One serious question. Does God sanction the exploitation of children who have no say in the matter? These parents are forcing these children to live and grow in a fishbowl, not unlike to Dionne Quintuplets of Cananda.

60+ years after their exhibit like existance, the remaining Dionne Sisters still talk about how that forced existance affected them.

In my opinion, Gosselinland is no different than Quintland; only the technology has changed.

Why would anyone take that risk with a child? A child in which one has sworn to God to be their protector.

I am still baffled why parts of the Christian community feel that these parents are good role models for Christianity, let alone parenting.

There is nothing Christian like in what they are doing and have done. Some deep research on these parents would serve you well, I feel.

Also, and for the record, large families are nothing new. It is not an anomoly, even in the year 2008, for a family to have 8 or more children.

Moon
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It is important to not that no one in Kate or Jon's imediate family is in their lives. The co-author of the book is no longer friends with this family. Jon and Kate have been dishonest from day one as to their financial struggles. They are not honest people.

P.S. Please be wary of the Bohemian Moon website. She claims she talks to ghosts, is a psysic, and fueled an internet hoax concering the Gosselin family.

Please do some research on the Gosselins and you will find quite a bit of not-so-"Christian" behavior. These two are not a couple to emulate. I feel sorry for their children. You can find quite a bit of info at http://gosselinswithoutpity.blogspot.com/

I think that Jon and Kate are just ordinary people, spouses, parents and christians. just like anyone else who would allow themselves to be put on TV you will find things to criticize but since everyone is focusing on the fact that they don't show good christian examples let me remind you that the bible says he who has no sin in his life cast the first stone for crying out loud people nowhere does it say that christians have to be perfect Moses was a murderer and God used him to lead His people out of Egypt David was an adulterer and a murderer but God blessed him greatly God also punished each of these men for their sins appropriately because God is the only one who has the right to judge and punish anyone so maybe everyone should remove the boulder from your own eye before pointing out the splinter in others God bless you and have a wonderful life

You know, I'm a born again Christian, and frankly, I'm not perfect. I really think Satan uses perfection to paralyze us. I am not perfect. Not as a wife, daughter, or mom, however, I go before the Lord each day, submitting to Him, asking him to guide and direct my path. I see marriages fall apart all around me, many times, because one of the partners is seeking the "perfect" mate. Jon and Kate, are examples on a large scale, that show how we work through our imperfectness and fallen world to allow God to use ordinary, imperfect people for the extraordinary. Just something to ponder...blessings,
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Why are so many so eager to tear down instead of build up? I am an occasional viewer of the show, not a big fan, but give these parents a break!

How many of us would like to have a camera trained on our lives? I'm afraid that in my life the cameras would reveal what God already knows - there's quite a bit of not-so-Christian behavior in my life as well. However, God loves me anyway.

To say nothing of the emotional challenges, I can't imagine how hard financially it is to raise sextuplets. The hand-me-down techniques that would work in other large families aren't going to work here, and all the big expenses hit at the same time. I'm sure others have figured out different ways to get by financially with this kind of family, but I cannot say that they are mis-hearing God's leading in their lives to do it the way they have.

I'm glad to hear of their seeking to find and follow God's will in their lives, and I pray for His blessing on them.

As sometimes (but fortunately not always) happens when I check the comments on a Christianity Today today story, I am chilled by the negativity and criciticm -- negativity and criticism that seem pretty much the opposite of "Christian."

And today, I am also slightly chilled by the blith acceptance of historical inaccuracy.

The Dionne children were separated from their parents and raised by the state -- the government of Ontario removed them from their parents' custody, supposedly to prevent their being exploited...and then proceded to exploit them until they were 9 years old, when their parents finally managed to regain custody. They were not allowed to see other children, their non-quint siblings or their parents.

Anybody who can't see any difference between them and the Gosselins clearly doesn't WANT to see a difference. The comparisons not only aren't 100 percent valid but they aren't even 50 percent valid. That there is some slight similarity, I agree, and I hope the Gosselins do as well. But to flat-out accuse them of doing to their own children what was done to the Dionne girls is wrong and unjust. I don't think I would want to do that to my children, but then again, I've never had to consider how to educate eight kids, six of whom will need all the same expensive things (e.g., college or trade school) at exactly the same time.

As for "non-Christian behavior," all I can say is there is a little verse in the Bible about not judging lest ye be judged. When considering the behavior of those I observe, I'd rather err on the side of charity.

If everyone was not aware, the Bible says Satan is known as "the accuser". The comments I have seen so far contain the spirit of the accuser. I don't know one Christian who is perfect. I hope readers have a loving and forgiving spirit toward Jon and Kate rather than the judgmental and critical (accusing) spirit you find in these comment sections. Our human nature is to find fault with everything. The Pharisees brought an adulteress to Jesus for him to condemn her like they did. But as a lot of us know he did not. So until you have walked in their shoes, don't judge them. At the very least you could provide some kind of help or advice. The malice displayed at this site should be exposed and rejected by all of us.

I don't want to tear down the Gosselins. I don't accuse them of anything except poor judgement. I really do not believe it is healthy for children to grow up in a home which is essentially a film studio. This is very different then an actor. A young actor goes home to the security of their "nest" with their parents after playing a "role". The Gosselin children wake up and really don't know when or where the cameras will show up. It cannot be healthy for a developing mind. Undoubtedly there have already been moments when their behavior was changed bacause they knew the cameras were on them...they either suppressed an emotion or overracted. I would be interested to hear Kirk's thoughts on this as someone who spent years as a child actor. I believe reality TV is uncharted territory in regards to the number of hours the Gosselins have allowed their children to be filmed. It may not be healthy for a developing mind. Celebrity and extreme loss of privacy are just two issues they will need to deal with on an ongoing basis and beginning at a very young age. I do hope they will be fine. Perhaps they will be but I don't think it is a chance I would be willing to take with my young children.

I have been an are still, opposed to making a show out of kid's lives. That goes for all of those large families simply cashing in on their notoriety as large families. Why else would they do it other than to make money?

Both Jon and Kate have said the show is their life and their work. So, exploiting your children in order to fund spa trips, hair transplants, tummy tucks, etc., is okay with you? Wow, just wow.

We Christians are our own worst enemies...we think we know what one should do or not do. We judge one another and point out each other's mistakes. No wonder non-Christians laugh at us. The Gosselins are simply being real and normal just like any other family. God would rather see us real and genuine, than being fake, plastic cookie cutter Christians. Please people.....if you think about it, I would be careful about judging. God looks into each of our hearts and motives. I would rather care about what God thinks about me then worry about what the other person is doing.

"I would rather care about what God thinks about me then worry about what the other person is doing."

What if we think the children are being harmed by the media centered lifestyle which they are living in? Do we still keep quiet and look the other way? Is it right to sacrifice the well being of the children for peace and harmony? I am upset when I think about what the children are going through in regards to lack of privacy and intrusion of their childhood. To be honest it also baffles me that people get enjoyment out of watching this family film their young children's childhood to such an extent. How selfish of the parents, how selfish of the viewers. We need to protect children NOT exploit them for either financial gain or because they make good reality TV shows. I don't judge anything else about the Gosselins. I will speak up when I feel children are being harmed. That is the right thing to do. I do pray the parents will see the pitfalls in this lifestyle they have chosen and I also hope the chldren are happy in the long run.

As a new mom of twins I tuned in to "learn of few things". I was amazed at this so called "super mom" and how she cooks organically, cleans, wipes noses and runs after eight children all day. I was exhausted but kept telling myself my goodness if she can do it with eight I can do it with two! Little did I know..........

The Gosselins have an organic chef and they only time Kate actually cooks is for "show". They have a fulltime housekeeper. Fulltime nanny. I Kate even has a personal assistant. Heck with that kind of help bring the babies on. I could do it too. I feel duped and ashamed of them. Pulling the wool over everyone's eyes is not my idea of a good Christian. Making millions of dollars and having Figure 8 productions build you a FREE (though be it a studio) three million dollar home all the while asking church members at speaking engagements to give you "Love" money. How horrible. They honestly pass around for love offerings. I was shocked. Christians? absolutely not......I think fame & money have gone to their heads and they are putting that in front of GOD & their children. I'm a firm believer though in "what goes around comes around" and these people will regret their actions in a few years. The children are already exhibiting concerning behavior and I feel SO sorry for them. I pray that God will intervene and save these parents from themselves before it is too late. Maybe HE has a plan that I don't see. Maybe this is to bring attention to reality star children and someone will step in and pass some laws. I don't know. I just know it breaks my heart that they may have started out with good intentions but like so much that is wrong with this world money took over and judgment, truth, love and good ole' common sense flew out the window. Carol

One just needs to see how the twins (Maddie and Cara) behave to see the adverse affect being a part of this media circus has had on them. They sulk, they whine, and throw tantrums on camera. Imagine how they must behave off camera! They appear to be two miserable little girls, even while being whisked off from one exotic local to another. Sad,sad.

In the words of the Apostle Paul, "Who are you to judge another man's servant". If Christians spent more time loving the people around them and exhibiting Christ-likeness to the people in their world and less time judging and criticizing everybody who doesn't think like them, the message might be consummated by now and we all might be enjoying eternity.
The world is right in their estimation that Christianity is a hateful religion. Christians shoot their wounded and eat their young.
Why don't ya'll mind your own business and pray to God and remember the mote and the beam. In John 17 Jesus prayed that HIS people would all be one and said that oneness would show the world that He was sent from God

Wow. I can't believe how gullible some people are. Did it not strike you as odd that the only people in Jon & Kate's family who were at their "wedding" were people that hadn't seen them in like 20 years and that they obviously weren't close to and barely knew? Jon & Kate not only get everything for free, but they are now millionaires, and I'm sure the show and airlines easily would have given their immediate family a free trip and in the highly unlikely event that they wouldn't, Jon & Kate easily could have paid for it themselves. The fact that they didn't should confirm to everyone that there is something seriously wrong here. What couple that has 8 small children has no support from their family? Ever notice that the few family members they did have that actually helped have now mysteriously disappeared off the show? NOT a coincidence. These people have managed to alienate and destroy their own family relationships by prioritizing fame and greed, and their children are suffering for it being denied the company of their family. The psychological well-being of these children is being auctioned off to the highest bidder, and it's clearly already showing (in Maddy at least, in a BIG way) that these kids are going to need therapy ASAP (like, right now, Maddy). These people get paid a rediculous amount of money for their children, the least they can do is get Maddy a therapist immediately. This child has more than an attitude problem, it's a serious indication of mal-adjustment and a glimpse at what's to come. Also, they need to stop acting poor so they can keep getting freebies. Nobody's buying it. When your family eats completely organic, your grocery bill is multiplied by four (on top of what it already is), not to mention they have maid service and a personal organic chef when the cameras aren't rolling. PLEASE. The hypocrisy is astounding. I beg you. Jon, Kate, prioritize your kids. You've done enough filming, you've earned enough money, kick the cameras out of your homes and lives and start acting like a real family.

It seems to me that after all of the bickering and campaigning we Christians do and the prayer chains to bring about more positive material in the media we scoff at the first semblance of what we prayed for. This is sad.

To me the show is a breath of fresh air from the rest of the filth on TV and the occasional arguments are a blessing because it shows that a couple can be totally committed to each other and not take things to extreme. YES THEY HAVE THEIR SHORTCOMMINGS.

One last note, a lot has been said about them "exploiting their children" etc. I think so many Christians believe that no one hears from God except THEM. I totally believe God has called them to live this very public life to reveal to our society that discipline, honesty, and God combine to creat a wonderful life. I believe that because they are devoted Christians yet a couple that are very relatable for the masses. They have been blessed financially among other ways, but what of it? God will bless whome he wishes, so good for them. Anyway, what mother of 8 wouldn't accept a free tummy tuck and what balding 30 year old wouldn't jump at the chance for hair plugs? God bless John and Kate Gosslin

"The Gosselins are simply being real and normal just like any other family."

Honestly, I don't know what world you live in but the Gosselins are anything but normal and REAL! Do you live in a $1M home and receive everything for free off the backs of your children. I'm not judging just stating facts.

Do you also believe that Christians lie and are greedy? I don't think God condones this type of behaviors from his people including the Gosselins.

"To me the show is a breath of fresh air from the rest of the filth on TV and the occasional arguments are a blessing because it shows that a couple can be totally committed to each other and not take things to extreme. YES THEY HAVE THEIR SHORTCOMMINGS"

Katie Irene takes EVERYTHING to the extreme including smacking her husband every chance she has. Is this what you think God condones in us? I think it is disgusting that society finds their behavior acceptable. A sense of entitlement, greed and give me, give me, give me is what this family is all about!

I am a mom of three adopted children, and waiting for God to add more. I want to comment on "Maddy needing therapy". One of my twin girls behaves (at times) much like Maddy. I don't think Maddy needs therapy. We only see a glimpse of that girl. My own daughter is strong willed and short tempered but on the other hand is quick to forgive and very loving. Maddy may very well shock the world and be used by God to be a world changer. Sometimes people are just wired differently. God doesn't see them a damaged or needing therapy, just needing Him.
I also can't imagine the sheer fortitude it would take to get eight children up early and dressed for church every Sunday. But they did it! Praise be to God! Just look at them bringing these kids to Jesus!
The pounding this couple must have taken to walk through each grouling day is beyond most of our comprehension. Unless you have been there ...don't judge. I'm glad she has a chef! And a personal assistant. It seems that with all the finger pointing on Kate and Jon exploiting their children, people would be glad they have these things that help them spend more time with their children. I totally see it as God blessing them.
Can you imagine the thought Jon and Kate had when they knew they would be having six babies. Can you imagine them praying and seeking God, in the face of possible birth defects or trauma these children would have if Kate carried all six to term. Can you imagine God telling them "Trust me, I will provide". Can you imagine them blindly trusting God. God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. We shouldn't be tearing them down for God's amazing way of provision above what we could even imagine. Which one of us would tell God no thanks when he provides for us in a miraculous way. Don't worry about these kids. God knew what he was doing when he gave each of these little ones to Jon and Kate. He is faithful and just! He will see them through! Rejoice with them, pray for them. They may just be smack in the middle of God's will for their lives. He doesn't give you the grace to see how this could be, you don't need it. He gives the grace to them. He'll give to all of us the grace we need for our circumstances.

I Love them all!!!theyre just a regular miracle family!!! trying to live a great life.

I am not a big fan of the show and have had problems with how Kate treats Jon, Maddy's behavior, etc. BUT I wonder...where does all this info. come from?: $$$, $million+ home, no family, church speeches with love offerings and lies, lies, lies? Where is the proof? Did this come from another few bloggers who can't stand the show? I wonder why people are so gullible and will re-post anything they read without checking sources. If these things are true, they will definitely be found out. Instead of trying to be the children's advocates, we should wait and watch - see if these accusations pan out. If they do, we will learn it soon enough.

If Kate Gosslin is the example of what a Christian is..
{Getting rid of ANYONE who opposes her from her and the family's lives, like Her Family, Aunt Jody and now even Beth} if these are the traits of what a Christian is supposed to be.. it sure makes me GLAD I'm not a Christian.

Kate I hear has another book deal for 2 million which is to be called "Eight Little Faces" which she gives advice. bah.. I want no advice by someone who would treat her husband like a 5 year old.

The J/K show initially showed us glimpses of the unscripted, not-playing-to-the-camera Gosselins. I've watched the show since initially it aired as a special. Kate has the patience of a gnat. And, what self-respecting man lets himself get slapped, albeit, repetedly, in the face, on national tv? As a Behavioral Scientific Researcher, the home is where one learns many life skills, positive and negative. Hitting someone you "love," conveys a powerful message and these little minds absorb words & actions like a sponge.
Do note the children & observe their present day behaviors - the hitting, kicking, slapping, fit-throwing. (e.g. new house, Mady kicking one of her little sisters).
Now, as a born again believer, I observe this family with Christian discernment. We are known by our fruits. I do not "know" J/K hearts but I certainly observe them. The # 1 sin we must all be on guard against and satan knows still works: Pride of Life. TV cameras in "reality," do not bring out the best, nor end with the best, for anyone just watch those "unscripted" utterances, comments, actions & gestures. And, the cameras do capture reality - they don't "lie." J/K is prime example. So many issues to address, but Christians do not be duped. Let our lights shine for Jesus but don't be a dim-witted bulb inside. Reality TV, children and christian values are strongly exhibited with the DUGGERS - Michelle is a picture of consistent grace & compare their family dynamics & behaviors with the polar opposite of Jon & Kate & 8.
Finally, what the TV & monies reinforces to the already carnal nature (of anyone) J/K & moreover, the kids - that sense of entitlement, the rules don't apply and "I'm special." So if you choose, pray for them BUT see the reality. The Lord is blessing them to be a blessing NOT to be blessed. This is the politest way I can say : Jon/Kate have wolfed a lot of sheep w/their "I'm a Christian," because they know the biblical buzz phrases but their lives don't portray the same. So stop the lauding. If in doubt, watch 18 & Counting - the Duggers whose behavior matches their beliefs. Or as we in law enforcement know : if in doubt someone is lying, ALWAYS go with behavior, gestures, body language rather than their words. People do lie and how! Ponder that now ...

VERY WELL SAID!! Mrs America..

Their lies are now being exposed to all but people who shall I say "Idolize" them cant believe that so called "Christians would do such a thing. I've known Pastors that have fleeced their flocks for thousands, who have had adulterous affairs etc etc.. are they Christians? yes.. BUT their hearts are not serving the Lord. You cant serve two masters. You will eventually have to choose then you are either a Christian serving the Lord or one whose walked away. If anyone uses Jesus as a marketing tool they will be exposed for all to see and I sure wouldn't want to be in their shows when God does it. He wont allow it to go on.
Mammon does corrupt and we have been a witness to it from the first day this show aired on TLC.

Now as to their Children, Kate herself has said from day one that Cameras have been in the tups lives. That is NOT NORMAL.. as we have seen the children will act differently. Madi even goes so far to bar them from her room or place her hand over the lens. It does affect behavior and soon the Parents will sadly be seeing the affect when they hit their teen years.
Also when you kick your parents, your friends and anyone that will disagree with your views as Kate has done, or when you put down a spouse constantly you are teaching your children to do the same and its gonna come back and bite them. Again their children will come back to them questioning their actions when they get older. It's too bad that this had to happen. May God have mercy.

As you say in the article it's hard to hold a marriage together these days... and protect your children from what's on TV. Kate seems to me one of the most negative examples out there... so the challenge for we parents is to model a healthier truly Christian behavior because, like it or not, children will copy what they see (good or bad).