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Darlene
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:06 pm    Post subject: Respect from the Children Reply with quote
Do you think as Parents the children show a lot of respect for Matt and Amy? It seems to me as good as the parents are to them,(Giving them things a lot of children dream about) Surprised that they seem to slack in respect.
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Friend
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:38 pm    Post subject: Disrespect Reply with quote
Darlene,

I do think the kids are disrespectful....even with the cameras rolling...which surprises me because you would think they would be on their best behavior.

All in all, I think they are GOOD kids.
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Jessica
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Good question. I think Matt and Amy are really good parents and I like that Matt is tough and makes the kids do manual labor, but then they do let the kids live in a pig sty. Did anybody watch the episode of them cleaning their room.It's like they had been living in that filth for years.

Amy makes excuses for them when they slack, but I think all parents do that to some extent. I'm really impressed by them all-in-all.
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Friend
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:53 pm    Post subject: Disrespect Reply with quote
We had a farm growing up. We did not live on it, but my Daddy made the 3 of us help herd cattle, move turkeys/chickens from one brooder house to another when they got big, haul hay, etc...WE HATED IT. However, we LEARNED so much. I am very glad for those experiences.

So, I do think Matt making his kids work the farm is fantastic.

Yep, the bedrooms are yucky...and Kate would drop dead if she had to spend any time there. (Wife Swap)

Laughing Laughing Laughing
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Darlene
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:57 pm    Post subject: Re: Disrespect Reply with quote
Friend wrote:
Darlene,

I do think the kids are disrespectful....even with the cameras rolling...which surprises me because you would think they would be on their best behavior.

All in all, I think they are GOOD kids.
yes they seem to be really good kids, but sometimes my heart hurts the way they talk to Matt espically,like the way jacob talked to him on the big bus,Matt seems to be so hurt some times,or is that just my observation?
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Friend
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:16 pm    Post subject: Disrespect Reply with quote
Yep, you do see it in Matt's eyes....and thing he gets this faraway look sometimes too.... Confused I think his children really love him alot though.
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prescott
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 10:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Is it safe to assume nobody in this thread is raising kids that age? Because all their behavior seems pretty "appropriate" (expected?) to me. And in Zach's case, dwarfism doesn't erase teenage attitude. Laughing
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Friend
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 8:41 am    Post subject: Disrespect Reply with quote
prescott wrote:
Is it safe to assume nobody in this thread is raising kids that age? Because all their behavior seems pretty "appropriate" (expected?) to me. And in Zach's case, dwarfism doesn't erase teenage attitude. Laughing


Nope, you are never safe here Prescott...BTW, love your name. I have a 17 year old. I have noticed that Zach sides with his Mom alot...

IMO, they may be pretty typical teens, but they get away with too make back talk etc...
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Jennifer
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
They are definitly typical teenagers but it does bother me sometimes when they really say mean things to their dad. He does so much for them and I know they are teenagers and teenagers sometimes seem to not notice things like that but its so clear on Matts face. If we can see it, then they definitly have to, right?!?!
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Darlene
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 12:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
prescott wrote:
Is it safe to assume nobody in this thread is raising kids that age? Because all their behavior seems pretty "appropriate" (expected?) to me. And in Zach's case, dwarfism doesn't erase teenage attitude. Laughing
Prescott,I agree they are teenagers,and kids will push the envelope as much as allowed,I have 14 grandchildren and believe me,you, I see and hear a lot,and when kids act badly "it's usually the parents fault,I know this is a differant era,(as kids say)but respect is something that should be taught thru generations, I think I really don't see much correction when they mis behave,but ofcourse I see with ours to,I think they are a lovely family, And Matt and Amy go way out for them, but as you said they are kids,and only do what they are allowed, sorry for the long post
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amanda
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote


Darlene:

Is this you grandma from KS? I tried to get you to come back to the other Jon and Kate site. We miss you.

Friend:

I am in. I will be checking in from time to time.
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amanda
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:11 pm    Post subject: Re: Respect from the Children Reply with quote
Darlene wrote:
Do you think as Parents the children show a lot of respect for Matt and Amy? It seems to me as good as the parents are to them,(Giving them things a lot of children dream about) Surprised that they seem to slack in respect.


Darlene:

I do think they lack respect for matt a lot of the time. Especially the twins. Amy is pretty much a single handed parent, and Matt is out earning the money.

Zach has said many times that he disrespects his dad's discipline bcuz he's just not used to it. Laughing
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amanda
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Okay. I m just posting this one to see if my picture comes up that i added to my profile
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Darlene
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
amanda wrote:


Darlene:

Is this you grandma from KS? I tried to get you to come back to the other Jon and Kate site. We miss you.

. .
Amanda, yes this is I,Please know I did respond to your post on other site, I was so happy to hear from you, I think you and Jessica are great, and I am so sorry for my attitude, that is not me at all,I will be hollering at everyone from time to time, just had some issues to work out(me) Thank You for your kindness.
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amanda
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Darlene wrote:
amanda wrote:


Darlene:

Is this you grandma from KS? I tried to get you to come back to the other Jon and Kate site. We miss you.

. .
Amanda, yes this is I,Please know I did respond to your post on other site, I was so happy to hear from you, I think you and Jessica are great, and I am so sorry for my attitude, that is not me at all,I will be hollering at everyone from time to time, just had some issues to work out(me) Thank You for your kindness.


Oh honey. You don't have to explain yourself or apologize. We just didnt want you to leave so soon. I m glad that i got reconnected with you and look forward to talking with you in the future. thanks for your reply.

I can't get my picture on here. Its just too big. Can't figure out how to shrink it to the legal size. It's good to put a name to a face though. I do enjoy that.
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