I know some of you are wondering what this show "Confessions of a Teen Idol" have to do with the Gosselins. But as I watched this show at one in the morning with my son wide awake I began to think about a couple of things.
1. Will certain kids eventually come to hate their past?
2. Will they try to stay in the "public eye" because that is were they were in it as a child?
3. Will they grow up normal and never understand what the fuss was all about?
This particular episode was about each past idol talking to someone from their past and coming to turns with"why" their fame ended. Let me first say that all of these men were at one time at the height of all teen idol worship but eventually fell waist side (I think that is how you spell it) to the next newest thing. For me two of the former "idols" stuck out...Eric from the first Real World and Ray from 90210. (I was so addicted to that show when I was growing up...oh the days.) Anyway, what got me was how they each handled fame after it long past them. Then my thoughts turned to the kids and what many of the critics (though most are stuck on Kate and how much they hate her) are saying about the future of the kids. Will this show really hurt them in the future? Do these kids even know how much of an effect they are having on a portion of the country. (And I do mean really small portion...please don't feel offended because I am including myself in this portion.)
Well...after thinking about it for about a week (along with other real life stuff) I can honestly say that I don't know if the little kids will be affected or not. I know there are alot of people out there that think they will but I from what I have seen from cameras and from the interviews of Jon and Kate (because I actually listen to them and not make up what I thought I heard) the little ones at least won't be that affected as bad. I do however think that Cara and Mady will be affected to a certain degree especially Mady. While I am not fond of her meltdowns (mostly because they remind me of my own child's meltdown) I realize that Mady is a girl who loves attention yet at the same time needs reassurance about who she is and what she is doing. My oldest child is much like Mady. It's like Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hide you love them and want them to sit in time out all at the same time. I guess I worry the most about this child.
If you were to type in her name on the Internet and see what pops up some of you would be horrified to see some of the stuff that is written about her. There are websites calling her useless, annoying, a b*tch, and anything else under the moon. I wonder if they (Jon and Kate) even let them (especially her) get on the Internet.
(Now this next part is total speculation on my part and I am thinking in context of how my child would react because she and Mady are so much alike). How is Mady's self-esteem? Is reason why she is acting out is not because of her classmates but because of what she might overhear parents of her classmates or teachers for that matter. I really do wonder if she says what she says because of all of the horrible things that are out there that are being said about her. I do wonder what Kate and Jon think of this. I know I have covered this subject before...but I think of Mommy Dearest when I think of Mady. Now let me explain why I say this.
Why I do believe that Kate is a good mother and is doing what she thinks is best Mady might see it completely different. Now I don't think Mady (because she is a child) doesn't understand all the blessings she is given and what life most likely would be like without the show. With that being said, it does seem like that she does like to rebel at the most inconvenient times because that is her way to stick it to her mother. (Now this is just speculation but I myself have been in the same position as Kate and am thoroughly embarrassed with what has come out of my child's mouth. )
So what do you think...will we be seeing any Mommy Dearest books in the future or will these kids grow up to be normal productive adults? Let me know.
3 years ago
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OH SoccerMom, I understand what you mean comptlely.My children are older and grown, so Ive had the experience of being a mom. Non the less I wonder too about those kids Ive said in posts past. How will they all react once the show is done, that WILL happen at some pointe, no ?I think too Mady needs more reassurance than the others and that competivness I think she gets from Kate. ( not meant in a bad way). Today was the first time I saw the "gum" show along with Mady getting her ears pierced. She was sooo happy to have her parents all to herself, and I feel for her, but reality is ,she comes from a large family.I dont think I have the magic answers about any of thier lives.I feel for them and hope they all turn out to be well loved and great humans with alot to offer the world. I have to say I think its wrong for people to come on the internet and call her ( Mady) rude and unkind names.
One thing Id like to say here is this,even tho I really dont like to pick on Kate, she isnt like that new OctoMom who delibertly had alot of kids cuz she was lonely, Kate and Jon only wanted 3.... at least thats what they say. Well, if I can rant a moment this is what Id like to say. I hope I dont sound to harsh, I know she is a busy Mom , BUT, she has Jon up at 6:60am to get the girls up , feed the kids, clean the table, floors, blah blah. Make the beds.She says she makes lunches, and does laundry, but doesnt she have one neighbor come to fold and one to put away? Jon irons. Jon does all the "honey doo" list things she has for him. I just think she has no room to complain about the guy, to me he seems A-OK. I dont know what its like to have 8 kids so I wont pretend too. I only hope the best for this family and God Bless them. I guess my point is
Jon is not a bad guy!
I would have loved to have my parents home with me each day so I certainly don't think its all bad.
This is the path before them and they are walking it as well as they know how.
I feel something has to be done about Mady. I really don't know what that is. I came from a large family. I was a triplet and also have 3 additional siblings. I never got one on one time with my parents. I still developed a close relationship with my parents, there was just other siblings around. We were a close family growing up. We travelled, ate dinner together every night, and did sports. But I also have very close realtionships with my siblings. It just doesnt' seem like Mady and Cara have a "twin bond". I know there are a lot of kids and Mady just may be vying for attention. I just would like to see more of a sister and not a boss to the little kids. I had an older sibling who was the boss. Our relationship is not that great now.
there is no child that lives a perfect life and all will have scares. I'm sure all of my 4 children will end up wounded somehow as i am not perfect.
children need to know they are loved and given boundaries. Which they are. Having parents that stay together and love the Lord are the most important things.
I do believe that one of the twins has major Sensory Processing Disorders (as does Kate that is why she is so OCD)Being a mother of 4 children w/ this, i hope they get her the help she needs.
Will the blessings be worth it when their classmates start showing up with pictures/videos of them sitting on the potty, complaining of being constipated, crying meltdowns, etc., etc.? It will happen. And when no one cares anymore and the cameras are gone, don't you think even the little kids will wonder why they're not important anymore?
I'm a firm believer that Mady is just acting. She is being told what to say after they edit to show the worst of her meltdowns. They probably all have them, hers are just the most dramatic or she is the one who most wants to be an actress. Just a theory.
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