This is a comment on Gavin Moore’s Blog.
I have multiple opinions about this whole Jon and Kate situation. I don’t think it is ever right to exploit children at such a young age. I mean, it never turns out good for the kids. However, if that was the only way that they could provide for their huge family, then I don’t blame them. I also know that people think that they should have just quit the show after the marital problems because it is even harder on the kids, but I think there are two things people are not fully thinking about. Divorce is expensive and how could they quit the show if that was their main income. Also, whether they quit the show or not, they are still going to have all the publicity, if not more, because people thrive off of this kind of stuff and they love hearing about it.
I, unlike everyone else, think that Kate is not at all trying to be selfish. I don’t think she is in it for the fame, and yes, she might be in it for the money, but that is only to provide for her kids. I could just be being naive, but I honestly think she means well. Also, I disagree 100% with what Gavin said about “she will actually have to mother these children” I think she has been a mother to her children. How is she not? She makes them food, she plays with them, she takes them places, she is there for them when they get hurt, she is always hugging and kissing them. That is more than Jon can say. Yea, she might be harsh and she may yell and punish sometimes, but kids need punishment to learn.
I do think she is telling the truth when she says that she wants some peace and quiet with her family. I don’t think she likes all the publicity. I think it hurts her to look at it honestly. I think she is in a lot of pain because of this, but she is trying to stay strong for her children. Many people might interpret that as not caring. I think she would give up the show and the popularity, even the money if she could have her family back to the way it used to be.
