Kate Gosselin Spanked Leah
June 21, 2009 by Eliza Ferree
Filed under Family, Parenting
Okay, we’ve all been there and done that, just Kate Gosselin (from Jon & Kate plus 
actually got caught by the press.
I realize my next question can stem some debate but I think this would be a great time to hear everyone’s thoughts. I must ask, is it wrong to spank a child? When and where is the time or place for such a thing?
IMG: TLC
The media has stories right now with titles like:
- Is it Wrong to Spank a Child?
- Kate Gosselin Seen Spanking her Kid
- Is Kate Gosselin losing Control?
- is Kate Gosselin an abusive mother?
What do you think of those titles? I think they got a little spun out of control but it is amazing how fast these reality show people become such huge celebrities to the point that the media will take snaps of them every second of the day to catch something like this. Course we never read the whole story. According to reports and Kate Gosselin herself, she had been on the phone and had told Leah to stop blowing a whistle, she’d warned her and told her a few times already. Finally out of frustration and being ignored Kate got up and smacked Leah’s behind. Leah was heard screaming and crying. (just like any other child with an audience)
I wonder if these kids don’t think they are above all laws and can do whatever they please because they know the cameras are always nearby and they get whatever they desire. I could be wrong but Leah Gosselin probably knew the cameras were nearby and ignored mom. Or was just being a typical child and ignoring mom because she felt like it. What do you think?
In Kate’s defense she told Life & Style Magazine:
“Whether the paparazzi are there or not, I am a mother first. I love my children and when they misbehave, I discipline them as I deem appropriate for the situation.”
I get this and I’m actually happy to see she feels like this. Many times I wonder if a reality show mom or dad can ever be a true mom and dad or if they really are just fakes. The question though is do you think Kate went too far?
In other Gosselin news….. in less than 24 hours we will hear some important news that will be aired on the Jon & Kate Plus 8 reality show Monday Night. Do you think you know what it is? I’m guessing they are going for a divorce.
I have popped my kids on the bottom before. It’s not a perfect situation, but sometimes it gets their attention when nothing else does. I didn’t see what happened before the spanking so part of me is wondering why she didn’t simply take the whistle away. That would have been my first step.
I think that Kate is human. She was a normal person who had something extraordinary happen in her life. It changed the way she and Jon lived and it continues to change the way that they live. I don’t feel that I am in any position to judge her decisions in regard to doing the show, not doing the show, staying married, getting divorced, wearing the hairdo, basically any of it.
I think she’s a mom who is doing what most of us moms do – she’s figuring it out as she goes. Anyone who claims to have all the answers is lying – either to themselves or to the rest of the world.
That said, I hope that the announcement is that they are not doing the show anymore. I hope it is not divorce.
I totally agree with Michelle. This show has turned their world upside down. I can’t imagine the stress they’re going through, especially with the paparazzi following them around and the media talking about their marital issues.
So what if Leah got a pop on the behind! We don’t know what went on before that moment. She could have been getting on Kate’s nerves all day long. And I’d hate to see one of us being filmed all the time with our kids. They all have their moments and we don’t always respond in the right way. Today my kids were making me crazy. I certainly would have hated to be under the spotlight today. I cant’ imagine that stress of people always watching, video taping, and taking pictures of every response to your child and then them sitting back and critiquing it.
It’s obvious that Kate loves her children. Sure she’s made some mistakes, but we all have. To point fingers at this would just be wrong. It’s not like she’s gone over the deep end like Britney Spears.
First off I just want to say I am COMPLETELY against spanking for my family. BUT my son has hit the wonderful age of two and it a bout of frustration I did spank. It was completely ineffective, but I can see where she was coming from. I don’t fault her and I don’t think anyone should. It’s not like she is constantly spanking or hitting, she had just reached that limit and we all have.
Here’s a column that we ran at Forbes that states that Kate is getting unfair treatment from the media and being turned into a monster because she is a woman…check it out.
http://www.forbes.com/2009/06/09/jon-kate-gosselin-gossip-forbes-woman-time-tv-shows.html
While I may have some serious issues with this woman, spanking your child is perfectly normal.
I think she was fine spanking her child…people spank there kids every day…I was spanked as a child. Now abusing children is wrong but what she did is fine… people need to leave her alone…