When Does "Truth Seeking" Turn into a Witchunt?

Spent a few days catching up on Gwop and don't like what I see. Too many snide remarks, jokes and speculations into the Gosselin's lives and motives. Let me start with my story on getting caught up in the Jon and Kate Plus 8 show.

My interest was caught right away with the show, those adorable twins and tups were so charming. As time when on and the kids were growing they were so entertaining to watch. I loved the way they hug each other, comfort each other (Alexis hanging over Aaden when he was sick on the couch and she felt she had to protect him from the others). Oh and one getting sent to the corner and the other going over and giving a hug! And Jon was especially interesting because he is such a "hands on " Dad, everything from changing their diapers to baths to dressing them and serving them at the table. I liked Kate's organizational abilities and admired her for her ability to keep on task with the kids. I had a few dislikes from the beginning. Didn't like the way Kate talked to Jon on the show where they went to pick a Christmas tree or the Pumpkin picking day. She would really get on my nerves the way she talked to him because she was taking for granted all that he does do for the family. I don't like the way they have treated Aaden and Joel. They are both very sensitive and vulnerable and I can tell that they take to heart the things that are said to them. I knew right away that when the gum incident happened we were seeing the last of Jodi. The way Kate carried on was unforgivable with all that Jodi has done for them. But she only made herself look bad, not Jodi.

Now we have the Gwop board and Jodi's sister's board telling all the behind the scenes secrets. At least Julie's blog is credible in that Jodi gave it credence. But the Gwop board is a disgrace. It has gone beyond venting one's frustrations for Kate's behavior and the possible exploitation of the children. It has turned into a hate site. There are contests on who has the nastiest thing to say about J&K to jokes on specific pictures of the two. A very astute and mature post from a 15 year old on her perspective brought instant attacks from the haters.

There are a few instances that were aired on J&K that have me concerned about the children's emotional and physical welfare. If you want specifics, go to Gwop they are all talking about them. I tried to post on there twice and was rejected. One of the posts was raising the issue of professionals being called in. Not to take the children away but to give J&k pointers on raising children. I believe that parenting classes should be mandated for both of them. Not that I think they are doing a totally terrible job, but because some of the mistakes they are making are very serious and detrimental to the children.

I seriously believe this has turned into a witch hunt. People want to see J&K burned at the stake. These same people who profess to care about the children totally disregard the fact that they are going to hear all this stuff at school. They outright disregard the emotional scars this is going to leave on the kids. They have no problem with speculating on the emotional scars at the hands of their parents but then heap more wounds on their inner psyches with all the gossip. And that is what it is, GOSSIP! No matter how much is true in what is being said, it all amounts to gossip and the children are the ones who will ultimately pay the price.

With all that I have seen on the show that I find distasteful, my prayer for the family is that the parents get help that will teach and enable them to improve their parenting skills and to work on rebuilding those children's self esteem.