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“Children can't give consent. Only parents can -- and these shows don't cast adults with a high level of mental health."
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Ultimately, the state dropped its efforts, citing not having received a formal complaint.
As for Jon and Kate, the show went on immediate broadcast hiatus after the couple’s separation announcement and divorce filing. It’s not expected back on the air until Aug. 4 -- if it reappears at all.
The couple did put on a united face on Independence Day for a family July 4th picnic at their home, seemingly unperturbed by their estrangement or the Pennsylvania Labor department’s investigation.
“No one can act like this is unknown, we have history here,” Paul Peterson told TheWrap. “When Danny Bonaduce, who knows the ways of this biz, allowed cameras into his life, it destroyed his marriage. It destroyed the Loud family back in the 1970s. Now it’s destroyed Jon and Kate's family.”
“If you these children get in trouble in 20 years you can be sure they'll be known as one of those kids from 'Jon & Kate Plus 8,' ” cautions Peterson. “That will define them.”
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Screw You Says
Hey "Jon," I know all about your situation. Because my girlfriend makes me watch your stupid show. Way to screw up your kids, by the way.
wackiland Says
The one that made me really sit up and notice how unfair it was to the kids is Showtime's Family Business - the poor 5 year old had no voice in being shown as the son of one of a major porn mogul. No way that child doesn't end up severely traumatized .
Jon Says
Had to comment on the woman backing my ex...I mean wife. You don't know anything about our situation.
Another Pennsylvanian Says
Kate plus 8 should go on but no money for Jon. He spends it on trips with girls and one bedroom apts in NYC. He shouldn't make a living on the backs of his children. Kate spends everything on the children. HURRAY KATE! I'll watch her and the children but not the episodes with him in them.