Just wondering what everyone's take is on the whole "Jon and Kate +8" drama that is going on right now. At the store today I noticed the cover of US weekly with the headline "From Mom to Monster" (referring to Kate Gosselin).
My take: I'm not sure what to believe about Jon cheating on Kate. I think Kate is a complete witch. Totally bossy, controlling, and borderline abusive of Jon. However, I don't consider that grounds for cheating.
I feel really bad for their kids. I think the whole show should be cancelled. What a horrible idea to drag your kids through such a media parade. The oldest two girls are in school and are definitely old enough to catch what is going on here. Their life isn't a life - it's a TV show.
What do you think?
(for the record - I don't even watch the show. I used to, but stopped about a year ago. I'm not one of those people who is totally into celebrity lives or anything - this situation just interests me.)
10 comments:
I watch the show. I'm not afraid to admit it. And I started watching it more religiously due to the publicity.
I think the whole situation is horrible. You can plainly see they are money grubbers. Look at the house they just moved into. They are soaking it up and then some. That's the only reason they are still doing the show. I surely hope that they have saved for all their kids' college tuitions before they spend all their money on cars, houses, and elaborate vacations. Because before they know it, the show will be done, they will be divorced and have nothing to show for it.
I think the way Kate treats Jon is horrible. I was shocked to see they were still married when I started viewing the show years ago. I predicted a divorce back then. I don't think their relationship is healthy at all.
Poor family...
I think Jon and Kate are both great people who made the wrong decision to get involved with TLC. That one decision rippled into many more wrong decisions. I feel sorry for them.
Does no one ever notice how immature Jon is? He acts like one of the kids. Kate is the only parent in this family. I know that at times she is overbearing but you would have to be when raising 9 children(I included Jon as one of the children).
I actually think it's really good for the kids to have a dad who can let loose and play with them, and act like a kid himself. My husband does that and my daughter loves it. If he didn't do it, I know I certainly wouldn't. I think it's a good role for the family.
I agree that Jon is immature and he throws some pretty nasty comments at Kate. But c'mon - she is just out of line. She treats him like a stray dog! What kind of example is that for their kids? These poor children - there should be labor laws or something protecting them against this. It's all about money and its unfortunate that there arent any responsible adults in their lives who are level headed enough to stop what is going on.
I don't think anyone is in any place to judge them on anything they do. Even if we don't agree with what "APPEARS" on television. Things are always different behind closed doors. I know they are setting themselves up for judgement for being on TV but really no one knows whats really going on when the cameras are off
Admittedly, I watch the show and I love it. Kate has said before that they are doing the show to make ends meet and provide for the kids. The show pays for the trips they take the kids on (can you imagine trying to pay for that on their own? The kids would never get to do anything or go anywhere!), the show pays for the clothes, and the show even helped purchase the new house (since the old one was being swarmed with people gawking). The show is supporting the kids and the family right now and they can't really stop it.
Also, Jon is a baby. With 8 kids the man needs to fall in line and get with the program instead of being a kid too. In a relationship like this one of them has to step up and be the parent and Kate has been forced into that role. She may look like a witch, but she is providing for her kids, keeping their schedules straight, and juggling a HUGE family. I give her mad props and would like to see any SAHM do that without getting a little mean once in a while.
I dont watch the show, but my sister does and she talks about it all the time. It seems to me that the best thing for this family is for the show to be cancelled.
Whether or not Jon acts like a kid is irrelevant...they are married and Kate either needs to show her children that she loves their father, or she needs to divorce him because it's detrimental to children when parents are together and don't get along. I would know.
NOW, I can only give my opinion on what is show on television and relayed to me through my sister. I fully agree with 7:45 in that you have no idea what goes on when the cameras are off. Perhaps the entire rocky marriage thing is a publicity thing...controversy always ups the ratings.
Has anyone watched the interviews with Kate's brother Kevin and his wife Jodie? They (were) very close to the family and are now speaking out on behalf of the children. They actually said that sometimes the film crew would come and film for 8 hours and Jon and Kate would fight SO much that they were only able to get an hour of decent footage. Kate's own brother even said that Kate went to Jon about 9 months ago and offered him a "contract" - that he could do whatever he wanted with other women but that he had to show up for filming. Interesting.
The whole thing is a MESS! As for for it supporting his family - too bad! Get jobs. Stop going on fancy vacations. Live in a modest home. I think they have let money get to their heads.
I agree with 7:45.
I also am a strong believer that you show people how to treat you.
I've seen a few other shows with lots of children, and they are not on a schedule, and they seem happy. I think it's Kate's personality.
I hope the family survives.
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