Hi y'all !!!!! Can you believe it...I am actually writing again today. I know its hard for me to believe it too. Anyway, I was coming on here to write about what I saw last night that had me thinking and going hmmmm when I went over to the website of GWOP. I usually visit the site when new stuff pops up and when they have a recap of the episode. And after grinding my teeth at the opinion loaded and sometimes spiteful recap I try to be non opinionated with my own site.
I'm sorry friends but I can no longer do that. I have tried...and I am still trying but the comments I see are just down right hateful. I don't understand it. I like Jon and Kate and I love the show. Do I always agree with what they do on the show no...but then again I didn't necessarily agree with who won Amazing Race either but you don't see me dogging them out. I just don't understand it. So I am in the process of putting up a new blog site (actually I have been trying to do it for about 4 or 5 months now but that is besides the point). I have written a recap about the latest show. In fact I have written two recaps...one is just a plain synopsis of the show and another one is a more humorous (not hateful) recap of the show. Please let me know what you think. I would love to be able to give fans and nonfans a non-partial view of the show. Here is the link. ( Sorry its not up and working now...stay tuned)
So back to my problem. What I don't understand is why people who hate the show watch it to complain about it and pick it apart. Now I will have to say ( I am mumbling this I want you know ) that I have to agree with some of the concerns that a few of the people had to say. Here are a few.
Brushing teeth-- I do understand the importance of letting your child brush his/her own teeth but if your kids are anything like mine they like the tasting the toothpaste more then using it to brush their teeth. Yes I am one of those parents who still brush the teeth of their 5 and 3 year old. I do this because I see that their teeth aren't clean but their breath smells minty fresh. So yes I do see how this is necessary. Especially if your kid is like mine and can go through a toothbrush in 3 weeks because they like to chew on it thinking this is the way they can quickly brush their teeth. ( Sorry but I am not about to keep buying new toothbrushes every 2 to 3 weeks because my kids like to go through them so quickly. I care about their teeth more then having them being able to say they "brush their teeth somewhat without mommy's help.".)
Bibs-- Well...it depends. My three year old is very messy and always (and I do mean always) gets sauce on her when we have spaghetti. But on the other hand she as well as the tups need to learn to keep their food in their mouth, on the table, or on their plate. I do have to agree (shocker isn't it) that at 4 1/2 the tups do need to stop wearing bibs. Mess or not they have to learn that they need to learn how not to get anything on them without having a bib on them.
Language Development--This one has me torn. I would like to see Jon and Kate correct them when they do say something incorrect because as a teacher it irks me when parents play into the kiddie-baby talk. But on the other hand, as a parent I understand that each child develops differently. My oldest kid talked very clearly when she was 4 and 4 1/2. In fact she learned to speak so clearly my husband and I couldn't get her to shut up. However, my youngest daughter still can't speak as clearly as she ought to be at the age of 3 1/2. I am worried and I do work with her, but as a teacher and quoting a pediatrician here "every child develops differently and at different paces." I am closely watching my kid and I hope that Jon and Kate are doing the same. I am sure though that if there was a language development problem a teacher would have definitely brought it to their attention by now.
But my biggest gripe is the fact that people on that blog tend to blow things out the water. It starts out with people saying that Kate set the twins up for failure to how "dare" she let them tend to six kids why she sits back and drinks Mai Tai's laughing at them. Come on people!!!! The twins wanted to do it and they let them do it. Succeed or fail at least they were given the chance to see what it is like to be a mommy.
Okay I will now step down from my soapbox and "troll" (LOL) around sites seeing what other people think of the show.
Ohhhhh...before I go I would like to say that I have recently become a fan of the show Little People Big World and I see no difference in the trips they take or the ones Jon and Kate take. (Except for the fact that Jon and Kate openly state that some...alright most trips are free.) But that show (LPBW) shows the Roloffs going on various trips too. They don't always stay at home. So what's the difference? I still find myself watching someone going on a trip whether its on J&K or LPBW.
Do you see a difference? I would like to hear your take?
3 years ago
9 comments:
New to your site and I am really enjoying it. I certainly don't hate the Gosselins and am saddened by the downright mean comments said about them on other sites....that said though, I am struggling to remain a fan of their show. I just find it so hard to watch Kate be so unkind to Jon. I know it's usually under times of stress for her but there just seems to be so many of those times in there lives and we only see a piece of the day. If my husband spoke to me the way she does to Jon, I would be heart broken. I hear her say she loves Jon but her daily words and actions say otherwise. It's hard to watch.
I J&K+8 too and HATE reading such mean things about them...who are we to judge?? Thanks for your balanced opinion and yes just like you there are things I dont like...for instance I think the twins need to be disciplined for whining and talking back...hello they're 8...but it doesnt mean I am going to slam the Gosselins for how they choose to parent...no one's perfect :)
I have gotten to where I can not go to the Hate blogs, it just makes me sick and there is no reason for the cruelty and mean'ness. So I will just continue visiting sites like this one. Thanks!
I agree. I can't read the hate blogs. I just don't get why people feel the need to judge. What the heck...who made them in charge of knowing how to parent? Plus, we don't see it all. We have to be reminded of that all the time. For all we know Jon and Kate have their tender moments off camera. Let's face it, TV can make someone into who they want. The producers show the parts of each family member they think will make good TV. Just watch and enjoy...don't sit on a high horse and judge!
I say...keep up the good work with fair blogs like this!
Thanks for the site. I also like the show. However, like the rest some things make me cringe, but I try to remember it is just a slice of their life. Keep up the balanced view.
I was just going to say as far as the language development, as a teacher I learned never to correct a child when they speak incorrectly, rather repeat what they are trying to say or express using the correct vocabulary/sentance structure/grammar. Correcting them may lead to stuttering and improper development but exposure is what ultimatly corrects language impediments. I think Jon and Kate do a great job at speaking to their children in an adult mannor providing a good example for proper language.
I always agree with so much of what you say. Its nice to see you blogging again! Hope the Holidays are great for your family!
SoccerMom:
In response to your comment about LPBW being alot like JK+8--there is a HUGE difference. Matt and Amy Roloff BOTH work!! He works (owns, I think) a company that makes and markets stools to hotels across the country (which explains some of their trips) and she is a pre-school teacher at a local church.
The other travels that have been highlighted lately (Las Vegas) was for a Little People convention its called Little People of America.
I know that the recent remodel of their house seemed a bit large but it was the 3rd time the house had been redone--it started off as a tiny shack and they have finally built the house of their dreams (I just wish they would keep it cleaner--of course it would be clean if they had a maid to come in like JK+8). In closing, I think that the idea behind both shows is the same, the only difference is that one family is a real family and the other is a publicity stunt.
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