Jon and Kate Plus 8: Reality of Divorce
The “Jon and Kate Plus 8″ TLC show is now grappling with the reality of divorce. This real-life, high-profile family drama now depicts the reality of divorce, where average rates in America range between 40 and 50 percent.
Kate filed for a no fault divorce, or a “divorce with dignity” as known among divorce lawyers in Norristown, Pennsylvania on June 22 after 10 years of marriage stating that their union was irretrievably broken.
The flip side of the issue—the emotional drain of the Gosselin 8, a set of twins and sextuplets—will have to be dealt with by the television producers and legal advocates in terms of addressing the emotional strain experienced by the Gosselin 8 minors as their parents carry on with divorce proceedings.
This real life family drama offers a springboard for discussion for families facing divorce yet the emotional burden of the Gosselin 8 minors must be held in mind by TV producers and legal advocates. A judge may rule that the minor children be legally disallowed from appearing on the show. The television show is on hiatus for 4 weeks until August 3.
To minimize the tumultuous transition and as a noted cost-saving mechanism by Jennifer Smetters, a family law and divorce attorney in Chicago, the Gosselin 8 will remain in the house as one parent rotates in and out. This format eases the transition on the children as their parents configure their new relationship.
Attorney Smetters suggests that the rules of this approach should be outlined in a court order that can be enforced if one party deviates from the arrangement.
We will have to watch and see how this reality drama unfolds in the coming weeks as the Gosselin family navigates divorce in the spotlight. It is an opportune moment to discuss divorce within families and its effects on children as this one high-profile family navigates the situation.
Divorce can be difficult and scary for children, who often feel that the loving bond between splitting parents may somehow extend to their love for their children. Use this time to talk with your children and to separate the difference between spousal and child love.
Source: Wall Street Journal, Divorce Rate
July 1st, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Thank you for the article. This was helpful.
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July 21st, 2009 at 9:00 am
I think Jon is extremely selfish. Why is he out havinf fun when they’re 8 kids that need him. His life should be thoes kids.
July 29th, 2009 at 11:53 pm
this news is very despairing not only for the 8 kids but for us fans who envy the gift of life they have.not everyone is given the gift to have multiple birth children.i would trade anything to have kids of multiple birth…and yet they have manage to break it instead of nurturing it.reality sucks…life is filled with problems and obstacles,isnt that more reason to hold on to family?
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August 17th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
Why wasn’t there a counselling session involved. I think the couple need to go to counselling before the divorce. Talk over what is causing this to happen.
August 17th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
john & kate their life centered around the kids from what i seen watching the show they did not take time out for them self . sometime you need to get away from the kids .
August 18th, 2009 at 11:12 am
I think they need couseling especially Kate because Kate is very demanding, bossy, nagger, self centered woman, not sweet at all, she only think about money, she’s very controlling to everything, she don’t give Jon a chance to be the man in the house. Kate show’s she love the kids but not the husband, she just think that Jon is her partner or she think that Jon is her helper on everything. So i really think that Kate and Jon needs to see marriage counselor if they want to save their marriage.
August 20th, 2009 at 9:08 am
Come On, Guys! Smell the coffee! You guys don’t deserve this. Work it out. Try and save your marriage. You guys don’t need this. You guys have beautiful kids to think about.
Please seek help thru marriage couseling. I have alot of hope for you guys. I know deep down inside Jon still loves Kate, and vise versa, Kate still loves jon.
Work it out!
August 26th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
jon and kate i am shocked at your decicion to end your marriage. i am 50 years old and never was blessed with a child , i also come from a divorced home. This is such a selfish act on both your parts you have no idea the impact this will have on your childrens mental health. They look up to you and the world revolves around both of you in those childrens eyes. everyone makes mistakes were only human. i hate to say it but grow up and be the parents you need to be for those kids. get counseling and work it out you have the best of both worlds. people are divorcing today with just 1,2or 3 kids because they have lost there jobs and have know where to live or any way to feed there kids. can’t you see how blessed you are you go places where everything is accomidated for you and the kids luxury . most people could only dream about going to these places. good luck sandy,
August 31st, 2009 at 9:09 pm
Kate I dont know what is going on in your life. But i do know that no matter what you and jon are doing, it is those children who suffer the most from that and i think that you have lost sight of that. I have watched your show from the very beginning but have recently had no desire to see it. You have changed and yes so has jon but you need to remember now that you and jon have divorced you are the childrens primary parent. Stop working all the time sit back with you children and remember what is important in life. You say that you are continuing the show because of the money for the kids. You im sure have made enough now to quit and resume some sort of normal life for these children that need it so badly. You can make it without the show. I have known many people that have and they didnt even have degree’s you have one K ate go be a nurse and live a normal life with you children.
September 1st, 2009 at 11:05 am
What people forget is no one ever gets the real story who knows what really goes on behind closed doors. Yes there are children involved but if they couple are not happy then in the long run all the children do is hear fighting. Many things happen and some things cant be forgiven. I think many are hard on Kate most of the time is seems Jon has his head in other places and really dosent help out much. Its hard raising that many children and someone in the house need to take the charge and make sure things are running smoothly Kate hang in there not everyone is against you.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:11 am
kate gosselin ,maybe if you were not such a nag ,you would be still be living with jon .
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:19 am
kate leave jon alone .you have act like you a military field officer with troops
he is your husband ,they are your kids , not little soldiers.things doesn’t have with children all the time
and let jon be the man of house .you say you believe in God then look to him for answers .so many people would be willing to give all things just to have 1 smile of child. love them and thank God every day that you HAVE THEM AND THANK GOD FOR A MAN LIKE JON
November 4th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Why would anybody say it that way, you can easily get your point across in a polite and courteous way. Lets all just get a long.
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