Jon and Kate Plus 8. Official Thread!!

[TotalSnowWhite]

It would give them a sense of responsibility. The concept of money.

We have 2 actresses in the family, one will be in her 1st year of high school this year and the other one her 2nd year of college. Financially they never have to work a day in their life but the older one works p/t & tutors, she understands responsibility, never take anything for granted and that working for something can actually make it sweeter when it arrives.

How do you know the kids won't end up doing the same?

Someone could have easily said the same things about your relative, but she grew up and made her own choice to get a job. Just because the Gosselin kiddos are apparently in a "fantasy" doesn't mean they won't know about responsibility. They're, what, four? With timeouts and chores, etc. it seems they are being held accountable to the family. That's a basis in responsibility. You have no idea if it will carry over into adulthood or not.

As a result of Indian Territory allotments decades ago, our family is sitting on oil. Of course, the government wants it. Guess what, we don't have to work. However, we all do and live in modest homes (I'm in a three bedroom, eat-in kitchen with a one car garage) and drive modest cars (my first car was a Suzuki, now I drive a Rav 4) and work. We honestly don't even touch the royalties and bonuses. In fact, I'm agonizing over jobs right now because I want to be able to make ends meet without dipping into the savings. Sure we're able to afford nice things and vacations (that we usually all do with our extended family, so it's our matriarch and patriarch's choice to spend some of that money), but being fortunate does not necessarily effect work ethic and responsibility.

 

[FergieTCat]

don't know if anyone posted this, but here is a interesting article.

http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/article/jon_kate_plus_eight_look_at_hanover_house/

I can't blame them for wanting to move. I have heard they have issues with people driving by their home and snapping pictures. Yes, it is a by-product of the fame they have but they still deserve basic privacy. That show must pay them VERY well if this is the price range they are looking at.

If they are trying to move to regain privacy, they aren't going to get any at the house in that article. The article pretty much states exactly where the house is.

For the sake of argument, I have no idea where J&K live now. I can understand people being familiar with their general area, but to be able to pinpoint their exact street and house number? I guess one of their neighbors, or Jodi's sister, ratted them out.

Jealousy is not an attractive personality trait.

 

[mefordis]

Just wondering, since no tv series goes on forever how much longer do you think they will be doing the show? I know they are set for life because it will probably go into syndication and I'm sure they are being smart with their money.

 

[wmoonknight]

Wonder if all these supposed "newbie" Disney lovers that just happened to find this J&K thread and ONLY post on this thread are just from all the same Kate hating place. Just curious....

Yes, I am new and this is my first entry----------------------(that's the sound of a teenage boy covering his privates). My sister found this "thread?" by typing " I can't stand Jon and Kate" in google and has been reading but not a member since last school yr. Finding it had nothing to do with Walt Disney. aaahhh, the poetry of life. I don't know why she reads and watches the show, she's 12 and well, she's 12. Keep up the good work ladies, carry on.

 

[Family Fun Mom]

Yes, I am new and this is my first entry----------------------(that's the sound of a teenage boy covering his privates). My sister found this "thread?" by typing " I can't stand Jon and Kate" in google and has been reading but not a member since last school yr. Finding it had nothing to do with Walt Disney. aaahhh, the poetry of life. I don't know why she reads and watches the show, she's 12 and well, she's 12. Keep up the good work ladies, carry on.

This is a community board, anyone can post here. Welcome to the discussion!

I hate to sound all preachy but I'm gonna; I seriously hope someone is overseeing your 12 year old sister's internet use. I have a daughter who's nearly 12 and I do not let her do google searches, you never know what might come up! I've done searches for what I thought to be very innocent topics and have gotten an eyeful of things no 12 year old should ever see.

 

[mrsltg]

Some of you are as rude and oblivious as Kate. Jon is a Saint solely for putting up with her day after day. Turning the channel is great advice, but what about those seemingly, developmentally delayed kids who have no interaction with peers?

Before we go further (and I did read your credentials) these kids have constant interaction with peers - they have five children the exact same age living with them. I don't blame their parents for not having playdates at this point. Not to mention, this show isn't taped every day - they may well be out playing with the neighbor kids who are not allowed to be photographed.

 

[KerriSue]

Quick question.....why does the one little girl, I think Alexis, sleep in the basement alone? The two other girls Hannah and Leah sleep in the same room. Also, when they got to their vacation house, they were all choosing rooms and Kate mentioned that the two girls could have a room since that was the way it was at home and that Alexis ended up with the friend/babysitters room--why is that? This has been driving me nuts so please someone set me straight.

Kerri

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

I'm amazed how protective so many people are about this family.

Don't worry so much they are laughing all the way to the bank.

 

[brittsmum1998]

I'm amazed how protective so many people are about this family.

Don't worry so much they are laughing all the way to the bank.

 

[KerriSue]

I'm amazed how protective so many people are about this family.

Don't worry so much they are laughing all the way to the bank.

My husband says that the parents are pimping out their kids. I think that if I was in their position I would be doing the same thing. They will most likely be financially set. I wonder though how hard it will be for say the parents when this is over, not the kids.

 

[MM27]

Quick question.....why does the one little girl, I think Alexis, sleep in the basement alone? The two other girls Hannah and Leah sleep in the same room. Also, when they got to their vacation house, they were all choosing rooms and Kate mentioned that the two girls could have a room since that was the way it was at home and that Alexis ended up with the friend/babysitters room--why is that? This has been driving me nuts so please someone set me straight.

Kerri

Alexis sleeps in the playroom because she was waking up at all hours of the night and going around waking all the other kids up. Jon and Kate said it, don't know which episode, in one of their chair interviews.

When they were in NC, they asked Jenny if she would mind if Alexis slept with her because the other two girls were in the bedroom with the two beds.

 

[KerriSue]

Alexis sleeps in the playroom because she was waking up at all hours of the night and going around waking all the other kids up. Jon and Kate said it, don't know which episode, in one of their chair interviews.

When they were in NC, they asked Jenny if she would mind if Alexis slept with her because the other two girls were in the bedroom with the two beds.

Thanks--it was bugging me. I just started watching this show, my daughter and I are addicted. We think the kids are adorable. We both want to keep Aiden. He is super cute

 

[ICanLickMyElbow93]

Quick question.....why does the one little girl, I think Alexis, sleep in the basement alone? The two other girls Hannah and Leah sleep in the same room. Also, when they got to their vacation house, they were all choosing rooms and Kate mentioned that the two girls could have a room since that was the way it was at home and that Alexis ended up with the friend/babysitters room--why is that? This has been driving me nuts so please someone set me straight.

Kerri

I believe Kate said that Alexis would get up around 4-5am and wake up all the other kids and go downstairs with them, which is why she has to sleep in a separate room.

Edit: oops, late reply...

 

[Camster0307]

I'm amazed how protective so many people are about this family.

Don't worry so much they are laughing all the way to the bank.

I wouldn't call it "protective". Anyway, on the flipside, I'm AMAZED at how many people are so bitter and judgemental of this family. So, I guess you could say it goes both ways.

 

[GeorgiaPeach8]

Nope. You're right. I do not know anyone who had sold their family's private life for profit.

Maybe I'm the only one willing to admit this...but I would totally do put my family on TV for three or four years to pay for the next 16 years.

In a year or two J & K can walk away from it all. In an interview I hear comedian Bill Murray say "don't wish to be rich and famous just wish to be rich." J & K can do both.

I completely identified with Kate when she said that while she was pregnant with the sextuplets she worried that she had ruined the twins lives...they would never have the opportunities other kids have. I felt the same way when I was pregnant with my twins. I knew I could afford two kids but three was going to be a stretch. I wanted my kids to be able to do t-ball and dance or whatever.

Kate has found a way to provided for 8 kids the way she and Jon were providing for two on the regular salaries.

BTW--was anyone else suprised to hear Jon yell at the kids when he was trying to back the van and trailor into the beach house on last week's show. WOW! Now, that was reality

 

[troobabiee7]

BTW--was anyone else suprised to hear Jon yell at the kids when he was trying to back the van and trailor into the beach house on last week's show. WOW! Now, that was reality

I'm surprised no one mentioned that until now... he went OFF! People get frustrated and I didn't think it was a big deal, but I can guarantee if it had been Kate who yelled like that there would have been four pages on here about it

 

[GeorgiaPeach8]

I just went and read the article from the Pittsburgh tribune that the pp suggested.

It is three years old and a crappy article from a journalistic perspective. The author mentions at the end that J & K called his editor and had second thoughts about agreeing to an interview. He also makes a dig about fertility drugs and how Kate "knew the risks."

I think this whole "knew the risks" line of thought is ridiculous...I worked on a Labor and Delivery ward and our fertilty specialist basically...said small risk of twins...slim, slim, slim risk of triplets. They didn't even warn about more. Plus, I worked there all through college and I we had maybe 15 sets of triplets and only 1 set of quads.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

I wouldn't call it "protective". Anyway, on the flipside, I'm AMAZED at how many people are so bitter and judgemental of this family. So, I guess you could say it goes both ways.

Facts are facts, they are on t.v. to profit.......do I think they are exploiting their kids? 100% yes.

I look at it like this...they use organic foods whenever possible (I do that as well) so she can "keep her kids healthy", buying the 1/2 cow etc. I see and respect her keeping their bodies as healthy as possible BUT has she thought about their mental health? Emotional health?
Family vacations with cameras in their faces, I think one of the twins already has issues and I wonder how this "fame" is going to escalate her issues never mind what it is doing to the others. When the cuteness & newness of the entire situation wears off I hope the kids recover and don't become another "famous child" statistic.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

I just went and read the article from the Pittsburgh tribune that the pp suggested.

It is three years old and a crappy article from a journalistic perspective. The author mentions at the end that J & K called his editor and had second thoughts about agreeing to an interview. He also makes a dig about fertility drugs and how Kate "knew the risks."

I think this whole "knew the risks" line of thought is ridiculous...I worked on a Labor and Delivery ward and our fertilty specialist basically...said small risk of twins...slim, slim, slim risk of triplets. They didn't even warn about more. Plus, I worked there all through college and I we had maybe 15 sets of triplets and only 1 set of quads.

They warned us the risk of multiples during every meeting with my docs. We also had to sign a letter of consent that both my husband & I knew the risks of fertility meds & multiple births.
We had an appointment that is was explained to us that if there were a high number of multiples....3, 4, 5, 6 that it is very comman that a couple reduces the size of the pregnancy for the health of the Mom & the babies.

 

[sha_lyn]

I'm surprised no one mentioned that until now... he went OFF! People get frustrated and I didn't think it was a big deal, but I can guarantee if it had been Kate who yelled like that there would have been four pages on here about it

ITA...there would be pages ripping her apart and praising Jon's sainthood.