Supernanny is back with two new episodes on January 2
Be sure to watch ABC Television, Wednesday January 2, beginning at 9pm ET
Drake family
Hyperparenting Hell! That’s the situation in the Drake family home as parents Donna and Billy-Jo try to control their kids’ every move with the help of worn out Grandma, Mimi. Trouble is, holding too tight to the reins makes their kids even more likely to play up when they do get some freedom. Can Supernanny show them that their overprotectiveness is causing kid chaos and parental panic?! Wednesday January 2, 9pm ET
Chapman family
Mom and Dad have gone AWOL in the Chapman household – and it means teenagers Brittany and Moriah are having to raise their kid brothers as well as homeschool themselves. Can Supernanny get these parents parenting again, so their kids can go back to being kids? Wednesday January 2, 10pm ET
Tags: supernanny, jo frost, super nanny, chapman family, drake family
I’ll be anxious to see if other former SN families come out and comment. It would be nice to have an apples to apples comparison.
Just watched the 2 premier shows. I am absolutely astounded as to why Jo didn’t call in the Department of Human Services (or whatever is applicable in that state) regarding the Chapman family. All 5 of those children were clearly abused.
I totally agree with you. They should have been called for child abuse and neglect. I feel awful for those two girls. I just really hope that their ‘parents’-and I use that term loosely-kept up with Supernanny’s rules after she left. So so sad. This episode breaks my heart.
I seriously think those kids are being abused and neglected. If its that bad when the cameras are on, whats it like in that house when nobody is watching? Somebody should do something! It just breaks my heart watching those people destroy those children.
My heart goes out to the Chapman children. But it also makes me very nervous to see how we are to be portrayed. We are not neglegent in any way, but you never know how the media will twist things. I do think that those girls are in a bad situation, in need of some serious intervention. I will be praying for them.
I am interested in a update on the Chapman family. I to am concerned regarding follow through by the parents. I also think the girls should go to public school for a life. I hope extra eyes are on this family.
Wow, I’ve never seen Jo be so harsh on a Supernanny family. I think the show tried to put as much pressure as possible on the parents to continue the routine set forth by Jo, as I’m 100% certain the mom was not into it. I’ve seen call on many boards for CPS, but I think the best thing would be for Brittany to move out as soon as she turns 18 and to take Moriah with her. The two of them have more sense than either of their parents.
In comparison, the Drake family had a pretty easy time of it. I bet they programmed it that way on purpose, so audiences would get one feel good story before the horror of the Chapmans.
Wow, I think the Chapman girls ought to be able to sue their “slave-master” parents. Make them pay for the labor and ruining their lives. They were used and abused by these adults in authority, not unlike the victims of abuse in the Catholic Church, who have sued successfully. WTG Jo!
I think the daughter who fainted needs medical and mental help! The poor girl is ready for a break down.Who knows how much abuse has been done already.The parents used this show as a cover . My feeling is that this was their way of covering the real truth in this family.
Jo has to have ulcers dealing with these mental midgets calling themselves parents.
This issue is not only the mothers fault but the fathers. Where was he during all this? I would not be suprised to see these two seperating. They did not seem close and there was no sign of intimacy, for anybody in the home.
Lets all remember it is easier to prove abuse than neglect. If social services were to come into the home they would draw up a safety and service plan, then monitor with one monthy visit and maybe talk to the children. But if it does not scale high enough then a call or letter will do. This is from a former SW, I too was often left with a bad taste in my mouth and lost sleep.
All the thoughts and comments regarding the Chapman family have been so interesting. Like everyone else, my heart is broken for all of them. Having been a psychiatric nurse for many years, I’ve often seen the results of neglected and abused children. I still wish Jo had informed the authorities of what she observed.
What a horrifying show. Those Chapman parents are PINOs (Parents In Name Only). They framed issues as “us vs. them” as if their teenagers were competition.
I felt nauseous after watching that show.
My aunt and i both know that family cuz they lived in the same duplex as my aunt, uncle and their kids. They also drive Brittany and Moriah to church and supposedly even after Supernanny nothing has changed at home. They are still being neglected. So that is a very sad thing to think about, and i hope they get taken to a better home where there are REAL parents.
I missed last nights Nanny = (
does anyone know of a place online to
watch it?
thanks!
To Eric, If you know the Chapman family that well, because your Aunt and Uncle drive them to church, please ask your Aunt and Uncle to take some action. If Social services gets involved they could be very helpful to all five children.