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Cares4Dogs · 03-25-2009, 08:44 PM

I've been watching the show....I have seen many many episodes (probably all of them). Its interesting and neat to see the children grow and how the parents handle them. I would say Im fan of the family, but not particularly the show.

I dont know how anyone else feels about this, but I dont understand why parents would willingly allow them to video tape bath time and show it on t.v. like that

. There is a lot of evilness in the world and child preditors, why could they expose their children to the world in what should be private situations? I think thats crossing the line. The kids are used to the cameras being there and even probably dont even notice them because of that, but how are they going to feel about this in a few years from now? All of their school friends have seen them in the bath tub like that? I just think bath time should be off-limits and private.

I think the parents are making a lot of money off of the shows and the children get to do wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy more than mine ever do. They are given extravagant vacation packages by resorts and stuff...but honestly, I wouldnt want a camera crew following us on our vacations and fun outings. When do the kids get a break from it? Plus-the parents have really gotten awesome gifts from those who have sympathy for them. A free tummy tuck??? Com'on.....now im really jealous!!! I had a couple of kids and a miracle birth-nobody offered me a single thing but expensive doctor bills!

I was trying to take a nap today while watching the show, but hahaha I couldnt sleep because of all of the chaos on the television. What crazy lives they live.

I guess maybe Im just jealous...the parents have so much time to do stuff with all of those kids and we dont get to do all of that because Im working mother, BUT my children are just as special as theirs! I had a rough pregnancy, was hospitalized, became deathly ill and had my baby prematurely...I understand the whole miracle of life plus Im a twin myself. My mother had 6 kids, but we all HAD to go to work to support my family. Nothing has ever been given to us just because we could pop out a bunch of babies...

Nevertheless, they are good parents! Kate is soooooooooooo hard on Jon. She's always knocking him down and putting him on the spot during the interviews, kinda have to feel sorry for him. I think sometimes she just needs to relax and let the small stuff go. I think they are good parents and set good examples for people with big families. Parents can benefit from watching and relate. One toddler in a bad mood versus 6 in a bad mood---they all make you feel stress.

Sometimes it just makes you sit and think. Yes, having 6 babies at one time is indeed special, but I dont understand what makes them anymore special than everyone else who has had children or raising multiples.

JMuedog · 03-25-2009, 09:06 PM

I love that show! Its so addicting!! Its really neat to watch the kids grow and see their adventures.

Alot of people say their exploiting their children and blah blah blah... I think they're jealous of all the opportunities the family has now because of the show.

Heck, if I had 8 kids, I know I'd want to find a way to feed them.

I agree they do seem like good parents.

Carsons Mommy · 03-25-2009, 09:23 PM

I've watched every episode of Jon and Kate since the beginning and I do agree that they are good parents. However lately I've noticed that Kate has been acting like a total snob. Like the way that she acts towards Jon and everyone in general... this all started when she lost a bunch of weight, started dressing to the hilt, tanning, always having her nails done, ect. I can just see a TOTAL difference in her attitude and personality lately. Anyone else notice this?! Honestly, I don't think their marriage will last much longer. Also In the season finale Jon said he didn't want to do another season.

Cares4Dogs · 03-25-2009, 09:30 PM

oh wow.....didnt know that about their marriage, but it doesnt surprise me. She does seem snobby. Heck I would probably too haha She acts kinda goody-two-shoes and nags Jon too much.

I dont deny being jealous of all of the opportunities they have

carmengamble · 03-25-2009, 09:34 PM

I've heard that they are getting a divorce, it could just be a rumor..who knows! I also heard that Jon cheated on Kate..probably also a rumor. Too bad though if it is true, because I enjoy the show.

Sometimes I feel bad for Jon though, because Kate treats him like one of her children. Always bossing him around, cracking jokes about him. I guess she wears the pants!

MyFairLacy · 03-25-2009, 09:58 PM

I'm actually watching this right now. I really like their show which is funny because I really don't even like being around kids and never want to have any. I think they do a great job raising their kids and I don't see how the show is harming them. In fact because of it they've been able to buy a bigger house and go on vacations which is great for the kids. I do think Kate can be hard on jon but with all those kids I can see how she has to run things just so and I'm sure it can be stressful. They are not getting a divorce. TLC made the preview for the season finale appear like they were having marital problems but it really turned out to be that jon isn't sure he wants to continue doing the show because they never have privacy. I hope they do. I really enjoy watching a reality show that is actually real and Im amazed they are able to do what they do as a family.

TatumsMom · 03-26-2009, 05:23 AM

I have watched this show from the very beginning - before it was a "series". I have to say that while I do like watching it so that I can see how the kids are growing up, the whole show has turned into a mess. Kate has really changed - for the worse - and Jon is becoming more and more of a mouse. She treats him horribly. There's a site called Gosselins without Pity that has been a huge eye opener for me if anyone wants to check it out.... Gosselins Without Pity Sometimes the people on this site can get a little "too much" with their negativity about the show but for the most part, they are right on the nose with their comments.

AshSavalle · 03-26-2009, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by carmengamble

I've heard that they are getting a divorce, it could just be a rumor..who knows! I also heard that Jon cheated on Kate..probably also a rumor. Too bad though if it is true, because I enjoy the show.

Sometimes I feel bad for Jon though, because Kate treats him like one of her children. Always bossing him around, cracking jokes about him. I guess she wears the pants!

I heard the same thing! I heard that he was out with a bunch of college girls and he was seen making out with one of them. They were at a bar all playing pool i think.

Patti · 03-26-2009, 05:37 AM

I heard he was out with college kids to while visiting his mom. I hope they can work it out for the kids sake.

TatumsMom · 03-26-2009, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by AshSavalle

I heard the same thing! I heard that he was out with a bunch of college girls and he was seen making out with one of them. They were at a bar all playing pool i think.

What I read about this was that he was visiting his mom because she broke her foot or had foot surgery or something and he went out in the evening(s) and got "accosted" by a bunch of college girls who all wanted their pictures taken with him. He has said several times that he's not that comfortable with the "fame thing" and doesn't know how to react to it. Either he's telling the truth and the pictures of the girls hanging on them were just the "girls being giggly girls" without him participating in any hanky panky OR he's been caught and if that's the case, they surely won't be discussing it on the show.

Nikki+2 · 03-26-2009, 05:39 AM

I used to watch this show and truthfully it was because I found Kate's bitchiness entertaining. After a while though it just became incredibly irritating. She just comes across as a very ugly woman to me. I did watch the season finale though and I felt so bad for Jon. He seriously looked like he's on the verge of a breakdown.

It's sad to watch a grown man be emasculated once a week for a TV audience. I also think having your children grow up in front of a national audience is wrong. When those kids are teenagers they probably aren't going to be thrilled knowing the whole world has watched them bathe and has heard all about every gross poo incident.

mkawczak · 03-26-2009, 05:43 AM

I too am addicted to the show. I believe for the amount of kids that they have it pays for Kate to have OCD. She is really very organized. I too think she is rough on Jon,but she does love him,and I actually heard they were having troubles lately. I heard he cheated on her. I don't know if you've noticed this season,they are debating wheather to keep going or not. I love the organic aspect of it. Likes it's not hard enough feeding this crew,but she feeds them the very best. I believe they are very committed to their family. Now that freaky Octuplet mom...she's a nightmare

...but that s another post...lol

kuku2121 · 03-26-2009, 05:45 AM

I love this show and I watch it all the time I have noticed Kate really change since they moved and now they have a full time helper who does not want to be shown on tv. I did hear that they were at Mr Chows in LA last night and made comments to the press that they are together and their marriage is fine. Jon did state in the final episode that he was unhappy with not being able to go anywhere or do anything without having people up in his business. I think that is just one of the things they should have thought about before doing the show because its to late to go back now.

TatumsMom · 03-26-2009, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikki+2

I used to watch this show and truthfully it was because I found Kate's bitchiness entertaining. After a while though it just became incredibly irritating. She just comes across as a very ugly woman to me. I did watch the season finale though and I felt so bad for Jon. He seriously looked like he's on the verge of a breakdown.

It's sad to watch a grown man be emasculated once a week for a TV audience. I also think having your children grow up in front of a national audience is wrong. When those kids are teenagers they probably aren't going to be thrilled knowing the whole world has watched them bathe and has heard all about every gross poo incident.

Got to say, there have been way too many "poo" conversations on that show! But yes, have you noticed that Kate said the other week that filming is no longer allowed in any of the bedrooms or bathrooms? That should have been a rule a long time ago. It's embarassing enough when your mom shows your boyfriend a baby picture of you in the bath (has happened to me!

) but these poor kids have been shown butt naked and covered with poop so many times that this is bound to come back and haunt them (at least a little).

TatumsMom · 03-26-2009, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mkawczak

I too am addicted to the show. I believe for the amount of kids that they have it pays for Kate to have OCD. She is really very organized. I too think she is rough on Jon,but she does love him,and I actually heard they were having troubles lately. I heard he cheated on her. I don't know if you've noticed this season,they are debating wheather to keep going or not. I love the organic aspect of it. Likes it's not hard enough feeding this crew,but she feeds them the very best. I believe they are very committed to their family. Now that freaky Octuplet mom...she's a nightmare

...but that s another post...lol

Personally, I think Kate is a crock of bull with her whole "organic thing". Have you EVER seen those kids drink anything but juice? Milk ever?? Supposedly there is a cooking service that delivers their meals daily to their house. I think Kate only cooks occasionally for the viewing audience.

03-25-2009, 08:44 PM	#1
Cares4Dogs Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 975	Jon & Kate Plus 8 I've been watching the show....I have seen many many episodes (probably all of them). Its interesting and neat to see the children grow and how the parents handle them. I would say Im fan of the family, but not particularly the show. I dont know how anyone else feels about this, but I dont understand why parents would willingly allow them to video tape bath time and show it on t.v. like that . There is a lot of evilness in the world and child preditors, why could they expose their children to the world in what should be private situations? I think thats crossing the line. The kids are used to the cameras being there and even probably dont even notice them because of that, but how are they going to feel about this in a few years from now? All of their school friends have seen them in the bath tub like that? I just think bath time should be off-limits and private. I think the parents are making a lot of money off of the shows and the children get to do wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy more than mine ever do. They are given extravagant vacation packages by resorts and stuff...but honestly, I wouldnt want a camera crew following us on our vacations and fun outings. When do the kids get a break from it? Plus-the parents have really gotten awesome gifts from those who have sympathy for them. A free tummy tuck??? Com'on.....now im really jealous!!! I had a couple of kids and a miracle birth-nobody offered me a single thing but expensive doctor bills! I was trying to take a nap today while watching the show, but hahaha I couldnt sleep because of all of the chaos on the television. What crazy lives they live. I guess maybe Im just jealous...the parents have so much time to do stuff with all of those kids and we dont get to do all of that because Im working mother, BUT my children are just as special as theirs! I had a rough pregnancy, was hospitalized, became deathly ill and had my baby prematurely...I understand the whole miracle of life plus Im a twin myself. My mother had 6 kids, but we all HAD to go to work to support my family. Nothing has ever been given to us just because we could pop out a bunch of babies... Nevertheless, they are good parents! Kate is soooooooooooo hard on Jon. She's always knocking him down and putting him on the spot during the interviews, kinda have to feel sorry for him. I think sometimes she just needs to relax and let the small stuff go. I think they are good parents and set good examples for people with big families. Parents can benefit from watching and relate. One toddler in a bad mood versus 6 in a bad mood---they all make you feel stress. Sometimes it just makes you sit and think. Yes, having 6 babies at one time is indeed special, but I dont understand what makes them anymore special than everyone else who has had children or raising multiples.

03-25-2009, 09:06 PM	#2
JMuedog Love My Little Cuties Donating Member Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charleston, IL Posts: 9,899	I love that show! Its so addicting!! Its really neat to watch the kids grow and see their adventures. Alot of people say their exploiting their children and blah blah blah... I think they're jealous of all the opportunities the family has now because of the show. Heck, if I had 8 kids, I know I'd want to find a way to feed them. I agree they do seem like good parents. __________________ Jenni Finnigan & Gwenndilyn Forever in my heart

03-25-2009, 09:23 PM	#3
Carsons Mommy Mom 2 Carson & Bailey Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ft. Mitchell, KY Posts: 1,122	I've watched every episode of Jon and Kate since the beginning and I do agree that they are good parents. However lately I've noticed that Kate has been acting like a total snob. Like the way that she acts towards Jon and everyone in general... this all started when she lost a bunch of weight, started dressing to the hilt, tanning, always having her nails done, ect. I can just see a TOTAL difference in her attitude and personality lately. Anyone else notice this?! Honestly, I don't think their marriage will last much longer. Also In the season finale Jon said he didn't want to do another season. Last edited by Carsons Mommy; 03-25-2009 at 09:25 PM.

03-25-2009, 09:58 PM	#6
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I'm actually watching this right now. I really like their show which is funny because I really don't even like being around kids and never want to have any. I think they do a great job raising their kids and I don't see how the show is harming them. In fact because of it they've been able to buy a bigger house and go on vacations which is great for the kids. I do think Kate can be hard on jon but with all those kids I can see how she has to run things just so and I'm sure it can be stressful. They are not getting a divorce. TLC made the preview for the season finale appear like they were having marital problems but it really turned out to be that jon isn't sure he wants to continue doing the show because they never have privacy. I hope they do. I really enjoy watching a reality show that is actually real and Im amazed they are able to do what they do as a family. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

03-26-2009, 05:23 AM	#7
TatumsMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX Posts: 2,799	I have watched this show from the very beginning - before it was a "series". I have to say that while I do like watching it so that I can see how the kids are growing up, the whole show has turned into a mess. Kate has really changed - for the worse - and Jon is becoming more and more of a mouse. She treats him horribly. There's a site called Gosselins without Pity that has been a huge eye opener for me if anyone wants to check it out.... Gosselins Without Pity Sometimes the people on this site can get a little "too much" with their negativity about the show but for the most part, they are right on the nose with their comments. __________________ ~ Angie

03-25-2009, 09:30 PM	#4
Cares4Dogs Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 975	oh wow.....didnt know that about their marriage, but it doesnt surprise me. She does seem snobby. Heck I would probably too haha She acts kinda goody-two-shoes and nags Jon too much. I dont deny being jealous of all of the opportunities they have

03-25-2009, 09:34 PM	#5
carmengamble BANNED FOR NOT SENDING A GIFT EXCHANGE GIFT! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 368	I've heard that they are getting a divorce, it could just be a rumor..who knows! I also heard that Jon cheated on Kate..probably also a rumor. Too bad though if it is true, because I enjoy the show. Sometimes I feel bad for Jon though, because Kate treats him like one of her children. Always bossing him around, cracking jokes about him. I guess she wears the pants!

03-26-2009, 05:37 AM	#9
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I heard he was out with college kids to while visiting his mom. I hope they can work it out for the kids sake. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

03-26-2009, 05:39 AM	#11
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 7,373	I used to watch this show and truthfully it was because I found Kate's bitchiness entertaining. After a while though it just became incredibly irritating. She just comes across as a very ugly woman to me. I did watch the season finale though and I felt so bad for Jon. He seriously looked like he's on the verge of a breakdown. It's sad to watch a grown man be emasculated once a week for a TV audience. I also think having your children grow up in front of a national audience is wrong. When those kids are teenagers they probably aren't going to be thrilled knowing the whole world has watched them bathe and has heard all about every gross poo incident. __________________ "If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." — St. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226

03-26-2009, 05:43 AM	#12
mkawczak Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 3	I too am addicted to the show. I believe for the amount of kids that they have it pays for Kate to have OCD. She is really very organized. I too think she is rough on Jon,but she does love him,and I actually heard they were having troubles lately. I heard he cheated on her. I don't know if you've noticed this season,they are debating wheather to keep going or not. I love the organic aspect of it. Likes it's not hard enough feeding this crew,but she feeds them the very best. I believe they are very committed to their family. Now that freaky Octuplet mom...she's a nightmare ...but that s another post...lol __________________ N.Y. 'S FINESTPONGO,AIDEN,HARLEY, KI-KI ,GARFIELD ,MINI-ME

03-26-2009, 05:45 AM	#13
kuku2121 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Freedom, PA Posts: 299	I love this show and I watch it all the time I have noticed Kate really change since they moved and now they have a full time helper who does not want to be shown on tv. I did hear that they were at Mr Chows in LA last night and made comments to the press that they are together and their marriage is fine. Jon did state in the final episode that he was unhappy with not being able to go anywhere or do anything without having people up in his business. I think that is just one of the things they should have thought about before doing the show because its to late to go back now. __________________ -----Krystal and Carlos----- Love My Little Cudie! Go Steelers!