kate is great
I'm not a huge fan of Jon & Kate Plus 8 but Andrew watches it often and obviously they have been all over the media due to their divorce. And I don't normally post a lot about things like this because as a child of divorce, I am sad for these children. Sad that they will have to bear witness to the fighting, name-calling and heartbreak that inevitably ensues when a marriage crumbles and that they have to do so with the intense scrutiny of the public eye upon them.
That said, I just want to say how upsetting it is to see Kate Gosselin torn apart by the media and general public alike for her "controlling behavior". While she might be controlling, I have to wonder if the same would be said if it were Jon Gosselin that kept tight reigns on the family the way Kate does.
I also wonder if these same individuals have tried to keep a family of 8 similarly aged children on schedule and in check. I am barely able to do that with 1 child.
While I do not live close to or near the Gosselin's nor do I know what happens when the camera's are not rolling, from what I do see, I don't see Jon stepping up to the plate to become a 50/50 partner in the marriage or the inner workings of the family. If there is no on captaining the ship, then don't we have the Titanic?
What I see is not a "control freak". What I see is a woman trying to manage a very busy household and bring income into her family. Working a conventional job is not an option with 8 tiny mouths. And when you have a husband who is very laid back, it's imperative that you step up and guide the reigns. Do you think it wise if Kate sat back and waited for Jon to go against his nature and be more active and take charge?
I'm so tired of hearing how enterprising women are greedy or controlling when men with these same qualities are rewarded by society.
I think Kate is great. End rant here.
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I agree. While I've inwardly groaned at some of the things she's done or said to Jon after thinking about it for a moment I've felt like I've understood her position.
I really feel bad for the kids, too.
I think Kate is holding up well, in front of the camera at least.
I, too, think Kate is great.
I agree too. And while I watched the show and was a Jon fan ... I'm not anymore. If I hear "I'm only 32 one.more.friggin.time someone might get hurt. Just as you have written in recent months about how having a baby doesn't change daily life for a man ... I do not feel sorry for Jon. He was there when they decided to have twins. He was there when the doctors said, "Oh wow there are EIGHT!" and he was there when they signed the contract for the show that would enable them to provdie, albeit over induldge, their 8 children. I do not in any way feel sorry for him nor do I excuse ANY of his immature, mid life crisis like behavior. Earrings, really? OCC motorcycle, really?? Tattoos, skull shirts, parties and bar life. Come on. Grow up, suck it up, and be a man.
So I agree and I apologize for my own rant. My husband thinks all of this is funny, that Kate is a bitch, and that Jon "deserves" a break. Whatever buddy.
Ug...they are both idiots. They have both made a lot of money doing the some....good for them - they have eight kids to worry about. But they also have nannies, maids, teachers, assistants and secretaries. Freebies coming out of the wazzoo for all those kids - the college has been paid for by generous "gifts".
Oh and Kate...not that enterprising...she has a ghost writer the wrote her books!!
They are both to blame for the break up....they both agreed to put the family life on tv...and it made them a lot of money - but there will never be privacy - oh and they have both decided to go on with the show. Please.