MOMania

By Judy

October 31, 2008 7:55 AM | Link to this

I loved watching the children and seeing how they interacted but I no longer watch the show. I agree with the thought it is all about what they can get for free. When Kate said, after the snow vacation, see if we can do it with 8 kids, you guys out there can do it with 2 kids. Well, I don’t have anyone to donate skiwear, flights, a gorgeous home to stay in, and ski school/lift tickets so I can’t really do it paying for it myself.

After reading some of the newspaper articles, after her babies were born, her quotes - stating that state should have to help her because she has so many children - just rubbed me the wrong way.

On top of that, her complete need to be in control all the time. You never see the kids with markers or playdough or anything that could make a mess (at least not at their home), it is too much. I quit watching it. There are plenty of people in need that work hard to support their families. I would rather watch how they pinch pennies and live on less than watch these people go a new, expensive (free) trip each week.

By momtoAlex&Max

October 31, 2008 7:57 AM | Link to this

I always thought that Jon and Kate were nothing but pimps. All they are doing is capitalizing on their ridiculous and half-baked idea of having that many kids at once. AS IF that wasn’t done on purpose. I have ni pity for them and it irks me that they pimp out their family to get free stuff.

As for the Duggars, that’s just beyond irresponsible. But as long as they are not in the public dole, I couldn’t care less.

By phr

October 31, 2008 8:00 AM | Link to this

I love this show! My son even likes watching this show with me and he is only 6. I think it shows what a day in the life of this big family is like. The kids are so endearing.

I checked out the Gosselin’s without Pity blog and whoever does that seems a little obsessed with the Gosselin’s. This blog critique’s everything about Jon & Kate. I guess that they should expect this since they are on TV.

I don’t have a problem with them receiving free stuff because I’m sure they need the help. Kids are expensive so multiply that by 8.

By jg

October 31, 2008 8:06 AM | Link to this

Good Morning….There is a huge difference in both of these families and how these children were convceived.

I cannot stand Jon and Kate - the parents whine more than the kids.

The Duggar Family is a family who are having their children naturally. Mom is not having 5 or 6 babies at a time - they are investing years of marriage and family - they are not whining on tv and winding up with all sorts of trips/gadgets/cosmetics….

I believe the kids are home-schooled and they seem to live a humble life.

I feel sorry for Jon and Kate’s kids.

By annoyed....again!

October 31, 2008 8:08 AM | Link to this

Funny? you think it’s funny that a father of 8 gets emasculated in front of a national television audience?

Ok so we’re supposed to buy into a nurse taking fertility pills knowing the tragic effects of these chemicals (its not normal for a 9 month old to be wearing glasses). Now were supposed to respect her as she gives it all up to God! it’s a miracle, she says. No, it’s Chemistry! She only speaks at churches and requires the baskets be passed around twice for her “love offering”, then pictures with them are available for an additional $20.00! She is only mildy intersting in a “train wreck” kinda way, but there is NOTHING funny about the way she treats people in her life, especialy her husband!

By MA

October 31, 2008 8:08 AM | Link to this

Dislike Kate!! Love Jon!!! The one twin grates my nerves! She is sooo whiny. I have quit watching the show because Kate is so mean to Jon and just getting weird. Yes, I believe that they are exploiting the children and using the system for free things.

By Denise

October 31, 2008 8:09 AM | Link to this

I love Jon and Kate plus 8. I do not think they are exploiting their kids.If some one gave you a free tip without any strings attached would you take it? Also Jon works from Home.

By Denise

October 31, 2008 8:09 AM | Link to this

I love Jon and Kate plus 8. I do not think they are exploiting their kids.If some one gave you a free tip without any strings attached would you take it? Also Jon works from Home.

By SmartAce

October 31, 2008 8:16 AM | Link to this

Ok I can’t stand that show…..Kate is an over-controlling whining idiot of a human being and the only reason Jon is still with her is because of the backlash he would recieve from the general public if he left Kate with 8 kids.

All that woman does is berate and belittle her husband and I am waiting for the day when he finally loses it and shoots her….I would if I were treated like that by my spouse.

By Patiently Waiting

October 31, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this

Theresa, I LOVE Candy Corn! I will definitely be picking up some on sale tomorrow.
In regards to Jon and Kate, I enjoyed the show also until it did feel that it was less about their interactions with the kids and more about we are going to this specific place to either do an interview or go on a trip. I also can’t stand that Jon doesn’t have a voice. It’s shameful. The Duggars, are just different. They work hard, pay for their own children and they save so they can go on vacation. I respect that and I also enjoy watching how they make it work. Now, I couldn’t be the one with all those children but at this point, at least she has a system and older siblings to help out.

By Jill

October 31, 2008 8:25 AM | Link to this

Gee, I thought something was wrong with me all this time and that I was the only one who was irritated by Kate acting like now she could give her kids this or do this with them, like she actually earned it. My 10 year old loves this show, but it just grates on me, and now they are on other shows. By contrast, the Duggers seem humble and I don’t think they let this spoil their children and I think they would stop in a minute if they thought it was affecting their children.

By Jesse's Girl

October 31, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this

I hate the way Kate speaks to and about her husband. She demoralizes him on camera! I might roll my eyes at my husband at times…but I would never do it in front of others. I think she takes too many pot-shots at him. I do like how she lets people see how frantic things can get…but I really take extreme exception to how she handles her husband on camera….just don’t like it.

Per the addicted-to-procreation-Duggers….these folks are insane and I have not watched since the show when she was expecting # 16. She deals with the babies until they are weened….like some forest animal…then dumps the responsibility onto one of the older children. She calls it buddying-up or something like that. There is no way in hell she and her husband can be attentive in any kind of meaningful way to 18 freakin’ kids! Believe me….there are days when both of them go without looking at or speaking to a hand-full of their kids! Thats not acceptable to me. This is a classic case of “Just because you can…doesn’t mean you should”.

By Numbers Guy

October 31, 2008 8:53 AM | Link to this

I have enough things to deal with in real life without blowing time on reality shows.

By Trina

October 31, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this

The GWoP people are idiots. They print anything that gets posted. They make fun of Jon and Kate and the children too. Even the fans of the show are not immune. They are all purported to be of lower intellect because they cannot ‘see through’ the Gosselins. They do not argue on their own site and use others such as this one. I’m sure they will be along shortly.

By Sweetie

October 31, 2008 8:56 AM | Link to this

I dont think Jon and Kate exploit their children, we have to keep in mind that they only show a portion of the childrens day and the producers have to show what they think will be the most entertaining. Also I am quite sure that if given the chance you would do the show and except all the free trips and gifts given to you. Jealousy is not very becoming. Now the other show, the Duggars with the eighteen kids, they will end up marrying their siblings.

By motherjanegoose

October 31, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this

First let me say that it is none of my business how many kids anyone else has as long as they are being taken care of by their parents. BUT since you are asking…

I do not watch much TV and have seen snippets of Jon and Kate maybe 3 times while surfing to find what I did want to watch…so I have no solid opinion in their antics.

Regarding the Duggars…what are they trying to prove? Is there anyone out there who wants to be pregnant 20 times…this is insanity!

NO ONE can be a good parent to that many children…who can read stories to that many children or hold their hand while they go trick or treating ( they probably do not believe in Halloween as some conservative southerners in that area of the country are adamantly opposed to it…evil!) What if 3 are sick at the same time…who lays in the bed with them and strokes their hair?

NO ONE can home school that many children successfully… is there anyone out here today who could teach children in 8 grades at the same time? I have taught for 25 years and ccould NEVER teach that many subjects and grades at the same time AND feel that I am doing the best job.

We are basically looking at self study and those children rearing themselves and each other with supervision from the parents. Yes they will be responsible ( more kids need to learn this skill). Yes, they seem clean, fed and polite….probably like children who live in orphanages. I am smelling a cult here. How often do they let the children go away from the family…do they spend the night with other children or go to birthday parties at someone else’s house? do they actually have other friends or are their siblings their only friends?

When our children have visited with their friends and come home with stories…we talk about how all families are just a bit different and we each do things the way we think it best for our own children. We do not hoard our children. they need to see what other families are like.

The Duggar children may not be able to tell you that their heart aches because they have so much sibling competition there is not time for one on one with either parent…because they do not know what this is like…. could Dad take all the boys out for pancakes and leave the girls home with mom or visa versa?

It will be curious to see how many each of those children have in their own families when they do get married and start them.

I do believe that God will bless us with children but so many wonderful folks cannot have their own children and these people are popping them out right and left…WHY would you need to have 20 children…WHAT are your proving…can someone answer this question for me?

By TnT's mom

October 31, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this

My thoughts on the Duggars. They profess to have such conservative values that they homeschool, wear very conservative clothing, yet they are expsoing their children’s lives on televsion. Seems like an oxymoron to me. How can they teach such conservative values, but think it is okay to let the cameras into your home and private lives?

By Southern Lady

October 31, 2008 9:12 AM | Link to this

The Gosslins have lost all appeal for ME. Not all of the blogs can be believed, but some reports make sense. The children’s clothes (donated by a famous label) are resold after they outgrow them. No wonder Kate doesn’t want them dirtied! The Gosslins are paid THOUSANDS of dollars per episode for their participation, yet Kate complains about the lack of privacy. A new 8,000sf house is being built for them in NC - which happens to be the HQ of the film company which produces Jon & Kate Plus 8. And I believe that Jon gave up his job entirely so that he could be a bigger presence in the show.

I enjoyed watching when the show was about how they coped with eight children. I’m not interested in their trip to Hawaii (or any OTHER place) with her designer dress shipped from NY. Show me how a normal family copes in today’s financial climate. TLC needs to look for another gimmick.

By Kathy

October 31, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this

The Duggars are way more radical in their religious beliefs than they are showing on TV. They believe in being “quiverful.” I Googled that and it is the idea that God is in control of how large your “quiver” is and that birth control is the enemy. Has anyone else heard of this idea? One website I have seen has some pretty scary explanations about what birth control (pills, vasectomies, etc.)does to your body. I guess to scare you out of using any form of it. IMHO, that is pretty radical. Their outward appearance (the girls’ hair and clothing) reminds me of the FLDS. Now, the Duggars appear to be nice people, but I agree with Theresa….the mom is WAY too happy about life and how does she have any bladder control after all those kids? BTW….there is another one due in January! One thing that bothers me is that the oldest Duggar, Josh, just got married to Anna (from another large family with the same beliefs). On the Josh and Anna’s website (linked to the Duggar’s) is their gift registry!!! They are supposed to be so “Christian” and humble, yet they want anyone and everyone to send them wedding gifts!!

As far as Jon and Kate, she is just downright rude to him. My husband and I would be divorced (regardless of how many kids we have)if we ever treated each other that way. It has become a train wreck…you know you should look away, but you just have to see what happens next. Has anyone read their book?

By motherjanegoose

October 31, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this

OOOPS sorry…I meant to say 18 kids …there are 20 total in the family. Also, before the home school crew jumps all over me that you can teach 8 children in 8 different grades…think of this analogy….

could you prepare 8 dinners at the same time and do a wonderful job

if you were a seamstress, could you sew 8 garments at the same time

could you even read 8 books at the same time and stay focused

could you watch 8 television shows at once

YES you can do it but will it be done as the BEST job?

By Kristin

October 31, 2008 9:36 AM | Link to this

I no longer watch the show b/c it’s not about the family. It’s become a program of freebies and product placement centered around 2 greedy parents. There is no need to show us one free trip after another b/c that isn’t real life. I read at Gwop and post once in a while. I’ve never seen any post picking on the children, that is actually against forum rules. You may not like the blog but please don’t think the people are bashing innocent children because that is not true at all.

By ccs6703

October 31, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this

I enjoy watching the show and think the kids are adorable. Mady, one of the twins, is whiny and a litle annoying at times. Kate is irritating at times-sometimes she’s just too controlling and obsessive. You have to let kids be kids, even if that means they get messy! I just watched the episode where they were preparing to go to Hawaii. I thought they stated that a family member (possibly Jon’s grandmother) offered to pay for the trip to Hawaii. I could be mistaken, though.

By Sugar

October 31, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this

Apparently I’m the only one who likes the show. I watch it often, but not every show. I think it’s just as cute as can be.

Yes Kate does wail on Jon, but like they say at the beginning - “It’s our family, and we are in it together”. I just love that!!!

And I think all the kids are so cute. One of the twins is quite a whiner, but when you have 7 brothers and sisters, and you are used to being one of two, well then, I guess she is a bit jealous at the lack of attention to HER.

But all in all, I like the show. I cannot imagine raising 8 kids, but they seem to handle it well. IMHO.

By arlene

October 31, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

I liked Jon&Kate in the beginning, but don’t watch it anymore. The twins are spoiled and undisciplined, and Kate is really mean to Jon at times. Also, the things the kids are doing should be done at a later age when they will enjoy and remember them. When Kate was trying to find a housekeeper, she was so demanding no one pleased her. I don’t know if she ever found anyone to please her, but I feel sorry for anyone who works for her. She is probably looking over their shoulder and inspecting everything they do. I hope they are saving for the kids’ educations. She certainly keeps her hair looking good… so I don’t think money is a problem.(Maybe she has it done for free also.)I think Jon needs to show more backbone, though.

By swolf

October 31, 2008 10:22 AM | Link to this

Hate. Enough said.

By Stacey

October 31, 2008 10:24 AM | Link to this

I’m still hanging in there with Jon & Kate + 8 for now but I agree that it’s losing it’s appeal for the reasons others have mentioned. Not an episode passes that I don’t want to pick Mady up and beat Kate to death with her!

For those of you who still watch, have you heard them mentioned what happened to Kate’s friend Beth? The first couple of seasons she was there nearly every episode and she & her daughter also traveled with them. She just seemed to disappear mid season last year and I never heard and explanation. Just curious.

As far as the Duggars are concerned, although I can’t imagine having that many kids, they seem to be well adjusted. On an episode earlier this season Michelle said that she had a miscarriage early in the marriage and she blamed it on their use of birth control (don’t know what form). She said she promised God that if he allowed her to have kids she would have as many as He saw fit to give them. If it works for them, it works for me. My aunt had 16 kids (no twins) and a lady in my hometown had 22 (two sets of twins). My aunt died young though (42) and we always speculated that having that many kids may have been a contributing factor.

By Toopster

October 31, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this

The Duggars keep popping out children because they aren’t raising them…their elder daughters are raising these children. These poor girls don’t know what it’s like to have a normal life.

By Becky

October 31, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this

Stacey, are you from Harrolson County?

I watch the show sometimes..Yes Kate is hateful to Jon, but he puts up with it..I’m pretty sure though that TV only shows that to keep people watching..

I have twin grandchildren that are 6 & the girl is whiny at times, but most all kids are..If they get freebies, more power to them..At least they spend time with the kids..

By Linda

October 31, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this

I know I would never forgive my parents for making me go potty on national television in front of millions of viewers over and over again. Sure, they are getting lots of money/gifts but at the price of what. Those poor kids (who have no choice)can’t even have any privacy in their own home, which is now no better than a “production studio”.

By Jeff

October 31, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this

Jon & Kate:

As others have said, it was cute for a while - and I’m not even a fan of reality tv - but as of late, it has gotten to be too much. I agree with peoples’ opinions of Kate, but remember - Jon willingly - for whatever reason - puts up with it. Also doubt they could live as a ‘normal’ family - ie one or both parents working, kids in school/daycare, no freebies, etc. The daycare costs alone would be enough that Jon and/ or Kate would have to have jobs making 6 figures just to survive!

On the Duggars/’quiverful’:

I’ve never watched the Duggars’ show, I am only commenting in regards to others’ comments here:

‘Quiverful’ is not as fringe as you may think. In fact, from what I’ve seen in Christian circles, it is actually a growing movement. Some are more adamant about adhereing to its principles than others, but the same goes for ANY movement - Vegan/Vegetarianism/Omnivorism/Carnivorism anyone?

The basic idea is not to use birth control in any method - from condoms/the Pill on up to surgeries such as tubal ligation/vasectomy/hysterectomy/etc and trust God/Fate/whatever to give you however many kids as you are destined/He wills you/whatever to have. Note that I have also heard of this movement in other circles, including some within the more ‘earth friendly’ circles.

By cmsfk

October 31, 2008 10:55 AM | Link to this

Lucky for lots of people on this board that there are no cameras around your house so the rest of us can judge your parenting skills. Fortunately, Jon and Kate are real and don’t care about what the rest of us think.

But people who are annoyed by them or their children have a right not to watch it, just like I have a right to roll my eyes when your kids run around the store or cry loudly in the restaurant. I guess they’re spoiled, too. Or could it be that they are just being kids???

We see a half hour of their lives every week. Those who “feel sorry” for the kids have nothing on which to base that, save for their own jealousy. Have you witnessed evidence of abuse or psychological trauma in the kids?

And thanks to their parents, the kids will not only have great moments of their lives documented for posterity, but they’ll also have money for college, and comfortable lives, even with seven brothers and sisters. I WISH my parents had “exploited” me to secure our future that way.

By Becky

October 31, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this

AMEN, cmsfk..Cameras would of had a field day at our house growing up..Ten kids, a father that stayed drunk all the time, brothers that were always stealing things..I could go on & on, but I won’t bore you with my life..

By SavingGrace

October 31, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this

Jon & Kate and the Duggars have something in common— religious fanaticism. TLC profiles lots of these families who have a gajillion kids all in the name of baby Jesus! What stupid idiots. And don’t kid yourselves, the Duggars use media exposure and TLC to get money to. They pimp out their kids too and if TLC offered them a regular show I bet they would jump at it. They all make me sick.

By acb

October 31, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

I actually like the show. I think the kids are adorable. I do think Kate is demeaning to Jon - which goes against their Christian beliefs (hello?!?!?! Love is patient, love is kind….) And it does bother me, b/c I think you should treat your spouse with love and kindness. I’m sure there are stressful time and they can’t always been on their best behavior, but it seems like she doesn’t even try anymore to be nice. But in all fairness - the show is edited for TV. They are only going to show what’s most interesting or titalating. It doesn’t bother me that they get free stuff. Because providing for 8 children has to be super expensive. And I don’t think there is anything wrong with them using a TV show to make it possible for both parents to stay at home and raise their children together. In fact, I think that is probably one of the best things they can do for their kids - have both parents present and active in their lives!

By Mike K.

October 31, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this

*And I thought it was kind of funny how she was so mean to her husband. *

I’m still trying to figure out how it’s supposed to be funny. Would it be funny if your husband acted like that to you in front of others?

By steve-o

October 31, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this

So now there are some idiots out there who basically say have sex, don’t ever use birth control and let’s see how many kids “god” gives us. You know what? This disdain for science and learning has got to stop. These morons are literally screwing themselves right into the poorhouse. You cannot save idiots. I give up. Hey here’s one for you… spooge in your wife’s face. See how bad god really wants you to have children. Dare him for a miracle!

By JATL

October 31, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this

OK, it’s hard not to go on a completel rant here. I have written Discovery Channel on several occasions to QUIT GLORIFYING THESE BREEDING IDIOTS!!!! Both families are completely irresponsible to themselves, the environment and yes, their children! The Duggars are religious nuts who need to repeat the passage from the Bible over and over again that says “God helps those who help themselves.” NO ONE can properly parent 18-20+ kids! She is also wearing her body out, and maybe since we have modern medical help these days she won’t keel over and die soon, but she might. Years ago before birth control lots and lots of women died because they were basically breeding machines, and pregnany, labor and delivery does take it out of you -especially if you’re doing it EVERY YEAR. I don’t believe for a second that Jesus or God wants me to have 18 kids -or even 5 or 8 for that matter. The only way any of these kids are getting ANY attention or anything other than a rudimentary day-to-day existence is because their parents are tv freebie w******* -both families have received or are receiving free vacations, vans, gifts, huge homes -it’s crazy. Then other morons out there with Brady Bunch syndrome decide they’ll start spitting them out left and right too -without thinking of the sheer exhaustion, expense, etc. Who is sending these kids to college? To camp or any other fun experience? It’s disgusting -and that BEEEEYOTCH Kate (I finally watched 2 episodes to see what the fuss was about -and PUKE) needs her head slapped off of her. I am not for physical violence, but I would love to see Jon knock her a good one. And the fact that she’s a freak about those kids getting dirty -both families are just horrible. WOW -I guess I went off on a rant anyway.

By phr

October 31, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this

You know Jon takes everything that Kate gives out. It’s his life to live.

My friend told me this morning she doesn’t have a problem with what the Gosselin’s are given because it lets them live like a family with 2 kids. Kate was a nurse and Jon is an IT analyst so they would be making a good living if they only had 2 kids. I thought this was a great point.

By adele

October 31, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this

Out of curiosity, what is a reasonable number of children people should be permitted to have before considered idiots or morons?

If you’re going to blast people for having too many children you should be prepared to say how many is “too many” and explain how you came to that conclusion.

By Shawnda

October 31, 2008 11:38 AM | Link to this

I love Jon and Kate! Yes, she may be a nurse and know the side effects of taking the drug but what would you do if you couldnt have kids and wanted to add on to your family? And what celebrity out there doesnt get free things? As far as th Duggars are concerned, what are they thinking? 18 are you kidding me with the way the economy is who in their right mind would even consider having baby #18?

By Jocelyn Lewis

October 31, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this

As a former nanny and daycare worker, I absolutely LOVE the show. All my friends watch and we love the Gosselin children. I know them all—-their likes, dislikes, and I even like Jon and Kate’s chemistry on the show. I do not think Kate is too mean to Jon. I mean, c’mon…she’s at home all day with 8 children…it could be alot worse. I think they love each other and under the circumstances of such a stressful family life, they have a healthy balance of making sure the children are exposed to things individually and also having quality time with themselves (Jon and Kate). I DO NOT think they are exploiting the kids. This is an awesome learning experience for them as a family and the children can look back one day and say, “Wow, my parents were really involved in our lives and loved each of us for who we are.” How else can they afford all these educational trips, family vacations, without the support of TLC. I think the show ROCKS and should NOT be canceled. You’re never going to be able to please everyone. But there are a few reality shows that could be canceled: Bachelor, Bachelorette…how can you fall in love with someone after just meeting and going on a couple of dates…and sleeping with half of the other castmates…that should be cancelled.

By Shawnda

October 31, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this

I love Jon and Kate! Yes, she may be a nurse and know the side effects of taking the drug but what would you do if you couldnt have kids and wanted to add on to your family? And what celebrity out there doesnt get free things? As far as th Duggars are concerned, what are they thinking? 18 are you kidding me with the way the economy is who in their right mind would even consider having baby #18?

By Jocelyn Lewis

October 31, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this

As a former nanny and daycare worker, I absolutely LOVE the show. All my friends watch and we love the Gosselin children. I know them all—-their likes, dislikes, and I even like Jon and Kate’s chemistry on the show. I do not think Kate is too mean to Jon. I mean, c’mon…she’s at home all day with 8 children…it could be alot worse. I think they love each other and under the circumstances of such a stressful family life, they have a healthy balance of making sure the children are exposed to things individually and also having quality time with themselves (Jon and Kate). I DO NOT think they are exploiting the kids. This is an awesome learning experience for them as a family and the children can look back one day and say, “Wow, my parents were really involved in our lives and loved each of us for who we are.” How else can they afford all these educational trips, family vacations, without the support of TLC. I think the show ROCKS and should NOT be canceled. You’re never going to be able to please everyone. But there are a few reality shows that could be canceled: Bachelor, Bachelorette…how can you fall in love with someone after just meeting and going on a couple of dates…and sleeping with half of the other castmates…that should be cancelled.

By Shawnda

October 31, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this

I love Jon and Kate! Yes, she may be a nurse and know the side effects of taking the drug but what would you do if you couldnt have kids and wanted to add on to your family? And what celebrity out there doesnt get free things? As far as th Duggars are concerned, what are they thinking? 18 are you kidding me with the way the economy is who in their right mind would even consider having baby #18?

By JATL

October 31, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this

I personally think that any amount over 4 is irresponsible. I think 4 is pushing it. Having 2 kids replaces you and the person you created them with -we don’t need to add any more. I also don’t believe anyone should have IVF unless they will reduce the number of embryos down to 2 or 3 at most so they don’t wind up with a bunch of impaired children. IF the parents are able to completely afford -and live NICELY while giving their kids some extras in life -more than 2 or 3 kids, than fine -if they can do it on one parent’s salary. However, it’s more than money -it’s really hard to pay good attention to a ton of kids. Kids really need a lot of attention and guidance. I do NOT believe older children should have to be nannies for younger children. Yes, helping out with younger siblings is fine -but basically having infants passed off to them to care for is pathetic. We have an overpopulation problem on our lovely planet here -so people who breed out of control are hurting more than themselves or their kids. Birth control is everywhere -and FREE at local health clinics -people need to USE IT! There is absolutely NOTHING in the Bible against birth control -it didn’t exist back then and neither did overpopulation. Tribal leaders and rulers of kingdoms and popes wanted everyone to have as many kids as possible so people who shared their beliefs would be in the majority. Today -there’s no reason for not using birth control except for sheer ignorance.

By Swangirl

October 31, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this

The main reason I watch John and Kate is because it shows real interaction with real kids. That’s pretty rare these days, with so much violence, sex and profanity on most shows.

And yeah, Kate can be tough on John. He cracks me up with some of his comments. You can tell he just lets stuff bounce off of him.

The increasing freebies do get a bit annoying. But it doesn’t keep me from watching. I watch it if it happens to be on but I don’t seek it out.

The Duggars…don’t get me started. They aren’t real to me at all. In one of the early specials, someone asked them how the kids express their individual personalities. One kids said, “Well, some of us like vanilla ice cream and some of us like chocolate.” Oh man, how sad can that be? Expressing your uniqueness through food?

Someone mentioned that the mother keeps having kids but the older girls end up raising them, really. I AGREE. Those girls have no lives beyond doing chores and raising their siblings. I’m not saying your kids shouldn’t help each other out, but not to the exclusion of their own childhoods. Who wants to be constantly babysitting your sibling while your mother is AGAIN suffering from morning sickness? I think it’s selfish.

By Paula

October 31, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this

I also was one who enjoyed the show at the beginning, but once the show became about Jon and Kate and all their “freebies” and less and less about the kids I stopped watching. These kids need a normal life, but their parents are too obsessed with the “material things” that they can earn off their children. So sad.

By Cammie

October 31, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

I see D-I-V-O-R-C-E in Jon and Kate’s future. At times, he looks like he can’t stand her! The kids are cute and funny, though.

Almost all of the reality show family parents end up divorcing: Travis Barkley & his wife, Carmen Electra and her husband, Hulk & Linda Hogan, Bobby Brown & Whitney Houston, Nick and Jessica… Something about having your family sspotlighted on a reality tv show spells marital disaster.

By ECmom

October 31, 2008 12:48 PM | Link to this

I thought the show was entertaining at first but now it’s turned into a circus with the free trips and stuff - obviously all from the TLC. In addition they’ve just launched a book about their life and are making guest appearances on TV, so they’re cashing in! I guess if you have 8 kids in a span of 3-4 years you deserve a pass. I mean honestly, can you imagine living that house? As for Kate, I think she has lots of great ideas regarding meals & organization. If I were Jon, I’d be running to an office to work every morning. Hope they’re saving their money from all of this attention. Would like to see a follow up in 10 years, who’s in therapy, etc.

By momtoAlex&Max

October 31, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this

What bothers me is that all they are doing is pimping off their family to get free stuff.

Let me tell you something. I have 2 children. I would have loved to have more. But I am not going to have more if it means sacrificing the welfare of the ones I already have. It’s tough enough to provide enough attention, clothes, extra-curricular activites, food, toys, volunteer time in the classroom, playdates, etc for just 2. If I had more, I need more money OR I need to sacrifice the things my 2 already get. Not gonna happen. I wish my mother had stopped at 2. Maybe then I wouldn’t have had to go to cheap state college instead of Ivy League that I was accepted but could not afford.

By lakerat

October 31, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this

THERESA -

Here is warning that another AJC blog uses to try to cut down on the “anti-blog” trolls - Can you get it here?

Note: Any inappropriate comments will not be tolerated, along with offensive “screen names.” Your posts are identified by the AJC with logging your IP address, not your screen name or email address. We encourage your comments and opinions, and only request that you use good judgement.”

While this will not end all questionable material it will give some of the “trolls” questions regarding what the IP police may do to them!

By Toni

October 31, 2008 1:33 PM | Link to this

In the beginning I think I liked the show better because the focus was more on the kids. For all the attacks on Kate, she seems to be the one who has the most interaction with kids while Jon is at work and Jon doesn’t really seem to WANT to be too involved so she takes the lead. Kate does have a way to speaking that seems somewhat abrupt at times, but I also think Jon comes across as mean. However, anyone with a camera in their face all the time including your marriage, is not going to be shown in the best light. If any of us had a camera in our marriage and with our children, I’m sure we’d be embarrassed by some of the stuff that ended up on tv. In any case, I think the kids are adoreable and growing so fast & even my boys 5 & 7 like to see the kids interact with each other. They do need the help and ALL kids are a gift from God regardless of how he chose to get them here (natural or by assitance with fertility drugs).

By lakerat's nemesis

October 31, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this

lakerat,

Do you look as dumb as you act?

The only time anyone would bother to track IP addresses is if there was something illegal going on.

Trolling a blog is not illegal you moron and there are no “IP police” you idiot.

We as Americans enjoy something called freedom of speech which means if I want to call you a moron then I can and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it.

But you go ahead and continue thinking that you are better than everybody else…thats what you are best at.

By DeDe

October 31, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this

I love Jon and Kate. I think the family works because of the difference in Jon and Kate’s personality’s. They level each other out. And I do see the love between the 2. The kid’s are great. Except Mady, I have to mute the TV at times when she is hogging the camera. And whining, yelling, being a brat. I think it is the people that can have kids that have a problem with fertility drugs and having multibles. The Gosslings are not on any public assistance, we in no way pay for their life style. And you are just jealous that no one is giving you free trips. What the big deal. As for the Duggers. They are a self supporting family that teach’s their kids how to take care of your own life. Also not on Govt. assistance. Another go for it.

By amy

October 31, 2008 1:52 PM | Link to this

Jon and Kate is getting on my nerves, I have been a faithful watcher, but it’s really enough now. All this free stuff? And not to mention the fertility drug thing, how the only reason they’re on TV is not by a natural act, but by drugs, that just drives me up the walls, and I am in no way religious (for the record). I feel if you cannot have kids on your own IT is for a REASON and you should ADOPT. there are kids in all different countries South America, China, Ukraine, Bulgaria, etc. That could use a home.

As far as the Duggars, I have a little more respect for them, because as of yet, they don’t expect all this free stuff, and seem as though they can support their own kids-monetarily if they did not have a reality show. (i’m sure they get paid per episode, but have been supporting their kids for all this time on their own). Now I would not choose to have that many, but if it works for them… The only thing I feel sorry about is the kids do not seem to have any extracirricular activities besides their chores. When I was little between me an my sister, we swam competitively, did ballet, tap, piano lessons, karate, gymnastics, etc. I think the interaction with other kids (besides your own siblings) is key. Yeah, they play the violin, but that is an individual thing not a team thing.

Now one reality show I am a fan of and will forever be a fan of is Little People Big World. I enjoy watching the family go through different things, and how they cope with disabilities, but more important are activisits, and go out and do speeches, and go to schools and speak to children, to make others aware of Little People, and Diversity, in general. I respect that.

By Sugar

October 31, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this

I would much rather watch Jon & Kate, than the “Real Housewifes of Atlanta” or any of those other “celebrity” reality shows.

However, I don’t know how anyone would WANT to have a camera rolling in their lives/faces 24/7/365. Not me thank you. I really don’t want to know your every move…..

And it seems like EVERY celebrity is getting their own reality show. Stupid.

By Stacey

October 31, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this

Becky…I grew up in Mississippi and that’s where my aunt and the lady with 22 kids lived.

As far as freebies for the Gosselin’s is concerned, I would welcome cameras following my husband and me as we struggle to raise our one child. We could use trips to Disneyworld and Hawaii! Seriously though, as someone else pointed out, celebrities get TONS of freebies. It’s not coming out of my pocket so I have no room to complain.

By Trina

October 31, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this

They’re heeeere.

By blackprix

October 31, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

Come on folks … you all know that if your family were given this opportunity to have a show AND get free stuff - WE’D ALL JUMP ON IT!

Why not? We’re not all rich and most of us live paycheck to paycheck. Why anyone in their right mind would be negative about this show is beyond rational thinking.

You may disagree on how they bring up their kids or how they live their lives, so what. We are not all the same.

I wish somone had come to me and asked me to do a show like this!

By blackprix

October 31, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

Come on folks … you all know that if your family were given this opportunity to have a show AND get free stuff - WE’D ALL JUMP ON IT!

Why not? We’re not all rich and most of us live paycheck to paycheck. Why anyone in their right mind would be negative about this show is beyond rational thinking.

You may disagree on how they bring up their kids or how they live their lives, so what. We are not all the same.

I wish somone had come to me and asked me to do a show like this!

By DeDe

October 31, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

AMY Do you have any idea how expensive Adoption is???? Because of the costs sometimes it is not an option. And obviously you have no idea how difficult the other Countries have made it to adopt now. Unfortunatly there are a lot of children available for adoption, but the almighty $$ in any country comes first. Not only extremely expensive but very difficult. Educate yourself first before spouting off. There are some out there that would make wonderful parents but cannot afford the $Thousands$ of dollars to adopt.

By lakerat

October 31, 2008 2:11 PM | Link to this

Nemesis -

Well, yeah, I am as dumb as I act - and, I am a moron and an idiot - but there is no law against that either - thanks for noticing.

And, no, I don’t really think I am better than everyone else - I leave that for MJGoose, which she proves over and over almost everyday.

But, at least I use my “real” psuedo-name - unlike you, who cannot decide if you are LAME, SMART ACE or NEMESIS. Did your ADHD med finally run out and that is why you are acting out against me?

By amy

October 31, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this

DEDE: I’m sure fertility drugs aren’t free either!!!

By lakerat's nemesis

October 31, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this

lakerat,

Also let me give you a little education as far as computer networking is concerned.

Lets say that I am sitting on a computer terminal at a public library somewhere. That library usually has on Internet connection coming into the building or one that is shared among many other library branches. Reguardless at some point the computers in the library access the Internet through on Internet router somewhere that has what’s called a public IP address.

The ajc can see that public address but what are they going to do? block the entire library system from being able to access ajc.com? Of course not….that would be tremendously bad for business.

So you see evil will always triumph because good is dumb.

By lakerat's nemesis

October 31, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this

lakerat

You may think that you know who or what I am, but you would be wrong.

I singled you out because of your arrogance.

By JATL

October 31, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

DeDe -IVF is MORE expensive than adoption, but these good, Christian folks like Jon and Kate don’t want to take care of the unwanted kids out there now do they? They all oppose abortion, but they don’t want to help clean out the orphanages -they just spend thousands having their litters. The Duggars are just ignorant -watch them once and that’s plain to see. The only thing they’re teaching their kids is how to be a great childcare worker. And as for being jealous about their free trips -I travel plenty, thank you. Sure it would be nice if it was free, but not at the expense of having a freaking camera in my house all the time! I wouldn’t take that if it was offered to me. My family can pay for its own vacations. Of course, then again, I’ve chosen to have only 2 kids -not a litter.

By DM

October 31, 2008 3:11 PM | Link to this

@ JATL -

“God helps those who help themselves” is NOT found anywhere in the Bible. The quote has been attributed to Benjamin Franklin and others but you will not find it in the Bible.

By terry

October 31, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

Here’s a thought:

Everyone go to TLC’s website and email John and Kate Directly!

I bet they’ve never heard anything negative through that route. I bet if someone were to send a criticism vs. idolizing email, then TLC just filters them out anyway.

But, personally, I think it’d be a hoot if they received some of these comments. Maybe they need some sense knocked into them.

By Chief Wiggum

October 31, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

There’s a great anti-motivational poster about the Duggars. It is saying that her female parts are NOT a clown car. They have the right to do what they want, but those folks are WEIRD.

By new mom

October 31, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this

Good afternoon all!

I have to weigh in on the fertility drug issue…Speaking as someone who has gone through the EXACT same procedures the Gosslins did, their result of six babies is extremely rare, and the chances of it happening are astronomical. We were told to be prepared for the possiblity of multiple births, but as each baby is added (ie twins, then triplets, etc) the chances get slimmer and slimmer. For us, we endured three rounds of IUI and ended up with NO baby. And many, many couples end up childless after any fertility treatment, many more so than those with multiples.

And the fertility treatments vs. adoption issue—you have to choose the path that is best for your family, and I can honestly say that we didn’t know which we’d choose until we were in that situation ourselves. Then, and only then, did we know what was right for us. I could get into the pros and cons of each, but no one wants to read all that. And usually those judgemental comments I hear are from people who got pregnant easily or never wanted children to begin with. Until you have walked in another’s shoes, you shouldn’t judge.

As far as the ‘pimping out their children’ question—everyone does that in some form or another, whether it’s showing off a photo to a stranger, posting kid’s photos on your webpage, posting your kids’ photos on a newspaper website, your child being a model or actor/actress, or on TV or movies of any kind—we ALL make that judgement call re: where we draw the line. We personally cherish our privacy, and would never post our photos on anything other than our secure family-only website, but that’s us. We all have to be confident in the choices we make, and stop judging others for their choices. There’s always someone who wants to find fault with someone for any reason, you can’t worry about what others think.

Is Kate mean? She can be at times. I can be at times, but I don’t mean it, just as I don’t think she means it. And I can’t imagine the stress of 8 kids…My tendancies would likely be exaggerated with so many kids. But they move on and don’t seem to harbor resentment. I heard them once explain that both of them ‘lose it’ at times, but they get over it in about one minute. They have to, in order to survive. I admire their desire to make sure their kids don’t miss out on normal kid stuff, just because there are so many of them. And there will be lessons those children learn from being on TV that most kids woudn’t learn. Thankfully they have such good parents who obviously love and care about each of them.

And terry, I believe they get their fill of rude comments, based on the episode where they responded to viewers’ emails. Doubt they (or anyone of us) need anymore critism in our lives.

As with any TV show, blog, etc., don’t like it? Don’t watch it, don’t read it….

By new mom

October 31, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this

dang, I wrote a lot….sorry!

By Beth

October 31, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this

I just love Jon & Kate plus 8 - I do not think they are exploiting their kids. The kids have grown up with the all the workers from TLC and they do not seem all the worst for wear. As far as the free stuff - more power to them. I would do the same. I am sure that they help the kids with their homework - it is not like they are taping these people 24 hours/day, 7 days/week! Anyone that thinks they are exploiting the kids for free stuff are just jealous! Personally, I do think Kate is a little hard on Jon but maybe Jon holds back until their are along (no cameras). Anyway, I hope the show stays on forever - I absolutely love. As far as the Duggars go, I believe these people are crazy to bring that many kids into the world on purpose. But that is my opion - personally I think they are exploiting their kids!!!!

By Canadian Girl

October 31, 2008 5:46 PM | Link to this

New Mom, I completely agree with you! I think as Kate says, “we show the good, the bad, and the ugly” on a day to day basis, but the rest of us aren’t filmed everyday! It upsets me to see how much negative criticism there is out there for this family. If I were Kate, I would have tried to get as many resources as possible out there to help my children. I think we should commend her for that.

I too am jealous at all of the vacations and opportunities that they are receiving, but if you think of it, we would all jump at the chance for those!

Kate, if you ever read this, I applaud you! Sometimes I have a hard day, but then I think that you are in Pennsylvania managing eight kids and my worries don’t seem as important anymore. I look forward to Mondays when your show is on.

By fk

October 31, 2008 6:48 PM | Link to this

Interesting comments. I come from a large family (9 siblings) and my husband has 5 siblings. Yes, sometimes siblings compete for parental attention, but that is normal…two kids would do the same thing. Not one of us ever complains of not getting enough attention. I am one of the younger ones and knew different parents than my older siblings did growing up. There are children from small families who complain about not getting enough attention. Who decides what is enough and how much is too little?

I am appalled to hear other parents who say they speak to their siblings only on holidays and that years pass between visits. I just cannot imagine that. What are message are they sending their children? I think that speaks volumes in regards to relationship development. We’re very close, as are our children, the cousins. It’s an awesome thing to witness. My son grew up 900 miles away from his 20+ cousins, yet they know him and he knows them. He is an only child, but I know he’ll never be alone in this world.

BTW, all ten graduated from high school and 8 hold degrees. Four of the six in my husband’s family earned degrees. All education was self-funded. My dad is 90 and loves to have his kids around, and their children and their grandchildren. My mother is a spry 85 and my mother-in-law is single (widowed) and independent at 74. She still works part-time.

Growing up in a large family teaches different lessons. First, it’s true, the older siblings do look out for the younger ones. Why is that a bad thing? Nothing wrong with learning responsibility and how to care for other human beings. Coming from a large family you learn early…debate tactics, patience, loyalty, humbleness and how to see different sides of the argument. Rarely do you see an egocentric individual emerge from a large family. And, imho, those coming from large families are far more tolerant, but not necessarily less judgmental. They are accostomed to give and take and tend to be less selfish. Sit back and observe.

As my parents age, they need us more and more. Because there are so many us, the responsibility is spread out. No one feels overwhelmed. I just don’t understand those who bash large families. People make choices. My mom always said it wasn’t easy raising her children, and while going thru it, she just could never imagine the how big the pay off would be later in life, watching the growth and seeing the successes become reality.

By Mimi

October 31, 2008 6:57 PM | Link to this

Love the kids, love Jon, HATE Kate!

Kate is such an obnoxious, manipulative witch. I don’t know how she finds the time to carry out such antics. I also don’t know how Jon stands her. I no longer watch the show because I sinmply can’t stand Kate.

I don’t mind that the famaily receives “freebies”.I feel that they are receiving donations directly. That, to me, is no different than viewers donating to a “foundation” that would benefit the family. The family certainly can use all of the help that they can get. I am sure that they would never be able to afford vacations. etc. otherwise.

btw, I also love TLS”s “Little People, Big World”.

By nokids

October 31, 2008 7:01 PM | Link to this

I love Jon and Kate +8. It is the ONLY show I watch on a regular basis. It is great birth control :) and the kids are SO CUTE!! I don’t have a problem with the product placements or the trips. I think Kate should go a little easier on Jon, but I do believe they love each other.

By nurse&mother

November 3, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this

I used to love Jon and Kate, but it got a little old. I always thought Kate was sooo disrespectful to Jon.

I saw and episode, where Kate was ungrateful to her SIL while she watched the children. Kate even had the nerve to call her up and blast her for giving one of them bubble gum (the child even said that his mom gave him gum). That was about the time I started losing interest.

Yes, I think Kate is greedy and wants whatever freebie she can get. It’s sad that the show didn’t start out that way.

BTW, I don’t like many other reality shows like the Bachelor or Bachelorette, etc.

By nurse&mother

November 3, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

I certainly don’t blame anyone for getting free stuff, but that is NOT reality. My family of FOUR, hasn’t gone on a good vacation in a couple of years. Why should I feel sorry for her family of 8?

It’s not everyone else’s place to help fund the Jon and Kate +8 foundation. I don’t think that Kate is appreciative of her freebies. It appears that she just expects everyone to provide for her and the children. That is one of the reasons why I stopped watching the show.

By Denise

November 3, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this

What I don’t get is why these people are being rewarded for making their own decisions? Why are they getting free stuff just because they decided to have a gang of children? They may have a special environment but that doesn’t mean folks need to give them stuff. My sorrow is for the kids.

By Noelle

November 3, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

I love Jon and Kate Plus 8 because I watch it for the kids, not the parents. No, they aren’t perfect, but they readily admit that (it’s in the narration that opens the show). Plus, we only see a microcosm of their lives, the things that the editors deem interesting enough to put on television.

Is Mady a drama queen and camera hog? Yes, which is why a common punishment is to send her off to one of the rooms with no cameras. Is Kate hyperorganized to the point of being pushy? Yes, but you try raising 8 kids without being that way. Are Jon and Kate sarcastic toward each other? Yes, but so are a lot of happy couples. Do they accept freebies? Yes, and don’t pretend all of you wouldn’t do the same thing.

I understand Jon and Kate a lot more than I do the Duggars, because J&K didn’t try to have multiples. Six (actually seven to start with) is an extreme rarity even with IVF. The Duggars have chosen to have 18 kids and rope the older ones into parenting the younger ones. I’m impressed that they manage to do it without much in the way of handouts, and that the kids seem to be well-behaved and happy, but I feel sorry for the kids because they’ve never had childhoods. I’m concerned about what will happen to them in 20 years when they realize how much they missed.

By Kristen

November 3, 2008 12:33 PM | Link to this

If more moms were like Kate Gosselin, we’d have a lot less fat, TV and videogame addicted moronic wussy crumb crunchers running around. Her parenting style upsets some of you because it requires effort that you can’t or won’t give. She’s not a softie like most guilt-ridden working moms are today. I love her take on dinner - if you don’t like it, there’s always breakfast. No special meals for anyone. Kate’s a winner in my book simply because she accepted the responsibility of creating and giving life to 6 human beings, when most of you out there would have taken the easy way out and reduced. As for getting free stuff - their God has provided, and you all are simply jealous.

The Duggans? Freaks. God also gave them common sense, which, obivously they don’t have.

By Kris10

November 3, 2008 12:34 PM | Link to this

If more moms were like Kate Gosselin, we’d have a lot less fat, TV and videogame addicted moronic wussy crumb crunchers running around. Her parenting style upsets some of you because it requires effort that you can’t or won’t give. She’s not a softie like most guilt-ridden working moms are today. I love her take on dinner - if you don’t like it, there’s always breakfast. No special meals for anyone. Kate’s a winner in my book simply because she accepted the responsibility of creating and giving life to 6 human beings, when most of you out there would have taken the easy way out and reduced. As for getting free stuff - their God has provided, and you all are simply jealous.

The Duggans? Freaks. God also gave them common sense, which, obviously they don’t have.

By nurse&mother

November 3, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

Kristen (Kris10)- I certainly respect Kate for her organization skills, but I think she relies on handouts and is not appreciative of help that others give her (SIL etc).

I am a principle kind of gal and I admire those that are nice and respectful like Michelle Duggar. That is just me.

I am appreciative of the simple life that I have with two wonderful children and a paid for home and lake house. If I come across as sounding jealous, it is misconstrued. I wouldn’t trade my life with anyone.

By Kris10

November 3, 2008 1:26 PM | Link to this

Nurse&mother, you have a LAKE HOUSE? Wow, that must be nice. Too bad you’re not able to take “good” vacays -I guess going to a LAKE HOUSE isn’t “good” enough for you? You sound a little ungrateful!

Now, I really don’t think this, but I sound jealous and petty, don’t I? Point made.

By nurse&mother

November 3, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this

Yes, my husband and I have a lake house. It was built in about 1950, so it is very old. We do go up on the weekends because it is only 1.5 hours away. I am not ungrateful at all, but we have not gone on any vacations in about 2 years. BTW, the lake house was bought about 25-30 years ago for dirt cheap. We couldn’t afford to buy it now.

We do have a good time at the lake, but it is not exactly the same as skiing in Colorado, a cruise, Hawaii. You get the picture?

I’m not sure that you made a point, because I never said that I was ungrateful. If you read my post, I said that I would not trade my life with anyone. I was trying to argue your point that all other posters were jealous if they didn’t like Kate. So, therefore I don’t think you argued your point well enough. JMHO. Have a great day watching Jon and Kate.

By ACC Fan

November 3, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this

You must mean Kate and her 9 burdens?

By nurse&mother

November 3, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this

Kristen(10)- if you love the fact that Kate “accepted the responsibility of creating and giving life to 6 human beings” than why do you not like Michelle Duggar for the same thing? At least Michelle is not taking all the handouts. She is caring for more children than Kate and she lives a much simpler life. Kate appears that she must keep up with the Joneses. Just an observation.

By scrappy

November 3, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

I have watched the show for a while, and I love Kate’s mom skills. I am not a mom yet, but hope I have the will that she does.

As for getting free sstuff, who cares?These kids are experencing things they otherwise would not, and all of lifes experences are opportunties for learning. Besides, the money they save on vacations can be sent to their college fund instead and I don’t see anything wrong with that either!

By normalmom

November 3, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

Kate is a selfish, nasty, compulsive, emasculating biatch. I feel sorry for both her husband and her kids. Kids not being allowed to get dirty or mess things up are going to grow up to be very neurotic. Ask any shrink. And in spite of how he acts for the camera, I guarantee that her disrespectful treatment of Jon will get to him eventually. I frankly wish he’d leave her, take the kids, and marry a kind woman who would let them all live normal lives.

Although I have respect for the Dugger family for being self-supporting, I feel sorry for those children too. They’re too isolated. We’ve played on baseball teams with kids who were home-schooled but whose parents understood that their kids needed exposure to the outside world. Although these kids are clean and seem well-behaved, and they ARE learning valuable lessons about getting along with others and sharing the workload, they have absolutely no sense of what the rest of the world is like. It will be culture shock if and when any of them leaves the fold and goes out to live in the real world. And every time I hear that the mother is pregnant again, it feels likes it’s almost a contest to keep getting pregnant rather than a natural occurrence. No woman is that fertile. She clearly NEVER says no.

By Denise

November 3, 2008 3:21 PM | Link to this

My family and I love the show !

As long as the family isn’t collecting welfare or has the goverment supporting their children, why not accept gifts for the family!

By Heather

November 3, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this

I like Jon and Kate and so she is not so nice to Jon at times but she has 8 kids and a tv show so I cant even imagine how stressful that is I mean I have a 3 yr old and im raising my 13 yr old brother and I get stressed and take it out on my husband what wife hasnt and im sure she isnt always ugly you just never get to see all the good and so they get free stuff im am glad that there is one American family out there not struggling and besides that TLC films the show they DO NOT raise those children Jon and Kate do so if the show ended tomorrow Jon and Kate would continue being wonderful parents and make do like the rest of us.

By nurse&mother

November 3, 2008 6:50 PM | Link to this

I think everyone has stressful times. That is called life. No one’s life is perfect. That said, I have stressful times, but I do not talk to my husband like he is an imbecile. If I do get snippy, I quickly apologize. It’s a respect issue. Kate consistantly talks down to her husband as if he can’t put his pants on right.

Heather, I am sorry to hear that you are raising your brother. I’m sure he is lucky that you care about him to help raise him. If you get stressed out, just talk with your husband and see what the two of you can do together. This helps me when I get stressed out.

By Kelly

November 4, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this

My husband and I used to love the show but lately it’s starting to lose the appeal. The whole point was to watch the real day-to-day struggles of a family with 8 little kids, but now it’s all about the freebies. Not that I begrudge them, but with a passel of nannies, loads of cash, free trips, a new mansion in the works and designer duds, it doesn’t seem like a hard life at all for the Gosselins. Kate treats Jon like trash and Mady is an increasingly horrible, awful brat. J&K is not fun anymore. As for the Duggars? That woman is just plain creepy-raising an army of Bible-thumping whack jobs. But, at least they take responsibility for their mess and aren’t always looking for a corporate handout.

By momof5

November 4, 2008 12:01 PM | Link to this

I am SSSSOOOO tired of J&K+8! I am sick of hearing of all this stuff they get sent to them or vacations they get for FREE! When the show 1st started they talked about how they struggled to pay the bills & daily life.
Where’s my reality show? I have 5 kids~including a set of twins. We are FAR more entertaining than they are. I wish TLC would cancel their show.

By Lesliy

November 4, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

I love the show! Jon and Kate plus 8 has to be one of the most entertaining, real reality shows on television today. Yes, Kate does irritate me time to time with how she reacts to Jon, but she acknowledges it and apologizes on TV for it. Everyone has their flaws, and I couldn’t imagine how i would be with 8 children and filmed all the time. The show is adorable and should not be taken off TLC. And who cares if they receive free trips and stuff, people should be happy for the family instead of criticising them!

By EJ

November 4, 2008 3:29 PM | Link to this

I used to really enjoy the show, but have lost interest as the focus has moved from those cute little kids to Jon’s hairplugs and J&K’s shopping sprees and one lavish vacation after another. We just have two and are professionals, but we can’t remotely afford trips like that. Which is fine—I don’t think they’re a necessity for a happy, well-lived family life. But the emphasis of J&K+8 seems to increasingly be on “doing” instead of “being.” And regardless of what some say, I don’t think all of us would trade-off out family’s privacy for a bag of goodies. Seems like Jon and Kate have lost their common touch, which as far as I’m concerned is a big, big mistake. As for the Duggars—there is something creepy about that family. The kids seem interchangeable (when contrasted with the Gosselin children) and speak as if from rote. Watched the oldest son’s engagement last night with my teenager and we both found it unsettling.

By Meagan

November 4, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this

I love the show! Everyone says Kate has ocd, well if I had that many kids I would to! No marriage is perfect if Jon didnt want to be there he wouldn’t! Its very simple if you dont like the show DONT WATCH IT!

By Melinda

November 4, 2008 5:17 PM | Link to this

Kate is simply DISRESPECTFUL to her husband on all levels. I can’t imagine what her children will think when they watch re-runs 10 years from now. Jon needs to grow a pair and tell her to kiss his butt once in a while. But that would require him taking his balls out of her purse and wearing them for a few minutes. And yes they are exploiting their children and justifying it to themselves. Watching the Duggers reminds me that yes CRAZY women do get pregnant - over and over again. And don’t kid yourself, they are making tons of money off their sitcom as well. It IS ALL ABOUT THE MONEY, Baby…..

By L

November 4, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this

Altho Kate sometimes seems a bit hard, I think it is because Jon is so undemonstrative. As for their getting free stuff - it’s a trade off really. What i don’t know is actually how well off they are or how they manage financially.

By sumanse

November 4, 2008 6:18 PM | Link to this

Why are the grandparents of the Gosslin family never mentioned? (Sometimes Jon refers to his grandmother and Kate’s brother makes an occasional appearance). But, the children never talk about ‘grandma or grandpa’ or ‘cousin so-and-so’. I think it’s sad the children apparently don’t have their relatives enriching their lives.

Yo Kate, ease up on Jon. You’re sending the wrong message to the kids about how to treat each other. You’ll have teenagers who are disrespectful. Not fun!

By Julie Denison-Pinkham

November 4, 2008 6:19 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe the venom that is being spewed forth by others who sit in judgement…(without any “real experience” I would bet.

To the person who commented that Aidan had glasses at 9 mos.old. I know of 3 children over the last twenty years just in my family that have required glasses before age 2. None of these mothers were on drugs of any kind. There is something called genetics…maybe you should read about it.

When you are a parent whether it be to 1 or 10 there are the less than glamourous moments. There are times when you wished you could have done or said something differently to your children or your spouse. Thankfully we don’t all have cameras capturing the good the bad and the ugly! But I am also grateful to Jon and Kate and the kids for the courage they had to do this show in the first place…NO ONE is perfect …never mind 24 hrs/day. Life isn’t all sunshine and rainbows…you do the best you can. I know how hard it is for my hubby and I sometimes and we have 3 children,not 8! If you have watched the show for any length of time you should be able to see how much love there is in that house! If they are getting free trips to places…fantastic for them. It enables a large family with enormous household expenses to have some great opportunities that they may not have other wise. How is making someone else’s life better a bad thing…they seem to be very thankful/grateful as Kate has stated in every episode! Shame on all of you casting stones when I would bet your house is made of glass!

By Katie

November 5, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

I agree. So Kate gets snappy sometimes… who wouldn’t looking after 8 kids every day, but more importantly you can see how much love there is within their family. Good on her for showing on TV in front of millions that she is only human and gets stressed out like the rest of us!! And quite often Jon gets snappy too, but neither of them dwell on it or make a big deal out of it afterwards, so why should we?! Its very easy to sit and judge from our sofas a series which is edited before we see it…

By DB

November 5, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this

I watched this show once — and found it incredibly boring, just like the majority of reality TV. Let’s face it, most people don’t live terribly exciting lives, and TV tends to focus in on the most outrageous and unreal issues in people’s lives and inflate the important of those issues. We should not kid ourselves into thinking that the show in any way reflects the reality of their life and their marriage.

Kudos to them for being smart enough to lure enough watchers to make the show financially feasible. We all do what we need to do to get by.

By Andy

November 5, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

The show now is just one paid for vacation, well placed advertising (the kids love this new such and such toy) and scripted display. Jon does not WORK from home. Kate has more assistants (including a chef) than ever seen on the show. They are making a great living based upon the fact that they used fertility drugs. That is IT! The two eldest children are horribly behaved and miserable. Good luck having 6 more of those in a few years. Those trips to Hawaii won’t make up for that!

By jen

November 5, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this

Kate is a b*** thats all that need to be said

By jen

November 5, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

Kate is a b*** thats all that need to be said

By jen

November 5, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this

Kate is a b*** thats all that need to be said

By kimmie mitchell

November 6, 2008 7:54 AM | Link to this

I dont even have children and I LOVE this show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By GGG

November 6, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this

Everyone who hates these people needs to get a grip. The family was struggling in the beginning and made some cute documentaries. TLC approached them and now their show is wildly popular. If you watch the show and can’t see how much love is in that family, then you are the shrew. I watch it every week, and yes, they do get trips and clothes for free. But so do ALL celebrities! Such ugliness and jealously out in the world…

By francescanino

November 6, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this

CAN NOT UNDERSTAND THE JEALOUSY AND BAD WISHES GOING ON WITH THESE PEOPLE.HAVE TO SAY THAT THIS SHOW MAKES MY DAY EVERY TIME I WATCH IT. LOVE KATE BUT ADORE EVEN MUCH JON WITH HIS PATIENCE AND DEVOTION TO HER AND HIS CHILDREN, SO WHY NOT GET MAD EVERY NOW AND THEN, ITS NOT EASY BEING A GOOD DADDY AND HUSBAND. CRAZY WITH THE IDEA OF FREE GIFTS, I WISH I COULD HAVE HAD THAT CHANCE WHEN I WAS RAISING MY EIGHT KIDS (GOT TWIN GIRLS), SO, WHY NOT? PLEASE CONTINUE WITH YOUR BEAUTIFUL PROGRAM, I WILL NEVER MISS IT!

By francescanino

November 6, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

CAN NOT UNDERSTAND THE JEALOUSY AND BAD WISHES GOING ON WITH THESE PEOPLE.HAVE TO SAY THAT THIS SHOW MAKES MY DAY EVERY TIME I WATCH IT. LOVE KATE BUT ADORE EVEN MUCH JON WITH HIS PATIENCE AND DEVOTION TO HER AND HIS CHILDREN, SO WHY NOT GET MAD EVERY NOW AND THEN, ITS NOT EASY BEING A GOOD DADDY AND HUSBAND. CRAZY WITH THE IDEA OF FREE GIFTS, I WISH I COULD HAVE HAD THAT CHANCE WHEN I WAS RAISING MY EIGHT KIDS (GOT TWIN GIRLS), SO, WHY NOT? PLEASE CONTINUE WITH YOUR BEAUTIFUL PROGRAM, I WILL NEVER MISS IT!

By francescanino

November 6, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

CAN NOT UNDERSTAND THE JEALOUSY AND BAD WISHES GOING ON WITH THESE PEOPLE.HAVE TO SAY THAT THIS SHOW MAKES MY DAY EVERY TIME I WATCH IT. LOVE KATE BUT ADORE EVEN MUCH JON WITH HIS PATIENCE AND DEVOTION TO HER AND HIS CHILDREN, SO WHY NOT GET MAD EVERY NOW AND THEN, ITS NOT EASY BEING A GOOD DADDY AND HUSBAND. CRAZY WITH THE IDEA OF FREE GIFTS, I WISH I COULD HAVE HAD THAT CHANCE WHEN I WAS RAISING MY EIGHT KIDS (GOT TWIN GIRLS), SO, WHY NOT? PLEASE CONTINUE WITH YOUR BEAUTIFUL PROGRAM, I WILL NEVER MISS IT!

By MIKESMOM

November 6, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this

I will watch both shows as long as they allow us into their homes.

By Katie

November 6, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

I respect all opinions that people may have pertaining to the show, but I want to make a note about Kate being so harsh on Jon.

I myself, as well as my partner, love each other very much, and some of the things we say to each other can be seen by others as horrible, disrespectful and hateful, but really, that has always been the way we are. A lot of it is inside jokes, playful nagging etc.

When I see and hear the comments Kate makes towards Jon, I won’t lie, I find them funny, I’m sure he gets a jab in every now and then as well.

I find nothing wrong with the way their relationship is, as that may be how they feel comfortable in their rleationship, and only Jon and Kate would know.

By tara

November 6, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this

I just love the show. I can’t get enough of them. They are funny to watch and I think shes a great mom. And no I don’t think that shes wrong for doing the stuff for free. Would’nt you? If given the chance? I think people out here are just jealous thats its not them and so they get mad at whoever. I say “go Jon and Kate” do your thing. Keep it up and keep makeing us laugh.

By nurse&mother

November 7, 2008 8:39 AM | Link to this

@ Meaghan- Those that dislike the show and/or are criticizing Kate are merely responding to Theresa’s topic. Don’t forget that Theresa asked the posters what we thought. I assure you that those who dislike the show or Kate DO NOT watch the show.

By Ross

November 11, 2008 1:25 PM | Link to this

More power to the Gosselin family for getting free stuff. I really don’t think people have a problem with that, I just no longer need to watch a show about them getting free stuff (extremely expensive free stuff at that). It’s too bad, our family was big fans. No longer, even my kids see through this one.

By Liv

November 11, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this

Honestly, now lets think about this…Can you blame them for accepting free stuff. Would you have a camera crew taping your every word, move, action, on a daily basis and not expect to get anything for it. Give me a break! I would put myself on television for the right price at the drop of a dime! Times are hard. I don’t blame them. And for anyone that thought the show was all truth, no reality show is all truth. There is some fabrication. It’s television, meaning - it’s entertainment.

By anon

November 11, 2008 8:14 PM | Link to this

I agree with you, Liv. Had Jon and Kate not agreed to the show, they would unarguably be struggling to make ends meet. They didn’t plan to have the sextuplets and we have no right to criticize them for having so many kids. I suppose one could argue that they are exploiting their children, but think about where they would be without the show!! They are doing this so their kids can live normal lives!

PS Many of you on here could use a lesson in proper grammar and punctuation.

By no fan of the show

November 12, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this

Kon are a couple of scam artists. They do not work, they have no money to speak of, no family, no friends, nothing, nothing, nothing. Yet they know how to stick out their hands and beg for welfare. And when they stopped working they now get paid from a major TV show to suppor them because neither parent wants to work. Why do they think they are entiteld to a first class life style paid for by others just because they had 8 kids that they could never support???

By anon

November 12, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this

life isn’t always fair, “no fan of the show.” they don’t need a reason to be entitled to a first class lifestyle.

By Lisa

November 12, 2008 7:43 PM | Link to this

I can only watch “Jon & Kate plus 8” for a few min. then I become extremely annoyed. I do think Kate talks down to Jon constantly and w/ all their free vacations, hair plugs, etc. I find it is no longer “reality” TV.

By KLS

November 13, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this

I like to watch J&K, but I am getting bored with it. As others have said, watching them go on vacation all the time is not interesting anymore. If anything, it makes me sad that I have to go to work and can’t take my kids to places like that. It also saddens me that my kids watch the show and know that we can’t take them to even a 1/4 of the places that J&K get to go for free.

So many of you made comments about Mady’s behavior yet no one mentions that maybe she behaves the way she does b/c she is not happy and is not living the life of a normal 8 year old. What 8 year old is off traveling the country to this vacation spot and that talk show? Most kids are in school this time of year. Do the kids have any friends or play dates? I read somewhere (in People, I think) that Kon asked the kids if they would prefer to have Mommy and Daddy go to work and they go to daycare like other kids or if they wanted to do family work(the show). They chose the family work. Okay, what 4 and 8 years olds can make that kind of decision? Especially since the 4 year olds have no clue what “normal” is. I think these kids are adorable but I fear they are going to have major issues down the road when they realize what it is like to wait in lines, go to a 9-5 job, or just live like normal people. At some point people will get tired of the show and it will all come to an end. I hope they survive when that happens.

By save those kids!

November 14, 2008 6:49 AM | Link to this

sign the petition to get this show off of T.V. and save those kids!

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/cancel-jon-and-kate-plus-8

By traveldreamer

November 18, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

Wow- I can’t believe how much negative feedback there is on this family. I am the oldest of a relatively large family myself, (6 kids) and am married and about to have my first child. It is so fun for me to watch because I love to see Kate’s organization, the way they do daddy/daughter dates etc.; and I love to watch her and her husband interact. It is so fun to compare with how I grew up, and what I would like to implement w/ my own family someday. I do not think Kate belittles her husband, but I do think she’s honest about how she thinks and feels- which lets face it, not many people would be brave enough to say on camera sometimes. But Jon has a good attitude, takes an active part in the family life and helping to nurture. They both balance each other out REALLY well. i know it has got to be tough to take care of that many kids in that age range. I am happy for them to be able to enjoy fun vacations and to take care of themselves financially, even if tv is what helped them out. There are just way too many jealous people out there. There are so many broken families with awful things happening, I just think they’re are doing a super job with what’s available to them, and in trying to raise a wonderful traditional family. no one is perfect. Give them a break! Sheesh! I for one, obviously LOVE the show and find myself more and more addicted to it.

By alexandria

November 19, 2008 11:50 AM | Link to this

I just wanted to know if any of you that have had children had to use fertility drugs??? I know that if i cant have kids I would do the same because you feel werthless as a women not being able to have kids. I think Kate is a wonderful mom and when I am a mom somedayI hope I am as loving as she is. Also if Jon didn’t want to put up with Kate why would he marry her again?? i absolutely love the show and you peole shouldnt watch if you don’t like it. Would you watch a different show if you didn’t like it. leave them alone or get a life.

By rsampsonrn

November 20, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this

JON likes KATE and KATE likes JON. They do the best they can with the daily circus of kids. But I’m sure you leave it to beaver moms can tsk about something poor Kate dared to fuss about…good god! Givem a break and thank good that he chose to bless you in abundance in other areas of your life *such as intelligence, and COMPASSION and EMPATHY.remeber those???

By anonymous

November 20, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this

I know too much about the REAL John and Kate… Has anyone noticed there is no more Aunt Jodi? Do you know Kate kicked her off the show due to jealousy. (kate very wisely got some directing rights early on)..it’s ridiculous.. Kate is not a nice person.. .

By notforme

November 20, 2008 1:20 PM | Link to this

I can’t stand the show anymore. Kate is rude. She’s rude to her family; that’s why many of them haven’t stuck around, she’s rude to the public, to her kids, and to her husband. They have felt a sense entitlement since before the sextplets were even born. They are not well liked in their community and the show should now be on the travel channel. That’s all they do. It is not about a young couple’s struggle with 8 kids. They just bought (or their production company bought) a 7 million dollar estate. She does not need to be using K-mart layaway as part opf her “family budget” as she wants people to believe. That’s what irritates people I think.

By HW

November 20, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this

The common term I keep noticing among those who are fans of Jon and Kate is “jealousy,” when referrring to those of us who are not fans. Really, we can disagree with somebody without being jealous of them. It takes me back to junior high when I see somebody basically say “you’re just jealous.” There are many reasons I think this couple is offensive; jealousy is not one of them.

By elizabeth hall

November 20, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this

I also loved watching the show when it first started. Jon is very sweet, but that Kate is horrible. Who does she think she is? I cringe when she is so rude to people, like the other night at her ‘wedding’. She is a big phony.And although the kids are cute, they are probably already ruined. I find her to very ungrateful. She keeps saying everyone “loves her and are thrilled to take care of the kids”. And saying we are jealous is ridiculous.She is ridiculous and I’m tuning out.

By Aurora

November 20, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this

I am SO glad to see others have the same feeling about these two as I have.And, to those of you who think we are jealous?? Get real. We’ve needed a sounding board, Thank You. The ‘Wedding” the other night did it for me. Do they think we are all stupid and gullible? It was the biggest farce I’ve ever seen. All for show.That women(Kate) was so rude to the people putting the wedding together. I just couldn’t believe it. She has such an incredible high opinion of herself and he is just going along for the ride. He hasn’t a clue! Poor Guy! Where are all her family? Where are her friends? She needs to get off her high horse and go back to being a mother and wife (ha ha), That will never happen. I agree with Elizabeth, the kids are ruined, especially the twins.And regarding poor Jodi, I was so upset for her awhile back. She gave the kids gum. kate had a fit and actually berated Jodi. I think that clip should have been deleted. Kate is a conceited, self centered egotist.She is not the only person in this world with a bunch of kids. This program has become embarrasing and an insult to our intelligence.Ok, Iv’e said my peace. Sorry if ranted…

By Star

November 25, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this

I think Jon and Kate are great. The kids arent being exploited! This family has alot of responsibilites and need all the extra help they can get. The have friggin Sextuplets and twins!! The extra money they get from TLC will play a big factor in these kids future..college and expenses when these kids are teenagers. they are bulding a future for them and for there kids. People need to lay off and stop trying to convince people they are using there kids for fame! Why would they do that? When you watch the show they are always doing fun things with the kids..taking them places and showing all the love an support to them. I think people are just jealous because of the oppurtunities Jon and Kate have. Yes I know it may not be fair to some people because they have a house full of kids and mulitples and are struggleing to live..well noone garunteed life to be fair did they? no..people should be happy for them that they have the luxury of giveing these kids a good fun life and fun things to do. And as far as Kate being overbearing and kinda b*** at times..She a women…a women who has alot of kids and she wants to keep her house in order and give these kids structure so the place doesnt come crashing down. The are 6 3 yr olds and 2 6yr olds. Thats the age where they need things to do all the time…guidelines and rules to go by. That way they know there boundaries and the parents dont get overwhellmed to much and walked all over. This is only my opnion and i feel people need to lay off and find something better to do with there time then bust on these people.

By Chelsea

November 25, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

I LOVE JOHN AND KATE PLUS EIGHT some of the things that they go through with their children are amazing and the way that they handle their problems with the children are also very amazing!!!!!

By Chelsea

November 25, 2008 12:00 PM | Link to this

I LOVE JOHN AND KATE PLUS EIGHT some of the things that they go through with their children are amazing and the way that they handle their problems with the children are also very amazing!!!!!

By Michelle

November 26, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this

I like the show & feel like anyone who doesn’t should simply cut the tv off. I think it’s pretty hard for people to talk about Kate, when they are being cruel themselves. I personally respect her organization & skills for structure. There is nothing to indicate that this show is hurting these children, only securing a financial future for their family. I do believe there is a lot of jealiousy going on w/ viewers, but trust me TLC is just feeding off it.

By Michelle

November 26, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this

Regards to other family members: Notice there have been no Grandparents (except for John’s Dad) from the begining. Anyone ever thought that maybe Kate’s parents didn’t approve of their marriage or maybe they insisted for them to have had selection reduction? Maybe they thought the show was not a good thing to do. Who knows, but I wouldn’t invision it being just Kate’s behavior, your family is part of what creates that. Just something to think about.

By jo

November 26, 2008 2:48 PM | Link to this

I was interested in the show and the kids are so precious, but I absolutely cannot stomach the show because of the dispicable way Kate treats Jon. It is embarassing to see a grown man so disrespected and slapped in the face and railed upon and treated worse than most kids are. Kate is not an admirable person. I wish Jon would be a real man and tell her to stop that disrespectful treatment right now. It’s clear those kids would rather be with their dad, anyway, can you blame them? Poor kids! And poor, poor, poor Jon!!! What a wench!!

By Rachel

November 26, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this

I agree the Duggars are not your average family. On one episode Michelle had said that if one of her children requested time with her they put their name on a list. Michelle spend one on one time with your children no matter what. If she finds that difficult to do then she needs to stop having children and spend time with the ones she has already. If she loves children that much she should wait for grandchildren.

By Andy Douglas

November 27, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this

I absolutely love the show. Mady is adorable, and so are the rest of the children. Jon and Kate are a regular couple. There is nothing wrong with them. They annoy each other in ways that all married couples do because they are distinct human beings with needs. I’ve read postings of people rant on Kate’s temperment with Jon, but it is normal because sometimes he does things without thinking about the situation she has to deal with. Likewise, sometimes Jon doesn’t do things that help Kate, but that is normal also because he can’t read her mind to know what she needs at times. Both are not at fault because they are only regular people trying to live their life. They love their children and are doing the best for their family. That is the most important thing. God bless them.

By Andy Douglas

November 27, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this

I absolutely love the show. Mady is adorable, and so are the rest of the children. Jon and Kate are a regular couple. There is nothing wrong with them. They annoy each other in ways that all married couples do because they are distinct human beings with needs. I’ve read postings of people rant on Kate’s temperment with Jon, but it is normal because sometimes he does things without thinking about the situation she has to deal with. Likewise, sometimes Jon doesn’t do things that help Kate, but that is normal also because he can’t read her mind to know what she needs at times. Both are not at fault because they are only regular people trying to live their life. They love their children and are doing the best for their family. That is the most important thing. God bless them.

By Momma Mia

November 27, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this

Kate is one of the most awful people on tv. She needs to learn how to respect people and to treat her husband better. Kids are cute. Jon is a great hubby. But, Kate? She is nasty!

By Momma Mia

November 27, 2008 5:50 PM | Link to this

It looks like Kate spends alot of time defending herself on this blog. Its not going to work Kate.

By MICHELLE HUFFMAN

December 1, 2008 9:21 AM | Link to this

Record one day in your life & see how you speak to your spouse & how your spouse speaks to you, then times that by 352 days a year & remember this show is edited for tv. Guarantee at least once a day, everyone makes a comment they don’t mean or gives a look that has a not so good meaning. Then sit down & watch a marathon of your recording. See how that works out for ya, before you start to pass judgement on others. Guess what, no one is perfect, that is the purpose of this show to reflect that.

By 6chinadollz

December 1, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this

i have trouble seeing all the negative critisism. First of all jon and kate didnt ask for a huge family. The chances of even conceiving sextuplets are microscopic. To the adoption subject, i am totally for adopting but there are several conditions not only here in the US but also in the country that you adopt from and its not always promised that you will get a baby. On the fertility drug subject, what if you wanted to have a baby but couldnt? Many women go through with the IUI. Why is it only ridiculed when it becomes widely known that someone has had it done? on the duggers subject, having a miscarrige is a horrible expierience. One of my friends has had two and they tore her apart. Its the same thing as losing a child and that shouldnt be hald against anyone. And since when was it bad to be religeous? Also, there is nothing wrong with the “buddy system”. I helped to raise my younger sister. It doesnt mean their parents love them any less!

By kiki

December 1, 2008 7:57 PM | Link to this

i watch j&k faithfully and just recently read their book, multiple blessings… which has now confirmed what I’ve bin thinkn in my head….what a b*** kate gosselin is!! granted what she went through in carrying six babies was extreme… but first she knew what she was gettin into with the chance of multiples and aftr all the generous people and their donations, time, and prayers..throughout the book she critizes..complains…and flat out seems unthankful…especially during the home makeover of their house, complaing about the decor and how dirty they left it. The show has gotton so unrealistic..with all the freebies, the always dressed in nice clothes, eatin great food, staying at amazing hotels, flying, the beach, private tours.. how bout the camping epsisode?? wonder how much they spent buying all that camping equipment, or i meantlc spent??? Very frustrating to watch anymore because the reality is no longer there.. obviously this is not the same family when the show first aired.

By Pam mom of 2

December 3, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this

I used to love John and Kate but she has gotten so nasty and treats her husband like “help” I know families that have lots of kids and they would never think to exploit them.Their show is no longer about “real “struggles with a large family it is a just one big ad.No matter how many tummy tucks she gets or redos on the hairdo-kate is still not nice.where are all their friends and family—they never speak of any family and the one gal Jody seemed to vanich after kate chewed her out about gum.The show needs to go back to the roots and be real.

By Nikki

December 4, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this

I used to love the show and thought it was very inspiring, that if she can do it with 8 kids, I can do it with my 2. Now I am just completely annoyed. Jon and Kate, at the beginning of the show would stress that they just wanted their kids to have a normal life and be able to do normal things. Now it is an expensive trip every episode, free stuff, a new million dollar home, 2 parents who don’t work. Newsflash: none of this is ‘normal’, and it is certainly not normal to have a camera crew of 10 or whatever number in your house 4 days a week. Not normal, now bordering on freak show. The kids are adorable and I do like Jon and Kate and think they have good intentions, and I don’t know if I would be able to turn down all of that free stuff and not work either. However the show has just lost is appeal, to me anyway. I also think it is strange that Jon and Kate and the kids seem to have no consistent friends/family atleast that are shown on the show. Kate never has a girls night? Lunch or dinner with friends? I know it is hard to do with 2 kids let alone 8 but once in a blue moon? Weird.

By Dawn

December 4, 2008 11:40 AM | Link to this

I find that the show is unrealitic. I think we all know that if they didnt get some kind of help or assistance theyd be struggling like some of us are in this diving ecomony. I find its completely wrong for them to get pregant knowing theyd have a huge finanical problem on their hands and then get themselves on tv and do things any normal family that had so many kids wouldnt be able to afford. I think it leaves a false sense of what life would be like if Mrs. Jones went and had multples of babies.

By Dawn

December 4, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this

I find that the show is unrealitic. I think we all know that if they didnt get some kind of help or assistance theyd be struggling like some of us are in this diving ecomony. I find its completely wrong for them to get pregant knowing theyd have a huge finanical problem on their hands and then get themselves on tv and do things any normal family that had so many kids wouldnt be able to afford. I think it leaves a false sense of what life would be like if Mrs. Jones went and had multples of babies.

By Andrea

December 4, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this

I really enjoy Jon and Kate plus 8 as does my 4 year old daughter. We laugh alot during the show and it’s great mommy and daughter time.

By Elizabeth

December 4, 2008 2:58 PM | Link to this

I hate to sound cliche but I too used to watch Jon and Kate but stopped for awhile due to Kates treatment of Jon. Another reason I stopped was I couldn’t stand Maddy and her behavior. I have noticed lately that they are punishing Maddy by excluding her from fun when shes bad and I am very pleased with that! I feel that if it wasn’t for the sextuplets Jon would’ve already left Kate but I feel sure he will leave eventually. I think Kate knows it too deep down that’s why she keeps emphasizing they will be together forever. I agree that all the free trips and clothes etc are ruining the show and making the family seem really greedy.I’ve never seen the kids wear the same outfit twice? As for the Duggers, I feel making the older kids raise the younger kids is abusive and someone needs to tie that crazy womans tubes! Jim Bob doesn’t seem the type to leave her but he surely is the type to have an affair on the side! If I were him I would be scared to have sex with my wife after 18 kids! I read about that family believing in the quiverful theory and I also read they believe in “blanket training” . This is where you place a baby on a blanket on the floor and if they leave the blanket you beat their hand with a small pvc pipe until they learn to stay on the blanket. I was horrified to read that. I guess I am just not buying that 18 kids are that quiet and well behaved naturally. I believe there is some very strict and/or abusive punishment going on. Then you have the Gosselins with very little discipline and those kids beat the crap out of each other! Clearly they both have too many children to handle normally!

By Julia

December 5, 2008 5:35 PM | Link to this

you fox headed freaks….. kate is a hard working mother. why dont you try having 8 kids i dont think so. i love those kids to death they are amazing and at christmas i opened a preasent and it was something gosselin, i cryed tears of joy for 2 and a half days that family is perfect by just being them…..so screw you people who hate jon and kate and there kids……… there pretty darn cute!! Julia

By Lena

December 11, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

Like the show…for the train wreck aspect….am enraged by the end EVERY TIME I WATCH it…but keep coming back for more…HATE Kate and her treatment of Jon and her freaky OCD…HATE Mady…miserable personality…miserable child…needs a good spanking….The kids are all cute…but DAMN that Mady is a blip..I’m glad I’m not her teacher (and I AM a teacher)…They are going to have MAJOR problems with that one…nasy selfish rotten spoiled brat that she is…..A lot like her ungrateful mother…

By Stacey

December 16, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this

I started watching the show just to see what it would be like to have that many kids. It’s interesting to see how they deal with different situations. I get so disgusted with Kate and how it’s all about her! She is downright rediculous on how she treats Jon. He is supposed to be her husband not her oldest son! Kate is so me,me,me and extremely rude to everyone. Just like the guys who were hanging the blinds. She could have approached that in a different manner. Being blunt, speaking your mind is one thing. Being downright rude to everyone is another. Poor Jon, he can’t even speak half the time without her criticizing him or correcting what he is saying to make what she wants it to be. Boy I could go on and on with this! The bottom line is. I think that enough is enough with all the free stuff, vacations ECT. The Gosslens aren’t the only family out there that have multiples. Kate seems to be such an ungrateful person anyway why should she have the luxury’s??

By jsz

December 16, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this

Kate needs to show a little more respect. It’s Joh AND Kate, Not just Kate! Let the man talk!! When they sit and do their commentaries, Kate needs to back off and let her husband talk because quite frankly, I’d rather hear from him. She is annoying beyond anything I’ve seen. Must 8 kids be overwhelming ?? Im sure there are many days when they want to pull their hair out! But Kate’s attention seeking, bizzarre OCD-like behavior is over the top. Let the kids enjoy childhood— playdough, finger painting, pumpkin carving (without the fit that she performed on national television because she couldnt handle the mess).

The children, however are cute. I do think they need to get a handle on their one twin daughter- maddy. Her attitude is not quite becoming at all!!!! And, she gets away with it!!!!

By jsz

December 16, 2008 11:47 AM | Link to this

As far as the Duggars? I think “to each his own!” Having the amt of children they do would never be a choice of mine, but since I dont live their life, that’s fine with me. At least they take care of themselves financially, dont get the free handouts, free trips, etc. Michelle Duggar is respectful towards her husband, and children and doesnt seem to sweat the small stuff and get bent out of shape over smaill issues as Kate seems to do.

I do however, think that their children need to mingle with other children. It seems as if their time is stricly at home doing activities within the family (except when they go to the trips and meet up with other people like themselves)

I realize they had to establish a system that works for taking care of the children, but I dont like the way the older kids are responsible for the younger ones. Until they are 18 , they are children themselves and it’s not their responsibility. The teenage girls need to be out with their girlfriends , going to the movies, the malls, etc, having a fun teenage life. The same goes with the teenage boys. I realize that their way of life is different than others, but the children deserve to be children. Just my opinion.

By jsz

December 16, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this

No one said that Kate isnt a hard working mother. However, just because she is a hard working mother does not give her right to be a rude person . It appears that she likes to be in control of everything and everyone, including her husband. It’s probably a good thing he is as laid back as he is. Believe me, I know alot of men who would never put up with that crap, so i’m not quite sure why you are putting her on such a high pedistal.

I do believe She should be commended for the hard work she does do in raising her children, but on the flipside, she can certainly lighten up plus polish up her tact in the public eye.

By Nora

December 16, 2008 5:37 PM | Link to this

When I read some of your comments, it made me sick. How can you think Jon and Kate are pimping out their kids? It doesn’t make any sense! The have said many times that they wanted just ONE more. The got six, and like good Christian’s, the did not abort. She could lighten up a bit more, but that means Jon needs to help out a little more. I think that if they are happy with there way of parenting, then I am happy.

By Magazine Reporter

December 17, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this

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By charlotte

December 18, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

I don’t like Kate’s hair and she has taken over talking and poor jon doesn’t get a chance she interups him all of the time—she needs to cool it-I love the show—-

By Ann

December 18, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this

What really scares me are the fanatics of John and Kate plus 8. Anyone who would cry tears of joy for 2 and a half days after receiving “something gosselin” for Christmas needs to get a life. Strange, indeed!

By Jeanne

December 19, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this

I just love John and Kate and those beautiful children. I watch it with my grandchildren every week. How nice to watch something and not have to worry if they will take their clothes off. Kate is like most young mothers..stressed. She is usually juggling a dozen things at once and Jon typical male is looking around saying “what”. Their two different personalities make the show. I just love The Gosselins.

By Anne

December 22, 2008 12:16 PM | Link to this

I love this show. To each their own. There are so many judgemental people on here it is ridiculous. If you don’t like the show don’t watch. Personally, I think Kate is great. I also agree with other poster, too many soft moms out there. I see so many teens who had permissive moms (here have another cell phone, money etc do no chores, get awful grades) who have filthy mouths, are horribly rude to their parents etc. Poor Jon, give me a break. If he is really interested in his children he doesn’t show it very well. No wonder Kate gets tired, she is making all the decisions. Her husband is very cavalier. Get involved Jon do your share and maybe Kate will be able to de-stress.

By barb

December 22, 2008 5:02 PM | Link to this

To Nora: I’ve never understood why people who don’t accept God’s will when they can’t have children are quick to become “good Christians” when IVF gives them too many viable embryos.

Kate and Jon have the right to make their own decision (risky as this one was for their babies), but they chose to have eight and I don’t need to make allowances for what they are going through. Their choice. They got lucky that their children are healthy and cute, making it easier for them to cash in. No doubt they did need a financial boost (though again, their choice), but I’d rather see freebies and money go to some of the wonderful families who adopt or foster special needs children.

By Lena

December 23, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this

I began watching J&KP8 when I was on maternity leave with my son. I remember feeling inspired — if they can do it with 8, surely I can do it with one! the first season was very heartwarming and Ireally felt that thi sfamily was struggling like all of us, but getting by. Then as the seasons wore on an dthe freebies started to rain in, I began to lose appreciation for the show and its message. Jon and Kate now film several days per week and are raising their children in a fishobowl. There are Web sites attacking them and, in some cases, their children. I think the attacts on Jon and Kate rae fair, thos eon their children, are not. They did not sign up for this. Jon and Kate have become gredey, manipulative and I hope that TLC cancels the show so hgopefully these children can start to have a normal childhood. Also, would lik eto see a back to basics if the show stays on — no mroe free trips and give-aways— we want to see real life not a caricucature of one.

By cate

December 29, 2008 7:36 PM | Link to this

I loved this show in the beginning and I still love it now. It is genuinely entertaining- cute kids, funny parents, etc.

YES I do agree all the show is about is them doing and getting things for free recently.

BUT, if you were them, would you take the perks of the show? I sure would!

I also agree they obviously are much “better off” than they used to be, but again, I would take advantage of that.

I don’t think the kids are exploited- millions of people love them. I’m sure millions hate them too but its not like they’re exposed to it. They’re little kids and all they know is the crew. Its not like people look in their window and comment on them. They aren’t even consious of the concept of their show.

I do love this family, their show and everything. I don’t agree with everything Kate does but I still think they’re good and decent people. And their show is amusing.

By Jackie Varin

December 30, 2008 7:19 AM | Link to this

I so so enjoy Jon and Kate plus 8 - I am a 72 year old grandmother with 4 grandchildren and can so relate to their philosophy on how they are raising their children….the way kids should be being taught as to what is important in life and the respect and manners they are being taught. very refreshing in this “loose” day and age. Love the show.

By Brenda

December 30, 2008 12:56 PM | Link to this

Kate is a shrew. How anyone could think otherwise is beyond me. Freebies for the children do not bother me in the least but freebies to have a stomach tuck and all the other things Kate has gotten is ridiculous. I’m feel her and Jon made the decision to raise 8 children so they shoud do just that. I feel so bad for the long term damage to these children. For Heavens sake, Kate is soooooo bad about them getting messy. Where are Beth and Sister-in-Law? I think Kate is a terrible person and you people who think she is great should wise up. Look at the difference in her from the beginning till now. Make-up and hair done to the nines. LoL. What happened to the holsom Mother from the beginning? I wish Jon would tell her a thing or two. Poor man. Remember the Disney World episode when she freaked over the ice cream, what a lunatic.

I do LOVE “Little People, Big World.” The Mother on that show is so sweet and you can tell she truly loves her family.

Cancel Jon & Kate and let them take care of their children like most people have to do. I know, they could actually WORK for a living.

By Katherine

December 30, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

jon and kate’s kids are so cute and funny! I watch them every week!

By Katherine

December 30, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

jon and kate’s kids are so cute and funny! I watch them every week!

By fan

December 31, 2008 8:53 AM | Link to this

I like the show. Yes, Kate talks to Jon poorly in some situations, but I would like to see all of you try to handle 8 kids. Two is hard enough. Also, I realize that fertility drugs are not “normal” but it is something that some people have to do inorder to have children. It is wrong to judge someone based on that. The kids and the parents are very loving to each other and are well taken care of. The children are not being exploded. Kate even said that if the kids had a problem with it they would stop the show. One final thought. Why is it wrong for them to get free stuff and take it? It is giving the kids a chance to get out and see different things besides their own state. They are getting cultured. What is wrong with that?

By Brenda

December 31, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

Hey Fan, what is wrong with that you say? Not to be rude but do you live in a bubble? Like I said the children getting free stuff is great, but at some point in their life they will have to learn NOTHING comes without a price. They are too young for the vacations. Kate never seems to enjoy them she is too busy screaming at Jon and worried something might make them dirty. You would like to see all of us handle 8 kids, well we would like to see Kate actually handle 8 kids. Kate has all kinds of help and is hardly ever there. Do you think it’s right that she excepts the free stuff for herself and has treated her family so rudely? Wake up and join the really world woman. Sorry if I have burst your bubble but it’s people like you who give her the chance to keep exploiting her children instead of actually loving and caring for them like a REAL Mom. She can barely even see them with her hair all down over one eye, LoL.

By none of your business

December 31, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this

Talk about marketing, were would the gosselins be without this show? Welfare! that is were. Matty needs a serious spanking, i’d never let my child hit or treat sibblings or act in such a direspectful way towards anyone! as for the extended family?? Were are they?? She is no role model for parenting or anything else. As for the duggars, this woman needs to have her tubes tied, the family is out of touch, can anyone say Cult!

By Not Reality

January 1, 2009 1:43 PM | Link to this

I do not like this show. I think that Kate is everything I do NOT want to be as a mother. Mean, never there ( because of course she is always doing book signings and at churches looking for “love offerings,” picky about things that do not matter, and she shows favoritism. I would also like to point out to those that love this show: do you really think that Jon and Kate do everything on their own? Do you think she cooks all her meals? Buys all of her organic food on their own even though neither of them is working? No, they have someone that cooks for them, and they have someone that cleans for them. Everything is not what it seems on the show.

I would much rather watch shows like “Little People Big World” in which they have more of a reality than what is showed on J&K. These people actually have family members over to their home (notice no extended family or friends in J&K’s home anymore), both parents in “Little People Big World” work, and they are not one big walking commercial like Jon and Kate Plus *. They have never shown the need to use their children for monetary gain, either.

I hope that this show is taken off the air. It is not something that should even be considered reality television. Reality for a middle class family is not having everything handed to you, going on free vacations to 5 star resorts, and being coiffured around Disney World. This is in no way a reality for a family of 10 in which neither parents work to provide for their family. TLC needs to get real, and should stop feeding to these misconceptions of a middle class family something of which Jon and Kate are not.

By TP

January 1, 2009 1:43 PM | Link to this

I watch the show and quite like it. I don’t think rating would be good if Kate and John are just a normal pair of couple. Who would want to watch a show without drama ? It’s all about rating. I don’t think it’s fair for viewers just to rate their personalities and nature of their relationship based on the show alone. It’s just a TV show.

By TP

January 1, 2009 1:43 PM | Link to this

I watch the show and quite like it. I don’t think rating would be good if Kate and John are just a normal pair of couple. Who would want to watch a show without drama ? It’s all about rating. I don’t think it’s fair for viewers just to rate their personalities and nature of their relationship based on the show alone. It’s just a TV show.

By AMBH

January 5, 2009 11:11 AM | Link to this

I started watching the show way back when it started and at first it was inspiring to me. I had just had my first baby and I was tired and exhausted. I could always turn on the tv and realize if she can do it with 8, I can certainly do it with one. I liked how organized Kate was and although I didn’t agree with all of their parenting methods or the treatment of each other it was a good show. The key word here is WAS. Its very hard for me to watch the show now because here my family is struggling financially with one and then they get freebie after freebie. Yes I probably would take the handouts as well if I were in their shoes but the whole point to the show was to see their struggles with 8, not lets see the next trip they are going on or lets see what next thing we can get for free. I wish I could have a tummy tuck or my teeth whitened or heck even have a cleaning lady. I would love to go skiing in Utah, or rent a house for a couple of weeks on the beach in NC, or go to Disney World and stay in a suite but right now its just not in our budget. I don’t believe its in most average people’s budget. How many 3 or 4 year olds can say they’ve been skiing, to Disney World, to North Carolina etc? I no longer feel like the show is about their struggles and it no longer inspires me. The point to the show is lost in their handouts that have been given to them and readily received. The other problem I have with it now is that it is encouraging people to try and have higher order multiples. It even makes me think, well maybe if I have 8 kids I can get all of those freebies too! Do we really want to show people this? I agree with previous writers that I would rather watch the Dugger’s or Little People Big World then Jon and Kate now because they at least do it on their own and do not rely on the TV show for their income. They have figured out how to do it on their own and you’re not constantly seeing them take trip after trip that they got for free.

By AMBH

January 5, 2009 11:18 AM | Link to this

I also forgot to mention Hawaii! I wonder how much of that was free as well!

By Kate Gosselin

January 6, 2009 4:32 PM | Link to this

Everyone who is spreading these rumors needs to STOP right now.. none of this you are saying is true. How do you think this makes me and Jon feel about our selves. Huh? All you guys out there don’t know how much it takes to raise 8 kids. I will say that again 8 kids. If you actually want to try NOT stressing out then go ahead. You’ll see then. We also DO NOT get free things such as trips, clothes, etc. What do you thing we still have to pay.. Trust me. I mean why are you all spreading rumors about us? So you don’t think 17 kids and counting get free thing either? Or kids by the dozen? Or anything else on TLC. I also don’t understand why you are all saying that my kids are getting “exploited” because they are NOT. You don’t know our family, and you don’t know our lives so I suggest you to stop saying all these b*** things like Cancel the Show, bla bla bla Because you know what you will feel real sorry in the future when we are done with the show. Trust Me. Happened Before. So get on with your own life and start paying attention to you NOT US.. YOU.

By CuriousCat

January 7, 2009 10:51 AM | Link to this

WOW!! It got so quiet in here. I can almost hear the proverbial pin drop.

What happened? LoL.

By CuriousCat

January 7, 2009 10:55 AM | Link to this

P.S.

Cat got your tongues? I know maybe it was Kate. TeeHee

By me&you

January 8, 2009 11:51 AM | Link to this

Why did everyone quit posting here?

By megan

January 8, 2009 12:28 PM | Link to this

I used to love watching the show in the early beginning. It was something that we can all relate to…the daily grind of kids, house, work, etc. Their situation was unique because they had 8 kids. I do in-home daycare and have 8-9 kids here at once and it is manageable. Kate is so horrid to her husband…regardless of her response that “that is how they communicate.” They have severely profited from the show. I have grown tired of watching them take trips each week to places that I certainly couldn’t afford to travel to. I loved the show in the early days when it was realistic…today it is just about their material life…which isn’t spiritually based as Kate claims it is. It is sad how financial gain can change a person…in their case for the extreme worse.

By me&you

January 8, 2009 2:18 PM | Link to this

I completely agree Megan. It’s too bad for the children. Bless their hearts they deserve to have love and attention not trips and stuff and a Mother who looks so miserable all of the time. My Mother was always unhappy and never had a good word for me and I was an only child. It hurt me a lot and I acted terrible as a child. It’s just upsetting to see those poor babies grow up in front of cameras instead of with love and caring. Their childhood is flying by and it is just a shame. I’m betting they would ten to one much rather have a normal life than all the trips and toys in the world.

By Sam

January 8, 2009 2:26 PM | Link to this

Kate, It certainly is a hard read. But perhaps if so many people have so many negative opinions, perhaps you should take a look at yourself. A good look. I love your show, but, I too have notice some things that are concerning. Mainly your acceptance of Maddy’s behavior. The way she reacts as an 8 year old is unacceptable. The way that your child talk to you and Jon is unacceptable. The way you speak to Jon is unacceptable. The way that close friends and family have seemingly been “deleted” from their lives will be detrimental. Extended family and close friends serve an important role in children’s lives. When your kids dissagree with you and need to discuss it, who will they turn to?

By 6chinadolls

January 8, 2009 5:46 PM | Link to this

lena: your sending mixed messages. In an earlier comment you said that you hated mady and that she was a bleep. Then you turn around to say that the negative talk about the gosslin children is unnecessary. Im getting somewhat confused. And kate, i understand your frustration. Our family loves the show but some of these comments do have some truth to them. Try talking to the chilren after they come out of the corner in a calm voice and ask them why they got a time out and explain why its not ok. Also, you should try to act somewhat nicer to jon. playing around with your kids is ok and forms stronger bonds. Also messes are a fact of life. I was watching the episode where you guys went to the crayola factory and the children wanted to color with markers. The crayola markers are washable. Just leave them inm a soak wash over night and it can be your first wash of the morning. Best wishes.

By 6chinadolls

January 8, 2009 5:59 PM | Link to this

lena: your sending mixed messages. In an earlier comment you said that you hated mady and that she was a bleep. Then you turn around to say that the negative talk about the gosslin children is unnecessary. Im getting somewhat confused. And kate, i understand your frustration. Our family loves the show but some of these comments do have some truth to them. Try talking to the chilren after they come out of the corner in a calm voice and ask them why they got a time out and explain why its not ok. Also, you should try to act somewhat nicer to jon. playing around with your kids is ok and forms stronger bonds. Also messes are a fact of life. I was watching the episode where you guys went to the crayola factory and the children wanted to color with markers. The crayola markers are washable. Just leave them inm a soak wash over night and it can be your first wash of the morning. Best wishes.

By 6Chinadolls

January 8, 2009 6:31 PM | Link to this

whoa! Hold the bandwagon! I just re-read some of the comments and i think misery likes company. People often complain that they dont work. do understand how hard it would be to have ten young childen under the age of ten at home with only one parent? And if the show didnt exist both parents would have to work to be able to provide for their families. Would you like to baby sit their children for them during the day? Im sure nine out of ten people arw shaking their heads right now… And who cares if they stay home? Wouldnt you love it if you could stay at home with your children. By the way someone please inform mr on who the cook is? And we know that there is someone who comes to baby sit the kids. She appears on the show sometimes. I believe her name is jen. Also who cares if a maid cleans he house? Lots of other people have them. Is it only problem when the help could be helpful? i think if you hate it, dont watch it. P.S. If you hate kates hair, do yours a different way.

By 6Chinadolls

January 8, 2009 6:32 PM | Link to this

whoa! Hold the bandwagon! I just re-read some of the comments and i think misery likes company. People often complain that they dont work. do understand how hard it would be to have ten young childen under the age of ten at home with only one parent? And if the show didnt exist both parents would have to work to be able to provide for their families. Would you like to baby sit their children for them during the day? Im sure nine out of ten people arw shaking their heads right now… And who cares if they stay home? Wouldnt you love it if you could stay at home with your children. By the way someone please inform mr on who the cook is? And we know that there is someone who comes to baby sit the kids. She appears on the show sometimes. I believe her name is jen. Also who cares if a maid cleans he house? Lots of other people have them. Is it only problem when the help could be helpful? i think if you hate it, dont watch it. P.S. If you hate kates hair, do yours a different way.

By 6Chinadolls

January 8, 2009 6:33 PM | Link to this

whoa! Hold the bandwagon! I just re-read some of the comments and i think misery likes company. People often complain that they dont work. do understand how hard it would be to have ten young childen under the age of ten at home with only one parent? And if the show didnt exist both parents would have to work to be able to provide for their families. Would you like to baby sit their children for them during the day? Im sure nine out of ten people arw shaking their heads right now… And who cares if they stay home? Wouldnt you love it if you could stay at home with your children. By the way someone please inform mr on who the cook is? And we know that there is someone who comes to baby sit the kids. She appears on the show sometimes. I believe her name is jen. Also who cares if a maid cleans he house? Lots of other people have them. Is it only problem when the help could be helpful? i think if you hate it, dont watch it. P.S. If you hate kates hair, do yours a different way.

By Laurie

January 9, 2009 12:15 PM | Link to this

I love the show. Those of you that don’t do not have to watch. As for how they choose to raise their children, they are not yours so do not concern yourself with it. I went one of their speaking engagements and did not feel that they were all about getting money. A basket was passed around once and I gladly gave. No pictures were sold.

By Kerrie

January 12, 2009 2:25 PM | Link to this

I used to love the show but now…I’m not so sure. I watch the show now ONLY for the kids. Kate gets more and more disturbing each time I watch the show. She continuously berates and belittles her husband in front of the poor kids. Eventually, the kids won’t respect or even listen to John. I feel so embarrased for him every time she treats him like nothing more then her servant and a pack mule. She also loves to hit him to degrade him even more! I believe THAT’S where the kids have learned to hit each other. She blames John though. Ha ha ha! I thought it was too funny when she said on the show that Maddie is like John and Cara is like her. It’s the extreme opposite! I don’t know why she encourages Maddie’s nasty behavior either. I can’t believe there are no consiquences when she acts up. It seems Maddie has learned to hit the liitle ones and treat them badly just like her Mom does to John. I was in fear that one of the little ones would get seriously hurt by Maddie. I think Kate may need help but in the mental health area. She is insane at times. I don’t understand why Kate takes the kids on trips either. Any where they go, they can’t have fun. I think Disney was the worst display of her insanity to date. They couldn’t even enjoy a simple ice cream without her going crazy. No four year old should live in fear of getting dirty. They seem to have picked up the panic attacks too. I love to watch the show for the kids but I think Kate’s behavior may ruin a good thing for the whole family. I wonder if the kids have bank accounts for all the money they make their parents. Instead of buying a new home, maybe they should plan for their 8 kid’s college educations. They may be able to add an addition to their existing house to save the kids some money.

By Kerrie

January 12, 2009 2:27 PM | Link to this

I used to love the show but now…I’m not so sure. I watch the show now ONLY for the kids. Kate gets more and more disturbing each time I watch the show. She continuously berates and belittles her husband in front of the poor kids. Eventually, the kids won’t respect or even listen to John. I feel so embarrased for him every time she treats him like nothing more then her servant and a pack mule. She also loves to hit him to degrade him even more! I believe THAT’S where the kids have learned to hit each other. She blames John though. Ha ha ha! I thought it was too funny when she said on the show that Maddie is like John and Cara is like her. It’s the extreme opposite! I don’t know why she encourages Maddie’s nasty behavior either. I can’t believe there are no consiquences when she acts up. It seems Maddie has learned to hit the liitle ones and treat them badly just like her Mom does to John. I was in fear that one of the little ones would get seriously hurt by Maddie. I think Kate may need help but in the mental health area. She is insane at times. I don’t understand why Kate takes the kids on trips either. Any where they go, they can’t have fun. I think Disney was the worst display of her insanity to date. They couldn’t even enjoy a simple ice cream without her going crazy. No four year old should live in fear of getting dirty. They seem to have picked up the panic attacks too. I love to watch the show for the kids but I think Kate’s behavior may ruin a good thing for the whole family. I wonder if the kids have bank accounts for all the money they make their parents. Instead of buying a new home, maybe they should plan for their 8 kid’s college educations. They may be able to add an addition to their existing house to save the kids some money.

By Mary

January 15, 2009 3:18 PM | Link to this

WoW..Jon bought a condo in Utah for ski trips with Cara. How sweet.

By Michele

January 19, 2009 5:11 PM | Link to this

I disagree with most of the comments that have been made here. I don’t think that they are exploiting their children at all. I can’t imagine how expensive it would be to have 8 children to feed, clothe, and keep a roof over their heads. I agree that sometimes Kate’s whining can be obnoxious and slightly annoying, however, that seems to be her personality. I’m pretty sure she would be like that with or without children. The fact that she is willing to show her good and bad side, is a plus. I’m so tired of shows highlighting happy people, who seem to have perfect, idyllic lives. This show is real and I like that. I know that Kate is hard on Jon often, but, they have 8 kids to handle and they are still together. That shows that no matter what they are dealing with, their relationship will persevere. I just wanted to show that not everyone is against them, and some people actually appreciate the show.

By Mary

January 20, 2009 10:48 AM | Link to this

Michele in turn I don’t understand you. How could you possibly think Kate is a good person?? Are you truly that blind. I rarely watch the show anymore because it is so upsetting to watch her belittle Jon, do nothing and claim she is exhausted, expose her precious children to all kinds of crap, pretend she is a star. My goodness open your eyes lady. Look at the difference in her and the way it was in the beginning shows. I watched the Hawaii show last night for the first time and was appalled at how little she did to care for her children. Someone other that her always takes care of them while she stays on the side lines claiming exhaustion or just saying nothing at all like it is owed to her. Come on, haven’t you seen each episode her yelling for Jon to take care of them while she sits? I am more than amazed at the people who support her laziness and money making from her children. You say this show is real?? LOL Wake up!! Oh, and you and others who “appreciate the show” is what keeps their pockets full and their children exploited.

By Jo

January 20, 2009 7:49 PM | Link to this

I have to say that Jon and Kate’s show is a joke. The woman is mean to her kids and her husband, they both don’t work and live off the income thier poor children work for everyday. They get free vacations and everything else.Kate is completely a snob compared to what she use to be.She was so much nicer before she got too big for her britches. She is always bossing Jon around and very rude to him. I can’t imagine ever talking to my husband like that. Plus they calim to be Christians, I don’t think they act or show any ways of being Godly. I am sorry, I am soooo over this show and hopefully people will stop watching it so Kate can get off her hi-horse!!!!

By Jo

January 20, 2009 7:50 PM | Link to this

I have to say that Jon and Kate’s show is a joke. The woman is mean to her kids and her husband, they both don’t work and live off the income thier poor children work for everyday. They get free vacations and everything else.Kate is completely a snob compared to what she use to be.She was so much nicer before she got too big for her britches. She is always bossing Jon around and very rude to him. I can’t imagine ever talking to my husband like that. Plus they calim to be Christians, I don’t think they act or show any ways of being Godly. I am sorry, I am soooo over this show and hopefully people will stop watching it so Kate can get off her hi-horse!!!!

By Jo

January 20, 2009 7:51 PM | Link to this

I have to say that Jon and Kate’s show is a joke. The woman is mean to her kids and her husband, they both don’t work and live off the income thier poor children work for everyday. They get free vacations and everything else.Kate is completely a snob compared to what she use to be.She was so much nicer before she got too big for her britches. She is always bossing Jon around and very rude to him. I can’t imagine ever talking to my husband like that. Plus they calim to be Christians, I don’t think they act or show any ways of being Godly. I am sorry, I am soooo over this show and hopefully people will stop watching it so Kate can get off her hi-horse!!!!

By Jo

January 20, 2009 7:52 PM | Link to this

I have to say that Jon and Kate’s show is a joke. The woman is mean to her kids and her husband, they both don’t work and live off the income thier poor children work for everyday. They get free vacations and everything else.Kate is completely a snob compared to what she use to be.She was so much nicer before she got too big for her britches. She is always bossing Jon around and very rude to him. I can’t imagine ever talking to my husband like that. Plus they calim to be Christians, I don’t think they act or show any ways of being Godly. I am sorry, I am soooo over this show and hopefully people will stop watching it so Kate can get off her hi-horse!!!!

By Sue

January 21, 2009 11:09 AM | Link to this

I watched Jon and Kate Monday night and someone wrote in asking if they will buy the kids cars when they are 16. Kate said NO…they can buy their own cars or maybe we will pay half. That just goes to show you that all the money they are making from this show is for the parents and the kids are not getting a thing from it. I would have liked to hear her say “after all these years of having every move they make on TV..YES, they get cars when they are 16” Jon and Kate would have NOTHING without those kids. I have also noticed her designer purses and shoes and her multi colored hair. Her taste is getting expensive while her kids cant use markers because they might get their shirts dirty. How sad for those kids.

By Todd

January 22, 2009 7:24 PM | Link to this

Its one of those shows that you hate watching but cant pull away from. Now they only film 2 to 3 days a week. Can you even imagine what Kate would be like 24/7. Old boy bites his tongue much harder than I could.

By Toenee

January 23, 2009 4:15 PM | Link to this

O.K…I’m putting in my two cents.

To me Jon and Kate + 8 is cooked. It’s Almost to the burning stage of being cooked! Actually “over-done” in a sense. They have lost themselves from the natural reality of this show to gimmicks and commericalism. Yes, I understand raising a family cost’s plenty these days, I have my own family….but I would never expose my loved ones to what Jon and Kate are now exposing the twins and quints too. The twins are spoiled…just by the way they act…Madi and her temperment and mouthy disposition is in need help and attention in more ways then one. A lot of that may be show-off personality in front of Cameras, but it’s not appealing to the public and is damaging to her in the long run. Cara is caring and more thoughtful in personality. I see Jon in Cara and Madi in Kate. Kate is over-bearing while Jon is quiet and thoughtful, obiedent servant to Kate. The quints are ever so precious…but to do all the things they have been able to do in their short lives is ridiculous. Which goes to show that this “Show” is losing it’s appeal, it’s not a reality show anylonger and it seems the producers are scrambling to find ways to entertain us. As a reality show, I’d like to see both Kate and Jon go back to work in the real world, once the kids are in school and find out once again what “real” life is really about, by living it normally, like the rest of us. Let the TLC visit them once or twice a year and have specials….to keep us up-to-date. This way the kiddos can have a real home life and not in front of camera’s constantly. I like Jon and Kate a lot, but feel they are using their children and their personal lives for personal gain. I do not watch the show as much as I have in the past. I think it’s wrong taking those kids to the cold windy beach for the sake of cameras and money, or to the mountains skiing for the sake of cameras and money. Kate…you need to woman-up and let your children be children. Let them spill Ice-cream on themselves, get dirty and roll in the grass without having a fit. (I loved the show where Jon took the boys golfing….it seems to me that day the boys had a wonderful time not having to listen to you yell at them not do this or that. For crying outloud, they are kids, there’s a time for being clean and a time for being dirty. Jon…you need to “man-up” and stand up to Kate when she critizes you or belittles you. It doesn’t become you as a man. You might be use to it, or don’t realize it, but you are losing the ratings to your show because of this. I cringe for you when she shows you the disrespect that you don’t deserve. You are very good to Kate (on Screen)and she never seems to appreciate that. So, if you wish to improve your show…improve yourselves and your self worth towards each other and show us, your audience, that your kids are worthy of more then all the freebies you can get and lame reasons for your show to continue.

By Brenda

January 26, 2009 1:36 PM | Link to this

Thank you Tonnee. I think that was so well put. I really wish Jon & Kate would read this and learn something from someone so wise before it’s too late if it isn’t already. I hardly watch the show anymore either. It’s too hard watching Jon treated so badly and the children led around like unhappy puppies. You know my four year old granddaughter used to love their show but she never wants to watch it anymore either. WoW..when a four year old notices things are wrong it’s time to do the right thing Kate. I agree with the specials once or twice a year. You know the way the internet is and people are today I would be terrifed to have my children so exposed. Just plain frightening. Don’t you ever worry about their safety Kate? I thought you wanted to be a stay at home MoM but you seem to think you are now a celebrity. The clothes, the hair, it’s too, too much for a real life Mommy. Wake-up Ms. Kate, wake-up.

By Chrissy

January 26, 2009 4:20 PM | Link to this

What happens when the little ones go off to school this fall? What will the show consist of MORE Kate yelling at Jon? Or perhaps we will just see 30 mins. of preselected products. I really loved this show at the beginning, as well as my hubby of 11+ years (whom I love to much to treat as anything less than my equal) and our 3 kids. When are these parents going to say enough is enough and really start giving QUALITY time to each child. After all, ALL children deserve time with, and some undivided attention from their parents. I just hope their home life is leaps and bounds better than what TLC has CHOSEN to show us.

I was disturbed by the episodes that showed the kids in the bath tub and the girls’ “deposits” in the potty chair. If you want pics of these things for family pic books, that’s fine, but putting it on national t.v. is quite another thing. If that is a major event that Jon & Kate want on the show then why don’t they just talk about it while in the chair; why show it? What happens when they get in school and their peers tease them about all the exposure. It breaks my heart to think about it. Kids are cruel enough without having any added ammunition.

By Kati

January 26, 2009 5:16 PM | Link to this

While I agree that the tone of the show has changed, and that I do wish we would see more of their day to day life than their freebies. With that said, who wouldn’t take freebies given to them? 8 kids or not? Heck, if someone offered my family of 4 a free trip to Hawaii, North Carolina etc, I would jump at the chance. Same goes for plastic surgery, clothes, etc..etc. I’ve read the other blogs that hate on the Jon & Kate. Especially the “Gosselins Without Pity” and frankly it makes me sick. People are so quick to judge, and to look down upon them. But really what would you do in their situation? You’d honestly do it all different? Wouldn’t take every opportunity to give your kids everything you could? In my opinion, if in the future Jon & Kate can look at their kids and say we did this show for you, so that you could have a bigger house, so that we could go on vacations than more power to them. I have a hard time believing people who hate wouldn’t be tempted to do the same exact thing. The haters must have a lot of time on their hands if they can spend their days blogging about their disdain for the Gosselins. I say get over yourselves, and mind you business.

By DD

January 27, 2009 9:37 AM | Link to this

Judge less ye be judged…… FAVOR IS NOT ALWAYS FAIR! May God continue to bless the Gosselin family! Above what anybody thinks they are children of the most high God! He takes care of his own!!!!!

By DD

January 27, 2009 9:48 AM | Link to this

And one more thing…… to all of you who seem to have put yourselves in the seat of JUDGE (which by the way, there is only ONE who occupies that seat and that is the maker of heaven and earth)! If any of those of you who have children w/ a myspace/facebook page….they have exploited themselves! Stop being nasty and wasting your precious moments of the only life you will ever be given by God! Take the time you spend worrying about what they do wrong and give to your one children! The bible clearly states we will be judged by God in the same way we have judged others!

By Flo

January 27, 2009 10:35 AM | Link to this

I totally agree that J&K are “using” their children to get what they want. Kate is terrible to Jon and why he takes it, I don’t know. He needs to learn to stand on his own two feet. He’s been able to “retire” from his job so Kate has that much more help. She is selfish and it’s all about her. I love watching the show only to see the children; when she comes on, I switch channels. Kate is not the only mother of 8 children; there are 14 other families in the country. Why not focus somehow on them? It was evident when they went on vacation to the Carolina’s that she would want to move there. It’s all about Kate yet she wants people to feel sorry for her. She needs help on how to be a “good Christian” as she proposes to be. They’ve exploited their children enough; take them off the air. They will continue to receive plenty of money from all the residuals.

By Christy

January 27, 2009 10:51 AM | Link to this

I am in TOTAL shock at how nasty some people are. I mean seriously!! All Im seeing is jealous envy on here towards the Gosselin’s and their family. So what if they get free stuff? Apparently the only people that care are the ones that are on here moaning about it. And whats so funny is that the ones moaning are whining about Mady whining. Thats funny! And you call yourself an adult. Well yall are acting like children now who are jealous because somebody has something better than you. Read what you type and really think about it before you hit that “post” key next time. I don’t think you realize what you are doing because you are doing it for the wrong reasons.

More power to Jon and Kate and their family. If I had that many kids that I had to raise and put thru college in about 15 or 16 years, YES, I would also take advantage of every possible means of making money that I could. Thats what you do to provide for your family. The show doesn’t show everything that goes on in their lives, the show shows everyone what they want to see. So I guess its working because every week, millions tune in to watch. I am one of those millions. The family is great and I love to watch them. So why be so negative towards people that you don’t know at all?

As far as the Duggars go…they are a lovely family and if more people could be like them, the world would be a much better place and we wouldn’t have to deal with such negative people as the ones that are on here posting such negative things.

I have a very strong fatih in the Lord and he is the one whose thoughts matter. Maybe one day some of you will realize that. God bless the Gosselin’s and the Duggar’s!!

By Toenee

January 27, 2009 11:53 AM | Link to this

Move over Jon and Kate….looks like we have a larger family to watch, that is…if they chose to exploit their “8” children born yesterday in Calif. Yes…it could be very tempting for a large family to sell out their private lives for financial help, I guess it depends on how much $$$ is it worth to them. And no…I’m not envious, I don’t hate these people, matter of a fact, I adore them, I feel for them in many ways. And yes, I can chose to watch or not watch. I just think there comes a point in ones life to use common sense, when it is your families life and privacy that is at stake.

By Toenee

January 27, 2009 12:06 PM | Link to this

Move over Jon and Kate….looks like we have a larger family to watch, that is…if they chose to exploit their “8” children born yesterday in Calif. Yes…it could be very tempting for a large family to sell out their private lives for financial help, I guess it depends on how much $$$ is it worth to them. And no…I’m not envious, I don’t hate these people, matter of a fact, I adore them, I feel for them in many ways. And yes, I can chose to watch or not watch. I just think there comes a point in ones life to use common sense, when it is your families life and privacy that is at stake.

By elizac

January 27, 2009 12:08 PM | Link to this

The thing that bothers me is that by having these shows on tv, we glamorize and popularize the notion of having such humongous families. Making it look easy or fun or a source of good income is pretty misleading. And in our poor, polluted world, should we be encouraging such rampant overpopulation?

By elizac

January 27, 2009 12:25 PM | Link to this

Both families choose to be in the public eye. Therefore they have chosen to allow people all over the world to talk about them, judge them, criticize them, or uphold and defend them. That was their choice. If it’s on tv, YouTube, whatever, people are gonna talk about it, and we all know that. That is why I don’t allow pictures or videos of my kids on the Internet.

And finally… why does everyone on this blog, including some who profess to be devout Christians, keep saying “wouldn’t you do anything to provide the best stuff for your kids?” Well - I’d do anything to make sure they were fed and sheltered and clothed adequately, but I am trying to teach them that Jesus taught us all not to possess too many riches (meaning too much Stuff), lest we be possessed by them. Accepting some help when you are overwhelmed is fine, but somewhere along the line those kids need to learn that most people pay for their homes and food and clothing through hard work, every day.

By erin

January 27, 2009 12:29 PM | Link to this

I used to like this show, because it was a good family show. The more and more I watch it the more annoyed I get. How can a family of 10 with 1 parent working bring home enough income for them to buy a huge house and go every where under the sun!!!!! They can’t. I guess it pays to have 8 kids so people feel sorry for you and give you a helping hand. Why should you get help because you had 8 kids? There are people everywhere who don’t have 8 kids and are having a hard time getting by. My husband and I both work and are expecting our first. No help for us. I’m sure no one is going to send me on vacation. We struggle making ends meet. Aleast we are a normal family. Their older 2 girls are very spolied.

By vanna

January 27, 2009 12:45 PM | Link to this

I love Jon and Kate plus 8, I even got my boyfriend into the show. I do not understand How Kate is mean to Jon….I call that real love and a real marraige, what marriage today does not fight or bicker! I think its kind of funny how they talk to each other bc at the end you know they love each other! There kids are adorable, and yes they can be winny, but what do you expect when you have 7 brothers and sisters, its hard to get to pay attention to all of them at once….There just kids! and yes Kate has alot of OCD problmes but hey its her life….im sure she is not the only mother in the world who wants there kids to stay clean and not to get messy, that is a good thing bc there are some parents who do not care what there children look like! The free things do not bother me, bc if they did not have the show these kids would not have the chance to go on these trips and stuff so i think they are blessed that they have the chance to go see all these amazing sights! Its would be hard to take 8 kids somewhere if they didnt have the show! The duggars show is ok but its not exciting as jon and kate bc the duggars are just too perfect!

By vanna

January 27, 2009 12:46 PM | Link to this

I love Jon and Kate plus 8, I even got my boyfriend into the show. I do not understand How Kate is mean to Jon….I call that real love and a real marraige, what marriage today does not fight or bicker! I think its kind of funny how they talk to each other bc at the end you know they love each other! There kids are adorable, and yes they can be winny, but what do you expect when you have 7 brothers and sisters, its hard to get to pay attention to all of them at once….There just kids! and yes Kate has alot of OCD problmes but hey its her life….im sure she is not the only mother in the world who wants there kids to stay clean and not to get messy, that is a good thing bc there are some parents who do not care what there children look like! The free things do not bother me, bc if they did not have the show these kids would not have the chance to go on these trips and stuff so i think they are blessed that they have the chance to go see all these amazing sights! Its would be hard to take 8 kids somewhere if they didnt have the show! The duggars show is ok but its not exciting as jon and kate bc the duggars are just too perfect!

By Brenda

January 27, 2009 1:07 PM | Link to this

In my opinion the reason they continue this ridiculous charade that I feel is harmful to their children is because of people just like christine who seems to think they are a great God fearing family. I do not mean to be ugly to anyone but WoW, why is it so hard for the J&K supporters to see the damage being done to these poor babies? I like a lot of you loved the show in the beginning when everything was real and down to earth. Now, it is just all about Kate. How much Kate can get from others who have so little. Look at her, has she now had Botox? Come on get real. Money is the root of all evil and it shows more and more everyday. Why do they not give something back to others since they have been so blessed. I don’t think it’s jealousy on everyone who complains about the situation. I think it is disgust and a worry for the children. We are watching those children throw fits and kick each other, scream and cry. In my opinion (once again) they babies need real love and attention from Kate. She’s so cold and hateful. I pray for them. Oh, and poor Jon how hard it must be to be screamed and yelled at, hit and belittled by your wife. Maybe he should stand up to her but he just isn’t that type of person. I really wish he could make her see how horrible she treats that whole family. Sorry, I’ll come down from my soap box now. I didn’t meant to rave, LoL.

By Susan

January 27, 2009 1:37 PM | Link to this

I too used to love the show- while I was home after the birth of my only child at age 40. My husband watched and we understood stress for one let alone 8 but Kate is down right obnoxious. Last night I was surfing and saw her standing in the bedroom of her new house stating Take a look at this bedroom- we need our privacy none of you are allowed in here” and our son who is 5 - and was watching says ” she’s a mean mommy, you’d never do that would you?” I said no- not at all and began to think I should defend her but you know 1 child or 10 you don’t banish them from your bedroom. No wonder why Maddy is a pure brat! I hope Kate reads this too because the day I recognized her at Wegman’s grocery store and was excited and with my son- who knew her too- she could not turn her face to say hi- thanks for watching etc- put said “yes that would be me”, dressed in expensive clothes with way too much makeup on- could not even turn and acknowledge us or more importantly my son! I told her we watched her show, wasn’t she a distance from her home- she replied yes but where there is a wegman’s she goes and was off like a shot. I of course felt guilty that I disturbed her sunday outing with Jon but then felt like- Hey I watch your show and while you are on your own time you could have said Hi and thanks for watching- isn’t your son nice! So from that point on- I hardly watch- but it’s like a train wreck- you can’t stop although last night I decided I’m done. Love Little People Big World and am in culture shock when I watch the Duggars- but I think I’m sticking with the Food Network from now on- when I see those stars in NY they always acknowledge their fans. I hope Jon does end up leaving her - she’d deserve it- wonder why her family doesn’t bother with her? Get a life Kate- it’s not all about you. Next time if I see you at Wegman’s I’ll ignore you.

By carolyn

January 27, 2009 1:42 PM | Link to this

I do watch the show and feel that it is a benefit for them as a family; time lost is something you never get back and the fact that those children can have both of their parents there will end up being a good thing for them. The show does, however, bother me on a few levels. First, those children will never know what it’s like to have a normal childhood. Yes, they are multiples, but they have never had the experience, and never will, of being able to be a normal kid and not have cameras on them all the time or people recognizing them or “fan mail” and freebies. What’s going to happen when they are older? How are they going to cope with being adults who have to fend for themselves? If you look at all the child stars and how a lot of them turned out as adults, I feel that it’s going to be very difficult for these kids as they grow into adults. Secondly, I agree with a lot of these comments about the freebies. It’s expected, to a degree, but free trips and cars and clothes, etc. is not the way to convince people you live like “normal” Americans. The attitude is that because they have more kids, they should be granted special priviledges? No, I don’t agree. They may have been struggling when they first had them all, and I’m glad for their sakes that they’ve “made it”, but they shouldn’t be hypocritical about it - we all know that this isn’t normal in any way. People have been having really large families from the dawn of time (I myself come from 5) and they’ve all done it without tv show and book deals. As much as I like them and wish them well, it’s become a sideshow and those children are the act. As a side note, it seems that they could spend much more time with Mady, as it seems she is teetering on the edge of being bipolar. AND Kate needs to loosen up about the cleaning -mold, mildew, dust? Okay, that needs cleaned, but kids should be allowed to play in mud once in awhile and when they get older, it’ll be the rules and the screaming that they’ll remember instead of the family trips or the fun days. In the end, we have to remember that the ARE a real family, whether we agree with their parenting or not.

By kathy

January 27, 2009 2:02 PM | Link to this

I believe Jon and Kate are exploiting their kids. One of the little ones asked if the new house cost a lot of money. Kate replied that’s why mommy and daddy work so hard. It is only because of the children they were able to “buy” that house. TLC either bought it, helped them buy it, or it is a result of the zillions they are making off the show ONLY because of the children. They are darn lucky that all the children are healthy. I don’t see the families with less than perfect children getting a TV show. Kate’s OCD is rediculous. Anyone moving into a new home of that size would hire a cleaning service, but she is there spending 4 hrs cleaning her frig. Give me a break. Play with the kids and let someone else clean the house. Love how she fired the housekeeper she did try after only one time. She needs to get over thinking she is perfect susie homemaker. Who wipes the behinds of 4 year olds??? They can wipe their own. If she’d let them do anything. They are very immature for their ages. I can’t wait to see how she will micro manage those kids in that huge home. More importantly how will she micro-manage poor Jon? Lucky for him maybe he can find a hiding place.

By Cassie

January 27, 2009 2:18 PM | Link to this

First of all, my entire family loves Jon and Kate. While you may not agree with the way they run their household— it is THEIR business. I didn’t realize there were so many perfect families out there that you can judge them. I think a lot of you need to get a grip on reality. The show is edited for entertainment and it is TLC who is promoting all of their free trips. Apparently there are a lot of jealous people. Jon and Kate have said that they are saving the money from the show for the kids college. If you don’t like the show don’t watch it.

By Chrissy Gerovac

January 27, 2009 3:21 PM | Link to this

I am a mother of 4 little girls ages 11 months 2yrs 4yrs and 7 yrs. I think the show is entertaining but at times unrealisitc. They take so many trips and do so many fun things. The average middle class family can’t afford to do. Especially now with the economic crisis. I wish we could take our 4 girls to Disney World but we can’t afford it!! I do think that Jon and Kate will stay together forever. I like Kate, she is just one of those type A personalities. I think Jon is perfect for her because he is so laid back. One of the older girls whines a lot but so does my 7 year old daughter!!

By Sobie

January 27, 2009 4:33 PM | Link to this

I have read all of the comments here and I keep seeing the words normal and real. Who are we to say what should be real or normal? Everything on the show is part of their reality and probably is for a lot of other people as well. Also, just because some aspects of their life are not shown on t.v. does not mean that they don’t exist. (maybe the families don’t want to be on t.v., etc.) I would like to know why some of you are only happy when the Gosselins are struggling. Think about that. They didn’t start off wanting multiples. They chose not to abort some of their babies to make life easier. (anyone who is pro-choice needs to remember that it goes both ways.) Struggling was their reality before they became so popular. People want to give them things and do things for them. They no longer have to struggle and that is their new reality. I don’t think they ever agreed to be the poster family for the middle class. It is absolutely irrelevant if the vacations and things are given to them. Yes, there are a lot of other families who are deserving of all the gifts Jon and Kate receive. If you know them or can find them, do something about it! Organize a donation drive for them. Just because they’re not on t.v. doesn’t mean they can’t be helped. A lot of people complain but how many are actually doing something about it? As for the children being too young for the vacations they take- is it because they won’t remember? By that reasoning you should just keep your kids in the corner until their long-term memory develops! What is wrong with them enjoying life now? I’m sure they will continue to have new experiences to carry with them in their memories. What damage is actually being done to the children by having them on t.v. ? I have known a lot of children who behave like some of the Gosselin children do (sometimes) and they don’t have a t.v. show or “freebies”. One has nothing to do with the other. Yes, some of the things they have shown on t.v. will probably come back to embarrass the kids. Almost all kids are embarrassed by their parants at times. Does that make it right? That’s not for us to say! They do have their problems. We all do. How many people would be here complaining about how fake the show is if all they ever showed was sweetness and love? I want to comment on the Duggar family as well. What is considered normal today hasn’t always been normal. The fact that they have chosen a simpler, more family centered life does not make them wrong. My version of normal and your version of normal can be very different and it doesn’t harm our children. If we, as adults, could set a better example for children by accepting the different choices that others make we wouldn’t have to worry about children going out into a cruel, unaccepting world.

By kathleen

January 27, 2009 5:20 PM | Link to this

I have watched Jon and Kate since it first began, and yes it has taken a turn, and not a good one. First of all, yes they get free everything, housing,clothes,cars,trips, and a good pay for each show shown. I don’t really care so much about that, even though all the show seems to be about now is the trips and freebies. What bothers me is Kate, (surprise). This show is all about her and her tramatic life with her children. Have you ever listened to the way she talks to them, she berettes them just as she does her husband. She said it will be great for her children to see this when they grow up, yeh I bet they will love some of the things she has said about them when they grow up. Madi is a handful, but these children have had everything handed to them and have been very spoiled, and that is exACTLY how she acts and so will they all eventually, In their world they are special people because of tv and all the stuff they get. Where are Kate and Jon’s friends, relatives, neighbors. I don’t believe anyone can stand to be around them anymore., who could. and even Jon is acting like everything they get they deserve. this isn’t a family that is showing America how to deal with children, marriage, and life, This is a family that every week they get to go to some extrewme vacation or someplace, be waited on and treated like celebs. Kate is on tour doing book signings and speaking more than people realize. Jon doesn’t work from home, and never did. This show makes millions of them and they make millions too. don’t worry whenthe kids get college age Kate will have plenty of money and if she doesn’t she will see to it that the school pays for thier education because of who they are. And when people say we shouldn’t care because we aren’t paying their way, well guess what if your watching the show, they you are paying their way for them. They were fortunate to get on tlc and have a show, and I’m sure it’s hard to have cameras in your house, but this is what they bargined for and bargin they do. Not only do they get paid for the new segments, but everytime a rerun runs they get paid for that too. Tell me this, other than their trips and househunting, what do you really see them doing with their children. And do those kids have any friends. If the show is trying to show us their life as real, they aren’t doing a very good job. All they are showing are two ungrateful parents that found a way to make themselves millionairs from tv. As far a being so religious, have you ever seen them say grace before one of their organic meals, or at bedtime? You don’t even see them hardly say goodnite and tuck them in. They just yell get to bed. In fact if you listen to Kate that’s all she does is yell and complain to the children and of course her special guy JON. Jon needs a backbone, not hairplugs. These people have gotten everything they have ever wanted. They could at least deliver a decent show.

By kathleen

January 27, 2009 5:31 PM | Link to this

And just one more little bit of news. We know kate doesn’t spend her whole day cooking and cleaning, she has nannies, cooks, and housekeepers. S he is much too busy going around the country and telling people how hard her life is with 8 kids. Look at her schedule and see when she is home, and figure on traveling time and in terviews and whatever a rich mom of 8 can do while her children are being taken care of.

By Cat Daddy

January 27, 2009 5:32 PM | Link to this

I want to share something with y’all that I came across. It is a post from a pretty smart lady. It’s long but well worth the read.

When watching Jon and Kate Plus 8, I keep wondering if I will find a reason to idolize them the way that others do. Aside from having a passel of kids, Jon and Kate Gosselin do not face any of the hardships or difficulties that many other families struggle with in a way that inspires me. Neither Jon nor Kate have a chronic illness or disability of any kind. None of their children do, either (in spite of Kate’s lament that Aaden isn’t “normal” because he wears glasses). Apparently they don’t have to skimp on medical, dental, or eye care due to a lack of money or insurance. They don’t have to worry where their next meal is coming from (they just wait for its free delivery); they don’t have to choose between paying for utilities or buying shoes for their children. Kate doesn’t have to raise the kids without a husband around, working two jobs to support them. The Gosselins don’t live in a war-torn country, or a country where they oppress women as second-class citizens. They haven’t had to rebuild their family’s life after a fire, tornado, flood, hurricane, or earthquake. They have an abundance of help to get through any given day and ample time away from the children while traveling alone to various cities to snare money from unsuspecting churchgoers. They whine, sigh, moan, groan, complain, bicker, argue, nitpick, and constantly look for more, bigger, better — even hinting around for the next donated trip while still enjoying the current donated trip. So I wait, looking for an epiphany that lets me feel some Jon and Kate love. They are young, strong, and healthy. They have ample means to support their children in a comfortable lifestyle. They have a beautiful home in a nice neighborhood with a large spread for the kids to play on. They have received a steady shower of freebies, gifts, and donations for over four years. They have taken numerous lavish trips and outings far beyond the financial means of most smaller families. They have had their teeth whitened, tummy tucked, and hair transplanted… all at no charge to them. They have been interviewed and fawned over, and responded with deceit and misdirection. It doesn’t take character to accomplish what Jon and Kate have accomplished; it merely takes opportunism, greed, and a willingness to sell their children’s childhood to the highest bidders. So I am wondering if, one of these days, I will discover a reason that I can add Jon and Kate to my list of inspiring heroes as others have done. I mean, some reason besides them just being a family deliberately burgeoning as the result of fertility treatments, and then unconscionably pimping out the results. Then I will be happy to write them warm, fuzzy emails. I will go doe-eyed to see them speak and put generous “love offerings” in their basket and spend my hard-earned money to buy them gifts because I will finally be convinced that they are truly deserving.

By Becky

January 28, 2009 9:25 AM | Link to this

I also use to love to watch Jon and Kate Plus 8. After several episodes of watching Kate be mean to Jon, rant and rave over little things, I became very disturbed. My time is too precious to sit in front of TV watching that. Their frist big trip was OK, but after that and realizing ALL the stuff they get and the trip to Hawaii was too much. I realize his family is there, but the whole vow renewel was over the top. There are many couple who would love to renew their vows but are too busy working and saving for college to spend the money.The last episode I watched with the new house was the last straw for me. Telling the children they will never set foot in the parents bedroom was again was it. After raising three children of my own I feel that Kate is really missing it; early morning time in a parent’s bed make wonderful memories. I think the money has gone to Kate’s head. As for Jon- I feel sorry for him. He definetly needs to stick up for himself as well as the children.

By Bill

January 28, 2009 8:37 PM | Link to this

I must admit I would’ve never imagined that so many people didn’t care for or were tired of the John and Kate Plus 8 show or more likely tired of Kate. There have been things that I didn’t agree with that they decided to do but more power to them for raising 8 kids. Also the other night I saw an episode where John took one of the boys on an errand run and got him a lollipop at the bank. Later in the show during the time that John and Kate sit and comment about their day etc., Kate asked if the lollipop was “organic” and of course wasn’t which Kate then got somewhat excited about but John couldn’t have cared less. Good for him. To Susan who saw Kate in the Wegmans store, I must say that me and my wife saw the wrestler Matt Hardy in a restaurant locally and he told us that it indeed was him but that he didn’t want to be “noticed”. We respected his wishes and all was well and he was great about it. Also, on vacation a few years ago to Ocean City Maryland, we recognized the mayor there(James Mathias) who was absolutely wonderful to talk to. He treated us like we had known each other for quite some time which was great. Maybe Kate was having a bad day or maybe the allure of the money and being in front of the camera is going to her head.

By Beverly Benjamin

January 29, 2009 1:46 PM | Link to this

I think Kate is very naste to Jon. I really don’t know why he puts up with being treated like child. Kate make mention that he is young but so what. She is the one acting like a child. Kate doesn’t realize what a good man she has putting up with her and her crazy ways.

By Dana

January 29, 2009 2:09 PM | Link to this

I’m not sure how I feel about Jon & Kate Plus 8 at this point. I certainly understand helping a family who has 8 children if they are in need, but a 1.3 MILLION dollar home?? At this point, the average American family (who is probably struggling) can no longer relate to this family. I believe a lot of people will try to have the show cancelled at this point.

By 15yearold

January 29, 2009 3:52 PM | Link to this

So basically… i’m a freshman in high school and i’m home sick today. I decided to google the show because i like to watch it sometimes. All i can say is wow. I’m not saying that in some aspects, i agree with some of you, all i’m saying is do you need to be so harsh and judgemental on people you watch on tv? I know my parents, who are both teachers, want me to form my own opinions on things. But that doesn’t mean i have to go tearing people down who don’t agree. With 9th grade girls, there is a lot of drama, that’s no secret. My friends and i absolutly hate drama. We basically have little “rules” we stick to. One being…if you don’t know the whole story, don’t get involved. So basically, i really don’t understand why you are all tearing this family down. Everyone has different opions…and that’s what makes this country and world soooo exciting and interesting. So maybe, instead of tearing apart people you don’t know, maybe give constructive critism, rather than flat out critism. I’m pretty sure that none of you posted your thoughts wanting to come off as rude and overly blunt to strangers, but that’s how it seems. Maybe go back to your elementry days and think about all the little catchy saying parents teach you…like… think before you speak. or, don’t judge until you walk a mile in their moccassins. Sorry, I just needed to let that out :)

By anon

January 29, 2009 5:04 PM | Link to this

anyone who claims to “Love this show” or buy their DVD’s needs a reality check..This show is lame- and the babies always look scared and depressed and why is the boy wearing glasses??? THere are so many risk factors with multimples but for the money this moron mother took a chance out of greed…this show kind of sux and they are so boooooring….i saw one episode in Hawaii and they looked miserable….Hellooooooo..it’s your wedding day, lighten up …. Go loose 10 more pounds and maybe you’ll feel better

By anon

January 29, 2009 5:04 PM | Link to this

anyone who claims to “Love this show” or buy their DVD’s needs a reality check..This show is lame- and the babies always look scared and depressed and why is the boy wearing glasses??? THere are so many risk factors with multimples but for the money this moron mother took a chance out of greed…this show kind of sux and they are so boooooring….i saw one episode in Hawaii and they looked miserable….Hellooooooo..it’s your wedding day, lighten up …. Go loose 10 more pounds and maybe you’ll feel better

By Bridgett from New york

January 29, 2009 5:09 PM | Link to this

They are more boring than a piece of bread..How did they get a show-

Yes, the kids look depressed … she probably treats them like dirt when the cameras aren’t rolling

the mother needs to get a personality- she’s sarcastic and thinks she’s funny but she’s lame and grow some balls john… Did you get castrated?

By Bridgett from New york

January 29, 2009 5:09 PM | Link to this

They are more boring than a piece of bread..How did they get a show-

Yes, the kids look depressed … she probably treats them like dirt when the cameras aren’t rolling

the mother needs to get a personality- she’s sarcastic and thinks she’s funny but she’s lame and grow some balls john… Did you get castrated?

By Bridgett from New york

January 29, 2009 5:09 PM | Link to this

They are more boring than a piece of bread..How did they get a show-

Yes, the kids look depressed … she probably treats them like dirt when the cameras aren’t rolling

the mother needs to get a personality- she’s sarcastic and thinks she’s funny but she’s lame and grow some balls john… Did you get castrated?

By Bridgett from New york

January 29, 2009 5:09 PM | Link to this

They are more boring than a piece of bread..How did they get a show-

Yes, the kids look depressed … she probably treats them like dirt when the cameras aren’t rolling

the mother needs to get a personality- she’s sarcastic and thinks she’s funny but she’s lame and grow some balls john… Did you get castrated?

By Bridgett from New york

January 29, 2009 5:09 PM | Link to this

They are more boring than a piece of bread..How did they get a show-

Yes, the kids look depressed … she probably treats them like dirt when the cameras aren’t rolling

the mother needs to get a personality- she’s sarcastic and thinks she’s funny but she’s lame and grow some balls john… Did you get castrated?

By suzie q mommy to 3

January 29, 2009 5:14 PM | Link to this

^ LOL agreed

By nurse&mother

January 29, 2009 5:20 PM | Link to this

Oops didn’t mean to hit enter. Anyway, Kate should be ashamed of herself for treating Susan’s son that way (Jan 27 1:37 post). There is no excuse for acting like a stuck up snob. Viewers, that is what you are sponsoring. And for those who say that Kate and family must get tired of all those fans who come up to them- They knew what they were getting into. They certainly don’t shun all the goodies. Also, they could cancel at anytime if the publicity is too much to handle. From this viewer’s perspective, Kate is a not so nice person who has let possessions run her life. Once more JMHO.

By Kimmy

January 29, 2009 5:21 PM | Link to this

and to anyone saying we are jealous???? No, we are not… I like to see people succeed in every way possible more power to you..But when you talk down to your family and act obnixiuos, get your sister in law cut off the show because they wanted to pay her, how can we like you as a person??? The kids look nervous all the time and scared and definitely have social issues…All because of Kate. They are already talking to their father like a piece of dirt.

So no we are not jealous…We want to see likeable people with personalities on TV-

By Cathy

January 29, 2009 7:09 PM | Link to this

I refuse to have this on in my home…they are all too miserable to watch..they all have issues and I don’t want my family seeing them..they are not role models-

By Gabrielle

January 30, 2009 2:31 PM | Link to this

i love your show it a really american family it rocks

By Big Ben

January 30, 2009 4:01 PM | Link to this

I won’t watch the show anymore, and, no, I’m not jealous. I can’t take Kate’s terrible dispostion, she is so miserable. The way she treats Jon and those kids, it’s all about her. She needs to get help for Mady, that child is scary. Also, where are the kids friends and/or outside interest. Kate will never let that happen, she would then lose control, you know that she is such a control freak.

By SeniorMoments

January 30, 2009 6:03 PM | Link to this

I’m new to the show - only seen a few episodes, including repeats, however, I admire and respect the Gosselins for finding a way to give their kids full time parents and still provide a secure income for the family for now and the future. Good for them!

By Karma's got bad breath and wont leave when you look at your watch and yawn.

February 2, 2009 8:32 AM | Link to this

OK, let me get this straight…

A ministers daughter in Pennsylvania, herself a registered nurse and a self proclaimed God squad member, married an IT guy who was the son of a local dentist. Sounds like a stable, successful union of 2 hard working, over achievers destined to carve out their piece of the American pie, right?

Well, after a few months of middle class bliss, and a shady diagnosis, the couple decided to skip the whole “God’s will” thing and get themselves some fertility treatments.

The result; twin girls.

A few months go by and again, to hell with “wait’n for God’s plan”, “he has a plan for us, ya know”, we want us some more babies. “More expensive, dangerous fertility treatments please.” (think Ovaltine commercial)

Bada bing, 6 kids, preemies, major headlines!

I live in Atlanta and I remember the story. Almost from the second the placentas hit the floor, the Mom was asking for….stuff.

It started with ice in those little hospital cups, an extra towel, can I take home the robe? I need car seats, I don’t have enough bibs. Get me some slippers!

The adorable Pennsylvania hamlet, the beaming Grandfather’s congregation and the entire state rallied behind the young couple and saw to it that babies were fed, laundry was done, floors were vacuumed and bills were paid.

(Bills paid? hey wait, we might be onto something here, baby daddy! get in here!)

Tons of diapers, donated. Groceries measured by truckloads, donated. Clothing, donated.

State medicaid paid for a home nurse for a year. Pennsylvania set up college funds and the Governor himself took the time to task his subjects; give and give often, let it be decreed!

Now, we’re all good up to this point, I can even get over the whole “skip God’s will and pump me full of chemistry thing”. Those babies were awful cute! and hey, at least the young couple was happy and appreciative of the sacrifices and love offerings, right?……..screeeeech

No, the nurse should stay longer than a year, like forever. The tuition’s should be comp’d, the renovation of the tidied home was horrendously horrific. The house was too small anyway, and we need a van! Family members were cast aside for failing to “understand” the needs of this, now famous, clan of 10.

(famous?, hey wait a minute)

The IT guy, well about this time he got fired, so I guess the former IT guy, set up a family website. Adorable pictures of the babies, favorite scriptures and oh yea, this is what we need; cash, and wal-mart/target gift cards, you know for our basic needs (go back up and read about the part where I talked about the stuff they got).

(hey, don’t forget about the damn van!)

Sure would make a neat story, you know one of those documentaries; Babies screaming, want’n stuff, throwing tantrums. Strangers handing them toys. I said BABIES doing that, get up and comb your hair!

Anyway, Discovery sends a crew up there and does a one-off, peak into a day or two of the harried life of, well, by now a pretty comfortable unemployed baby momma and her awkward, frightened son/husband.

(OMG, look at the hits on our site, did you check the mail today? my God is an awesome God!)

IT guy got a new job with the state! amazing!

Of course we’ll do more shows, in fact we’ll move into a bigger house. In fact in the new house we’ll let you put in permanent lighting fixtures so you can film…alot.

(Ted Danson got how much?)

Trips, vehicles, plastic surgeries, dental procedures, free food, volunteers, more trips, more clothes.

But at least the lady is happy, appreciative and treats her family and the volunteers with respect…..screeeeech

Snarking, sniping, yelling, hitting, correcting, degrading, bemoaning.

I work the hardest, I’m the smartest, I’m in control. organic only. I do lists!

(lets see.. I should fabricate a human element, to be relatable, I know, I’ll have OCD, yea, a clean freak! that’s a totally cool malady)

OK, after 4 years, the website keeps asking for stuff, the Ted Danson money is getting closer, corporate sponsors; kmart, juicy juice, tide, etc… ready to cash in on the whole, “mombie/ OCD” thing, line up and the ladies hair gets oddly striped?

(but wait, we cant keep asking for wal-mart cards, kmart will be p**. I know, lets do the whole Tammy Faye church thing, they’ll totally pay us! just ixnay on the whole fertility thing, we still need a van!)

The website wish list gives way to speaking engagement lists.

(hey, leave the link there, just in case we have a repeat giver)

A speaking fee, a love offering or 2 and for $20.00 (cash!) you can take a picture with the IT guy.

Well, ok, now the Christian element would surely ground the dysfunctional duo, right?…..screeech!

(honey, I don’t think I want that job anymore, can I stay home, I’ll bring in your coffee, 8ish?)

Hair plugs, tummy tucks, spa days, more trips, more……stuff

(hey, you think that rich lady will write a book for me, I’ll be her friend!)

So, after book deals, Danson-like TLC money, speaking fees, appearance fees, mulitple bles$ings, yada freakin yada….

(this house is too small and the neighbor looked at me today, society must do something about this!)

1.1 million, 1.3 million, does it matter? The unemployed,

(our show is our life our life is our show)

surgically altered couple move up to the east side, a deeluxe mansion in the skyyye.

So, on a day when 71,000 Americans lost jobs, what does TLC air? 30 minutes of this ungrateful, spiteful woman pretending to clean a built-in double refrigerator while her 4 year olds randomly poop and ask for help wiping. The former IT guy mumbles past on his way to his “outbuildings”, apparently searching for his spine.

(he cant keep up with anything)

she say’s as she stares at him through the albino zebra, striped bangs.

Well?, do I have the gest of it? I’ve only seen one epi$ode.

By DB

February 2, 2009 9:28 AM | Link to this

Karma’s, I laughed so hard at your send-up of J&K+8 that my stomach hurts!

By nurse&mother

February 2, 2009 3:41 PM | Link to this

Karma That is no freakin funny!! I laughed my butt off. I’m not sure why others can’t read the writing on the wall like you. I think you hit the nail on the head.

By Ann

February 2, 2009 6:41 PM | Link to this

If any of you are 100% perfect all the time to your friends and family, raise your hand! Pray for Kate.

By nurse&mother

February 3, 2009 1:19 PM | Link to this

Hey Ann, we are commenting on the blog topic. The topic is NOT who is and isn’t perfect. I personally don’t think she is a woman of much integrity. I’m not perfect, but I do not choose to be out on display. She sets herself up for criticism. Of course she is well compensated for her time and children (Oh and smart a$$ attitude -to her family and to her fans when they meet her in public).

By gina48

February 3, 2009 2:08 PM | Link to this

I had to turn the show on for a few minutes to see the latest “perk.” Totally ridiculous! If this family had to live as a typical middle class family, they would still be in their old home and happy to have it. Hey - I’m a single mom - I’m pitching a new reality show where you can watch my daughter and I make dinner, do homework, watch TV, and go through the teenage years. Has to be more interesting than watching Kate’s kids walk on boxes and run around the house. Besides, I could use a few+ vacations and a new house courtesy of the network. Plus, I wouldn’t be the ego/dream crushing, spiteful, hateful person you see every week.

By SamanthaNC

February 3, 2009 7:33 PM | Link to this

As a lesbian woman at times I feel as if I’m an alien in America, lol. I love Kate Gosselin, I have devoted a room in my home where I daily sit and pray that someday she will notice me and be my girlfriend. I love her. I could do a better job raising those kids than the loser she picked. I love her

By Barbara

February 4, 2009 4:24 PM | Link to this

Yikes - that last post was creepy. I used to really enjoy the show when it first came out. But here we have bubble-headed Kate, making money hand over fist during her 15 minutes of fame. Jon is too nice, and really needs to grow a set of balls and leave her for a while. Let her see what it’s like to have to drop the talk circuit and actually take care of her kids! I’m a working single mother of 2, I get no support from my ex-husband, but I have made my kids the priority in my life, with my needs taking back seat to their’s. That’s what mothers do. Kate will be mighty sorry when her kids are grown and gone, and Jon has a girlfriend on the side. Can’t say we didn’t warn her!

By Karma has bad breath and wont leave when you look at your watch and yawn, skyteachersblog.blogspot.c

February 5, 2009 7:33 AM | Link to this

thank you DB and nurse & mother.

By Eileen

February 5, 2009 9:26 AM | Link to this

Samantha ~ you go girl!! Are you the same Samantha that was on the Tina’s Loser Husband site?? That was fun! I just can’t get over the fact that not one family, friend, or neighbor has a positive thing to say about Jon and/or Kate. In fact, only negatives abound. It’s their fans that give total support. Beth used to be outspoken in her support but I guess she’s been tossed by Jon & Kate now too (why is she missing from the book tours when she’s an author of Multiple Blessings? Why is she now missing from the show?). I love watching the kids, am sickened by the parents.
The free stuff doesn’t bother me at all. More power to them. But I think Samantha deserves it more!

By Scarlett

February 5, 2009 9:40 AM | Link to this

Karma ~ you hit the nail on the head!!! I loved every word of it! I still can’t catch my breath! Seriously, I am laughing out loud here!! My four year old grandson keeps asking me “Grandma, what’s so funny?”

By Scarlett again

February 5, 2009 9:54 AM | Link to this

Karma ~ can I have permission to cut and paste and email to friends? It’s the best synopsis on Jon and Kate I’ve ever read! I’m still reeling here! It’s better than any praody I’ve seen on TV or YouTube! You really have a gift! I’ll give you all the credit, I promise! What do you say?

By samantha 13

February 5, 2009 12:51 PM | Link to this

What the hell are you all on you write your stupid a* comments about Kate. They are horrible and visious. And ladies try not to act like you don’t talk to your husbands like that from time to time get off your high horse!!!!!! The Gosslins have been truely blessed and that is all that matters!!!! They yeah sure have had many things given to them but they didn’t expect everything they have gotten. My husband and I have a relationship much like Jon and Kates and even our oldest is like Cara.

I sence alot of jealousy in you people and maybe if you talked to God and thanked him for all of your blessings instead of harping on what they have or what they have done as a family then maybe you would have more blessings too!!!!!!! Get over yourselves already grow up and enjoy what you have ….if all you have is each other then that’s all that counts and matters!!!!!!

By Nancy

February 5, 2009 1:33 PM | Link to this

Methinks Samantha 13 is Kate! Nice try, Gosselin!

By Patty

February 5, 2009 1:45 PM | Link to this

susan, a similar thing happened with Kate to my niece. She works in a store in Manhattan and Jon and Kate came into the store and she was helping them choose some things. She said Jon was exceptionally nice and polite but Kate was aloof (she also said she was very pretty). Well, after some conversation about their purchases with Jon my niece told them that she was a big fan of the show, watched it all the time, etc. She said Jon smiled and said, “Oh, thank you so much”, but Kate snorted, rolled her eyes and walked away from them. Then before the purchase was completed Kate walks back and says, “Jon, come on, we’re out of here!”, Jon just looked at her like she was nutty and shrugged, then Kate screams “NOW, JON!” and walks out with Jon looking very embarrassed and sheepishly follows her out the door. I guess that’s just another bad day that Kate was having. Afterall, how dare a fan say she likes them! Doesn’t she know her place? She’ s just a peasant working in a store, she should service their needs and that is all! Off with her head! Needless to say my niece is not a big fan anymore. I still watch for the cute kids. My daughters love the show and tape it all the time and have it playing in the house nonstop (ugh!)

By Karma

February 5, 2009 5:53 PM | Link to this

Scarlett

I’d be honored, thanks for the compliment.

By Scarlett

February 5, 2009 6:19 PM | Link to this

Oh, Karma, I hope it’s really you and not an impostor poster (I’ve had that happen to me a lot!). I’ve been checking on and off all day. Glad you responded if it’s really you! Are you a professional comedy writer? You should be!

By Karma

February 5, 2009 6:35 PM | Link to this

aw, shucks scarlett, your just sayin that cause you mean it.

skyteacher@yahoo.com

By dakota hauck

February 5, 2009 6:51 PM | Link to this

well you know that kate and jon are both human and they do make mistakes and no they arent just using their kids to be famous. hey people do make mistakes and well its ok. both jon and kate evaualy forgive themselves.

By dakota hauck

February 5, 2009 6:54 PM | Link to this

well you know that kate and jon are both human and they do make mistakes and no they arent just using their kids to be famous. hey people do make mistakes and well its ok. both jon and kate evaualy forgive themselves.

By Patty

February 5, 2009 7:52 PM | Link to this

dakota hauck, I may be wrong, but I think a mistake is when you do something in an unthinking manner. This ‘mistake’ was well thought out and planned I’m sure! And how are you ‘mistakenly’ rude to sales help? How do you mistakenly berate your husband in front of all America?

By Granny

February 6, 2009 7:55 AM | Link to this

My opinion is that Jon and Kate planned everything! They have become famous and very comfortable just because they let someone plant too many embryos. The woman who had 8 just wanted the same thing.

By dianna

February 6, 2009 2:18 PM | Link to this

jon get a backbone. your married to a woman that is mean. it would be nice to see how she actually is when cameras off. poor boy that wears glasses. he’s real slow mentally and you can tell she doesn’t like him. leave her jon

By Azul

February 9, 2009 10:17 AM | Link to this

Everyone who’s criticizing Jon&Kate show their true self as is: really bitter and jealous! I find it plain old stupid for so many people to watch the show every week and then criticize what they are not even sure about. How many of you have never had a family trip because you didn’t have enough money to go to the next city at least? They are doing the best they can, and if they have the opportunity to take them on a few trips well done! The main thing is they are trying and doing their best. Criticizing and dedicating your time to maintain a site about some people’s lives/fault/whatever, isn’t the way. If you don’t like it, turn away, but don’t hold it against them if they get some things for free… I’ts their life/blessing or problem. THEIR!!!

By NyWoman

February 9, 2009 4:47 PM | Link to this

I love John & Kate plus eight. And I mean the show. I dont know the family personally so I dont think I have enough knowledge or the right to judge them. Period. The kids are adorable and I find the show entertaining. Thats why I watch it. If you dont like it because you dont agree with the way they parent not only do I think youre taking the show too seriously but I also think the best thing to do it just stop watching. Saying hurtful things about people you have never met is just strange to me. The relationship that Kate and John have has no reflection on you or anyone else but them. The Duggars have so many children because they are supposed to according to their religion. They cant use birth control and they leave it up to God to decide how many children they should have. hey, I wouldnt do it but thats on them. I could really care less. They come from a very different mind-set than most Americans I know. Either way I wish them luck and Im sure they do have the best intentions for their kids.

By joan bayless

February 9, 2009 5:58 PM | Link to this

I have watched J&K+8 off and on since it sstarted. Kate has always appeared to be a pretty mean spirited woman and she always makes Jon look weak. It is a shame to see him protrayed that way in front of his kids. Also it is little wonder Maddy is such a disagreeable little brat…she takes after her mother.

By Nichole

February 10, 2009 11:56 AM | Link to this

I love John and Kate plus 8. Yes, I think Kate is crazy, winey, rude, and at times, so annoying i want to turn it off…but the kids are adorable, fun and interesting. The free trips and items they get are nothing more then anyone else would take if offered. Yes, they did start it out as a more family oriented documentary type show, and yes, it has evolved into more trips, adventures etc…but thats just it, it is a SHOW. And just like any “reality” show. If all we saw all day was Kate cooking, cleaning and fighting with the kids, who would watch?? So I think instead of bashing them for taking advantage of a life their children, or most children, never get to see, we should just enjoy it for what it is. And if not, dont watch!

By Carolina

February 10, 2009 12:10 PM | Link to this

Does anyone know if TLC pays them for being on the show? Where do they get the money for this piece of real estate?
And, where does Jon work now?

By Carolina

February 10, 2009 12:13 PM | Link to this

Does anyone know if TLC pays them for being on the show? Where do they get the money for this piece of real estate?
And, where does Jon work now?

By jeano

February 10, 2009 5:11 PM | Link to this

Karma, that was the best read I’ve seen yet. You’re right on the money about Jon & Kate.

By sierra

February 10, 2009 6:00 PM | Link to this

Oh My God! Did you watch it last night?I had to turn it off.Kate was HORRIBLE!!!.There is no excuse for her nasty behavior.Wouldn’t you think with all her money, beautiful new house and all the tons of help she gets, she would be nice for a change. She is an ungrateful, hateful,self centered …..!!!!

By Minnesota

February 10, 2009 8:19 PM | Link to this

What I find most interesting about the show is seeing how the children are slowly changing into little Kate’s, angry and combative. It is sad to see the impact of Kate’s personality on the whole family. The children seemed to be much happier when they were younger and Kate was less of a tyrant. I also don’t appreciate Kate’s statements that her children deserve the new home, vacations, etc. How arrogant!

By lee

February 11, 2009 9:54 AM | Link to this

This show would be so much better if it were Jon+8-Kate. Kates attitude and the way she treats people is awful. I enjoy watching Jon and the kids, but find myself saying “what a B*” a lot lately after seeing her belittle Jon and treat him like a dog. I’m surprised she has not forced him into a shock collar so she can zap him for every grammatical error he makes.

By Sandy

February 11, 2009 10:49 AM | Link to this

I’ve watched the show. My main concern is not if Kate is mean- it’s how she communicates with the family. I get very tense with the way she talks on the show to Jon. I notice when they do that the kids levels start to rise with crying, screaming and such. The tension is high. I feel she, especially, needs to learn how to communicate her feelings in a less demeaning fashion. My husband would have walked out a long time ago if I talked to him in that way. He’s not a child after all- which is how she talks to him. I think he’d do more if she were nicer in tone and words. And I don’t understand why she just stands and stares at Maddy when she acts like a two year old. SHE needs dicipline. God help them when this child becomes a teenager. She acts like a spoiled brat with her temper tantrums and such. PLUS she should not talk the way she does to her parents- she needs to have some repect and learn how to control herself. I’ve seen her hit and push the younger kids and no one says anything! Take her to anger management classes NOW so she learns how to deal with her feelings. I think with a family of this size-you need to address the problems early on. I liked the show at first but now I just can’t watch cuz the tension is just to much. I wish them well and hope they address their issues or they won’t make it as a couple! And please help Maddy with her jealousy.

By Sandy

February 11, 2009 11:59 AM | Link to this

Oh, one more comment. It seems to me that Kate has gotten worse because- yes she likes the money for doing the show but she just has had it with the cameras being around all the time. Maybe she just needs to let it go and stop doing the show and get one with their lives. The kids are older now so it really won’t be the same any way. People are getting tired of them as much as she is of us nosing into their lives. But will she give up the money?? I doubt it.

By Kyle

February 11, 2009 12:08 PM | Link to this

SAMANTHA 13

I NEVER TALK TO MY HUSBAND LIKE THAT BECAUSE IF I DID, HE’D WALK RIGHT OUT THE DOOR IN A HEART BEAT! IT’S CALLED HAVING REPECT FOR EACHOTHER- AND IF YOU DO, YOU FIND A NICER WAY TO SAY THINGS!

By Sal

February 11, 2009 1:39 PM | Link to this

Kate just bought a how many million dollar mansion and she’s totally yelling at Jon for not using a coupon???! Did you hear how she dealt with that?? Unreal. For those of you defending them, remember- the are getting PAID to put themselves out there so they have to hear the good and the bad! And all the bad points are totally true and justified.

By Sal

February 11, 2009 1:39 PM | Link to this

Kate just bought a how many million dollar mansion and she’s totally yelling at Jon for not using a coupon???! Did you hear how she dealt with that?? Unreal. For those of you defending them, remember- the are getting PAID to put themselves out there so they have to hear the good and the bad! And all the bad points are totally true and justified.

By Jean

February 11, 2009 2:01 PM | Link to this

I watched Kate on Dr. Phil today. She look like she got botox in her forehead between her eyes. She didn’t have the usually lines between her eyebrows. She looked different. Also, I noticed her on Larry King Live that she look different. The 8 new babies in Califorina are sure keep Kate busy on talk shows.

By julissa

February 11, 2009 2:02 PM | Link to this

i loved john& kate plus 8 huppy

By jeano

February 11, 2009 2:26 PM | Link to this

After watching Jon take the 6 little ones “in the woods” on one of the latest tv segments, I see that Jon is starting to yell and scream at the kids like Kate. Why take 6 four-year olds walking in the woods when all of them are crying? All of them!! Most tv segments are now just the same. yell - put down the husband - yell - put down the husband - yell - yell - it’s a beautiful day - the end.

By Anna

February 12, 2009 5:56 PM | Link to this

I love the show,they are a real and great family.And the don’t explode their kids.You all people,look for fake without problem,watch “real wife’s in Orange County”.

By Anna

February 12, 2009 6:00 PM | Link to this

I love the show,they are a real and great family.And the don’t explode their kids.You all people,look for fake without problem,watch “real wife’s in Orange County”.

By Anna

February 12, 2009 6:03 PM | Link to this

I love the show,they are a real and great family.And the don’t explode their kids.You all people,look for fake without problem,watch “real wife’s in Orange County”.

By Anna

February 12, 2009 6:04 PM | Link to this

I love the show,they are a real and great family.And the don’t explode their kids.You all people,look for fake without problem,watch “real wife’s in Orange County”.

By motherjanegoose

February 12, 2009 6:48 PM | Link to this

Anna…I think you meant eploit…not explode…I do not know how you can legally explode your kids… BUT I have been known to explode at my kids…LOL!

By Debbie

February 12, 2009 7:42 PM | Link to this

I actually know somebody who knows Jon and Kate,she says that they are the nicest family, very thrifty,hard working and that the tv crew only come 1-3 days at 1-3 hours at a time so it’s not all day. And that she is a very driven and determined woman. Dont be to hard on her. Im sure social services is watching the show and making sure that there not being over exposed.

By Gosselinfan

February 13, 2009 2:21 PM | Link to this

I love the show! I watch Jon & Kate Plus 8 every Monday night and several times during the week. I love seeing the different adventures they take with the kids. I think it’s awesome that the kids get to do things they otherwise would not. Granted, they get a lot of free stuff but it’s not like they ask and beg for it because they claim to have nothing. People willingly give them these things. If you’ve watched the show, you’d know it was their dream to get married in Hawaii. How nice of someone to help make that dream come true. I personally don’t think there is anything wrong with the show. Kate is very controlling but can you imagine the house with 8 kids if she wasn’t? I will continue to watch the show and I hope TLC doesn’t take it off the air anytime soon. Just like all reality shows, this too will pass but…until that time, I’ll be glued to my TV.

By Cristy

February 17, 2009 8:45 AM | Link to this

Judy~

You are watching a different Jon and Kate than the rest of us. Either that or you are a Gwop. It is probably both. The kids have been shown, coloring, playing with home made play dough,painting,cooking, and doing crafts, to name a few. Get off your judgemental soapbox and stop lying too.

By Barbara

February 17, 2009 5:48 PM | Link to this

I was extremely annoyed last night, 2/16 when Kate stated that she hated Jon ‘talking over her;. Honey, If he didn’t talk over you he wouldn’t talk at all. Watch youself sometime and see that you monopolize every interview. Perhaps it’s your Hitler hairstyle that makes you a control freak.

By tessa

February 18, 2009 3:17 PM | Link to this

I do love Jon and kate plus 8! I love watching the show and watching their children grow. But i see alot of people hating them more and more. But i think of it this way many people are upset about them getting more and more things and getting more money. But its expected if you have a show and if you hate them why do you watch? I hope the best for these children and every child. I agree i find things wrong with their parenting skills sometimes but if you and your children had a show America would find something wrong with your parenting skills too. No family is perfect including mine. I think they do a wonderful job with what they have and raising so many kids but thats just my opinion and everyone has their own even Jon and Kate.

By navymom

February 18, 2009 7:47 PM | Link to this

I think all of you who pass neg. judgement must not watch the show regularly. It has been stated many times that the camera crew is only there a few times a week. If the kids don’t want to be filmed, there are designated rooms they can go to. Also, the camera men have to ask the kids’ permission to enter their bedrooms. Their new house was not “built” but purchased just as any of us would buy a home. Only a couple of their vacations were freebies. They paid for the others. Yes, many of us don’t get to take trip like that, but those places got them there for a reason. Marketing. Now, others will want to go to those places. I, myself, would love to take a trip to PA and visit the Crayola Factory and Strasburg Railroad. I didn’t even know those places existed. Yes, different people and kids on the show have annoying moments. You are all annoying right now. lol. No mom is perfect. Expecting her to be just cause she’s on TV is rediculous. I think what they did was smart. No, this tv show wont last forever but the benefits from it will. Yeah, the 6 prolly won’t remember skiing but Madi and Cara will. They had a blast. Jon has made many snappy comments back to Kate. So what? It’s THEIR marriage, not yours. My husband and I have taken shots and jokes at each other. That is OUR marriage. Alike people marry. If Jon wasn’t OK with it, they wouldn’t have married. These kids will grow up knowing that they have mommy and daddy at home, not sitting in day care and after school care.

And so what if they used IVF? So many couples and children have kids through IVF everyday. Just cause most result in single or twin births doesn’t mean those who have more than twins are just evil greedy people. Jon and Kate have both said that, the second time, they hoped for one but knew that twins or triplets were a possibility. No one guesses they’ll have 6. She admits to OCD and even admitted having a cleaner prolly wouldn’t work cause she’s picky. If you have kids, you know how messy they can be. I have 3 under 5 and they can destroy a room in a quickness. I don’t let my kids play with markers and crayons every day cause they color on the walls. They do everything with extreme supervision. Her house is very clean for all those kids. And the comment about her having a cook is just so far offbase. She cooks every night. Unless you eat at her house every night, you cant say she has a cook. They have also explained the lack of contact with her family. It went back to before they had kids. Jon’s family was involved but his dad died. The rest of his family live in Hawaii. Also, they were getting people sitting outside their house. Hence, the secrecy on where they moved to. They haven’t even shown the front of the house on tv yet. They didn’t walk them to the friend’s house because of people hanging around. If you don’t like the show, don’t watch it. It’s extremely immature and hypocritical to come here talking about her attitude and snarkiness when you are doing the same.

As for the Duggars, I do not like them for the same reasons as others. I could care less about families with alot of kids. What I don’t like is that it’s rarely seen that the parents interact with their kids outside of chores. With all those kids, they need to spend every moment of the day with them in order to get time in with them all. They also appear to be hypocrites to me, also. They talkabout saving and using hand-me-downs but they went to a boutique(not a superstore) and spent several thousand dollars…….but push around 6 $10 umbrella strollers. Well, the older girls do anyway. If you know you are going to have a baby every year, invest in some nice multiples strollers. Would make sense. Also, they can’t seem to buckle their gifts from God correctly in the car. Their carseat use is sad and pathetic. Their whole operation borders neglect and you cant tell me for a minute that those kids wanted to share rooms like that. No 17yr old on the planet wants to share a room with a 2yr old. It’s like once a new baby comes, the previous baby gets bumped from the crib to the gender bunk rooms down the hall. They are raising their girls to be housekeeping baby machines. Typically, home school kids get their HS diplomas early but none are shown in secondary education. Also, they bought a house for the oldest and his new wife. If I was a home schooler, I’d be outrage as it seems like they don’t think their kids can fend for themselves.

I do not care for Little people/big world but that’s cause I don’t find them interesting and I think it’s disgusting that they don’t clean their house knowing there will be cameras there.

By Margarita

February 19, 2009 7:24 PM | Link to this

I think that the TV show is a great investment of time and profit. How else will they be able to afford college tuition for 10 children. I don’t see it as exploiting the kids but exploiting themselves. I have to agree with most comments that Kate is very demeaning to Jon. Not only does she control the household but her husband is controlled as well. Poor Jon. We see how she treats him weekly on the TV show now imagine how she treats him with the cameras off.

By Margarita

February 19, 2009 7:25 PM | Link to this

I think that the TV show is a great investment of time and profit. How else will they be able to afford college tuition for 10 children. I don’t see it as exploiting the kids but exploiting themselves. I have to agree with most comments that Kate is very demeaning to Jon. Not only does she control the household but her husband is controlled as well. Poor Jon. We see how she treats him weekly on the TV show now imagine how she treats him with the cameras off.

By ALM

February 20, 2009 3:16 PM | Link to this

I think Jon and Kate have reached the end of the road. The little ones will be in school now, and waching a wealthy family in this economy is no longer of interest.

By Gina

February 20, 2009 4:38 PM | Link to this

Well, NavyMom or Kate whomever you are you are full of bull. How would you know anything about their personal life unless you are Kate or maybe Jon????? Anyone who doesn’t see this or them shall I say for what they are has to be blind or a fool or perhaps both.

Little People is at least about normal everyday life. It is interesting to see how they manage. Bless their heart you can tell they have love for their family and also others. Did you happen to see the show where the Father went to another country to help some other people, children? No, probably not you would rather watch exploitation of the poor Gosselin children. It’s people like you who keep people like them a float. Shut-up, you’re completely out of whack whomever you really are.

By Beth

February 20, 2009 6:08 PM | Link to this

I love Jon and Kate! They are a wonderful, normal family. You all should be ashamed of yourselves for judging them. They are wonderful parents who have wonderful children. The free stuff, seriously, you are judging them for taking free stuff??? Get a life people!!!!!!!!!

By Just a Mom

February 20, 2009 6:35 PM | Link to this

It’s time to turn off the cameras, pack up the crew, and let these children be children. I won’t be watching this show anymore. Best wishes to all the Gosselins, but it’s time to pull the plug.

By Shea Camp

February 23, 2009 12:38 PM | Link to this

To begin with I really like the show,but know it seems as if they might be in it for the money.I know of a few familys that has more than 8 kids and they make ends meet without the help from others.I could understand maybe diapers, wipes things of that nature,but trips, washers and dryers ( more than 1 of each )I just can’t help justify for them. I really think that Maddie’s attitude is horrible.Jon and Kate both make excuses for her behavior, however I think she is not getting what is needs, as far as attention or being corrected in a better manor.I feel like I could go on and on,but Kate’s attitude she has with Jon is awful.She is always correcting him or interupting him on air. I can’t help to wonder if she is like that when the film is not rolling.Life is hard, but sometimes you make it harder on yourself.

By just a regular person?

February 23, 2009 5:41 PM | Link to this

this is just a regular person’s blog

what is a regular person? how is this blogger different from you? they have a blog, you have a blog! You are a blogger!

The new editor for the AJC goes online and whines about the decline of his paper in all of its forms but yet they still pay this pretentious hack?

By Winnie

February 24, 2009 1:23 PM | Link to this

I have skimmed all the above posts and just want to make a few observations.

By jeano

February 25, 2009 9:19 AM | Link to this

To navymom - February 18, 2007 7:47 pm

Or should I say Kate or maybe it’s her twin? You need therapy big time! You say “The camera men have to ask the kids’ permission to enter their bedrooms.” How creepy is that? So what do the cameramen say to 4-year olds? “Can we come in with all our camera crap and just watch you?” That seems pretty normal. No space is off limits, is it? And the parents don’t think this is going to affect these kids later in life? The state of Pennsylvania should investigate just how many hours the kids have to “perform” and if there is any “special” bank account that each child should receive when they are of legal age, and definitely w/o the greedy hands of the controlling mother and the spineless father.

Like Cat Daddy said earlier:
“It doesn’t take character to accomplish what Jon and Kate have accomplished; it merely takes opportunism, greed, and a willingness to sell their children’s childhood to the highest bidders.”
Cat Daddy January 27, 2009 5:32 PM

TLC needs to pull the plug on this pathetic show. End of story!

By Winnie

February 25, 2009 1:02 PM | Link to this

Does anybody know how far the new house is from where they used to live? Also, are the Gosslins completely estranged from Kevin and Jody and Beth and her family?

By sarah

February 25, 2009 6:39 PM | Link to this

I think Jon and Kate take care of their kids and are wonderful parents.There show is wonderful and there kids are very happy.They go on many trips and have a new home and 2 dogs,Shoka and Naula.I don’t think anything is wrong with them getting free stuff.There show should stay on TLC because they are very popular and there would be so many disapointed fans out there including me.I think we should all just leave Jon,Kate,Cara,Mady, Aiden,Alexis,Collin,Hannah,Joel and Leah,Shoka and Naula’s family alone and let them keep the show and live their life the way they want to. -THANKS

By Sally Sue Bah

February 26, 2009 2:01 PM | Link to this

http://www.phillymag.com/articles/jonandkate_gosselin/

By Sally Sue Bah

February 26, 2009 2:09 PM | Link to this

Oh, Sarah, WAKE-UP you nut job. Read what the Philly has to say. It’s ppl. like you who keep those poor babies exploited. Grow-up and wise-up. Read the article I posted the link to.

By Irina

February 26, 2009 2:32 PM | Link to this

Sally Sue Bah - The link did not work. Do you have another link to that article? Thank you!

By Katie

February 27, 2009 12:33 PM | Link to this

To those of you who do not enjoy the show and do not agree with what Jon and Kate are doing, then don’t watch it. No one is forcing you to. They are not exploiting their children, they are simply showing how they run a household consisting of 8 children to the public that is obviously very curious to see. The children are adorable and yes Kate can be controlling and a little bit snappy at times ,but how could you not be with 8 children, 6 of them only four? And mothers used to think they had a handful with 2 or even 3 young children. I respect what Jon and Kate are doing, and after reading their book “Multiple Blessings”, I understand that they had a very, very rough beginning with financial issues and the like. I’m glad that their family is receiving all these opportunities because as Kate has said many times on the show, she wants to let her children experience all that a child in a family of four would be able to experience. Without help, the children would not have many opportunities to go anywhere. The children are not exploited on the show. TLC lets Jon and Kate make plenty of decisions regarding the privacy of their children, and I have never seen anything on the show that would be considered damaging to the children. It’s not like they are on an MTV show about how dysfunctional their children are. They are on a family TV network that is simply geared at showing other parents and families how they live. I watch the show because I think Jon and Kate are doing the best they can, and they deserve the opportunities that TLC and other people across the nation are providing them because of the show. If you do not like their parenting styles and what happens on the show, stop watching. Jon and Kate can watch out for the well-being of their children without you demanding TLC “pull the plug” on the show.

By alch

February 27, 2009 1:08 PM | Link to this

Frankly, I’ve stopped watching the show because Kate seems to think they are entitled to everything. She does not seem to understand there are families with two kids who do not and cannot afford many of these experiences. In addition, I absolutely HATE the manner in which she speaks to her husband. And do not get me started about Mady…that child is just plain rude and needs a good butt whooping. I used to be a fan of the show and loved the sextuplets, but Kate and Mady did it for me. I’m done with it. I’d rather watch 18 & counting…at least they are humble.

By Kara

February 27, 2009 1:51 PM | Link to this

Well, the shows are entertaining I have to say - Everyones different so I dont want to judge. The Duggars are just out of this world…but jon and kate do have a free ride because of their children..more power to them I believe I would do the same thing…

By Sally Sue Bah

February 27, 2009 5:54 PM | Link to this

Hi Irina, I clicked on it and it worked but I’ll repost for you :) http://www.phillymag.com/error/index.html

By BAA

February 27, 2009 8:01 PM | Link to this

I have to admit. Kate is very very mean to her husband and it really bothers me. I don’t blame them for taking free stuff, heck I would. The show would be more interesting to me if it was about everyday stuff like homework projects, etc. Mady is super whiny and Kate tolerates it. Now I have a super whiny kid too, but I try to keep it in check;kate just seems to let her get away with it. It is pretty annoying to watch. Kate also seems to be very rude/abrupt with just about everyone…I can’t imagine her having friends. Why do they not show the front of their new house on the show? Does anyone know? Now the dougars seems nice, but the mom is always so super happy and I just can’t imagine being that happy all the time-it seems unrealistic. Now for the people out there downing them for being christians…they should just shut up. You can tell those people do not have Christ b/c they have such hate in their hearts.

By marsha burkes

March 2, 2009 6:06 PM | Link to this

yes, I agree that Mady is the biggest brat, smartass ,Ive ever seen, and they just let her get by with it all the time, I wonder how worse she is OFF camera, she needs her little but busted on camera and off.

By marsha burkes

March 2, 2009 6:07 PM | Link to this

yes, I agree that Mady is the biggest brat, smartalek,Ive ever seen, and they just let her get by with it all the time, I wonder how worse she is OFF camera, she needs her little but busted on camera and off.

By Winnie

March 3, 2009 11:07 AM | Link to this

Marsha - I’m with you on Mady needing her butt busted. I’ve never seen such an oppositional kid. It’s obvious she’s smart — she has an excellent vocabulary — but her constant whining, tantrums, jealousy, etc. are way off the charts. I’m guessing she gets by with a lot more than she normally would because her parents don’t want to yell at her or spank her while the cameras are rolling. I have read somewhere that they do spank — we just don’t see it. Poor Cara — what a kid to has as your twin!

By nurse&mother

March 3, 2009 2:46 PM | Link to this

Hey Vanna and others who say all real marriages fight and bicker. Contrary to popular belief, not all marriages fight and carry on like such. In some marriges (especially the ones that LAST), the partners actually have RESPECT for each other and treat one another like their other half and partner. My husband and I rarely fight. IMHO, marriages in which partners carry on and bicker (and disrespect each other) will either be dysfunctional or will eventually fail.

By abby

March 3, 2009 2:46 PM | Link to this

I do think the show is on its last legs, partly because the kids are getting older and partly because people are bothered by Kate’s behavior. I find it hard to watch when she is demeaning Jon and correcting him constantly, and I agree that I have no idea why he puts up with it, other than to avoid a fight I guess. I would not be at all surprised to see their marriage split up after the show goes off the air, although it would certainly be sad. The one thing is, he kind of gets his own points across even without talking, just with his expression when she says some of the things she says or corrects him on camera. I expect he’s well aware of the impression her behavior leaves on viewers and that he is better off just not responding the same way.

As far as all the stuff about taking donations, I guess my main feeling is that anything that does not cost taxpayers, such as welfare, is fine. Doing this show is one way that they can support all these kids, the last six of which I believe were not intended to be so many. I don’t really see that the kids are being exploited as people say. Exploited really means being used to gain money that you don’t get any benefit from, and that’s not the case here. The kids receive the benefits of being on TV by having a nice home, food, furniture and whatever else is being provided by payments from TLC and donations from companies that want to use their gifts as promotion. That’s just marketing on the part of the companies and I don’t see anything wrong with that either. I think all of it will naturally come to an end as the show becomes “old” and less interesting to viewers and is eventually cancelled.

The only thing I really have a problem with is Kate’s manner. If she would take some of people’s comments to heart, perhaps get a little counseling and learn to control herself a little better and be more respectful of her husband and of others, I think the whole family would be better off.

By nurse&mother

March 3, 2009 2:50 PM | Link to this

I have a question that I would like someone (who just thinks J&K+8 is just the best show) to answer: How can you watch a show so loyally when in real life, Kate treats her viewers so rudely (just read all the posters who live in the same area as the Gosselins)? For me, it’s just a matter of principle. I would think that Kate should be THANKFUL to her viewers, because without the viewers, she has no handouts. Period. You guys are suckers, IMO.

By DB

March 3, 2009 3:12 PM | Link to this

@nurse&mother, I’m with you on that — the couple of times I watched J&K+8, I was deeply embarrassed to be watching this woman’s behavior towards her husband. I was so embarrassed that I just didn’t watch anymore. I don’t enjoy watching people fight, and I would think that respect for your partner and your marriage would preclude embarrassing them —AND yourself — in front of others, not to mention on TV!

By nurse&mother

March 3, 2009 5:18 PM | Link to this

Katie, Sarah et. al (and everyone else who loves to watch J&K+8) will someone please answer my question?

How can you guys watch the show so faithfully, when in real life Kate treats her viewers so rudely (when she is seen out in public). Just look at all the posters who have said she was ugly to them when they came up to her and told her they loved the show. She would then snub her nose at them and quickly walk away (one poster said that a young child came up to her and Kate was ugly. Why do all you loyal viewers not care about this??? Kate should be THANKFUL to her viewers, because without the viewers, she has no handouts. Period. Why does everyone skirt around this issue?? Nothing to say, huh??

By smokey fenmore

March 3, 2009 5:33 PM | Link to this

I found this on the net, it pretty much says it all

See that’s the thing. When interviewed by Berks county press after the tups were born, Kate’s mother opened up about Kate’s own personal longing for multiples. She admitted that Kate would carry around the McCaughey septuplet’s first book like it was a bible. Then she met Jon, was diagnosed with PCOS is a miraculously short amount of time, and without having to have to go the typical ‘try for a year or so’ approach most docs recommend before saying ‘ok maybe now it’s time for fertility aid’, she somehow managed to fast track IUI. She got pregnant with the twins, 2 happy and beautifuly healthy girls. A year later she wanted more. Jon said no, for 3 years. Finally he admits he gave in. But suspiciously, instead of going back to the doctor who helped her conceive Mady and Cara (and quite quickly too) she changed up, and went to another doc at RSI in Wyomissing (Jon often times tells this to anyone who approaches him and tells him about their own fertility struggles).

During Kate’s second try for the tups, she was found to have hyperstimulated ovaries and hospitalized. At this point in IUI the doctor will cancel the insemination part of the process, considering it a failure. He will also warn the patient against any intercourse.

So Kate gets out of the hospital, takes a pregnancy test two weeks later, and gets an ultrasound three weeks from that which confirmed the tups. Now, how can that be when the doc canceled the insemination? She states clearly, that during that ultrasound Jon was visibly upset and “it was then that (I) began to worry”. Very telling, IMO. She duped him into thinking they can go ahead and have sex, it was safe, everything was fine. And the guy got the shock of his life upon seeing that sonogram.

Also, they both admit they were in no financial position to bring sextuplets into the world and they say in their own words that they were barely able to take care of the two they already had. Yet they did it. Kate was on PA Medicaid for the duration of the pregnancy and post natal care. The taxpayers also picked up the tups NICU bills and medical care up until roughly 20 months of age at which point Jon became employed thru the state and had insurance. The NICU bills alone are estimated to be in the millions.

Then Kate was given the aid of a state funded LPN, Angie Krall, for 12 months. Angie was basically an extra set of hands, as the tups had no lasting effects of prematurity. The state cut her off at 12 months and she freaked (see links on the front page, it will take you to the articles about this).

The best part? When the babies were approximately 8 months old Jon’s dad passed away. Jon was left with a sizeable inheritance (rumored to be 6 figures). They hid the money under a relation’s name and continued to collect services such as Medicaid and WIC.

The only difference between KON and Suleman is that KON beat Suleman to the punch. And, of course, KON hide’s their lies behind a stack of bibles. Nadya tends to out her own flaws to the public. Maybe she should hire KON’s PR (that’s public relations) machine.

By butterfly

March 3, 2009 6:13 PM | Link to this

I LOVE THEM!!!!!!:]

well dear EVERYONE:

i am a 16 year girl, i watch ever single episode of jon ad kate i think its the best thing ever!! there kids are the most cuttest thing ever!!to the people who say that kate has an attitude u are a whole bunch of retards.everone who is human has there flaws ad attitude.unless u think u are god or something!and anyone who talks bad about there kids who are you to judge.what makes you so much better please tell me! so i can get you some help.!!!because unless you are god u are not perfect your self!!!! you are a whole of bunch of close minded mean people with no minds! and to whoever is navymom.. i completely agree with you!!…….i like the Jon and Kate because they are real poeple who are down to earth and dont put on a front for t.v! and so what if they get free stuff wont’en you like free stuff also!! and john to me is the best daddy out there he is so cool and unlike other dads out there he dint leave his wife!!! he stuck by her trough thick and thin!! john and kate if you ever read this i just wanna tell you that your show is better than any other teen crap that is put on t.v!! dont listen to anyone who has somthing negative to say.there just a whole bunch of haterz who dont know how to respect.i love you guys and your kids .everyone has flaws and you guys decide to show yours on t.v!!! which is awsome i bet none of those people who talk bad about you would have the guts to go on national telvision and show there true self. like the duggers or watever there call. yea there nice people but who wants to watch a show about them boring srtick people when we have you guys:]your children are the most cutest thing ever!!!your family is so much fun!! i hope i can watch this show till they grow up. I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! god is love.love crystal!

By butterfly

March 3, 2009 6:13 PM | Link to this

I LOVE THEM!!!!!!:]

well dear EVERYONE:

i am a 16 year girl, i watch ever single episode of jon ad kate i think its the best thing ever!! there kids are the most cuttest thing ever!!to the people who say that kate has an attitude u are a whole bunch of retards.everone who is human has there flaws ad attitude.unless u think u are god or something!and anyone who talks bad about there kids who are you to judge.what makes you so much better please tell me! so i can get you some help.!!!because unless you are god u are not perfect your self!!!! you are a whole of bunch of close minded mean people with no minds! and to whoever is navymom.. i completely agree with you!!…….i like the Jon and Kate because they are real poeple who are down to earth and dont put on a front for t.v! and so what if they get free stuff wont’en you like free stuff also!! and john to me is the best daddy out there he is so cool and unlike other dads out there he dint leave his wife!!! he stuck by her trough thick and thin!! john and kate if you ever read this i just wanna tell you that your show is better than any other teen crap that is put on t.v!! dont listen to anyone who has somthing negative to say.there just a whole bunch of haterz who dont know how to respect.i love you guys and your kids .everyone has flaws and you guys decide to show yours on t.v!!! which is awsome i bet none of those people who talk bad about you would have the guts to go on national telvision and show there true self. like the duggers or watever there call. yea there nice people but who wants to watch a show about them boring srtick people when we have you guys:]your children are the most cutest thing ever!!!your family is so much fun!! i hope i can watch this show till they grow up. I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! god is love.love crystal!

By butterfly

March 3, 2009 6:14 PM | Link to this

I LOVE THEM!!!!!!:]

well dear EVERYONE:

i am a 16 year girl, i watch ever single episode of jon ad kate i think its the best thing ever!! there kids are the most cuttest thing ever!!to the people who say that kate has an attitude u are a whole bunch of retards.everone who is human has there flaws ad attitude.unless u think u are god or something!and anyone who talks bad about there kids who are you to judge.what makes you so much better please tell me! so i can get you some help.!!!because unless you are god u are not perfect your self!!!! you are a whole of bunch of close minded mean people with no minds! and to whoever is navymom.. i completely agree with you!!…….i like the Jon and Kate because they are real poeple who are down to earth and dont put on a front for t.v! and so what if they get free stuff wont’en you like free stuff also!! and john to me is the best daddy out there he is so cool and unlike other dads out there he dint leave his wife!!! he stuck by her trough thick and thin!! john and kate if you ever read this i just wanna tell you that your show is better than any other teen crap that is put on t.v!! dont listen to anyone who has somthing negative to say.there just a whole bunch of haterz who dont know how to respect.i love you guys and your kids .everyone has flaws and you guys decide to show yours on t.v!!! which is awsome i bet none of those people who talk bad about you would have the guts to go on national telvision and show there true self. like the duggers or watever there call. yea there nice people but who wants to watch a show about them boring srtick people when we have you guys:]your children are the most cutest thing ever!!!your family is so much fun!! i hope i can watch this show till they grow up. I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! god is love.love crystal!

By butterfly

March 3, 2009 6:16 PM | Link to this

I LOVE THEM!!!!!!:]

well dear EVERYONE:

i am a 16 year girl, i watch ever single episode of jon ad kate i think its the best thing ever!! there kids are the most cuttest thing ever!!to the people who say that kate has an attitude u are a whole bunch of retards.everone who is human has there flaws ad attitude.unless u think u are god or something!and anyone who talks bad about there kids who are you to judge.what makes you so much better please tell me! so i can get you some help.!!!because unless you are god u are not perfect your self!!!! you are a whole of bunch of close minded mean people with no minds! and to whoever is navymom.. i completely agree with you!!…….i like the Jon and Kate because they are real poeple who are down to earth and dont put on a front for t.v! and so what if they get free stuff wont’en you like free stuff also!! and john to me is the best daddy out there he is so cool and unlike other dads out there he dint leave his wife!!! he stuck by her trough thick and thin!! john and kate if you ever read this i just wanna tell you that your show is better than any other teen crap that is put on t.v!! dont listen to anyone who has somthing negative to say.there just a whole bunch of haterz who dont know how to respect.i love you guys and your kids .everyone has flaws and you guys decide to show yours on t.v!!! which is awsome i bet none of those people who talk bad about you would have the guts to go on national telvision and show there true self. like the duggers or watever there call. yea there nice people but who wants to watch a show about them boring srtick people when we have you guys:]your children are the most cutest thing ever!!!your family is so much fun!! i hope i can watch this show till they grow up. I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! god is love.love crystal!

By butterfly

March 3, 2009 6:23 PM | Link to this

OMG…SHUT UP ABOUT KATE if anything you are the ones with a nasty attitude!!!!! stop jugding people ad judge your self first!!!!!!!! everone who talks bout kate is big time hatin on her because she has everthing she needs ad also her husbend a very sexy and you wish you had that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so get a reality cheak on yourself and if you dont like the episode than dont watch it simple as that its call commen scence people you are a whole bunch of reterds with no brains!!!!!!!!!

HATERZ

i cant stand poeple with no brains!!!!=crystal!!!!!

By butterfly

March 3, 2009 6:25 PM | Link to this

OMG…SHUT UP ABOUT KATE if anything you are the ones with a nasty attitude!!!!! stop jugding people ad judge your self first!!!!!!!! everone who talks bout kate is big time hatin on her because she has everthing she needs ad also her husbend a very sexy and you wish you had that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so get a reality cheak on yourself and if you dont like the episode than dont watch it simple as that its call commen scence people you are a whole bunch of reterds with no brains!!!!!!!!!and 18 plus counting is a whole bunch of fake people!!!!

HATERZ

i cant stand poeple with no brains!!!!=crystal!!!!!

By butterfly

March 3, 2009 6:55 PM | Link to this

ILL ANSWER UR QUESTION how do u think i know if she treats her viewer so rudely she has never offened me so why should i care anyways!!! her niebors are probely anying old people!!!!!!! so jus get over it!!

By smokeyfenmore

March 3, 2009 7:08 PM | Link to this

So, Kate really does read these blogs and responds! The writing style and accuracy matches that of multiple bles$ings.

By Belle

March 4, 2009 11:49 AM | Link to this

I watched the show for about the first season. Loved it…then it all seem to change. You could see the air filling up Kates head. I feel bad for Jon and the kids. They will never have a normal life because of Kate. Granted this is basically how she makes a living…but wow the poor kids. I’m anxious to see what they are like when they are older and can really speak their minds.

By DB

March 4, 2009 12:01 PM | Link to this

@butterfly/crystal, at 16, it’s hard to use real-life experience and discernment that you don’t have to evaluate a situation. Don’t come on a blog and tell people what to do or what to think - you won’t change their mind. The only thing you can do is share YOUR opinion. For a 16 year old to start spouting off on how “sexy” Jon is (maybe to you, but DEFINITELY not to me), and to call people “haterz” completely negates your position. No one minds that they get free stuff — what they do mind is that they actively use their children as marketing tools in order to solicit a LOT of free stuff, to a level that is beyond what many families struggling these day can afford. Showing off and flaunting has never been in good taste. Also, growing up in front of a camera while the whole world watches you do it is a very stressful way to live, which is why so many child celebrities end up screwed up as adults, after their parents have lost track of their childhood.

Now, go back to English class — please.

By Winnie

March 4, 2009 1:02 PM | Link to this

Butterfly, It might interest you to know that calling people “retards” is very disrespectful and uncalled for. Retarded people have a place in this world, and using “retard” as a slang expression for people who don’t agree with you is not cool. Also, if you ever expect to get a job, you might bone up on your grammar and spelling.

By sunny

March 4, 2009 3:03 PM | Link to this

I love th show,,so kate wines and is a poop sometimes well I have 6 boys and I am a poop sometimes too tell John to say something or grow up amd help more….The Duggers well thats their choice I uess but what kind of bond can you have they never cuddle with the kids hold their hands i dont see many hugs and kisses and thats wahts raising a family is supose to be not having children like trophies to show but to love and cherish

By sunny

March 4, 2009 3:04 PM | Link to this

I love th show,,so kate wines and is a poop sometimes well I have 6 boys and I am a poop sometimes too tell John to say something or grow up amd help more….The Duggers well thats their choice I uess but what kind of bond can you have they never cuddle with the kids hold their hands i dont see many hugs and kisses and thats wahts raising a family is supose to be not having children like trophies to show but to love and cherish

By TC

March 4, 2009 3:28 PM | Link to this

It just goes to show what people will do for money these days. Maybe if a TV network came to my family, offered a couple thousand per episode to film all the craziness in my household, I would let them in too. ESPECIALLY IF I HAD 8 KIDS UNDER THE AGE OF 7!!However, I enjoy my privacy and don’t want the whole country remarking on the way I treat my husband, how annoying and whiny my kids are, and how I can be super OCD at times.I wouldn’t share those precious moments of my children’s lives on a daily basis with people I don’t know, to comment on, and judge. I feel sorry for Jon & Kate and the kids. I wouldn’t want my kids and my private life in everyone in America’s living room every night.(sometimes there are marathons!!) I think the network is exploiting the WHOLE family.Reality TV has gotten WAY out of control.WHO WOULDN’T TAKE FREE STUFF? I think Jon & Kate have been persuaded by money and fame and they don’t even see it. Show me reality if that’s what it’s supposed to be. This show is not reality. Maybe in the beginning it was,before Jon & Kate went glam.

By nurse&mother

March 4, 2009 4:05 PM | Link to this

Very well put DB (regarding Butterfly. You are always so eloguent! I am envious. Anyway, you hit the nail on the head regarding Butterfly (aka Crystal). Enough said.

By butterfly

March 4, 2009 4:11 PM | Link to this

Winnie , i do have a job i work at a mall in my city.i go to orlando fashion prep school i have a gpa of 4.5.its called typing in a computer i dont take my grammer seriously.and when i said retard i ment it in a form of expression. ok!! and i do know mental challenge kids which is the right way to say they have a very special place in this world.they are unique.my boyfreids brother has down sydrom and he is the most buetifullness person full of energy person i ever meeet. and for anyone who miss read my comment because you dont know the defintion of my slang talk thats the way that i express my self!! just like older poeple have there fancy talk us younger genartion have are share of words. ok and i can come all this blog and say what ever i want dont tell me what to do and how to say it he is sexy thats my opioun of him. and haterz let me referse it for poeple who dont know. a hater is somebody who talks about somebody eles because of there life style and judge them!!! and i dont like poeple who think there better than me because there older. and i dont need real life experinces to know its commen scence and because i am a certain age dont mean i dont have no life experience i probely went through 10 more stuff than you went with your whole life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ok!!!!!!!!!!

By nurse&mother

March 4, 2009 4:21 PM | Link to this

Butterfly- I am not as concerned about your grammar as I am about your spelling. If this is the best that you can do, the public education system has seriously failed you. Please keep in school and try to further your education. You truly show your immaturity and lack of experience in your posts. Certainly you have the right to post your opinions and say whatever you want. Please keep in mind that all the other posters were your age at one time too. And the “older” generation certainly felt removed from the ones before them (as all young folks do). I never thought that my parents actually had half a brain until I got married and had children of my own. It was then that I realized that “Gee, they weren’t idiots after all”. I suspect that in about 10 years time (give or take a few) you may feel the same way too. NEVER SAY NEVER.

By Winnie

March 4, 2009 4:39 PM | Link to this

Butterfly, You have a GPA of 4.5? Good for you, but nobody will know that unless you learn to express yourself better. All the drama and slang and cutesy spellings paint the picture of an anxious, troubled person. I hope that isn’t so. As far as using “retard” as a slang term and not meaning it, some people do that with words like “n****” or “fatso” or “gimp” and other put downs. You may not mean anything by it, but it is harmful and it hurts others. No need for it. Also, how do you know how old a person is by just reading comments posted? You might be surprised there…

By nurse&mother

March 5, 2009 11:14 AM | Link to this

It’s nice to see that some posters (have one in mind), are at a loss of words today.

By jeano

March 6, 2009 11:43 AM | Link to this

There isn’t that much to say. My family stopped watching this reality show because it has nothing to do with reality. It’s fake just like Jon and Kate. TLC and Jon & Kate keep going forward because it makes MONEY. It’s about GREED! It has nothing to do with the well being of these 8 children.

It would be great if TLC would show OTHER families of multiples and show the world what “could” happen if you have multiples – the bad things. Show all the medical problems that some of these children suffer from. Show the families that have to struggle in every day life. Quit showing the mother of sextuplets who became a millionaire by selling her children’s childhood. All families aren’t like that. There are many families of multiples who chose not to go on television and exhibit each one of their child’s good and bad qualities. (What normal parent would do that?)

TLC should show the world what it’s really like for fathers of all these multiples who actually have real jobs for a living, not fathers who stay home all day who live off their kids. Maybe then the women who want multiples will rethink about having multiples and there will be a few less families the government will have to support.

By NJ Mom

March 6, 2009 1:35 PM | Link to this

Kate was very CRUEL to mis-treat Jon that way — Even HORRIFIC knowing that soooo many people are watching. Humiliated is an under-statement! What a disgraceful example for her children. : (

Judge for Yourself if you think “Kate” isn’t CRUEL Here is a link for Entertainment Weekly:

http://watching-tv.ew.com/2009/02/jon-kate-eight.html?cid=150542343#comment-150542343

By NJ Mom

March 6, 2009 1:37 PM | Link to this

Kate was very CRUEL to mis-treat Jon that way — Even HORRIFIC knowing that soooo many people are watching. Humiliated is an under-statement! What a disgraceful example for her children. : (

Judge for Yourself if you think “Kate” isn’t CRUEL Here is a link for Entertainment Weekly:

http://watching-tv.ew.com/2009/02/jon-kate-eight.html?cid=150542343#comment-150542343

By NJ Mom

March 6, 2009 1:37 PM | Link to this

Kate was very CRUEL to mis-treat Jon that way — Even HORRIFIC knowing that soooo many people are watching. Humiliated is an under-statement! What a disgraceful example for her children. : (

Judge for Yourself if you think “Kate” isn’t CRUEL Here is a link for Entertainment Weekly:

http://watching-tv.ew.com/2009/02/jon-kate-eight.html?cid=150542343#comment-150542343

By NJ Mom

March 6, 2009 1:40 PM | Link to this

Kate was very CRUEL to mis-treat Jon that way — Even HORRIFIC knowing that soooo many people are watching.

Humiliated is an under-statement!

What a disgraceful example for her children. : (

Judge for Yourself if you think “Kate” isn’t CRUEL Here is a link for Entertainment Weekly:

http://watching-tv.ew.com/2009/02/jon-kate-eight.html?cid=150542343#comment-150542343

By NJ Mom

March 6, 2009 1:44 PM | Link to this

*SORRY My comment repeated so many times - I apologize for that. * I was trying to post it and kept getting an error page popping up so I thought it did not work. So sorry.

By CA Florist

March 6, 2009 5:16 PM | Link to this

Why are so many people quick to judge? Who cares what their situation is. You’re still watching aren’t you; and if you’re not, then why are you still so worried about somebody else’s life? Everybody is complaining about all of the free stuff. Why not complain about everybody else who receives free stuff as well: actors, music artists, athletes, etc.. I am glad that you brought the money issue up. EXACTLY!!! Isn’t mostly everything in this country done for money? Of course you are going to produce something that sells. I am not necessarily agreeing that the show is the same as it used to be, nor that the attitudes of the parents are perfect. I watch the show because I am curious about the life that they have with 8 kids all very close in age; I am sure that you all had curiosity as well. I realize that nobody is perfect. I am sure that if you were in the media spotlight other people would find faults with the life you lead; and with my life as well, I am not going to exclude myself because I know that I am not perfect. My step-mom has a personality that very closely resembles that of Kate’s and I can only imagine what she would be like if she was in the same situation. There are a lot of people that are like that, so don’t act like she is the only person to ever act like that. Another point to raise is; what if it were the father who was “talking down” to the mother in that way? Would we all keep our mouths shut then? They are doing what they think is best, and handling it in the ways that work for them. What would you say if they chose to selectively reduce? Shame on them? People will always find something wrong with reality show families.

By NJ Mom

March 6, 2009 5:32 PM | Link to this

If Jon were to talk down to Kate that way then I would think that he is also wrong. NEITHER of them should be Humiliating the other one PERIOD. Especially in front of their children and on t.v.

By jessica

March 12, 2009 12:06 PM | Link to this

Hey I’m 15 years old and I love the show.

By jeano

March 12, 2009 6:21 PM | Link to this

Hey jessica who’s 15 and loves the show.

I’m glad you love the show. Keep watching. You will see how Kate raises her kids and how Kate treats her husband. Then you can decide if that’s how you want to raise your own children and treat your own husband some day.

Did you see the episode where Jon took the little 4-year olds walking in the woods by their new home? This was the last episode my family watched. All you hear are the three little girls yelling and screaming at their little brothers - just like the way their mommy yells and screams at their daddy.

This behavior is called: belittling, humiliating, putting down, or controlling other people. You have the controlling mother and the passive unemployed father. Keep watching to see which of the eight children become more and more like their mommy or their daddy.

By jessica

March 13, 2009 11:44 AM | Link to this

Hey its jessica again and i’m 15 and i love the show jonh and kate plus eight. it can show teenagers the real resposibility of having kids and for all you people who say kates just using the kids your wrong ok at least she has time for them unlike some one in the family.

By jessica

March 13, 2009 11:54 AM | Link to this

I like kate but here lately i’m losing interest in john and i take he needs to send more time at home with the kids and let kate have a break.

By Whitney

March 17, 2009 10:57 AM | Link to this

I love the show. Why waste your time telling people why you hate it. Like many have said, IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT DON’T WATCH IT OR WASTE YOUR TIME TELLING PEOPLE YOU HATE IT!!!!!

By Maryanne

March 17, 2009 12:53 PM | Link to this

Why are you screaming? Is it because you KNOW the people who hate it are right? LoL at you getting upset over a stupid not even real reality show. You are like Kate, screaming when you are upset, ahahahaha.

By jessica

March 17, 2009 2:40 PM | Link to this

why are we not focused on the kids. and some of the people on here do not know what there getting them sevles in to.

By Lynn Jones

March 17, 2009 6:39 PM | Link to this

Will Kate ever read or get this email????? She always looks like she is irritated, & disusted with Jon when he shares about the children. Or maybe she is just bored. What’s with her unchristian attitude. She is mean & hateful to her husband. Why???? It’s not because of having 8children either. She is a SNOB.

By GET A LIFE

March 18, 2009 9:56 AM | Link to this

Kate is a Master Manipulator and her fans are her Cult. Her fans act like Cult Members because even when they are shown the truth - they are unable to “think for themselves” and are Closed-Minded to anything but praise and worship for the KON ARTISTS.

By GET A LIFE

March 18, 2009 9:57 AM | Link to this

Kate is a Master Manipulator and her fans are her Cult. Her fans act like Cult Members because even when they are shown the truth - they are unable to “think for themselves” because they are Closed-Minded to anything but praise and worship for the KON ARTISTS.

By Winnie

March 18, 2009 11:18 AM | Link to this

The commercials for next week’s show seem to indicate that Jon and Kate are going public with some marriage problems. I wonder if that is the result of those pictures of Jon taken with college aged girls, or if things just finally came to a head over all the stress, etc. With all the freebies they get from multiple sources, looks like they would take advantage of some marriage counseling. I think anyone’s marriage would be stressed to the max under their circumstances, and then you have an interracial marriage, plus two sets of multiples, plus alienating most of your close friends and family, plus all the attention the TV show brings, plus Kate’s many “issues”. It would be a miracle if they didn’t have marital problems! I hope they don’t divorce — those kids need two parents, and it is evident that both parents love the kids to pieces. Probably the thing that would help the whole family the most would be to end the show. I watch it every week and would miss it, but in the interests of preserving their family and trying to get back to a more normal life, it would probably be good to end it. What do you guys think?

By Jenn

March 18, 2009 12:12 PM | Link to this

Winnie It seems interesting and I will definately watch it. I hope they don’t divorce. That would be awful for all the kids.

On the Duggars: In the intro of the show they say they are so conservative and don’t really let their kids watch tv or get on the computer. If they don’t let them watch tv then why are they even on a tv show?

By jessica

March 19, 2009 8:03 AM | Link to this

hello i love all the kids i watched john and kate just late night and im still learning new stuff form john and kate.

By Betty

March 19, 2009 9:34 AM | Link to this

My concern is for the beautiful little children. With the mother teaching the little girls just how to treat their brothers.As she has NO respect for Jon. ever, he can do nothing to suit her, it’s so sad. I wonder if she ever looks at some of her show’s after a few weeks….She just might learn something..She is really no different that the octo. mom maybe a little smarter..

By jessica

March 19, 2009 1:49 PM | Link to this

hello people i have a track metting today and i’m just wanted to say how much i love you all.

By Jessica

March 24, 2009 6:20 PM | Link to this

I think most of the people commenting on Jon and Kate Plus 8 have too much time on their hands. I do not feel they are explpoiting there children. Who wouldn’t take a trip if there was no strings attached. At least they are getting to see alot…NO ONE knows what there relationship is like. And no one is perfect we all have our downfalls…so I think to sit here and call names…sounds like someone is bitter and jealous that you dont have the same opportunities! So what they go on trips for free…this show them the income to provide for their children!!! Get off their backs damn!!! So I would look into your house before you start pointing out someone elses downfalls!!

By Jessica

March 24, 2009 6:20 PM | Link to this

I think most of the people commenting on Jon and Kate Plus 8 have too much time on their hands. I do not feel they are explpoiting there children. Who wouldn’t take a trip if there was no strings attached. At least they are getting to see alot…NO ONE knows what there relationship is like. And no one is perfect we all have our downfalls…so I think to sit here and call names…sounds like someone is bitter and jealous that you dont have the same opportunities! So what they go on trips for free…this show them the income to provide for their children!!! Get off their backs damn!!! So I would look into your house before you start pointing out someone elses downfalls!!

By JEN

March 25, 2009 1:38 PM | Link to this

In my opinion, Jon & Kate used to be a reality show, but not anymore. Reality is skimping and scraping to pay the bills & buy food every week, reality is not having a vacation in years (like most of us here)She choose to have 8 kids, so of course you are going to have stress !! She is lucky she doesnt have to work, like most of us moms. The reality is, she is not doing this all by herself, she has production crew staff, etc. around constantly to help, they never travel alone, they always have someone to help. I think the show has run its course, and unfortunately, I think Jon is going to wake up one day and realize he has had enough of being treated like another child, and we will be watching the divorce of Jon and Kate.

By jeano

April 1, 2009 2:20 PM | Link to this

After watching Kate follow Jon around in their new house, screaming at him for not using a coupon for something, I can just see these two in 20 years —- like the old cartoon —- the big old controlling woman chasing her passive, short, little ball-headed old husband with a rolling pin.