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while I could not live in the mess in the Roloff house, I don't think their situation is that special. I knew plenty of people growing that had 2 working parents that had a messy house. We are just seeing a real American household, unlike Gene Simmons and The Osbournes who probably have a whole crew of maids on standby.

The Roloffs have too much going on in their lives to worry about cleaning. To each their own.

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I love that their house looks like a normal busy home, not some perfect TV home!

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Indeed discipline and respect seem to be in short order, ( pardon the pun..) in this house.

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At least it's real. It kind of bothers me, but then I remember all the reality shows out there that take place in homes that have obviously been made 'presentable.' Kudos to them for showing who they really are.

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Question 1 to the author:

Are you a parent & do you have lots of kids?

Revelation 1 to the author:

Many households with kids and working parents look like this on a regular basis...Maybe not when they are expecting company or during or after the weekend cleaning, etc....but without a dedicated maid service...it happens. No matter how we try to stop it from happening....it happens.

For a short demo...I could send my 4 kids over to your house for a couple of weeks :)

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seriously, stop being a neat freak. It is not a discipline issue, it is a personality issue. I mean their priority might very well be on other and in my opinion more important issues than picking up some clothes off the floor. They spend so much more time with their kids than I think most parents do and I think that is commendable.

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Being working parents is no excuse. I grew up in a much smaller house with 7 kids and our house never looked like that. My parents simply wouldn't stand for it.

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I don't mind the mess, it's not that bad with 4 kids.

What drives me nutty is the "piss off" the kids can say to their parents. They go to Bible Shcool and they still are allowed to swaer at their parents?! What the hell is up with that?

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I have always cringed when they show the house. I have teenagers, and a full time job. MY HOUSE DOES NOT LOOK LIKE THAT. I can forgive some disarray, but the Roloff's house goes beyond just busy living. It's nasty. I wouldn't eat there.

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Funny thing is, my big brother has just as many kids as the Roloffs (4). But whenever I go to his house, all the toys are put away and the place looks generally spotless. It's the neatest and cleanest house of any of the people I know who have kids.

Rich is a tidy guy, but I get the feeling most of the spotlessness has to do with his wife. She has just taught the kids (at least the older two) to pick up after themselves. It was probably hard to do, but it seemed to work out in the long run.

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I think there house looks lived in. I have 3 boys and with me working full time and there father working full time there would be no time left if all we did was pick up the house. The roloffs are doing a good job with the kids. The kids respect and love there parents

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I agree it is a messy home. But saying is a busy house and they have 4 kids is not an excuse. I grew up in a house of 7 kids and 2 adults.

If our room was a mess were had it comming.

Hey if you going out their Richard let me know I will join you on the flight and help you with this mission.

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You have got to be kidding me!! The simple fact is, some folks are messy and some aren't. It's not a reflection of their character, or their personality, or their ability to enforce discipline.

It's just a simple matter of priorities. Of all the things in the world to use as a basis to judge people...the idea of whether or not they are "neat" just baffles me. I say: who cares? Nobody is asking you to live in their house and how they choose to keep it is simply not your business. This is, after all, "reality" TV. They shouldn't have to clean up so as not to offend your delicate sensibilities. What would be real about that?

The Roloffs are kind, caring, open minded, generous people. We should be applauding them for the values they do have and not chiding them for something that, in the end, is of no real importance whatsoever.

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I really, really love the show,but I'm a little bit mix up w/ the TV schedule. I thought it was on Monday night on TlC and when I turn on the TV TLC no Little People/Big World-What's up?? Yes I must say the house is a little bit a mess. Amy needs to setup a schedule for the kids to help her do the house work and clean there room!!. Otherwise I think there a very beautiful family !!

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I think Zach is moody and extremely disrespectful to his parents. He's my least favorite of the kids. I just don't like his personality. Matt and Amy are too easy on all their kids especially in the areas of respect, accountability and responsibility. Just because they're a "busy" family doesn't excuse them living in that incredibly messy house.
I live in a household of 5 kids and we all have chores to do or we get in trouble. And, I have parents who are as involved in our lives as Matt and Amy are in their kids' lives. They're just slobs and I won't make excuses for them. The kids are all able-bodied and should be cleaning up after themselves. These kids have no structure in their lives and that's their parent's fault. They have a lot of down time to play and horse around. They should use some of that time to clean up their messes!

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I would have to agree....I grew up in a much smaller home with 4 kids and our house never looked like that. I love the Roloffs, but I would love to just see the kitchen counter cleared off!!!

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when I watch the show I am more interested in how they deal with real life "problems" and not how they keep their house clean, organized and meeting the expectations of "perfect domestics." It's reality...and if it is their reality so be it. I would love to see more families deal with the daily struggles on the television. The days of "ozzie and harriet" are over....face it! And if those of you who organize and clean in perpetuity, please come this way. Hoorays to the Roloffs--be it less than pefect there's no place like "whatever kind of home yhou live in."

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What I love about the Roloffs are that they are SO NORMAL!--messy house et al. After watching a few shows, I forgot that Matt, Amy and Zach are "Little People". I saw them as regular Americans struggling with daily problems & challenges just like everybody else. When they stopped airing the shows on Mondays, I was upset-I thought that the series had been cancelled. I am very happy that there is a new season in October.
Matt-keep that wheeling-dealing mind of yours going!!! I admire you and how you constantly think of ways to make ROLOFF Farms profitable. My hat off to you sir!
Amy rules with a loving but firm hand. I love Amy so much that I am trying to use her common sense in guiding my 18 & 20 year old girls.
I so love the children-all of them. I am a big fan!
Thank you Roloffs for coming back in October. I am looking forward to your show...
yc

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Are you kidding me?!?! We say your house is great just the way it is!!! Our house is that way with only one child.... so a house with 6 people.... ha! And besides that's what makes the show so cool, you don't see Amy running mad, freaking out about the mess, (it is cute when Matt starts wacking stuff around with his cane though) but anyway who cares... they have their own show and YOU don't so just sit back and enjoy this wonderful family and donate some $$ to CODA!! The ROLOFFS ROCK!! Our family loves you guys... don't ever change!! Much Love The Spragues xoxoxox

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