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Those poor girls

posted 16 years ago by TrustNoOneKMC-1
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Even before Brittany passed out, from the time the show started, you could see that both of those girls were extremely pale and looked like crap (from lack of sleep and exhaustion.) Someone should whack those parents over the head, especially the mother. I loved her "I give up" after 1 hour of being home with the children. When do the girls get to "give up and throw in the towel"? Kids don't just pass out for no reason. Hopefully the outcry from the fans will give the girls an outlet. I hear they are both in regular school. This is great. I thought it was funny how the father chose to schedule in 30 minutes on the schedule for the girls to have time for themselves. 30 minutes a day? For 2 teenagers? What planet are you from dad? Although at least he thought of it, so I have to give him credit for that. The mother seemed absolutely rediculous. 2 words - birth control. What a b!tch!

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[–] jpoo 16 years ago

> I thought it was funny how the father chose to schedule in 30 minutes on the
> schedule for the girls to have time for themselves. 30 minutes a day? For 2
> teenagers? What planet are you from dad?

Actually I thought he said he wanted to schedule in 30 minutes a day for he and the girls to spend together, and that's what that was. Although I could have sworn he said "Can I get 30 minutes there for me and Brittany?" I did not hear the other girl's name, but Jo did say "Okay ... 30 minutes for dad and the girls."

Anyway, that's what I thought that was, but I could be wrong -- only saw it once.

JP

[–] badjuju_00 16 years ago

I think that's what the dad meant, too. Time to spend with the girls to fix their relationship. This episode really p1ssed me off - the mother was the most selfish, worthless b!tch. It's one thing if the girls were stuck with the boys after school - but no. Both a55hole parents decide to deprive their children of an education.

[–] Lulu10 16 years ago

IT is really sad. Do the girls have any friends to ever hang out with? That is a major part of teens life, or it should be.

And the poor boys. They must be bored to tears. They should be with other kids as well. NONE of the 5 kids are getting any social or emotional interaction to speak of with other humans.

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[–] Lulu10 16 years ago

If she is in school now that is great. That was my biggest objection.

I have nothing against home schooling if you are actually being 'schooled' at home. But they were just home because their parents didnt want to pay for childcare for the 3 boys. That was sad.

At least she will be prepared for basic training. It will probably be like a vacation.

[–] FreddeeD 8 years ago

I just saw this episode, and what the dad said was "Put a slide?? in here, for just Brittany and Mariah time". Perhaps you misheard "Mariah" as "me"? Also, nothing he said seemed to suggest HE wanted to be part of that time. It was Jo who then said "OK, dad with the girls".

[–] blaze3-2 16 years ago

TrustNoOne said: both of those girls were extremely pale and looked like crap (from lack of sleep and exhaustion.) Someone should whack those parents over the head, especially the mother. ...

I just watched that episode again, and I agree -- the girls not only show signs of exhaustion, but they also admit that they weren't eating enough good food. (So what were they feeding the little ones, then?)

I agree about the mom, too. If both parents were doing well at work, then why didn't they find a paid housekeeper (the big girls don't need a nanny as such, but they do need an adult around) before Jo had to talk them into it?

[–] mainerose 16 years ago

I finally got to see the rerun of this episode last week and was truly appalled! Does anyone have information on how the family is doing now? I know that much of this is exaggerated for the television audience, but those parents were the most dreadful, selfish people I have ever seen! They are the best argument ever for birth control. The children would have been better off in an orphanage. Please tell me that child welfare became involved in the case and the children are in a better situation.

[–] Zippy B 16 years ago

If the poster above is correct, the older one is actually in school and planning on joing the army which should provide a remarkably easy life by comparison, with a great deal more affection than they got from their parents. That, unfortunately, leaves the younger of the older girls on her own to face her parents and I can't see that ending well.

[–] Chels_16 16 years ago

Totally agree with pretty much everything all you posters have said.

Seriously! Those poor girls weren't the ones that decided to have kids! Those stupid parents! Though, I'm glad the dad seemed to get his act together in the end. The mum still seems crazy.

[–] kaelberg 14 years ago

Just saw this episode on the Style Network. I was surprised that the parents (especially the dad) let the show into their home, since it pretty much busted their free day-care set-up. I think Jo should have reported the parents to both Children's Services and the local school system, since the girls were obviously not receiving an education. Also, the dad seemed controlling to the point of being abusive. One of the most upsetting things I've seen in a long time.

[–] deem714 14 years ago

I know ! I was royally pissed at the mother for taking her to the doctor and NOT calling 911! She really needed ER doctors and paramedics to look at her. What happens if she passed out again and this time wasn't breathing??? mom would have been screwed!

Did you notice how the mother slammed the car door as they were leaving the house!! What a b!tch!

I would have called acs on them... the girls teaching themselves and the 14 year old being home alone is educational and parental neglect.

You're laborers, you're supposed to be laboring! That's what you get for not having an education!!

[–] jpoo 14 years ago

> ust saw this episode on the Style Network. I was surprised that the parents
> (especially the dad) let the show into their home, since it pretty much busted
> their free day-care set-up.

That's one of the ironic things about that whole show -- the parents called Supernanny, hoping she could show their daughters how to be more efficient and take care of the boys better. Holy crap, were they really that clueless? Did they really think that's what Jo would do, not come in and say "What in the world are you doing, making your teenage daughters raise and take care of your toddlers????"

JP

Edit: Actually I was wrong, I checked -- the girls were the ones who called Supernanny to get help. But the parents were all for it, and said that they hoped Supernanny would be able to help the girls be more efficient or do a better job or some crap. I wonder what was going through their minds as Jo's perspective and plan started to unfold -- something along the lines of "oh hell, what is going on here? This is not what was supposed to happen!"

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[–] GShepherd12 13 years ago

What was the name of this episode? When was it dated? Thanks :)

[–] sonomagirl2120 13 years ago

I just saw this ep today and was so disturbed I had to do a search online to get an update on those poor girls. I found this and thought I would share: <<The recent Supernanny episode involving the Chapman family was unique in that Ricochet was initially contacted by the teenage children, not the parents. But once contact was made, standard procedures that have been used in all other Supernanny episodes were followed. The production team had the full support of the parents and worked very closely with the entire family throughout filming.

Ricochet presented the Chapman family's situation in a fair and objective manner, as we always strive to do. By the time we finished filming, there were clear and significant signs of improvement in the relationships between the parents and their teenage daughters, and both girls stopped home schooling and were enrolled in a public high school.

As with every family on our show, counseling is mandated, and there is follow up by a psychologist once filming is complete. If additional counseling is needed, the producers assist the family in finding an appropriate provider. We sincerely hope that the improvements initiated during the filming will continue in the future.>>>

[–] laughingsbetter 13 years ago

I just saw the rerun on Style. I would like to see a CURRENT update on the family. How the girls are doing, are they leaving the boys at home to "homeschool" themselves?

I too had to look on the internet for updates - I didn't see any...

[–] bijou2929 13 years ago

Agreed!

Have you heard anything new?

This was the only Supernanny I watched where I sobbed...sobbed. That girl was possibly anemic and suffering exhaustion: the bags under her eyes!

I sincerely hope she/they are in their adult lives without their parents. Their parents were abusive. I hope it's stopped and not passed on to the boys.

If you girls are reading this: please know that people care about you and see your struggles! You are never alone:)

[–] VCR 10 years ago

I tried to find them on facebook. Not sure what they look like now or whatnot. So sad. Parents are selfish.

Come on, Franklin! It'll be a fun trip!