Based on the above statements, I think it's safe to say that these children are working.. Having to sit in front of cameras while their mother is being interviewed (not running around playing), being denied a drink of water because the "interview" is about to begin again, and much of the show supposedly being "scripted", all points to work - not play..
I have to disagree...I don't think asking your kids to sit quietly while you talk to another adult is work - I expect that of my children. The cameras to the Gosselins is "normal" for them. Now the "denying" of the drink (I will admit I did NOT watch the video so only going by what was posted in regards to that), yes, if you have a commitment or it was already discussed that you'll have to wait, yes I would make my kids wait. I'll put "cuppies" up at my house half an hour or so before I know I have to go somewhere to avoid accidents or multiple potty breaks during the trip (if it's planned - we all know as parents there are many trips unplanned!). Does that make me horrible that either of my DSs will ask for a drink and I tell them no even though I may still have a cup somewhere and might take a drink before I leave? I don't think so. I also put their cups up at 7 so they don't pee the bed. Every night I hear "it's not fair...if I can't have one you can't have one". Do I put my drink up? Nope, I simply say, when you can make it through the night without peeing your bed or wake yourself up to go to the bathroom, you can have a drink whenever you want. I know it's not exactly the same, just trying to find something to compare.
You know, if Kate took a sip of the water and then passed the bottle to Mady, there still would have been time, there's a decent chunk of time before they start filming after she screws the cap back on, Mady could have taken a quick sip of water. I assume she's old enough to drink from a bottle without needing a cup. Or if she was able to get a bottle, why couldn't she ask for one for Mady as well?
I feel bad for these kids, especially Cara and Mady. I wonder what they are going through in school, with this stuff all over the place. They're getting to the age where kids can be really mean, and it can't be easy for them to have this family drama all out in the open, and then having to face their peers day in and day out.
As for the drink, I would think that if she passed it to Mady, another would want a drink, then another and another and on. 1 - I think it's just yucky to share a drink (yes even with my kids) and 2 - passing it around is asking for a mess somewhere IMO. Someone's going to spill it, not going to be happy that it's not their turn, ect.
I feel bad for the kids as well and what they're having to deal with in regards to the "p" people and tabloids/magazines in the stores. It cannot be easy. I hope they're getting honest explainations from everyone involved (mom and dad mainly) about what's going on and have someone they can trust that they can talk to.
HA, my kids would do the same thing, but thats cuz Im the hard _ _ _ and dh is the easy going one.
Same here!!
I realize that she is a parent, but I don't feel that she should have had to wear a helmet just because she is. Should she not get in a car, where she could be killed in an accident? No, you can't stop living just because you are a mom.
He never is just Jon anymore. I'm sorry, you have 8 kids...you gave up the right to be just Jon. He wanted the motorcycle so he could get away and be just Jon.....
Regarding Kate - No you can't stop living but you can make better choices for yourself to keep yourself safe. She's said MANY times that she's got 8 kids and can't be out of commission. She wore that crazy pink hat - why not a helmet?? When you're in a vehicle I would assume everyone would wear a seat belt, ect to make sure yourself and your passengers (general "you") are as safe as possible as you can only control your (again, genereal "you) actions and make yourself as safe as possible.
I didn't watch last night's show yet but watched part of the OCC last night again with DH. I can't believe how many times Jon commented on trading shows, being with the guys, stay at home daddy, ect. That's life....be thankful you have a job and get to do so many "experiences". Many people are loosing jobs, homes, ect and will never get to do what you're doing....
Are you a parent? It's just that it goes so against every motherly fiber of my being. You take care of child first, then yourself. Your first motherly instinct is to take care of the child. ?"
I'm a parent and as I stated above, I have different "rules" than my kids do. It's that simple. Now if I honestly thought my child was going to be dehydrated (can't imagine my kids ever being to that point), of course I'd be taking care of them. Taking a drink from a bottle of water is something every parent does. I wouldn't give her a drink (again, I haven't watched the video, only read about it here) simply because she's whining so much. Why reward that behavior with what she wants? Just my take on it....
I'm a parent of two wonderful and well adjusted daughters and I really really really think the "water episode" is not as serious as it is made out to be.
Have to say (again, didn't watch the video) but I agree!
Glad to hear Disney Paris was good!
I didn't watch the show yet, but that would bug me too. Parents of little kids DON'T get out...it's a fact of life....then they get older and you can get out more....suck it up Jon!
SOOOOOO true!
Do you know the name of the camp ground?
I googled and this is what I found: Jubilee Acres Christian Campground Don't know if that's true or not.
Ok, all caught up again. I still need to bring my list.
OT - DS2's foot ISN'T broken
At least they don't think so. If he's still limping in a week, he has to go back for more x-rays to see if they can find the fracture. I guess I have a peg-leg little man for another week!
Not how I wanted to spent $200 and my morning, but he's ok and I got meds for my crazy cold sores that won't go away so it was worth it!
I still don't get out as often as I'd like but it just kind of comes with the territory. Now they're getting a bit older and it will be easier to get out more.
Crooked houses to go with those poor children's crooked, abnormal lives.
For them, this is a normal life, all they have known.
). Not unlike my family be the way, and Jon's family did. Jon has said in the past that his family went on ski trips and we all know he backpack around Europe before he met Kate.
