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are you crazy, that control freak of a mom can not handle 6 outfits

An amazing mother/manager/and businesswoman? I have watched the show from the beginning and have noticed how Kate has spent less and less time with the children. Do you think these kids are going to grow up and say wow our mom spent so much time away from us when we were young so she could make a better life for us. 21 days in one month away from home promoting a book does not make one an amazing mother. Give me a break.

When your averaging at least $50k per episode and Season 4 alone was 41 EPISODES (!!) I'm pretty sure paying for college is no longer an issue.

She plays the victim and people buy into it. These comments are more than enough of an example.

Just do a little research on how many book tours and speaking engagements Kate has been on recently. She's not a mom - shes selling her family for fame and fortune.

Karma's a b*tch. And she's getting what she deserves.

Quit worrying about the adults that signed up to be in the public eye and do nothing but complain. If it was really an issue of concern for them, they'd stop doing the show. It's the kids who were thrown into this by no choice of their own that people should worry about! The kids will be in therapy for years to come for what they've been through.

exactly what the "re" to this post had said! Give me a break! When Jon was alone with alllll the kids for her MANY MANY book signings she was AWAY FROM the kids. But she made sure to say MULTIPLE TIMES that he had help. In this episode she was soooo playing the "poor me all alone" card. Im so exhausted was mentioned a million times. Big deal. She had help too BUT that wasnt mentioned.
Also did you see how SWEET she was with everyone BUT her husband. The helpers had more compliments toward them in one epi than she has ever done for her husband.

Growing up my mother chose to stay home. We did without for A LOT of things but I cannt think of a better family life and memories than that. We all got through life, college, clothes etc fine. Its called prioritize your life. (one of five)

She is so sad and its pathetic that you would call her a good mother. Its pathetic, manipulative, and sad. Her marriage is in trouble...cancel the show, take time off, break the contract and work on her marriage. Um, no...she just piles on the blame to her husband.

Say sorry for what? Lord knows he couldn't cheat on her because she has his you-know-what in her designer handbag at all times.

They are both acting like self absorbed children. The only difference I see is that she's in such denial of how her actions have contributed to this train wreck, that she actually sees herself as a victim.

From the awful media, to relatives who have flipped on her, to Jon--All of them are evil and poor Snow White (or oompa loompa orange Kate) is now left to "do it alone".---Gimmie a break!

Kate should be equally ashamed of her behavior, if not more so because she's using her children to shield herself from criticism. Her makeover wasn't for the children... It was for her. Her new career isn't for her children, or for her family. It's for her and she needs to stop sugar coating it. The fact that her kid called her by her nanny's name should make her run to the nearest TLC producer and tell them the show is a wrap. All her "sacrifice" (gag) means nothing if the kids are unhappy or confused about who is their mommy.

Jon needs to grow up and stop whining about how he has no identity outside the show. When he is not actively doing girls gone wild circuit, he's an awesome dad. There's absolutely nothing wrong with being a stay at home dad.--The fact that he can't be proud of himself for that is indicative of a greater self-esteem problem that perhaps was worsened by being married to a hyper-critical harpy.

well when I first watched the show I thought that Kate was pretty pissy with Jon...yelling at him in the store...I actually quit watching the show because I felt sorry for the way she treated Jon...went back to watching a now and again epi and she is a schrew..seems Jon could do nothing to please this woman...and I see it in one of the older twins...she seems to favor the girls over the boys...I think she has male issues...I feel sorry for the kids...I just catch now and again blips about who had an affair with a body guard and a teacher...I was not there I do not know...all I know is that the PRESS is a lot to blame.....

Even before there was public discussion about Jon's alleged behavior, I started to feel sorry for Jon. Kate runs everything! As they sat on that "love seat" I could feel the tension growing. Kate takes every opportunity to make Jon look like "another kid". Jon never seems to have a say in anything. Kate leads, and Jon follows as Kate complains, uses sarcasm like it was her job. I don't care how many homemade cookies she makes for those children, it will be as obvious to them as it is to us that Jon's manhood is stepped on and crushed while Kate remains the mother of the year! So for Kate, let go for heavens sake. Jon is a grown man who is loving, funny, and has had to suffer your insults for far too long. I was raised in a family with 7 kids. We didn't need the biggest, the best, the most amazing anything. We just needed to feel comfortable, feel our parents love for us and each other. So Kate, if exploiting your children is worth the money and the "things", you should have plenty for the 8 therapist you will soon be needing. Jon wasn't even sure he wanted to do another season given the circumstances, but that would have just left Kate as the controlling mother of 8 with no fans, no camera's following her around. Kate is not fooling me, she loves the attention, she loves her perceived power, but most of all she loves the money! As a mother with grown children, I have some special news for you---you will not have fooled them one bit! Then, we can just have a reality show called "Jon plus 8 and who needs Kate?

I agree with most of you, from the first episode I watched I felt Kate was a nasty, controlling bitch...not a good Mother/manager/businesswoman. She is supposed to be raising her kids, not flaunting her lifestylet that has been handed to her. There are some of us who work our asses off, and still spend time with our kids...the bs story that she is doing this for the benefit of the kids, is just that, bullshit! She only gives a damn about herself, her looks, her money...not the kids or her husband, no wonder he may have strayed...she is nasty to him on every episode I have ever seen...did you see the video of her refusing to give Maddy a drink of water and had the balls to ask for water and drink it herself and deny it to her child...that is ABUSE!! It is very sickening that there are so many people who would divulge their personal lives for money and fame...but, whatever she has dished out, will certainly come back to her some day...cuz every dog has their day!

I have to admit that I was left with the same feeling as you. At times, it was difficult to continue watching. I agree that their obvious marital problems should be dealt with privately for the children's sake. I believe however, that it is the parents who should step up to the plate and say enough is enough and approach TLC to quit the show. There is nothing that says they could'nt have a 'reunion show' of sorts every so often to let the public see what is going on in their lives. However, this family needs time to redefine their individual roles with each other. Life is too short (even on reality TV).

Amen! Get counseling, stay together if at all possible, and cancel your contract with TLC. Kate is acting like a victim. "I have to do all the birthday shopping by myself." She's going to have to do more in the way of admitting the marriage was in trouble long before Jon's behavior to the wrong turn whether he is guilty or not.

I can't help but wonder if Kate's motives were ever pure? Wasn't Jon's father a loving surgeon who donated a ton of his time to needy children. As a nurse, Kate knew a surgeon could be realllll handy!