Kate Gosselin's Kids Not Expelled, Working With Tutor
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Looks like Kate Gosselin has been studying up on Damage Control 101.
The 35-year-old single mom sat down with Entertainment Tonight to clear up rumors that 6-year-old sextuplets Collin and Alexis were expelled from school earlier this month for bad behavior.
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"Two of my children are being tutored at home, with a teacher who is working closely with our kindergarten teachers in school," Kate explained, adding that her kids are "doing the identical curriculum."
So why did the Kate Plus 8 star decide to pull her children out of the classroom?
"The pressure was getting to them. You have the divorce anger mixed in with that. They need some breathing time," Kate told ET. "The goal is to get them back into school as soon as possible."
In the meantime, Kate says the family is focused preparing for Thanksgiving, which will be shared with her ex-husband, Jon.
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"We have been able to work out the holiday time peacefully," Kate said. "I will have the first half, Jon will have the second half, and we just take it year by year, holiday by holiday."
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13So "doing the best that you can" now involves dragging your children to hair salons and yelling at them if they want ice cream? I'm assuming you haven't seen the picture of her all dolled up with a cappuccino in her hand, on her phone, while her 6 children stand behind her looking as miserable as ever. It's sad. You don't have to be an expert to see those children are worn out.
I feel bad for her, having to defend herself all the time b/c of people twisting everything around. I don't know how she handles it b/c I would lose my temper.It's got to be hard with six kids while going through a divorce too....my heart goes out to her. I honestly think she's doing the best she can.
I agree with you Michelle Allen
It's so obvious that her own children are tired of being around her. I'm tired of hearing about her. Stop trying to use your children for fame, Kate. You are pathetic. I think they'd be better with Jon.
who cares. my kid acts up to. do u see me in mag! NO. tell my story. they dont care.
Kate,why dont YOU go back to school or get a tutor for yourself?
What they need is too stay out of the spotlight
and they should be together...for an hour...i do not believe it...they were expelled and if there is pressure...does it not say something? have a show...but do not base it on your children...it is obvious she wants fame...and can you see her as a nurse?...hell no!
It wasnt the pressure from the divorce it is the pressure from having to earn a paycheck for mommy dearest to live an extravagant lifestyle. Kate is a complete loser when it comes to parenting she says her children need a breather but didnt they just film a Halloween special. Where is the breather from working?
Good answer to a school problem. Take the kids out. Run from your problems, kids. Kate needs to get a grip.
Well, since she's on the subject of "learning"...I just thought of something, and I'd like some serious answers. If she has all these nannies cooking and cleaning the house, how are the kids learning to do chores, like housekeeping and cleaning up after themselves? They're all old enough to start doing that now. I admit, maybe I'm missing something here. But I don't think I've ever heard that the kids have chores to do. When I was six, like the younger kids,I was asking to help around the house. And when I was nine, like the twins are now, my mother made SURE I was learning about housekeeping. I know these kids are not growing up in "normal" circumstances. But they need to start learning how to do "normal" things, like housework.
Ah, except last week Miss Kate slipped and asked for 'privacy' during this troubling time! Having a hard time keeping up with so many lies, aren't we Katie????
Too bad they can't be like my daughter & her ex. They put all of the differences aside when dealing with the kids & have each other over for the kids sake. Makes for happier kids. Also, they don't bad mouth the other parent to their kids. After all, that other parent is 1/2 of the kids genes. Proud of them ! Can't live together, but make the best of a situation for their 3 children ages 10, 10 (twins) & 6.