Kate Gosselin Admits Her Kids Have "Anger Issues"
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Kate Gosselin doesn't want everyone to worry: She says her family is "doing wonderfully."
Sitting down with the Today show's Meredith Vieira Wednesday to "set the record straight" on various rumors, she insisted once again that two of her sextuplets, Collin and Alexis, 6, weren't expelled from their private school in Pennsylvania.
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But she admitted, "They were having anger issues, acting out, having behavior things."
Though she was initially worried, she said their issues are "very normal, normal stuff."
Nevertheless, she and the school "mutually agreed" to take them out and they're working with a private tutor, she said.
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"My kids are back," she added. "They're happy. They're functioning and all is well again."
Even with her ex husband, Jon.
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She said she expects their holidays to be very "peaceful" this year.
"I'm pushing ahead and providing a future for my kids," she said. "I don't have time to waste sitting around being upset."
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31It is truly unfortunate when children do not get the simple opportunity of being young, and just being kids. Life is like a whirlwind, and goes by so quickly! And soon, I believe, that Kate will find herself alone, wondering what to do, with no family or friends! When life is all about "YOU," you quickly lose perspective of what are real and precious moments that you will never get back. Each day moves us to the next, and the next, and the next. Kate and Jon's kids have just this one opportunity to experience "their own" childhood... What will they remember I wonder? Will they remember having friends come over to their home to hang out, going to their friends birthday parties, will they remember ever being in a school play, and will they remember participating in extra-curricular activities with their friends in the neighbord... memories that would forever stay in their hearts! I doubt it... However, they will remember angry, greedy, and selfish parents who chose to have them, but have not chosen to embrace the privilege of being parents. They will grieve every day for parents who should have embraced each of them for their uniqueness, fun personalities, laughter, and they joy they have brought into their parents lives. Kate, if you can, just glimpse back for a moment to your own childhood. Would your parents ever have done this to you for the "love of money?" I think not. You had a childhood, and your children deserve to have theirs. You have already lost a great deal of being with them, taking them to the park, reading with them, and enjoying the perfect moments of seeing them grow, and change. How much more are you going to expect from them and sell them off for money... that buys your manicures, hair, facials, tanning,travel, outlandish living,continuing to try to have the camera aimed at "YOU" all the time,and the list continues? Kate, there are so many do-overs in life, but being a parent and a mother is not one of them. Being a mother is something as women, we should embrace, and enjoy every minute possible that we can have with our children. Kate... enjoy them, love them, and laugh with them! Believe it or not... you need your children as much as they need you and they are craving for your love! Take a breath... Enjoy this short amount of time you have left with them. Be there for them... be their mother!
It is pretty sad when children don't get the simple oportunity of being young! Life goes by so quickly, and soon; I believe, Kate will find herself alone, with no family or friends. When life is all about "you," you lose perspective of what are real and precious moments that you will never get back. Kate and Jons children have only one childhood... What will they remember I wonder. Will they remember having friends hang out at their house, going to birthday parties, will they participate in extra-curricular activies that they would always hold in their hearts. I doubt it... they will remember angry, selfish parents who chose to have them, but chose not to embrace and truly love them! Kate glimpse back to your own childhood... Would your parents ever have treated you this way? You have already lost a great deal of time being their mother. How much more time are you willing to cheat your children out of?
How come is it that The Duggar's can raise 19 polite, well adjusted kids and are able to teach them to care fro less fortunate and this one can't can't do it with 8? She's only been single for a year. Everyone is right about her being a media seeker and not giving a crap how it effects the kids. If she spent as much time caring for them and taking time "for the kids" they wouldn't be like this. You never see her siiting a child down to discuss their feelings or a situation. She needs to stop doing gust spots and spend more time doing what she should be. Taking care of her kids. This is not going to end well for these kids.
Where is the Department of Family Services while these children are being used as her paycheck. She is not a good mom, a good mom spends quality time with thier kids and realize they are getting to the age of emotion and anger and being expelled from school if they are a danger to others. Kate it is time to grow up and be a MOM and stop putting these kids in the news and your dam tv shows. Let them be kids. I believe the parenting your show is sever neglect of what is best for them not you. My daughter has five kids under seven and she sees to all thier needs, one has bipolar and one is autistic and she is always on the run with the children and doing the things they need before she ever thinks of herself. I feel the Television owners should put a stop to you abusing the children by making them on a show. What if you had to live like real moms with 8 kids. You would not make it one day. Stop making their lives about you Kate. It took two to get married and two to divorce and two to parent.Jon is the smart one keeping things going with his kids and not exploiting them. Get real or someone call DFS.Quick.
I have to agree with one of the other comments--who could corral eight kids--6 the same age??? Most of you making the hate comments would want to lock them in a cage by the end of the day.
Jeez, these kids have been followed around 24/7 by cameramen, watched their parents' marriage go to crap while the whole world watched, and STILL their mom keeps the camera rolling! What is wrong with this woman? Anger issues? Well, DUH, Kate, DUH!!
Actually Colin showed anger way back, always pushing the other kids and slapping them. These kids are very spoiled, and now they just don't get the attention they did in the past. Jon is responsible also, being the loser he is.
Is the girl on the far right crying? It's as if she was forced into the picture and she didn't want to. Notice Kate's arm is on that girl's back/shoulder...holding her in place? The one on the far left looks semi-thrilled to be there, too. But I don't like Kate so I might be reading into it too much...
Kate-you are a delusional woman! You have anger issues, and your kids are now picking up on them, because YOU have been their role model. All of these kids are going to grow up to be brats!!! They are going to get into the wrong crouds, get into drugs, etc. They have NEVER had a normal life and they will NEVER have a normal life, as long is Kate is using them to fund her manicures, etc. This show NEEDS to be cancelled!!! PERIOD!
LOL @ these comments, I can feel the frustration ..haha. I swear I don't mean to be mean, but everytime I look at Mady's face, I can't help but laugh, my bad...but can you see her in a year or two on camera getting her period? Holey shyt! The rest of the clan might wanna pack a bag and take off asap.....LMFAO, sorry! (not really)
You haters crack me right up, you cry and whine about her to go away, yet you never miss an opportunity to put her down. HAHAHA, you realize that negative attention is still attention. And you all have the audacity to say she is doing a bad job, how do you know? Even if you were her neighbor you don't really know as much as I don't know what goes on with my neighbor. You spend so much time hating on her, you guys should get a hobby.
First of all, this school DOES expel children. So once again Kate worshipers, she LIED. Second, Jon is a HUGE d-bag but Kate worshipers, let's not forget that KATE made him quit his job in Harrisburg, PA Love how you all conveniently forget this fact. Gee...2 weeks ago, she ADMITTED the kids were expelled...last week she asked for 'privacy'. Today she goes on the 'Today' show to talk about her kids and of course, LIE about their expulsion. I invite each and every one of the Kate worshipers to come to Reading, PA and watch her in action when the cameras aren't rolling. You're sadly mistaken if you think she's sitting at home day after day tutoring these poor kids. You just might want to find a new role model.
Well, I guess maybe that IS normal for her/their family but most families that is not considered normal. Then again most kids don't have their lives televised nor have their parent's marriage dissolve in front of millions. This stuff is usually more private and for them it was for everyone to see. Of course this does not stop them from filming these kids even though they are having issues. Serious enough issues that a school is intervening saying they have anger issues (Kate's own words not mine). Very sad for those children.
I love how since jon's not in the media anymore he's not getting blamed for anything.... but he's jobless and what do you expect her to do go on welfare so she can pay for her million dollar house
oh everybody has something bad to say she has eight kids that bad enough to deal with then to deal with a ex thats a ass so what if shes on tv and goes and work like that nobody says anything about other celeb. that do it and have nannys take care of their kids and who in the hell is a perfect parent NOBODY !! i come from a broken home and i know how tuff it can be to deal with it as a kid as i am older now i see that my mom and dad did everything they could to make us happy but i was still a brat! so i dont know why people judge her so much to me i think she does the best she can with 8 KIDS!!!
@Denise, her kids aren't the spoiled brats. KATE is the spoiled brat! Mady is doing what she does best...having a fit & crying. I don't understand how Kate thinks that this is "normal."
All of their smiles (excluding Maddy) look so forced. I feel so sorry for these children. Kate is a selfish wench in my book.
maybe if she stayed at home and care for her children's psychological needs, they might not be so enraged and acting out!!!!!
Must've got the behavior traits from Kate...they are learned...
I'm so sick of Kate, obviously they learned it from her and if she don't see it in herself how can she see it in her children. Denial is a cozy place!