So I've been trying to avoid watching this show, because I have reservations about kids being exposed on TV. However, there was an all day marathon of Jon and Kate Plus 8 yesterday, culminating to a one-hour special where the couple announced their separation (which has been a long time coming).
I couldn't help catching a couple of episodes yesterday, because those kids are so damn cute! But the problem is, I feel guilty for watching. I mean, they are continuing with this show even with the impending separation. That kind of traumatic event is hard enough on a little kid, let alone children who are exposed to million of viewers nationwide.
What's the worst is, I'm not sure if I WON'T watch the show! Part of me is like no way, those poor kids need to be left alone right now, not be put in the spotlight. But another part of me feels sorry for the little ones, and I want to see if they turn out alright.
The fact is, reality TV is NOT the same as scripted television, where we can watch without guilt because the characters are fictional and we can go to bed at night knowing nothing really bad happened. But these babies are real, their problems are real, and do we have a right to watch their family breakdown?
What do you think? Personally, I wish they would just take the show off the air so I don't have to be tempted.
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