Hot New Reality Family Replacing The Gosselins?

Look, I don't have a problem with a show like this, but come on people keep it simple! Don't have the parents quit their jobs and don't get bodyguards and an army of nannies. Keep the book tours to a minimum. Don't go Hollywood on us and don't go on extravagant vacations that you couldn't normally afford. Be yourselves, show us how you manage finances, laundry, homework. Keep your relatives in the picture. Don't get a makeover and go to spas. It's okay on a special occasion, but learn from the Gosselins. Love and respect each other.One last thing, don't forget where you came from, and keep the interviews to a minimum.

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I have to say I have seen this family. There are some similarities to the Gosselins...they walk , they talk, other than that there's nothing similiar.

This family, unlike the Gosselins, does care about their kids first. The dad is a great dad who constantly helps the mom in any way he can, and is crazy about his kids. The mom, on the other hand, is loving, fun, a little kooky and silly in her loving teasing of her husband, but never is bitchy, controlling and ugly like Kate Gosselin. They are clearly a team. Not only are they a team, but the kids are a team. The younger ones are of course a handful, but the older ones love the younger ones and help out a lot.

They aren't preachy, they don't talk about how Christian and Godlike they are and then turn around and be ugly and greedy. Dad's a hard working Cop who, pitches in the minute he gets home, and loves his kids and his , not too perfectly slim and put together wife. She's a real woman with kids. She's got a couple pounds still, and not ashamed of it. She takes it as it comes and deals with it without complaint. She's fun loving and adorable and he's obviously crazy about her and his kids.

They live the way most of us live. From moment to moment, not so concerned with cleaning and bragging and just trying to get through with humor, enough cleanliness to be healthy and enough disorganization to not be picky and bitchy.

And the kids don't HIT eachother constantly.

I like this family. Sure they might not be as "pretty" as the Gosselin's were...but they're a whole lot less UGLY!

A family starts and ends with it's center...and the Mom and Dad are the center...they must work together a be the center...And the CENTER MUST HOLD. I only hope REality TV doesn't ruin them.

The Gosselin's while Reality TV for sure hurt their family, they were already full of disfunction before any TV's ever rolled. Jon had already lost his job before the babies came along. They were broke and desperate. She was a control freak all along and was probably never nice to him, and he was lazy and greedy looking for a way to get things for free all along.

The truth of the matter is...the Gosselins should have accepted what God gave them if they're so Christian. Kate always called her kids a "blessing from god". But really, in all honesty...God had decided for her to not be able to have kids...her kids were a "blessing from science" . I consider all kids a blessing, and I would never say they shouldn't be here...but honestly...if you believe in God...you've got to think, just a little bit...Maybe God knew what he was doing in HER case!

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I am so sick of these large kid families. They had large families years ago,, but the T.V. networks run this chit down America's throat. and these mom ( baby spitters ) and out of work or low income job dads get big money for their out of hand birth control.. I say tie the tube's and de- nut the viagra eating dads....T.V. has gone to H-E-L-L with this over the top. large families. .. the Dugger's make me wanna PUKE... the Hard- on walking Dad needs his viagra taken away and shoved up his A-s-s...and the mom needs a bigger bucket between her legs to carry that uterus around. since it is hanging out by now.... so take this crap and shove it up the networks A-S-S...........

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When will everyone get over "reality TV?" Remember when television shows had plots, character driven storylines, and sometimes just characters getting themselves into impossible yet hilarious situations? Nowadays, you turn on the TV and on almost every channel, all you can see is narcissistic, attention hungry, sycophantic people sitting in a "confessional" telling us about their inane competition, or how they plan to win a date, or bitching about everything under the sun. There are people willing to make the world think their child is floating away in a balloon, just to get a reality show. Parents are exploiting their children just to get 15 minutes of fame. When will it end? I truly don't understand how reality TV became popular. Go out and live your own life, stop giving these morons your attention. Reality TV is the worst thing to hit the airwaves in a good long while.

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I agree with Elizabeth. TLC used to have interesting shows that were scientific and educational in nature. I miss those days. If they want my ratings, they could start by losing this Gosselin/reality crap and put in more interesting and intelligent shows like Dr. G: Medical Examiner (hint-hint). Just for the record, I really don't have anything against large families, provided that the parents can provide for them without expoliting them on stupid reality TV.

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These people should be held up in shame and be marginalized. Have a gazillion babies no matter whether or not you can support them in this day and age is nothing short of abuse. Shame shame shame on you breeders.

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God I hope not, I had so much of Jon & Kate and 8 I ready to puke my guts out all over my nieghborhood.

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I can tell people like Al that I know the Hayes family, and what you see is what you get. They are real people who are fantastic with their children. They had 10 children because they love children. At gatherings, none of the children get left out, both Eric and Betty make sure all of the kids are involved. These children are well mannered and respectful, something that a lot of people with one kid can't seem to teach their kid. So Al, now that you've had your 5 sentences of fame, go to church and ask God for forgiveness for being so judgemental.

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While I can understand one not wanting to watch a show about large families--it is your choice on what you want to watch -- I do not think it is fair to personally attack those who do.

I DO know the Hayes family. They do not live "off the system" and are wonderful parents with nice, normal well-behaved children. Although I personally would not have 19 children, the Duggars seem kind/nice but it is hard for "regular" non-religious people to relate to them. The Hayes' are who they are -- a township police officer who give to his community, taught the DARE program and even coached sports teams.

It is sad that everyone has to cast a stone. At the end of the day, they are good parents to 10 lovely, respectful children and give 100% to their daughter with CP. You don't have to watch, but you don't have to be unkind.

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Jane, Get Me Off This Crazy Thing!

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Isn't TLC supposed to stand for "The Learning Channel"? If so then just what is it we are supposed to learn from this show and shows like this?

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No way the Hayes, are way more real, down to earth, and in love than Jon and Kate. Eric shows his wife love and affection and she shows him tenderness and respect. Jon is having a midlife crisis ten years too early . Eric seems to be a real man who has his priorities straight.

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I really enjoy the Duggars show- it actually shows what it is like to be a close family who genuinely loves each other and both are good parents- examples that others follow. I did watch Jon and Kate until I saw how Kate treated Jon with her high and mighty attitude. I think Jon was an excellent father, nevertheless, but I don't blame him for leaving that witch and I never intend to ever watch Kate in anything she does.
This new show sounds promising with husband and wife intact and having a disabled child to take care of. They certainly could use the money the show can provide them.

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Geeeez, STOP the madness!!!! Extreme Makeover gave them everything, now TLC is, I guess this is how you have to make it these days----be rich or really stupid and you get it all handed to you. Why on Earth anyone would want to whelp numerous litters just to be on the tube is beyond me. These cretins are just pimping their kids for 15 minutes of fame. Reality shows are NOT reality---as soon as that camera turns on the reality stops. People act way different when that red light is on whether they deny it or not. TLC used to be creative and informative, now it is just the Trashy Loser Channel. There is nothing special about being a "celebrity" any longer. It used to be that you were special: one of a kind, had a unique talent, did something really spectacular; now every moron in America is on the tube...again, it's if you are rich or stupid.

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No more reality TV shows--they are the most wasted time on the tube. Parents should not exploit their kids. But then most of us are a little greedy and so is this family.

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I think the Duggars are about as fake as you can get. If you watch real close you can see how often Mom gets ready to lose it. I would hate to see her when the cameras are not rolling. At least Kate Gosslin was Kate Gosslin..you took the good with the bad. She hid nothing. Duggars use all the older children as surragate parents. They were all born with a job. They themselves admit when they just had a few, it was really difficult. Now with the older ones taking care of the younger ones all she has to do is keep spitting them out. Going on 19 children..she has to be a real nut case...

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Enough is Enough 6 Kids unless it was natural then NO Whats never 9 kids to beat out the OctoMom. The Governement should stop all IVF clinics. Not be able to have children is not a Medical Condition. It is just the why you are. GET OVER IT

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I call them "BREEDERS" My Mother was one. I am one of 11 adult siblings. Yes, it is fun at times. BUT-There is NO way in H*** parents can GIVE the children, what each child needs, time being a major factor. I am the 3rd oldest & 2nd oldest daughter. WE (my older sister & I ) agree, we had NO childhood, we were busy caring for My MOTHERS,children our entire life. We were minature Mommies. It's funny how we raised ours. We limited ourselves to three each. We did NOT give them any chores( household),except, their own bedroom, we never allowed our oldest child to baby sit our younger children. WE were the parent. we didn't expect our children to cook, wash clothes, clean the entire house, etc.
We wanted our children to have a "CHILDHOOD" to be just children, have fun etc. Our lives were completely different. We were the MAIN baby sitters for 8 children younger in age. We did countless loads of wash & laundry, chores, cooking etc. We were expected to dress, wash, and keep our eyes on the younger children on a daily basis.. Thus, we had NO Childhood. We were to busy doing what a PARENT should do...NOT what children shouldn't be doing.
NOT only that, My father had a GREAT income.(Ironworker Union) But when you stretch it 13 ways there's NOT much left. The ONLY time we got NEW clothing was holidays, and for school, one or two outs fits that lasted the year. We only had one pair of shoes & sneakers a year.
My sister and I wanted MORE for OUR children. ( we both have 3 )And out of 11 (now) adult children, 36 grands( adults) & 39 great grands, OUR Children are the ONLY one's who Graduated College, are NORMAL psychologically, and don't have Problems, never been arrested etc. They have great careers , Own homes and NEW cars and are stable happy adults now and have great marriages.. Our adult children are the only sucessful children in our entire family.!!

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As for the Duggars....They dress their children in hand me downs..Those poor kids never get anything new. I recall one of the children being born a few years ago..I remember the LOOK on the faces of some of their siblings, at the Mother's bedside.(older siblings)...And I will tell you....somewhere down the road....Those children will have psychological problems.
There's NO DOUBTS in my mind.
Each older child in that Family is responsible for another sibling, that is a awfull lot of responsibility to put on a CHILD...IF God wanted it that way...Our laws would allow children to be married younger.Their NOT emotionally stable at those ages to carry the weight or responsibility of an adult.
SHAME ON ANYONE WHO DOES THAT TO A CHILD.!!!
LET THE CHILDREN BE CHILDREN., LET THEM PLAY AND LEARN, DO NOT FORCE RESPONSIBILITY ONTO A CHILD., BECAUSE YOU AS A PARENT ARE NEGLECTFUL IN THE WELL BEING OF A MINOR CHILD.

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I am tired of watching families who just aren't satisfied with what they are blessed with. 2 sets of twins and they should have said... "Well... what a nice family we have here." So now they have relegated their child to a life of difficult challenges and US to yet ANOTHER family who thinks watching kids get the better of their parents is FUN.
I agree with LS... let's go back to Trading Spaces!

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