What was kate gosselins shocking admission

You work at it until you have an income from the business that you can live on and then you quit your day job. This is what the Gosselins did.

Sure, there commodity is their family and yes laws should be updated to include the children under the umbrella of protection, but that aside-- IT is spoken as though they sold their souls to the devil. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and I don't have issues with them as long as they are based on fact.

Many times though, folks have an issue with anyone other than themselves acquiring wealth especially if they themselves do not have wealth. It is not limited to the entertainment or reality tv industries. It runs rampant across all sectors. One would presume then that you are against any kind of childcare arrangement that does not involve at least one parent, preferably mom, staying home. It is odd how there are many dual income families in this world but people seem to think that it is thier place to judge whether or not a family is a good family based on the employment status of the parents and the childcare status of the children.

Very shameful and I say this as a full-time homeschooling mom. We should learn to not judge the choices that we would not make based on our opinions. I do not judge parents that send their children to a box to be brainwashed as horrible parents. There are homeschooling parents who might, but I am not one of them. I find it odd that you gave your blessing for part-time but then once they got popular and famous If you had such a moral issue with their choices, you should have been against it all along.

I think that is telling. It would be difficult for them to seclude themselves since the stalker-non-fans decided to post the whereabouts of their home. You say it as fact. We do not know what takes place in their private conversations in regards to their family.

But I think it is fair to say--that maybe My husband honors my wishes and dreams. He is a bit prepared in the off chance that something "takes off". His only issue is that I transition to paid work, my work right now is non-paid. And for that issue alone, we evaluate the impact on the family for the time away from home.

But it is for me to build my base so that I will be taken seriously. The fact that Kate is working on a 3rd book indicates that she has some passion for writing. And I am far from a femi-nazi who is for women's rights men be darned. Can't stand it--but I am shocked that folks are stating they would be more content with Kate if she were tantamount to Mrs. Octomom was struggling long before she ever conceived and her fertility doc who did this is under review for doing this.

Her doc was complicit in making her situation worse. The same cannot be said for Jon and Kate and their doc. It is thought provoking and provides for engaging discussion. I have some spare bandaids though if you feel I knocked you silly.

Kate is NOT a good actress. NOT by a long shot. For her to fake the pain that this has caused her would be impossible. As for Jon, I don't see that he would be complicit in a ratings stunt. As for the show, I would be disappointed that they felt the need to tamper with the show in that manner. As for how I would feel or what I would do--I would hope that it would be considered a hoax and the production company able to be prosecuted for it. However--I am uncertain what the purpose of discussing this hypothetical is.

There is nothing to suggest that it is a hoax that was masterminded by Figure8 productions. I'd have to do some research on the company, but I just don't see that they would have that much of a love of the art to soil their image by orchestrating the destruction of a family with a fake affair. Morals or no morals--it would destroy their bottom line and their credibility in the industry.

As tantalizing as ratings would be for a few weeks from all of this--it would be suicide for the company to have been complicit. It is beyond the parameters and scope of a publicity stunt. I think that Kate could win a lawsuit and that she should sue. It takes time but Carol Burnett did it. She should also make sure she recoups all the money that she has to put out for legal. I watched one clip with Kate coming out of a building in NY and the paparazzi pursuing her were really trying to rile her by saying terrible things about Jon and herself.

I just wanted to hug her and tell her that I was sorry for all the things that were being said about her, and for what I have said. She doesn't deserve this! All of this on top of the accusations against Jon. And even if Jon didn't cheat on her, he gave the impression of doing so and put himself in the position of being accused.

I honestly believe that she is innocent of what she is being accused of. I think that the hard core that drives her would never crack enough to allow something like that to happen. She is driven to provide for her family;she has tunnel vision and can only see the goal in front and cannot be distracted by the periphals. The idea of Kate "letting her hair down" is inconceivable. I think that the obsessiveness of her goals is what makes her so disliked and at the same time, shows that she couldn't be out cheating.

She doesn't even have the time to relax with her husband's idiosyncrasies let alone a relationship outside the marriage. I think that all this hate being directed at them, and the lies add up to hate crimes.

It's reached the point of being so much more than libel or slander. I think that the tabs would be very hesitant to continue publishing this stuff without proof if it became a hate crime. At the risk of being told I am "too invested" in the Gosselin family life, I think Kate appearing on the cover of People magazine stating her marriage is in trouble and has been for some time, was an incredibly poor judgement choice. What happened to handling the matter privately among themselves?

Wouldn't that be best for their kids? And isn't this another example of Kate saying they're doing one thing, and then contradicting herself with her actions? Really, what are the benefits of doing this, unless she is laying the ground work for their divorce? Thanks for the link AAP. This is all just really sad, I honestly think that there was something going on between J and D, if they were truly just friends I don't think Kate would be having such a hard time with it.

Its sad to see a marriage end, but at the same time I really don't know how they can complain about the intursion of the press into their private lives. It appears, to me, that they are now inviting the speculation on the state of their marriage.

This story isn't going to go away if they keep feeding it with constant interviews and press releases. Perhaps the tabloids wouldn't have let it go either but we'll never know now. AAP--I just read the People online version. It is sad, sad. And I agree that she is not using good judgement to place her family and her struggles so publicly. If there was a conclusion yes, we're divorcing, please respect privacy, or "we've agreed to work together to stay together" would be one thing.

But to update the world at every opportunity during the process is poor judgement IMO. I do agree with her comments that once your mind has time to process things, you can accept shocking events you would never have anticipated. Maybe this is why the production is stalling. They don't know what they are doing personally and so they don't "know" how to spin the episodes to make sense to viewers.

Is it really poor judgment on Kate's part to basically say, "You see all those times in our show when we're yelling at each other and conflicted about things - fighting over who does what and how Jon thinks I'm wrong in how I behave or I think Jon's wrong in how he behaves?

That's all real. Why would anyone one think that the continuation of what they've always done is poor judgment, now? Is it because of the tabloid stories? Is it because that now there is suddenly a possible third party involved?

Does that make it worse than anything we've ever seen on the show already? Was it all different before simply because their fights never involved the possibility that there was an "other woman" or "other man? Now I think it's more amazement, wonder and awe that people could be so happy about what some are calling Kate's downfall.

I'm horrified by people's reactions to this I'm certainly not talking about the person I'm quoting - fyi but it's just so sad that people take so much satisfaction in thinking that Kate is hurt or that she's evil and these stories are proof and that her "true ugliness" is being revealed. And all those ugly comments simply make me feel more compassion for Kate. Kate can't come close to being as mean and ugly as the people who hate her so much. I am just simply sad.

While reading blips of the People article my heart just dropped right into my stomach. All of the kids will be adversely affected, but I keep visualizing the twins in my mind specifically and how they would react to not having their parents together and dad not around I really hope, even if Jon did cheat, that they work it out and stay together.

If Jon were really committed, they could work it out. Those kids need both their parents. Trish: I agree the kids need both of their parents but if they are constantly fighting and the home is full of stress it would be better, IMO, for Jon and Kate to not be together. I don't think Jon wants to work it out all that much, he has admitted that he's not really the working type, he would rather being hangin' with the dudes at the ski hill, and he's just not motivated.

So why should Kate shoulder all the responsibility of raising the children, it seems like its up to her to bring in the money and its up to her to raise the kids while Jon is galavanting around town so really to me it seems like the kids only have one active parent all ready and Kate is already living like a single mom.

Jacelynn- All families bicker and experience stress. In a perfect world, raising children in a home without any of that would be awesome.

All I know is my family and marriage have been through some extremely rough and stressful times We are more tightly bonded than ever. Was it hard? Was it rosy for our kids at the time? Heck no! But I do know our kids are beyond grateful that we have stuck together. As for Jon's attitude and maturity I agree with you I am not sure he is there. All I can say is I hope this is enough of a wake up call for him to want to turn things around.

The whole thing is just plain sad. I have not read the People article yet, but I will. I'm interested due to my own personal circumstance. At this point--Kate is also becoming a role model for those in similar plights. He said the state did all it could under the current law. O'Brien and Rep. Thomas Murt said separately that they have been working to revise child-labor regulations to address issues raised by TV and Internet entertainment production.

TLC is planning to film some "Kate Plus 8" specials this summer now that the Gosselins have divorced. Kate Gosselin has custody of the children. Article Categories Television. Get articles sent to your inbox. She assembled volunteers to do everything for her while she lazed around. Condescending and dismissive towards everyone in her presence, her extended family abandoned her. She stopped going to church and worked to market her kids, instructing any sympathetic reader to donate.

On that list of immediate needs was a fifteen passenger van. When they had money in the bank, and were being supported by a family member, Kate claimed the family was destitute.

I only have eyes for you: Jon Gosselin was convinced that Kate was having an affair with bodyguard Steve Neild. Look of love: After a while Kate was traveling with Steve and leaving Jon at home to take care of the kids. They even went on vacation together. She asked relatives to give her money saying it was society's obligation to pay for the whole family.

She requested funds from her church as well as college funding from the state she called 'love offerings' while speaking at churches. She loved gift card donations from anywhere — freebies, freebies, freebies. She wanted lasik surgery for free. Kate had Jon ask their dentist for free dental care. Put on the spot, the dentist said yes. While all the gifts were flowing, life at home was a nightmare. Kate had no patience with the children. She never played with them, didn't help them with their schoolwork.

She hid in the kitchen and let volunteers take care of them but she meted out the punishments becoming easily enraged if they got dirty playing or disobeyed her with a very minor infraction. She punished them with what she called 'the spanker' until the child 'happied up' according to Kate.

She had him sit in the corner for doing things she thought he did just to irritate her and was admittedly rough with her punishment. She had meltdowns, made the children strip down, spanked them a lot, pulled them by their hair. I felt like I may hurt his children. I grabbled him and spanked him as hard as I could and thought I may seriously injure him.

I was out of control'. She was so out of control she had to pray to God to help her stop, says the author. When the two-year-olds got into the Kleenex box, she spanked all six of them and put them in a corner. When Aaden was on his fifth day of potty training, he had an accident on the floor that elicited a spanking.

She would throw all the kids' toys in the trash along with school projects, and kick the boys' Lego buildings into a million pieces if they weren't put away. The two family dogs, Shoka and Nala, were subjected to Kate's tirades and abuse when Jon was away from the house. One of the boys was punished for having the dog, Shoka in the basement when he was supposed to be outside. The dog pooped by the door and Kate brought the child down to the basement, screaming at him and pointing out the mess.

Misery: Kate and Jon never looked happy together. And they weren't, says Hoffman, even wining and dining in Beverly Hills. She pushed one of the children outside in sub-freezing temperatures without a coat or hat because the boy failed to close the door properly when he came in. She regularly drinks an entire bottle of wine herself at night before going to bed. She also drinks wine during the day. Kate had no emotional connection with any of her children.

Jon Gosselin or a volunteer bathed and fed them, played with them while Kate created lists and barked out orders and focused on her tan, her jogging routine, her nails, traveling to New York City to get her hair done, shopping and tweeting. Seems to be how the Gosselins have handled themselves as well.

All the talk of putting the kids in daycare and how they can't afford it. They should do what other mothers of several children do and what they've already done even Kate and Jon are both home - hire a nanny. Or get over themselves and make up with their families again. Not at all. Having a wish list that you provide to your relatives and close friends is not comparable at all to a list published as a public appeal for charity from complete strangers.

From my own experience I disagree. The Gosselins, according to their own words were experiencing "extreme financial and emotional hardships. We were only having 1 baby, I know. I was lucky that friends and family gathered what they could from their own kids and helped us out a lot.

Who cares if everything doesn't match. It was given to us by people who loved us, and it was such a big help! Our son is now almost 20, and I'll never forget how everyone rallied around us when he was born. He doesn't remember his nursery with 3 differing themes, or the used highchair and clothes. He does however remember all the people who have been there for him while he was growing up.

None of his aunts have been kicked out of his life, family friends are the same ones who babysat for him way back when and gave him a dollar when his first tooth fell out. Imo, the little Gosselins aren't gonna have those same memories if Kate doesn't end her selfish behavior. I can't imagine being picky and snotty while I'm asking for help, and I really can't imagine what it must feel like to those who tried to help them but were told it wasn't good enough. There is no comparison.

The Gosselins continue to LIE in order to evoke pity in the hearts of strangers so that they can continue to grow their assets. They sacrifice their children's privacy and emotional well-being so that they can live an affluent lifestyle without having to work. The next time I attend a 4-year extended baby shower that nets in the millions of dollars, I'll let you know. It's apples and oranges. I don't know about you, but the baby shower I had was put on by close friends and attended by close friends and family.

I didn't claim poverty during my pregnancy and expect "society to be responsible" because society thinks babies are cute. I registered for the things I needed and if I felt so strongly about that item being specific, then we bought it ourselves. Most of us have had no problem accepting hand-me-downs. And, if you have six kids and are BROKE or claim to be , then the phrase "beggers can't be choosers" sticks out in my mind.

Furthermore, this wasn't Kate and Jon's first pregnancy. They had a shower for Cara and Maddy. Where was all that equipment? If they'd planned to adopt or have "just one more", then why are they asking for "two new swings" or "six matching cribs"? I think the point you're missing is that you can't say society is responsible for your children and then shun everything but the best.

Children especially children who aren't the first family birth have been raised without 'new' things for eons. Why would six infants have to have matching, new outfits? If you are desperate, you take what is offered. Of course, we now know that they weren't all that desperate.

They were and ARE williing to allow people less fortunate than themselves give money to them under the guise of true need. They've allowed people to buy them new things when they had the money to buy them all along. A baby shower that lasts four years isn't a baby shower - it's a scam. RE:As new mothers most of us spent a lot of time looking over the baby products, picking out the perfect items and then adding it to a baby registry. When someone has a registry it is usually for family and friends not a whole community or state.

And yes in baby showers you do have the chance of getting 3 diaper genies or whatever. But honestly, how many of us would actually say "This isn't good enough, or it doesn't match.

My daughter was 2 years old when my triplets were born 3 boys. One of the boys used her crib and the other 2 cribs were loaned to us by friends. Our original one was cherry colored wood, and the two loaned ones were white and light oak.

No, they didn't match, but who cares?!?! Believe it or not, my babies slept in them just fine, even though they didn't match can you imagine?

We were so grateful that people loaned us these things our extra swing and excersaucer were also used and loaned to us and did not match the one from our daughter. My boys were also preemies also born at 30 weeks, just like the tups. Yes, we washed the cribs down and sprayed the mattresses with Lysol and washed the crib sheets - voila, good as new! I completely agree with the statement "beggars can't be choosey", hasn't Kate ever heard of that one before???? What are these poor girls going to think once they get older and realize how much they have been left out of little things like the family photo, their family web site name, their mom's email address?

I actually think they already realize it and it comes out in their attitudes at times. I too have thought about the future of these children when this gravy train ends. It will undoubtedly be a difficult adjustment for them all.

I wish I could reassure all of us that when the show ends, this family will morph into the kind of home we'd wish for all children. But the truth is, with or without cameras, Kate Gosselin is a self-absorbed, troubled woman. She had issues prior to signing up for this show witness the distancing from her family; her insistence on all new, all matching furniture, clothing, etc. Jon Gosselin had troubled keeping a job before he had 8 children, and by his own admission, had little ambition or focus.

I don't know what will happen to this family when this circus-like atmosphere ends. But I do know that it's unfair and unethical to continue it. I can only hope that the rude awakening will force the Gosselin parents to get some of the real help they need - counselling about how to be good parents on a day-to-day, hands on basis. Kate's mother, Charlene Kreider, said her daughter always wanted to be a mother. The phrasing of that quote is the most telling of all.

What do you think would happen if we all those who post and read GWOP decided to not watch the new episode next week? Unless you are a Nielsen family, boycotting the show will have absolutely no effect. No one will know if you are watching it or not. Boycott the sponsors and contact them with your concerns. I am putting this one on my fridge it made me laugh so hard!

I've seen it mentioned here that Kate's father is a minister. Don't think so. I think he and his wife are also scam artists. His church can be seen from Kate's house. Fiona, Jon and Kate inspired both my husband and I during their february speaking engagement in Ohio. How did they inspire us, you ask? That being said they have also had some extreme troubles, marriage, family and financial etc.

It is their story of how they relied on others and yes, even on God that was inspirational. They were very sincere, VERY grateful, and they know that they have been truly blessed. Some people see their "freebies" as just that. However, I see them as the work of God. He puts all people and situations in our paths. It is up to us to make our choices, just as it is for the Gosselins. Have I agreed with everything I have seen on the show?

Absolutely not. Have there been times when I have cringed at Kate or Jon's behaviour, absolutely. However, put a camera in my house you just might find similar situations, since I am by no means perfect.

We all focus on the negative most of the time. I do it in my own life as well. However, this family, these parents, these children have a lot to offer. They are God inspired. Do they always act accordingly, no.

But to me that is what is so inspirational about the Gosselins. The idea that we all have tomorrow to live a better life. Granted I know that we all different, but this is just how I see things. Thanks for asking! BK says "A baby shower that lasts four years isn't a baby shower - it's a scam.

BK you have a way of cutting to the chase! I really enjoy your posts. I'm in no way defending Kate, but I have to say when I started watching and continued to watch the show, I did so because watching Kate, for me, was like watching myself.

I agree that she's depressed, over reacts and acts badly. Reading this blog has helped me see myself even more, though I have realized for a while that I need help. I totally understand what she's feeling when she thinks about her kids getting dirty, or when she feels frustrated and overwhelmed and has to yell to get her husband's attention and help because he's off somewhere else ignoring her and their children.

There are a few differences; I have a few young children, not 8. I don't have any where near the money she now has, nor insurance to get help. In fact you could probably say my family is at the poverty level though we are working, but not receiving aide.

I don't have a chef, laundry service, or personal assistant, etc I am also grossly overweight. I realized in the past few months that I have never been happy in my life, and have always been depressed. Though I believe my depression and my problems stem from my obesity, I'm not really sure.

As far as I can tell my childhood is not the cause. I grew up in an upper middle class family, was taught to work for what I had, and did go to college to become a health professional.

My point is that Kate may not recognize she has a problem, especially if there doesn't really appear to be anything about her childhood or adult life that could be the cause. Also especially because Jon doesn't appear to recognize it or call her out on it either, although he obviously is not happy with the situation.

I do also believe that the money and the material posessions are masking the problem for them. As long as I had what I wanted I believed that I was happy. As long as they have the material posessions and the money, they will never really see what they don't have that should be the most important: A close loving family.

The fact that Kate is not internally happy is what feeds her drive for more, more, more. She is trying to obtain happiness in a way that she will never find it. What bothers me most about Kate is how she says she is exhausted all of the time. How can she be? I am a divorced mom of 3. I work, do the house work, cook meals , wash the cloths, do ALL of the yard work, go to soccer, cheerleading, and take my daughter to her chemo treatment brain tumor.

And I deal with this all on my own. She has NO idea what tired is. Having 8 healthy kids and a full staff to do my work would be a breeze. If that is the case, why the need to buy more? Instead of having to buy mattresses, she got the bunks FREE. When you see a store featured on the show with its NAME showing not blurred out you can be pretty sure that whatever the Gosselins get from that store are freebies.

It's blatant earthly greed. Don't you need a college education to be a nurse? No, it isn't a requirement in most states. Kate went to nursing school at a hospital two year program.

Lonnyswife said THS said But for someone to truly believe she doesn't need her extended family around just amazes me I have thought about this and I just can't see it. I am not a first-hand witness to this, however; from what I understand, Kate's parents were VERY involved until Kate took issue with the donations she received from her father's church.

Rumor has it that her father refused to oblige and the rest is history I'm sure there is more to the story but I have heard this repeatedly. Here is a cut and paste of the response I got. The way we spend our advertising dollar is very important to us, so we appreciate your taking the time to let us know how you feel.

Comments like yours help us determine the placement of our future ads, and I'm sharing your comments with the appropriate people in our company. Thanks again for getting in touch. KC thanks for the link to the pure water interview But ugh! How irritating it is to hear people fawn all over her and call her "supermom". Do the words "due diligence" mean nothing to reporters and writers anymore??

One thing that was funny was that you could tell the female newscaster wanted mothering tips and it became obvious that Kate had none to offer her. Other than "bedtime comes"??? And the more questions were asked, the more irritated Lady Kate got.

She is really not good at talking off the cuff is she? She was one question away from telling the reporters to stuff it, I felt like. I think I've learned to read her pretty well. ThreeFarmers said I don't know which one made me laugh harder, the original comment or your reply to it ThreeFarmers.

You are hilarious! I looked for the contact information on the sidebar through "Sponsors of Exploitation" but didn't find it. Can someone post it for me? That means the MOST money that you can pull in for your family. I understand that many parents both MUST work and that's unfortunate.

It's better for a child to be raised by a parent at home with them everyday rather than another family member, babysitter, or daycare worker.

I had to add my two cents! BEE said So Bee, if this is your theory, then you also believe God put the people who donated to Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker in their path? The people who, much like the ones donating to the Gosselins , later found out they were duped out of their hard earned money by people who claimed to be devout Christians.

Kate's CW interview was rough. Kate really was unable to offer any parenting tips. Jen must not have been there to feed her the lines. How about the the 'Uh's and 'Umm's?

I tried to count them but gave up when I realized I would need a pen and paper to keep track. There's no way I would pay one red cent to hear her stammer for and hour. EmTanner should send Kate new t-shirts Someone mentioned earlier that Oprah didn't seem taken with KON when they were on her show. I might be mistaken, but I think there's an area where you can email show ideas to Oprah's producers.

Perhaps Oprah is big enough to take on Kate's altered sense of self and reality. I watched the PUR interview too and my thought was this Nervous, emotionless, exhausted demeanor, The only time she became animated was when talking about HER show and sleep her favorite thing.

How can you ruin a goood cause? Hire dead pan Kate. You could tell that the old man had enough of the circus in his store. Why else would you drag the kids to the bed store, they dont care what they get. Especially when one of her kids was obviously ill and having bathroom issues. Wouldve Kate let them pick out what they wanted? Jon couldve stayed home that episode also, his opinion doesnt matter too much in his house either.

You know what? I never thought of Kon actually paying for those bunkbeds and beds, but I'll bet you are right. And then she decided to wait him out while the children cried and suffered and tore up his showroom. Well, good for him, and I did think as I listened to him telling her how much their total would be BTW, I wondered way back when they showed Kon and the kids shopping at Costco and spending what seemed like thousands of dollars, gosh, my husband and I are both attorneys and have been for years and we can't afford to shop like that or we'd be bankrupt.