Sister Wives, anyone???

[marie1203]

This is all so true.. To purposely instill this type of fear and terror in his wives and children is so far beyond cruel, I don't even know what to call it..

This is also why I kept asking that as the "head of the household", why wasn't he calling an attorney to find out exactly what the ramifications would be in terms of them staying in Utah instead of fostering all of this unnecessary fear and drama and acting as though they had to sneak out of town in the middle of the night because the police were hot on their trail? Oh - I know - the ratings..

And the "anger" I previously mentioned - that I saw lurking behind his eyes? Well - I guess we got a small glimpse of that Sunday night, didn't we?

I don't like saying this, but I think Kody is a very unstable, irrational, sadistic, and possibly dangerous individual.. The kind of mind games he has played out with his wives and children is eerily similar to the "Jim Jones syndrome"..

So now they're out of Utah - "safe" in Nevada - where Kody claims they will be able to live their lives without being persecuted (or prosecuted) for their religious beliefs and chosen family lifestyle.. I'm not buying that.. It's not "ratings worthy" - so what will he find in Nevada to once again terrorize his family with?

That show on Sunday night literally made me sick to my stomach.. Of course it's not my place to judge, but I don't think the God that I believe in would approve of what he has just put that entire family through.. When "mind control" comes into play, I think it's time to start praying for those women and children - regardless of whether the adult women went into this arrangement of their free will or not..

Right there calling unstable, etc basically he is mentally ill and dangerous way out there.

Why should they have to hide where they live …. because the way they are living is ILLEGAL in Utah. Thats like saying why should someone have to hide the fact they are dealing drugs on the street …. because it is ILLEGAL. Period.
Its illegal in Utah. So because they have chosen this lifestyle in an illegal state they will have to now move on to a state that will "look the other way".

I would never compare this with the Military. My bro is a COL USARMY right now on his 4th tour in Afghanistan …. comparing the military lifestyle to polygamy is absolutely ridiculous. He and his family have lived all over the USA and Europe …. their kiddos were never told that the Police would or might come after them if they did not move. They never moved in 3 days. Ever. AND they were never told by their Dad that they COULD NOT TELL ANYONE they were moving. That right there was most abusive … to not be able to tell one friend, one teacher, one neighbor …. just leave in the middle of the night. Disturbing.

And who are you referring to when you say "calling them mentally ill" …. I call them 'media hounds' as that is exactly what they have become doing this show …. esp Kody.







You are exactly right, I stand corrected on that …. Wyoming and then onto Utah.

Ok so they are moving because it is the best for the family no matter the time line is. I do not think this compares to the drugs that create violence, etc. The only reason I compare to the military is because everyone making such a big deal about moving the kids, like this never happens in real life. My DH is in the military and been many combat deployments. heck my mom's job made us move within the week we had no time for good bye's and no I have not been scar for life. So then divorce is also a lifestyle choice that affects kids deeply more but if someone post about they are getting divorce they do not get flame and told that they are being abusive to their children then everyone understands.

 

[momrek06]

Ok so they are moving because it is the best for the family no matter the time line is. I do not think this compares to the drugs that create violence, etc. The only reason I compare to the military is because everyone making such a big deal about moving the kids, like this never happens in real life. My DH is in the military and been many combat deployments. heck my mom's job made us move within the week we had no time for good bye's and no I have not been scar for life. So then divorce is also a lifestyle choice that affects kids deeply more but if someone post about they are getting divorce they do not get flame and told that they are being abusive to their children then everyone understands.

At least you had 4 more days then the Brown children when it came to moving. And I am going to bet your mom did not move you in the middle of the night nor tell you not to tell anyone? For the record, it is and was a big deal moving 16 children in the middle of the night with 3 cars breaking down all along the way, just so ridiculous. You bringing up the military or divorce, why, no comparison at all to polygamy.

 

[marie1203]

At least you had 4 more days then the Brown children when it came to moving. And I am going to bet your mom did not move you in the middle of the night nor tell you not to tell anyone? For the record, it is and was a big deal moving 16 children in the middle of the night with 3 cars breaking down all along the way, just so ridiculous. You bringing up the military or divorce, why, no comparison at all to polygamy.

Actually we did move very early in the morning (before sunrise) in a different car than the company car that the company provided for our time there, because the country we were in at the time was suffering a huge political problem that had cause political instability and all kinds of other issues and no we were not allow to leave the house for the whole week and no contact with anyone ( I was 13 my sister was 9). We had security with us and a few other families that worked for the company that we meet at the airport, now we are all facebook friends and they are all fine.
I had cousins that parents were ambassadors that had to been flown out of the country within hours, they are all fine in fact they are now college professors, doctors and engineers no long time trauma. As long as the parents give the time to the kids to explain what is happening and work through their feelings I do not see this as a big deal at all. Kody did a good job asking how they felt, if they had any questions, etc. he answer the question truthfully and calmly.
You brought up that their lifestyle was affecting their kids, there are many of lifestyles and decision that parents make like moving, getting divorce that affect the kids far more than just moving. I just think that the whole moving the kids have been taken out of context and made something huge (going as far as to call it abusive) when it just a move. As far as the cars breaking down it happens is not like they planned for that. That is life things break and we fix them and move on.

 

[momrek06]

As long as the parents give the time to the kids to explain what is happening and work through their feelings I do not see this as a big deal at all. Kody did a good job asking how they felt, if they had any questions, etc. he answer the question truthfully and calmly.

I just think that the whole moving the kids have been taken out of context and made something huge (going as far as to call it abusive) when it just a move. As far as the cars breaking down it happens is not like they planned for that. That is life things break and we fix them and move on.

Are you kidding me, did you watch the show? Kody controlled the whole meeting TELLING the kids they were moving. There was no discussion. Those children were devastated. Crying and trying to ask questions but the decision was made by Kody and no one was going to change his mind. No one.

So it is obvious to me now that you have not read any of my posts because if you had you would have read that I never once said THE MOVE was abusive, I said THE WAY Kody handled the move, from telling the kiddos, to telling them they are leaving in 3 days, to telling them they cannot tell anyone and to have them fear that the possibility that LE could be coming for them to actually moving them in the middle of the cold dark night; yes, that is what I said was abusive. The move. And it was.

 

[marie1203]

Are you kidding me, did you watch the show? Kody controlled the whole meeting TELLING the kids they were moving. There was no discussion. Those children were devastated. Crying and trying to ask questions but the decision was made by Kody and no one was going to change his mind. No one.

So it is obvious to me now that you have not read any of my posts because if you had you would have read that I never once said THE MOVE was abusive, I said THE WAY Kody handled the move, from telling the kiddos, to telling them they are leaving in 3 days, to telling them they cannot tell anyone and to have them fear that the possibility that LE could be coming for them to actually moving them in the middle of the cold dark night; yes, that is what I said was abusive. The move. And it was.

Yes I watched the show I didn't say he should have gotten input from the kids on what to do in the situation, he is the adult. He held the meeting and told them they were moving and why. The older children knew this already and I am sure that they did say their good byes and that is how TMZ got the news making them having to move earlier. After he told the decision he did ask if they had any questions and when his kid was crying her asked how/what was he feeling. Meri's daughter brought up her points for staying and in his interview he said they were all valid points he didn't just dismiss it. They didn't leave as schedule as it always happens with them because they are such a big family. I do not think parents consult their children on their decisions on moving or not.

 

[momrek06]

Well I thought that was another sad epi. Now they are all living apart like they were four DIFFERENT families with the only common denominator of Kody going house to house as the dad of the day.
Meri's DD and Janelle's DD had fun practicing driving yet mentioned it was sad that everything has changed and they cannot run (downstairs/upstairs) to see each any time they wanted …
I thought it was very interesting when Meri said she wanted some peace and quiet.
The wives all agreed now that when Kody comes to their homes, he will concentrate on just THAT family as no one will be interrupting them.

Allot of mixed messages, the cost of maintaining four rentals as well as the mortgage back in Utah and yet Robyn and Kody feel this is the right time to have child #17 …

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Watched last night and I think the separate houses and the new baby coming is a recipe for destruction..........Meri and Christine love it. Janelle is having a really hard time and Robin is still in the playing "house" mode.

Didn't realize last night was the last episode for the season.

 

[ilovemk76]

This episode reimforced why this lifestyle does not work. You see two of the three older wives happy to have just their nuclear family. The fouth always had her nuclear family and not is making another baby to get more Kody time. Janelle is the only one who seems sad about them being apart.

Meri and Janelle's daughters both want out and will run to Utah as soon as they graduate. Logan, per the previews, is doing poorly in school.

This move was a complete disaster.

 

[ADisneyQueen]

I think one of the reasons Janelle missed everyone is that she is used to working and having the other moms take care of her children and the cooking. I think I did see on another site that she is working now. Christine probably enjoys not having to watch all of the kids in her house.
I wonder how much the rentals are costing them? Does anyone know how much those homes would cost in Las Vegas?

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Wondering if they ever looked into buying the vacation home and just adding on.
When the girls were doing donuts on the property it looked huge.

 

[MamaJessie]

I think one of the reasons Janelle missed everyone is that she is used to working and having the other moms take care of her children and the cooking. I think I did see on another site that she is working now. Christine probably enjoys not having to watch all of the kids in her house.
I wonder how much the rentals are costing them? Does anyone know how much those homes would cost in Las Vegas?

I can see why Janelle is especially sad, it is basically like she has now become a single mom. Before she earned money and had others share household responsibilities with her, making it all more equal. Now she's on her own. Christine on the other hand has less responsibility now - same with Meri. I agree with others though - it seems like a recipe for disaster.

 

[Family Fun Mom]

I thought the point of moving to Vegas was to keep the "family" together. Now they are all seperated and the kids don't even have their old neighbohood, school, extended family, or friends for comfort. Plus, living in Vegas exposes them to a fast lifestyle they are not at all used to. I see serious drama unfolding next season.

I'm in!

 

[shaylyn]

Well I thought that was another sad epi. Now they are all living apart like they were four DIFFERENT families with the only common denominator of Kody going house to house as the dad of the day.
Meri's DD and Janelle's DD had fun practicing driving yet mentioned it was sad that everything has changed and they cannot run (downstairs/upstairs) to see each any time they wanted …
I thought it was very interesting when Meri said she wanted some peace and quiet.
The wives all agreed now that when Kody comes to their homes, he will concentrate on just THAT family as no one will be interrupting them.

Allot of mixed messages, the cost of maintaining four rentals as well as the mortgage back in Utah and yet Robyn and Kody feel this is the right time to have child #17 …

I thought that was completely immature of them. The entire family in turmoil, uprooted from their home, nobody has a job (does Kody?) because of the move and they decide they should have a baby NOW??!! How can she have health insurance if she's wife #4 and she does not work? I know my Dh's plan does not allow for more than one wife, lol.

Births are not cheap, babies are not cheap

 

[daughtersrus]

I just finished watching. I have to say that Robin is beginning to drive me nuts with the "cute" little voices that she uses. That, along with some of her other actions, make her sound like she's in middle school.

The 4 separate houses are not going to work in keeping the family together. They're living 4 separate lives with the only thing in common is that they get him every 4th day.

I hope that the kids are able to talk to a counselor or someone else at school if they need to.

The previews for next season were interesting.

 

[ksjayhawks]

Those homes in Las Vegas would probably be anywhere from $150,000 to $250,000 (or higher) depending on the area. (Do a search on LV homes and you will see many that look similar to the ones they rented.)

I imagine Meri would enjoy the peace and quiet. Her house was in the middle and the "cut-through" to Janelle and Christine's. I also imagine Christine is enjoying only taking care of her kids, having a routine (which she mentioned). Robyn was living on her own anyway, so no big change there. Janelle would have the most change IMO as she worked long hours and was used to having the other wives help with her kids in exchange for her salary.

I also agree that they are now getting more of Kody's direct attention versus when they all lived together and he was bouncing all over the place. The wives may decide that they like this.

Will be interesting to see how this new baby affects the relationship between Robyn and Meri. Also agree that it seems like now is not the best time to bring #17 into the picture.

Maybe this has been mentioned already--I have not thoroughly read every post--but where is Robyn's kids' dad? Is he out of the picture? Has he given up his rights?

 

[gator75]

There is nothing on here today that has been said that i don't agree with.Merri and Christine are reall enjoying their freedom but i definetly don't see this lasting long. I agree with the poster that said that robyn is having a baby for more kody time its the truth. To me she is nothing but a homewrecker. Out of all the wives she is the one i dislike the most. She is whiny and clingy and most of the time acts like an empty headed twit.

I wonder how merri is going to take the news of the baby?

 

[ksjayhawks]

Just saw this article. Looks like there is baby #18 on the way? Picture shows Kody with Robyn and Christine.

I don't really care for Robyn either--something about her--wonder how she will take having to share the new baby limelight with another sister wife?

http://anewsarticle.com/new-members-are-going-to-be-added-in-sister-wives-597/

 

[ilovemk76]

Just saw this article. Looks like there is baby #18 on the way? Picture shows Kody with Robyn and Christine.

I don't really care for Robyn either--something about her--wonder how she will take having to share the new baby limelight with another sister wife?

http://anewsarticle.com/new-members-are-going-to-be-added-in-sister-wives-597/

The article says "two wives, Kody and Robyn".

I was wondering if Christine wanted more kids or was pregnant as one of her requirements was a 5 bedroom house. She and Janelle both have 6 kids right now.

 

[Jeafl]

I finally got caught up on the last couple of episodes. My heart broke for the kids when they broke the news about moving to them. It was clear that they were shocked and didn't want to go. That poor Hunter tried so hard not to cry. I can't imagine doing that to my kids.

The first thing I thought of was that Kody must have been channeling the Von Trapps. The whole "escaping in the night under the cloak of darkness" reminded me of the Von Trapps escaping Austria in the Sound of Music. Right down to the police sirens blaring as they closed the door on the truck. Could it have been more dramatic??? Maybe he's watched that movie a few too many times.

I completely agree with the previous posters who said that the police would have gotten them if they really wanted to. I also think that THREE flat tires in less than an hour is very suspect. Seems a little farfetched to me, and just added to the drama.

The whole thing is BS if you ask me. More reality series drama created for the sole entertainment of the viewers, such as myself. I should be ashamed of myself for watching, and yet, oddly. I am not.

 

[minkydog]

My heart goes out to the kids, especially the teens. Their so-called parents have lost their minds. Snatching them out of their home, can't tell their friends goodbye,leaving their pets behind, taking the kids down to Vegas without any sort of grand plan or even the means to support themselves. How in the heck were they able to rent those homes when nobody's working?? No wonder the kids are bored, angry and acting out. I will not be one bit surprised to see the Teen Angle play a greater role in next season's shows.

I am really disappointed that Robyn and Kody decided that RIGHT NOW, in the midst of all the chaos NOW is the BEST TIME to make a baby. Really? They're acting like a couple of 15 year olds. I really feel bad for Meri--I think it's going to feel like a huge slap in the face. Poor Meri--did you see her crying as she talked about wanting more kids? Who wants to place bets that Medicaid is picking up the cost of this one. As wife #4,Robyn's not legally married and her "boyfriend" doesn't make his residence at her house, she doesn't have a job and she has at least 2 other kids(or is it 3?) That ought to be a quick trip down Welfare Lane. I haven't heard anything about her other baby daddy--is he even in the picture? Wonder if she's getting child support from him. Hope it's enough to keep her in the style to which she is accustomed.