Do you know anyone that has been on Supernanny? Would you be on the show?

[Liberty Belle]

Absolutely positively not!

 

[ReallyGoofy]

Hmmmm, How did you qualify for this show

 

[daisyduck123]

No, my family & I would never do that show.

 

[allison443]

I can't believe anyone would consider going on this show, on every episode the kids look like raging brats and the parents look like clueless people who never thought of the most simple parenting/discipline techniques. I know it's probably the editing process, but seriously-who would want their kids to be portrayed that way

Plus to the OP-you know they will portray your husband as a workaholic in a negative way, and do you want your son's learning issues to be broadcast for other people's entertainment?

Edited to add: I think I am against it because my sister knows a family who went on the show and they were unhappy with how they were portrayed. Because of the editing, everything seems exaggerated or worse than it really is, if you know what I mean?

 

[chris1gill]

I'm going against the trend here. If my kids and I qualified, I WOULD do the show. Not for one minute do I not think that somebody else might be able to help me in some way parenting that might be useful to my family. In your case, you have a special needs child, and admittedly a husband that works quite a lot. I'm sure there are times when you don't schedule enough down time for yourself, and I'm sure there are times when you could use some advice... as for what the world see's, well, your friends know you, and really, if you could get good advice (which you would), then what do you care about what or how any one else thinks? That's just me though, and I seriously don't care what other people think, but I'm old school...

 

[grlpwrd]

They were looking for families in Hawaii back in September 2006 and had tryouts at a local mall.

The shows aired earlier this year.

I don't know about the process or what the reimbursement is, if any, but I would not want my business plastered all over tv. Editing is definitely not your friend. lol

I lost a lot of respect for that show when Jo had a mom wean her daughter from breastfeeding.

 

[ducklite]

Soooo much editing is done in order to make an ordinary family (meaning the kids have a normal amount of kid drama) look like they are out of control.

I have to say that some of the kids I've seen on that show go WAY beyond an ordinary family, even at their worst moments. It's not "ordinary" for a five year old to punch, kick, spit at, and curse out their parents. It's not ordinary for kids to put holes in walls and do other really destructive things to homes.

I remember the one family that it takes the mother over two hours to get three kids up and out the door in the morning--eveyone of them is positively defiant and unruly. That is a typical day in that household by the mothers own admission.

There have been some families on that show where the parents have completely lost control of their kids, and they admit it. That's not normal.

 

[Chloe'sMom]

I strongly say NO!

 

[cats mom]

I can certainly see chris1gill's point in making a case for not totally discounting the possibility without really thinking about it.

Yes, the editing will make things look worse than they are, but most folks realize that, so hopefully would not judge; and if they did... are they really the kind of friends you want anyway?

Parents who are so perfect that there is no room for improvement are few and far between, if they exist at all.

I'm not sure how you feel about your DH being absent from home so much, but I know one of the episodes I saw the nanny took a workaholic father to task and made him realize he needed to re-prioritize.
Worth a little public embarassment for being on a show, that will most likely be quickly forgotten, to get the long term benefit of getting that father back into the home more? I bet those kids think so.

I really don't watch that show often, but it seems to me the times I have seen it, the families have been left in better shape than they were prior to being on.

 

[TinkerbellMama]

I would never, ever, ever do it. I stop short of saying the families (especially the kids, who may not be able to consent) are exploited, but I am a pretty private person when it comes to my home life and there's no way I'd want to do Supernanny. EVERYONE'S kids get a little wild from time to time, but that doesn't necessarily mean misbehavior and it certainly isn't fair or accurate to edit things down so it looks like the kids are out of control and the parents completely inept. Some may be, but if they've just stopped you walking around with your brood, what made them think your children are out of control? Were they rolling around on the ground barking like dogs and screaming obscenities at passersby? A bit of hyperbole, of course, but it does make me wonder how they pick the "out of control" families. Also, the advice given by the "professional" is not always something I agree with (I've seen the show maybe 6 times??)--but even when it is, there are no quick-fixes for families who are really in breakdown mode. I guess if I really needed help managing my child (or children, when we have more), I might consider it as a last resort. We're talking desperation, here. But I'd try family counseling/coaching first. I wouldn't agree to do it just for the sake of being on TV, that's for sure! Good luck with your decision.

ETA: I realize at first I said never, then said maybe as a last resort. I thought about that discrepancy and decided that "never" was the correct answer, after all! I just can't see getting that desperate. Sorry.

 

[ClarabelleCowFan]

I am curious how your kids feel about it. Have they seen the show and know what it is about? If it were me I would talk to my DH and my kids and see if the negatives (public embarrassment) outweigh the postives ($$$ for DVC, college funds, etc...) then go from there.

I could care less what other people think of me or my kids so the creative editing to exaggerate the issues wouldn't really bother me but I would not want to subject my kids to it unless I thought they could handle the attention it would bring from others.

 

[disneygals]

My kids are not that bad but they said they film for 2 weeks and edit it down to about 30-40 minutes of the kids misbehaving, which the producer said is usually easy to do. Heck my kids definately misbehave for over 30 minutes over a 2 week time frame.

No wonder they're always repeating the same clip of the horror over and over again. And why the family is "fixed" in a week.

Yep my kids are pretty good 98% of the time, but that 2% would make excellent tv!

 

[Keli]

If you are having some issues with parenting and stress with a workaholic dad and that the nanny could help you then I would do it. But if you feel like the nanny really couldn't help you then I wouldn't.
FTR, I have seen some families on the nanny where it didn't seem like the kids were terrible, just that mom and dad needed to learn a few techniques to get things under control a little better.
One family that comes to mind had three children and the two oldest (a boy and a girl) were great but the youngest was clinging to mom to the point she couldn't really parent the other children or spend any time with her dh. I thought the nanny really helped them figure out what was going on with the little one and worked it out. That family didn't look terrible, they just looked like they needed a little advice.

 

[jessica52877]

If I thought it would better my family then I would do it. My husband also works alot and I would love for someone else to step in and say, look, you need to be home more! He spends a ton of time with us or just our son when he is home, but he could be home more.

I can overlook what others would think. I watch that show and know that they only show the bad behavior at the beginning. Alot of what I see on that show I would Never allow. Hitting me, cursing at such young ages, telling me what they were going to do and when they were going to eat what. I think the kids really enjoy the process quite honestly, atleast when not being put on the naughty chair.

And if it paid that much then I would think what I could do with that money, better ourselves and get paid. What could be better.

 

[robinb]

Hmm ... I admit that my family could probably use a good dose of Supernanny. My 8-year old DD is very impulsive and has anger issues. She can be a complete demon sometimes and it's very frustrating. She has never been an easy child. I would be torn between getting a lot of good one-on-one help and seeing myself look like a clueless mother on National TV with Jojo doing her eye roll in the background.

 

[Mouse House Mama]

I can't even stand to watch those kind of shows. My kid doesn't need a Supernanny, he HAS a SuperMama!! You know the kind... the one who makes sure it doesn't happen BEFORE it does??? Let's hear it for Old school!!

Amen!!!! You and me both!!!! Can I get a whoop whoop?!!!!

 

[r3ngels]

They pay that much
I might need to rethink my reply.

I have no idea... I was hoping

Can I ask what you were doing to be stopped and asked to be on that show?? Where your kids acting up when they asked you?

Honestly, we were just walking looking at the map for the pin trading store and they stopped us... they were stopping anyone with kids

I strongly say NO!

Ya, know what I am talking about with the workaholic

OT: Chloe's gotten big... she is beautiful!!!

I can certainly see chris1gill's point in making a case for not totally discounting the possibility without really thinking about it.

Yes, the editing will make things look worse than they are, but most folks realize that, so hopefully would not judge; and if they did... are they really the kind of friends you want anyway?

Parents who are so perfect that there is no room for improvement are few and far between, if they exist at all.

I'm not sure how you feel about your DH being absent from home so much, but I know one of the episodes I saw the nanny took a workaholic father to task and made him realize he needed to re-prioritize.
Worth a little public embarassment for being on a show, that will most likely be quickly forgotten, to get the long term benefit of getting that father back into the home more? I bet those kids think so.

I really don't watch that show often, but it seems to me the times I have seen it, the families have been left in better shape than they were prior to being on.

I really can't complain about DH being a workaholic... I know what I married, we worked together before I quit to stay home with the girls. And his career has allowed me to stay home with them while they are little. I just wish there was a little more balance.

I am curious how your kids feel about it. Have they seen the show and know what it is about? If it were me I would talk to my DH and my kids and see if the negatives (public embarrassment) outweigh the postives ($$$ for DVC, college funds, etc...) then go from there.

I could care less what other people think of me or my kids so the creative editing to exaggerate the issues wouldn't really bother me but I would not want to subject my kids to it unless I thought they could handle the attention it would bring from others.

We watch the show and the 2 little ones want to meet Nanny JoJo but the oldest one is a little concerned, at first she was excited than she said but Mom we aren't that bad are we.


I was talking about it this weekend and everyone I talked to said my kids would never make it... they always wondered what our secret was because the girls are so polite and good.

 

[LoveBWVVBR]

Yes, I'd go on this show in a heartbeat and for free. Actually, I'd be willing to pay them if Supernanny could figure out why my 22 month-old has never even come close to sleeping through the night! We're consistent, we don't give in, our routine is the same every night, and yet every night is different. Most nights, I sleep less than 2 broken hours, so yeah, I'll take any help I can get.

 

[KariC]

Yes, I'd go on this show in a heartbeat and for free. Actually, I'd be willing to pay them if Supernanny could figure out why my 22 month-old has never even come close to sleeping through the night! We're consistent, we don't give in, our routine is the same every night, and yet every night is different. Most nights, I sleep less than 2 broken hours, so yeah, I'll take any help I can get.

OT here---have you picked up elizabeth pantley's book - no cry sleep solution? i think it's great...especially if you don't like cio.

 

[disney100666]

I would never be on that show, hullo total embaressment!?! plus my brother and I 's fights aren't that exciting compared to the show, plus if that camera was around me you won't find me being anytype of Sharpay I usally am.