going to watch a show with a family of eight kids given free vacations, free hand outs and take the show seriously, especially during the current economic situation. It is unfortunate the show has lost its original charm of a family of multiples just trying to make it in the world. When you go to Maui you’re way past trying to make it.
Katie on 07 Oct 2008 at 1:33 pm #
Gotta agree totally with Deanna stating “the show has lost its original charm of a family of multiples just trying to make it in the world.” It’s not the same show from when it started. All the vacations they are taking do take away from what the original concept of the show started out to be. It isn’t about a family of 10 trying to make it any more. It’s about where will they turn up next. I guess with the kids getting older and with this being, what, the fourth season, they had to do somthing to keep people watching, but it’s not the same.
Kimberly on 07 Oct 2008 at 3:48 pm #
If you actually watch this show, you would have seen the episode where Kate and Jon were talking about Jon being able to do his job at home. So before you start posting that someone quit working to mooch off of everyone else, make sure you know what you are talking about! And I highly doubt that some people anywhere would turn down the offers that they get. And some, note I say some, not all, people who say they wouldn’t jump on the chance to take their 8 kids to somewhere they’ve never been are lying for blog sake. Have a freaking awesome day.
theresa on 07 Oct 2008 at 8:18 pm #
Jon and Kate I know they are not perfect, but they are doing the best they can. They are trying to raise their children under very difficult circumstances. I think in the end their children will turn out to be normal kids who love their parents. This time will pass quickly and they will be grown and on their own. All this stuff will be just a memory. Let’s give them time and they will find their way. God has this situation under his control. Then Jon and Katie will just be like the rest of us, raising our kids the best way we know how. The one thing I know is they love their children. Yes, they will make mistakes, we all do as parents, but in the end God fills in the gaps. I think the kids will always know they were loved. Way to Go Jon and Kate. Keep going.
Mary on 08 Oct 2008 at 11:11 am #
The nerve of some of you to put these people down. They open their doors to let us see their lives. They are the parents of 8 kids and it’s not easy.. Even with one.. so kudos to them for being honest and real. As far as Jon not working.. What child wouldn’t be happy to have both his mother and father home all the time! Reminder.. There’s 8 kids people!! If a reality show has brought awareness to their situation and allowed them both to be full time stay at home parent’s and somehow get money for living and future expenses then who are we to criticize that?!! I love their show and watch it every Monday. You can really tell they love each other and they are a great family. We get to see the up’s and down’s of their life. To say they have lack luster parenting skills is absolutely ridiculous! I see parent’s with one child not being a quarter of the parents these two are.. I don’t know why some people have to take it to a personal level with people they do not even know. Why judge them? If you don’t like the show.. Don’t watch.. but don’t be ignorant enough to think you have an opinion of them if you don’t even know who they are or watch the show for that matter!
Carrie on 08 Oct 2008 at 3:22 pm #
My husband and I watch Jon and Kate every week and love it. People are so critical and negative. Have you not ever had a day that at the end you thought Gosh I hope tommorrow is better? As a new parent I give Jon and Kate all the respect in the world. 8 kids come on how many of you mean bloggers could handle that. Most families send their children off to strangers 5 days a week and people are going to criticies a mother and father that have the opportunity to stay at home while their children are young. When my child was born all I heard from everyone was cherish this time it will be gone before you know it. I could not imagine it times 6. As for the opportunities they have been given, I think it would be crazy to not take your children to experience all the world has to offer. We all know in this “live for the moment” world we live in this could all be gone tommorrow for this family. I agree that Kate is harsh but if you listen to her she states that she has things to work on and that watching themselves helps them realize this. I find it comical that people would write on here about the way she talks to Jon and you bad mouth an 8 year old. Ever heard the phrase “We take it out on the ones we love the most.” Jon and Kate choose not to show you what goes on in the private moments because it is between them. So back off of them.
In reading what everyone have written it just makes me think you must all be PERFECT people.
My family will continue to watch Jon and Kate and wish their family well.
bouncee on 08 Oct 2008 at 3:43 pm #
i watch jon and kate because it is very friendly and they focus on the kids and not just themselves but i have to admit that kate and maddy can get on my nerves but i still love the show and will watch it and you ALL of you are jelouse of their success that seem to happen overnight
Kim on 09 Oct 2008 at 9:44 am #
I know Jon and Kate read some of these blogs – and I just want to say to them, PLEASE IGONRE THESE IDIOTIC PEOPLE! Clearly they have nothing better to do with their time than critique others.
If you don’t like the show, people, then don’t turn it on! Clearly you “perfect parents” have too much time on your hands since all seem to be monitoring some blog about how much you don’t like Kate – or Mady! I’m seriously worried about people who take the time to dislike a kid. She’s a gorgeous child who – like yours – has a temper and can act naughty. What kid doesn’t? My own Maddie and I think she is hilarious – and a person who would most likely be quite hurt by the fact that strangers don’t like her.
I have twins and love to watch highlights and snippets of life in the Gosselin home. Any average person knows that “reality tv” is not a play by play of every moment in the life of the people on the show — rather small moments, pieced together to form the most interesting string of events for the TV time slot. Kate doesn’t yell at her kids or her husband 24/7. But it’s more interesting for us to watch, isn’t it? If we were just watching them all eating breakfast, with nothing interesting other than cereal being eaten – well, it wouldn’t be much of a show, would it?
Monday on 10 Oct 2008 at 12:50 am #
Kim,
I agree with you about Maddie. She is adorable. I also believe she is very intelligent. I don’t agree with you about Jon and Kate. I think they have crossed the line from doing a few shows to support their children to full blown greed. Why in the world would they want their adorable children to be put out in the public eye in such a consistent and ongoing manner? People are criticizing Maddie. I disagree with that and if she were my daughter I would immediatly shut down the media machine to protect my nest. WHAT IS WRONG WITH JON AND KATE????? Why do they allow this to happen?? Their children will continually be criticized as long as they are in the public eye. No one is perfect. People will find ways to tear them down. Because of this they need to protect them. Stop it all now. Just go back to a normal life. No amount of money is worth trading the dignity of your family and children. They need their privacy.
Susan on 10 Oct 2008 at 1:50 am #
Kim,
I think the children are adorable also, we are not IDIOTS just because we have a different opinion about the show than you do! I feel sorry for those kids whose lives and home have been invaded by this so called”reality show”, just so some people such as yourself can watch them. They need to be what they are, KIDS! Not a source of income for their parents. This show isn’t about raising sextuplets and twins anylonger and the struggles that come with that. This isn’t even reality for a family of ten so I don’t consider it a “reality show”. What’s real about it??
Monday, your comment shows real concern for those children. I can tell that you are a good parent and what a good example you are to others, I only hope others take to heart your comment. Children are blessings and should be protected at all costs, they need people who are courageous enough to speak out on their behalf because they don’t have the maturity or power of their own to speak up and most times when they do, they are dismissed as being a difficult child or something worse.
Jon and Kate need to wake up, wash the dollar signs out of their eyes and put those kids first. I know they think they are doing that because they think vacations, name brand clothes that must never get dirty, a bigger house, etc, etc.. is what makes children happy and well adjusted. Those are material things that are here today and maybe gone tomorrow. Children need substance in their lives, security that they are loved and always will be loved no matter what. I’m not saying that having material things is wrong, they are nice too and make our lives easier but when is enough enough? That’s the problem with greed, it never is satisfied, it just wants more and more. Children need to learn to appreciate what they have and they learn that from their parents first. Maybe, Kate never learned that you don’t need more to be a genuinely happy person. I don’t know but what I do know is this, I will be praying for this family, especially for the little ones for they do not control what is going on around them. People shouldn’t criticize Mady or any of these kids, they are just kids. Perhaps, Mady is struggling with what she sees going on around her and she just needs help working through these things. I can see she is a very intelligent child who maybe just doesn’t feel heard. Anyway, God Bless her and her brothers and sisters.
Terri on 10 Oct 2008 at 5:46 pm #
You people just don’t get it. All the successes and perks that the Gosselins receive is God’s way of providing for the family. Jon and Kate believe…they put their trust in God and He has rewarded them. They put their trust in God to provide for them, to allow them to raise their children in these times. God answered their prayers.
So, stop your jealousies and step back and thank God that they have allowed Jon the affordablity to stay home and help Kate out with the kids. There are two parents who give a lot of love to their 8 children.
To all you naysayers and people who like to rip on Kate and Jon….have empathy. They are in the public light and have to hear every critic out there, right or wrong. They are doing their best to raise their children to be good, respectable Chriistans. I think they are doing more tha allright in that repsect.
Susan on 10 Oct 2008 at 10:52 pm #
Terri, You don’t get it! I for one am not jealous of the things they have acquired. I am concerned for those children who are working so hard so that they can have those things, in which children don’t really care about those things they get anyway. I’m very sure those kids would be so happy to just spend time with mom and dad at home w/out all those cameras in their faces all the time.
It’s hard work to spend all day getting photo’s taken, tiresome and boring also for little kids. The last photo shoot they did for Good Housekeeping didn’t look like a lot of fun for those kids and it was hard work for them. No wonder there were a lot of meltdowns on the shoot. I think enough is enough, let those kids have a normal childhood.
Terri, I don’t know which god you think Kate and Jon are serving in raising their children and if God is providing these things for them that are not nessecary items anymore but way past that. The God I know is not a God of greed, nor does He teach His children to be that way. He teaches us to appreciate what He gives us and to be content with what He gives us. Asking people for this or that, stating as they have done many times over to the public that they need this or that, even a bigger house is not of God.
When I have a need, I go to my Heavenly Father and I talk to Him about it and Him alone and I trust Him to provide for me and my family and He meets our needs and I am happy and content with what He provides and I show HIm my thankfulness and appreciation.
I have never seen Kate do this, I have seen her hint on t.v. that she would like this or that and seen her go as far as to even dictate how it should look or be for she has showned time and time again, that she needs things to be a certain way or she is not happy.
Terri, you also mention that they are raising their children up in a christian manner. I think you must have been watching a totally different show than what I used to watch. Oh, I know they have said they trust God and that He is their provider, that their strength comes from Him but their actions are speaking louder than their words..They have been fooling people into thinking they are God fearing but once again their actions have spoken louder than their words.
Do you just believe everyone that says they are Christian? You must discern what kind of fruit they are bearing. Is it the fruit of the Holy Spirit? Gentleness, meekness, self-control, joy, peace, etc.. The shows I watched Kate was having spastic attacks over things as a little dirt on clothes, gum problems, yelling at Jon in public even to making him say he felt like her dog. There are many other things to I could mention but not going to, you’ve seen the shows and know what I’m talking about.
People will keep making excuses for her behaviour by saying, “No ones perfect, we all make mistakes.” and that is true to a point. But one thing is lacking with Kate that God requires and that is when she has been told how she acted by Jon or another family member or even her child, she never says she was wrong but instead she offers excuses for the behaviours and you people just accept it. I’m here to tell you, that is not Christian.
You can say what you want about me but I know my God and His character and this is all wrong. But even with all of that, still what’s most important is the children. Kids are smart and they observe everything. They watch to see if we not only preach but walk the talk we preach. What exactly have they learned about God so far from watching their parents? That He is a big Santa Claus in the sky and whatever one wants, they get even when it isn’t a good thing to have.
And watching them ask the public for things, oh I know they have done it in such a way to make people think that they were financially strapped because of the financial demands of taking care of a large family that someone would have to provide it for them. But if they had trully asked God to provide some of these things they obtained, they would have had to wait on the Lord’s answer and because He is a Good Father and doesn’t give us everything we ask for because that isn’t always best for us or isn’t the right time and sometimes the Good Lord says NO, you don’t need that.
But seeing how Kate works the public, she would not have waited on God or took no for an answer. Even taking from well meaning people who probably are doing w/out things themselves to give to Kate.
I’m not saying they don’t love their children either, I believe they love them the only way they themselves have been taught to love. But don’t lie on t.v. making claims that God is providing things when they begged for them or were given things because it made the show look better, such as all the trips, the hairtransplant, the tummy tuck, a very nice home, that by the way was even renovated for them in which Kate had many complaints about how it was renovated and she didn’t like it, with plenty of room for that family but now Kate says she has outgrowned it too and needs a bigger better house. Where does it all end? Looks like these children are learning that they must be smiling, whether they feel like it or not. oh yeah, lets bribe them with candy or icecream to get them to do what we want them to do..lol..That is teaching them in the ways of the Lord..
It is so sad for them and as the grow up, there will be problems that surface in these kids, it has already begun for some of them are going through difficult times now.
Kate is not supermom as she wants people to believe, that is a fantasy. There are plenty of good mothers out there who put their children first above their own needs and wants and they sacrifice for their children daily w/out complaining that it’s so hard or w/out having meltdowns as Kate does.
I flew my children ages5,3 and 1 all the way to Germany by myself w/out any help except for the Lords help (which was much and in which, I greatly relied and appreciated God’s help) but I didn’t complain or whine that I can’t do this just because there were delays in our flights or unexpected things that arose. I just prayed through each one of them and not once did I let my children feel like any of it was their fault for how I felt. I got tired too but I didn’t cry or let on, I kept their minds off of the circumstances and kept their focus on how good it would be when we finally arrived to our destination.
I am not saying this to lift myself up or brag on myself, I give God the full credit for keeping us safe and of a sound mind the entire way. My point is this: I know some mothers who realy make sacrifices for their children and it’s not the bologna Kate is selling the public. I know mothers who would have put a stop to this show the moment it began affecting their children in a bad way.
Kate should write a book on excuses and on conning the public. She used to talk to churches about the struggles of raising her family of ten and now because all they got were love offerings and she has found out that she can make more money by going into charging tickets, she has begun speaking in another venue.
I wonder how many days out of the month she has the time to spend with her children, I’m sure speaking engagement take a lot of days out of the month. But hey, nothing wrong with getting more money as many of you say even if it is at the expense of time away from those kids.
And as has been said from others in this comment blog, they are filming a lot of days in the home so they have set up cameras there so where is the privacy all children should have. These are kids, not a comodity, they didn’t ask to be put on t.v. to be seen by voyers. I think this show if used properly could have been informative to parents in raising a large family and it doesn’t need to be on constantly for that to get done.
Once a month or maybe even less would have ben sufficient for that and they wouldn’t have to show the children in underwear or being bathed or using the potty. And the show production should have been cancelled on the days the children were sick.. Bless their hearts, being on camera when they needed Kates tender care and comfort on those days.
Poor little Aaden was put in the laundry room because Kate didn’t want him throwing up in his bed or on her precious carpet so he gets put on the floor of the laundry room where it is noisy from the washers and dryers going and where he was out of Kates way of whatever she was doing in the kitchen.
And what mother yells at their child who has just thrown up all over themselves in their bed, I’m sure he was cold and miserable laying in it, trying to hide the mess on top of being so sick too and Kate yells, “OH NOOOOO!! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE, OH LORD.”
That would not have entered my mind , I would have picked my sick one up into my arms puke and all, cleaned him up and put him into my bed and would have checked on him often.
Then it shows Kate with little Aaden on the floor in the laundry room, with kate making her smart remarks about cleaning out the chunks. I’m sure that child felt bad about throwing up and making mommy work even harder than she already has too, for I know those kids hear everyday how hard she has to work for them, even if she doesn’t say it directly to the kids, they hear her say it on t.v. and to others.
Well, Kate, didn’t you want more children? Sorry you got six more instead of the one you asked for.
So, there you go Terri and the rest of you who constantly criticize those of us who see things differently, we want the show stopped as it is right now for the sake of those children, that is my motive.
WHAT is your motive for wanting this show to continue as it is? You get some kick out of watching these little ones work this show, maybe it is your voyerism, your need to watch others in order to feel better about yourself. Your claim that anyone who speaks up about what is going on with that show and those kids is because we are jealous, that is gettin old and doesn’t make a bit of sense, is only a distraction from the real truths.
And maybe makes you feel better about watching this show so you don’t have to admit the truth of what you’ve seen on this show or could be that you wish it was your show with your kids making all that money and getting all those neat trips and perks for you. Is so sad and disturbing.
Monday on 10 Oct 2008 at 11:29 pm #
Susan,
Thank you for the thorough reply to Terri. I believe in God and I also believe he gives us free will. Greed is one of the greatest corruptors of this free will. We need to know when to say enough is enough, and not fall for temptation when it is not truly good for us, our families or even society. In the case of the Gosselins their values are clearly out of order. Money is first, children second.
“A wise man should order his interests, and set them all in their proper places. This order is often troubled by greed, which puts us upon pursuing so many things at once that, in eagerness for matters of less consideration, we grasp at trifles, and let go things of greater value. ” François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld
jen on 11 Oct 2008 at 7:38 pm #
Suffice it to say that there is alot of information out there on the Gosselins, and none of us really know how much of it is true. None of us should judge the Gosselin family. Not one of us is perfect, and we all do and say things behind closed doors that we are thankful that nobody knows. Aren’t we glad we don’t have TV cameras in our house! As in any TV show, if you disapprove of something in it, turn it off. Attempting to destroy their character, especially that of Mady, does nothing to help the situation, and will do everything to tear that family apart. That is not fair to their children, regardless of your opinion of their parents. And, for those of you who are Christians, spreading malicious gossip, whether or not it is true, is not Christian behavior. I happen to like the show, even with all the flaws. If you don’t like it, don’t get so emotionally involved in it - turn it off.
kati on 11 Oct 2008 at 9:27 pm #
I stumbled across this site trying to find the “jon and Kate plus 8″ fan page, Some of you people are totally ridiculus you have too much time on your hands to sit and spectulate on something you really don’t know anything about. You are jealous of jon and Kate and you know it. This family is showing you reality at its finest. They have been blessed with the opportunity to be on TLC I am sure that is not the reason she wanted to have 6 babies at one time. God has blessed them with healthy children.
Scoutmamma on 11 Oct 2008 at 9:51 pm #
If we all quit watching…..this will take care of itself. TLC won’t produce what people won’t watch. I’m fearful for the children.
kevin on 12 Oct 2008 at 12:23 am #
People need to stop hating on these people and judging them… honestly can you sit there and compare yourself to parents that have to raise 8 kids? Sure they might be enjoying the perks of them being relatively popular because of the whole reality tv show thing, but I know if I were in their shoes, I’d want the advantages of giving my children these rare experiences to enjoy a trip in Utah, WDW, and wherever else they’re given the chance of going. Just because Kate may seem like she’s out of line sometimes in discipline her children, believe me… growing up in an Asian family, time-outs, threatening to throw a toy out because of gum, complaining and getting frustrated when the kids poop, and throwup on themselves or on their clothes… is a joke in my opinion. I use to get spanked and yelled at when I misbehaved, but you know what, it made me a better person. Just like in this case, J&K as parents love their children and would gladly lay their life for any one of their kids, and just because it may seem as if they are sometimes harsh… its the frustration of having 8 instead of 1 or 2 children rather them being incompetent parents. This is the first reality show I actually enjoy watching, because its real and not scripted. Its the little details I see like when the kids show they really care about their siblings and parents that make it all worthwhile for me to watch.
Ileana on 12 Oct 2008 at 4:02 am #
FIRST OFF, my parents raised 13 of us JUST FINE, without any help AT ALL, since most of my relatives had just about as many kids. Jon and Kate are money hungry who saw an opportunity so sit back and make money off their kids. How about they stash some of that cash back for their future since they wouldn’t be in this financial position without them around. Second of all, how many families have we seen including the Duggar’s out there that do just fine with ALLOT MORE KIDS then the poor pathetic Jon and Kate and you don’t see them exploiting their kids for a few bucks. She does not deserve those kids, she is NOT a mother to them. I feel sorry for them and would love to see what she does when TLC pulls the plug and is no longer there. Maddy, is a spoiled brat PERIOD. I have noticed that the few times Jon tries to go and dicipline any of those kids Kate is right behind him telling the kids to ignore dad or some other stupid comment that undermines him. I couldn’t handle being treated like that and hope he doesn’t snap one day and just leave those poor kids because of their money hunger psycho mother.
Teresa on 12 Oct 2008 at 4:35 pm #
I admit that Kate makes me nuts at times, but I am curious as to what all the critics think THEY sound like sometimes. We all have our less than proud parenting moments, we just dont have them caught on tape. they get things paid for..so what? Clearly jealousy I see here. apparently everyone is so quick to criticize that they dont pay attention to whats going on..Jon does work. He has a job that now enables him to be home more. If you want to worry about the welfare of children, maybe you need to look where there is a true need for help.These people may not do things your way, but the children are clean and obviously happy and well adjusted..perfect? No , but neither are my kids. I would love to be a fly on the wall of your homes to see you relationship with your spouse and how you are with your kids at every single moment. The way the economy is today, if someone offered me those perks, I would take them too. Dont sit back and criticize ..talk about un Christian..nothing but stone throwers here..you people aware of the whole glass house thing????
Susan on 12 Oct 2008 at 11:16 pm #
Well Teresa,
I wouldn’t take any amount of money over the welfare of my children. They are first and foremost. I couldn’t put my children out there in the public eye, the way these children are put out there, it is dangerous.
Where did you hear Jon has a job, I heard he lost his job and that is the reason he is now home with the kids but how often is he home with them, with their many speaking engagements, there is more money to be made, didn’t you know?
And you say these children are well adjusted, happy, clean…They are not allowed to get dirty, Kate freaks out over the least amount of dirt and then gives her list of excuses as to why they are not allowed to get dirty, HOGWASH!!!That’s why they are always so clean. A little dirt will not hurt them, let them make mud pies, let them paint, color, make messes, they will have a blast and the dirt can all be washed off and if they ruin a shirt of two, it’s not the end of the world.
They don’t look happy when they are being forced to do these photo shoots hour after hour and the other things that they are forced to do or bribed to do.
And as far as well adjusted goes, there are already signs of problems with some of the kids and that has been said by close family members, let alone what I’ve wittnessed from some of their actions that tell me there is a lot of frustration on the part of Mady for one and from some of the others. And not all children react in the same manner, some will act out, some will withdraw into themselves. These children are not to be blamed for any of this mess and I don’t agree with anyone who criticizes them for their actions on the show or off the show, they are just children trying to make sense of it all, the best they can.
Yes, we all have moments in our parenting we are not proud of but we are not broadcasting over t.v. every moment and even that isn’t the point. Kate has made herself out to be a supermom who is to be admired, she allows this lie to go on, she could tell the truth about how much help she has gotten from others, there is no shame in getting help when we need it. Kate has become a role model to young mothers and would be mothers but what they are admiring isn’t the truth and there is shame in that for Kate. And I’m sure all those who have gone and done for Kate way and beyond would appreciate her acknowledgement of their help, not saying they need it but just would be nice.
And your snide remark about and let me quote you word for word, you said: “Dont sit back and criticize ..talk about un Christian..nothing but stone throwers here..you people aware of the whole glass house thing????
Being a Christian isn’t just sitting back while bad things go on especially to little children and say nothing. Jesus, when he saw the money changers in the Temple, saleing merchandise, charging outrageous prices from poor people who just wanted to go in the Temple and worship God, it made Jesus angry, very angry, so much that He began to throw them out while yelling that they had turned His Father’s house into a den of thieves. Jesus boldly spoke the truth out and it wasn’t popular then and it still isn’t popular. I’m sure those money changers said, “who are you to judge us, criticize us?” Sound familiar?
I am very much aware that in this day, speaking out the truth about what one sees as destructive and harmful to others is always said to be judging and not considered by the world as love, that is backwards thinking.
Love requires me to speak the truth in the hopes that change can occur and things be made better for all concerned. There is no greater love than the love of God (Agape love) unconditional love and when I get off track or am heading in a way that will cause me or others around me harm, My Loving Heavenly Father will let me know, He speaks the truth to me because He loves me and wants the best for me, He is not being judgemental or critical.
I’m a christian, a follower of Jesus Christ and I love Him with my whole heart, soul and body and as His follower when I see something going on that is causing harm to children, I am going to speak up.
What about you? What have you spoken up about ? Let’s see, you said if you had the chance given to you that the Gosselins have, you would surely take it, I guess your children would be in harms way also for the mighty dollar, sad! You could have camera’s set up permantly in your home too, in every room of the house including the children’s bedrooms, SICK! The comments I have read supporting this show, claiming that if they had the chance they would take it too, for the money and the perks, just shows where a lot of people’s hearts are at…For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in excange for his soul? Matthew16:26
jen on 13 Oct 2008 at 4:41 am #
Susan,
If it troubles your heart so much, then you should not be expressing your thoughts and opinions here, but to Jon and Kate themselves. You are using Scripture in order to attack and put Teresa and the Gosselins down, not to lift them. None of the arguing on this blog does anything to help their situation, it just stirs up trouble and restless hearts. The Bible also says if someone is committing a sin you go to him or her first in private, then with another person if they don’t listen, then with the church. People do not respond to their wrongdoing with inner reflection and contrition when it is pointed out my method of sledgehammer, as seen in this blog. It is kindness and loving communication that leads to repentance. In the Bible passages you were referring to, Jesus was angry because unbelieving merchants were using the church as a marketplace, not a place of worship, which is certainly not the same situation as Jon and Kate. If you feel they are irreparably harming their children you should go directly to them. And in the end it is not up to us to tell them how they should be raised. They may or may not agree with your views, but in the end their children are their responsibility. We will all be held accountable for our words and actions, as you know, in the end.
jen on 13 Oct 2008 at 8:04 am #
You know, I have been doing some more reading on the Gosselin family, and if even half of the information is true and so many of you feel so strongly that their family is headed to rack and ruin, then let’s do something about it. Contact TLC with a petition to get the show off the air, or if not off the air, at least to give the show a complete overhaul in the best interests of everyone involved. Petition for family counseling and limited access to their private lives. Petition in your state for laws that protect children better in the entertainment industry. Some of you out there are probably affluent enough to even donate funds for these things. Maybe even a few of you are attorneys.
Gossiping and arguing won’t help, but positive action will! Consider this also in your own community, where children are abused and neglected every day. If you all are such strong advocates for the kids, then take action that will make a difference! Any social services agency will tell you - the ultimate goal is to save the integrity of the family. They are a family. Let’s not tear them apart - let’s get them some help. If you don’t feel you should do that, then just turn the TV off. Pray for them and your attitude toward them to make sure your motives are pure. You need peace in your hearts and lives as much as the Gosselins.
Tristen on 13 Oct 2008 at 9:21 am #
Annie you are the meanist person I ever heard, you should not say that about Mady, nobodys perfect I bet you were like that or worse. I love your show. I love the kids they are so cute! I am only 10 but I love the show!
eugene on 13 Oct 2008 at 10:23 am #
jesus, some of you people are sick in the head. First it’s the parent bashing and then when that doesn’t get you off anymore you turn your attacks on the kids.
Holy crap, and those of you spouting scripture and using religion to spout your hate.. you all are pathetic. Try reading the Bible once in a while.
Katie on 13 Oct 2008 at 12:01 pm #
Get a life
Elaine on 13 Oct 2008 at 3:15 pm #
I was always a fan of Jon and Kate. I loved watching the children every week. Kate’s treatment of Jon doesn’t come off as very loving, but it seems to work for them as a couple. The little kids are cute and the twins are pretty, but Maddy is very spoiled. I think it may be time to TLC to move on to another family or maybe several families with multiples - there are plenty of them out there. Jon and Kate may well be deserving of all the gifts and vacations they have received, but it’s time to spread the wealth. The final straw for me came when I watched “Say Yes to the Dress” and there was Kate purchasing a gown for their renewal ceremony! If you’ve ever watched that show, you know how expensive the dresses they sell can be. I enjoy watching shows that give us some insite to the lives of people with more kids than I ever dreamed of having - I’m ready to see some other families.
anne on 13 Oct 2008 at 5:06 pm #
I unfortunately ran across this blog and found myself in disbelief. Many of you seem to be content to base your opinions upon half-truths and prideful judgments. Do you enjoy making yourselves feel better by putting down others? Isn’t this something we learned NOT to do on the elementary school playground? You are all petty and hateful. Get a life!
Carrie on 13 Oct 2008 at 5:18 pm #
It just amazes me how much you have to say Susan. It sounds like you have absolutely everything figured out. I am also a Christian and you sadden me. I have never heard one person be so mean to a family. As for not knowing that Jon has a job at home now you must not pay very close attention. Its probably hard to hear since all you are truely looking for is a way to mean to them. He has stated several times that he is working from home. In one of the Q&A shows that specific question came up and he asnswered it. They also showed their offices in their bedroom.
No one on this site ever said they would put there children in harm’s way but, you think having them home with their parents all day with the same camera crews is dangerous. I on the other hand think of all the children everyday that are sent out of their homes to daycares and preschools at ages where they might not even be able to talk, to complete strangers, being paid minimum wage, and thats safe? I am sure this is not something your children ever had to do because that would be dangerous. They are probably not allowed to play outside, or go to school eithor because that too is dangerous. We should just keep our kids at home and never let them out because that would be the only way to keep them safe. They have shown over and over that these children know the people in the home and maybe you are forgetting one important fact, even though you have mentioned several times, their parents BOTH of them are with their children.
I am just curious how much time BOTH of your children’s parents spend with them. Unless you are independently wealthy I would venture to say at some point you or your spouse must leave your home and go to work.
Not only is it not Christian like it is just plain RUDE to continue to trash this family. Like many others have said if you don’t like the program don’t watch. As a Christian you are to love unconditionally, not judge. Seriously does it appear that these children are unloved or uncared for in any way.
There will always be people who love to tell others what to do and believe as long as they attach Jesus’s name to it then it is the right thinig to say.
As for for my family we will continue to support Jon and Kate and know there is at least 1 show on t.v. that shows real people. With their faults and everything. With all your complaining you miss the best parts of the show.
One of my most favorite things that Kate has ever said is when she said that if they had a bad day she goes to bed knowing the next day is a day to do better. She loves her children and that is obvious, she also loves her husband and if you look past the picking that is obvious too. There have also been times that both Jon and Kate have said that they realize that their children are watching and that they should be nicer to each other.
I could sit here and list several different conversations that we have heard between Jon and Kate but the reality is they have answered all these questions before. They are aware of their faults and like the rest of us they are working on them too.
Stop writing mean things.
Don’t you remember the Golden Rule? If you don’t have anything nce to say then DON’T say anything at all.
Lauren on 13 Oct 2008 at 5:36 pm #
Something that really bothers me is the 10 years olds on here. WHERE ARE THEIR PARENTS? Blogs are not for kids.
Eileen on 13 Oct 2008 at 8:10 pm #
Jon and “oh, my God, I’m starting to hate Kate” plus eight. Do these people ever say no to any kind of freebee. The trips, the tummy tuck, the hair transplant (that one was the worst). What’s next ? They say they started this to document some of their kids because they just don’t have the time to do it. But I think they have lost their way and now things have become about the almighty dollar. Is it true that Jon no longer works? I really am starting to feel for those kids being followed around all day with cameras, wearing microphones, this is just becoming wrong.
One last comment, I watched True Life on MTV and it had a segment on a man who at 25 his wife left him with his 6 kids. A pair of twins, a set of triplets and a 7 year old. The multiples were born less than 3 years apart and the wife couldn’t handle it and just left. This poor guys takes care of all his kids, works, comes home cooks dinner, does bath and bed, by himself ! This man could use some of those perks that Jon and kate just can’t seem to get enough of.
Nicole on 13 Oct 2008 at 8:15 pm #
Jon does still work as an IT Tech and they only shoot normally three days a week, and that modest home was way too small for 10 people and the house they moved into is not the nicest biggest house in the neighborhood just look at the other homes. With things the way they are three days of shooting to gain money for their children’s futures does not seem like the worse thing in the word. Yeah everyone has problems with the show one way or another, and it is mostly with Kate. Everyone wants to criticize their parenting but get real how many parents do a perfect job? NONE. When there are people such as Lauren Conrad that were rich from the beginning and keeps getting richer every week it’s a shame that Jon and Kate cannot elevate themselves to let their children experience the world such as a trip to Disney and museums. This is the new norm and if people have such problems with it you try raising 8 kids and not accept help.
jenn on 14 Oct 2008 at 12:18 am #
Who do you people think you are for trashing this family?
My grandmother had 8 children too and she said it was hard and she had a lot of help from friends family and neighbors, so what if Kate gets help. WHO CARES!!!!! She needs it I’m her age and I would go absolutley nuts if I had to take care of that many small kids… So What if Kate can be annoying some times she has a right to be with that many kids shes lucky shes not in a mental ward for loosing her mind. Leave her alone. If they do this for some money good for them let them get it while the kids are still cute
Ileana on 14 Oct 2008 at 12:58 am #
well since the little ones that the show is supposed to be about are in school now, how about ending the show for now and doing specials on holiday’s or on their birthdays like they do with other sextuplets??? there is no reason for them to have this show when all their kids are in school now. But knowing kate, she will start a cooking show or something stupid to replace it, cause she is a fame hog.
Riley on 14 Oct 2008 at 1:30 am #
I watch this show and have noticed that it seems different from how it used to be. For one it seems a lot shorter in duration- I wonder if that’s because they’re running out of things to do? Also, I have noticed that for this season or whatever you want to call it (the newer episodes) that the familiar faces of aunt jodi, beth, carla (?), nana janet or joan (or whatever the lady’s name is) aren’t there. They used to be seen in nearly every episode. I understand there are rumors of rifts between kate and those women. Does anyone know what’s going on?
Also, I’m on the fence about the show. At first I really liked it (and I still watch it every week), but now Kate is becoming increasingly hard to watch. I’m sure she’s doing the best she can with her admittedly having OCD and battling the limelight and all. I still like watching Jon and the kids, but I usually do what’s been recommended in previous posts and change the channel when I don’t want to watch Kate anymore. It’s just the things she says to Jon when they sit in the interview chair sometimes irks me. But who knows? They’ve been married for a while, so maybe he likes it, doesn’t care, or doesn’t notice.
So anyway, if anyone knows what happened to aunt jodi or any of the other people (maybe they just didn’t want to be filmed anymore) please fill me in.
By the way, I’ve seen that Little People, Big World is back on and the Duggars finally have their own show. Congrats to them.
Riley on 14 Oct 2008 at 1:33 am #
Forgot to ask: What’s this about them moving?
Kelly on 14 Oct 2008 at 5:41 pm #
It’s one thing to dislike the show, but what’s the point of bashing the people on it and the people who like it? So what! It’s a show, it’s not hurting you. In my opinion, if you don’t like it you can simply change the channel. There’s really no reason to waste your time agruing.
beloved on 14 Oct 2008 at 8:25 pm #
I watch this show from time to time. It mostly gives me a headache because the mere idea of so many children stresses me out.
As far as the Gosselin’s decision to expose their children on reality television, I’d say it’s not okay. I don’t blame them for jumping at the chance originally when the kids were babies because it was a wonderful opportunity to get some financial support. Who in the world could afford all those children’s day-to-day living, not to mention their college funds?! They should have done it for a season or two and then stopped when the kids got old enough to be damaged by their lives being aired on prime time television. Imagine how weird it will be for them when they are old enough to realize the bizarre way in which their childhood years have been documented and exposed to the world.
mattea on 14 Oct 2008 at 9:36 pm #
Well..I have a lot to say.
I loved this show in the begining. Loved the Christmas specials and all the chaos b