Jon and Kate Plus Eight

[gee_ess]

I think this is, without a doubt, one of those "you can't really know unless you are in their shoes" type of situations.

I tend to agree with SWTXBelle in thinking that if your family is fortunate enough to get a book deal, and some tv specials, by all means cash in, but A) if family relationships are suffering,B) your children are being filmed more often than not, C) your other children are becoming resentful, D) you are the subject of secret beer pong photos and media scoops... then it is time to back off a bit.

IMO - the tail is wagging the dog at this point. Plenty of people have large families. They figure out how to do it. And 6-8 children of varying ages cost just as much, if not more than 6- 8 that are all the same age. I am not blaming J & K for being enterprising and smart - just finding fault with what it and they have turned into.

[MaggieXi]

And actually the Dilley sextuplets were the first set. They had some publicity, but not to the extent of J&K+8.

[epchick]

Originally Posted by gee_ess

B) your children are being filmed more often than not

You do know that they don't film everyday, right? They have only certain days that are "shooting days" so the kids aren't on camera every single day.

Originally Posted by MaggieXi

I work with a woman who goes to the first church that Jon and Kate went to.

Although there is probably some truth to what this woman says, i'd also take it with a grain of salt. People are always going to spin their story, so unless you you to the church as well, I'd be a little leary.



Mady is a brat, I completely agree. But then again, she's at that age. I know plenty of 8/9 year olds who act like Mady. Kate can be a bitch at times, but I know plenty of women who act like her---even my mom!


People are always going to say things about Jon & Kate, even if they stop filming---I doubt the media will just leave them alone if they see Jon & Kate somewhere. But it isn't hurting the children, they are getting to experience things that they normally wouldn't have. Shoot, they are experiencing things I never did!