Report: Kate Gosselin Spanks Leah Gosselin! Comments (Page 7)
292 Comments
Jennifer
June 19th, 2009 2:39 PM
Ok, So she Spanked Her Child. If Leah was being disobedient(i.e. Blowing the Whistle even though her mommy asked/ told her to stop) then she needed a Spanking. My Boys Both get Spanked twice on the Bottom if they are Out Right disobedient (Doing/or not doing something after specifically asked or told!) As Parents it is our Job to set Clear boundries and limits for our Children, But also to show them that there are set Punishments for not following those rules. Because Thats How Life Works, as adults if we Break the Rules we are Held accountable for our actions. so if we do not ingrain this into our children at a young age, then in the end we are doing them a disservice by not prepairing them for "Life" As for Her Pushing Leah away after the incendent Maybe that was for the Best. If she was angery then Maybe she needed to calm down before saying something Hurtful to her little Girl.
kristi
June 19th, 2009 2:38 PM
i dont get the big deal its not like shes killing or beating leah i mean come on there going through a lot right now and that add on more stuff and she was just disaplin it just makes me mad
Heather
June 19th, 2009 2:38 PM
"I am disgusted reading the number of comments that are posted
stating that spanking is ok. Spanking IS NOT ok and is not
an effective form of discipline. Spanking is hitting and
a way for a parent to feel control when they are frustrated.
Shame on all of you for hitting your children! I find it
mind-boggling that there is support for a mother who stated
she will "severely punish" her children if they step foot
in her master bedroom! One can't even imagine what goes on behind Kate's closed doors when the cameras aren't rolling.
Intervention is needed and those sweet eight children need
to be listened to. "...
Mom4kids,
How dare you judge people because they choose to spank their children!!! I agree that there are some parents who take it way to far, but just like most policemen who have children (like my husband) would say, it's not abuse, it's good parenting.!!! I was spanked as a child and I don't resent my parents, and I grew up to be a good person. Back in the day
Angeleigh
June 19th, 2009 2:36 PM
Maybe YOU should have been spanked!! It worked on my and my siblings and we've grown up to be very productive citizens. Not that it can't work the other way -- this is more effective. Grow up -- quit enabling your children!!
mom4kids Says:
June 19th, 2009 1:53 PM
I am disgusted reading the number of comments that are posted
stating that spanking is ok. Spanking IS NOT ok and is not
an effective form of discipline. Spanking is hitting and
a way for a parent to feel control when they are frustrated.
Shame on all of you for hitting your children!
Rachel
June 19th, 2009 2:35 PM
This is stupid!!! the poor streesed woman! she has eight kids up her butt all day, when you spank your child it's only because a the child did something that you told them not to do, or if the child hits another kid you take them to the corner hit them on the butt and tell them what they did. if i had eight kids i would be crazy, i have to say she pulls it off nicely.she's stearn but you have to be sometimes. kids need to know that you are the boss and they are not. not only this but her and jon, i heard he cheated on her that is nothing you could ever forgive and forget number one and two what is she to do she has no job she can't just leave with the kids with nothing. i feel so bad for her.
ms.miss
June 19th, 2009 2:34 PM
I know Kate is going through alot,but she should'nt let out her anger on her child.And what did Leah do to deserve a spanking?If she did do something bad,wrong or not listening then Leah would need a spanking,but if nothing happened she should'nt have done that to Leah.And it must had been really bad cause the police showed up.But if she wants to do that to her Child she's going to and up with conciqences.
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June 19th, 2009 2:32 PM
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Beth
June 19th, 2009 2:32 PM
You know who cares what she does. . .like Bonnie Townsend said there are a lot worse things that parents do. . .spanking isn't a bad thing if you do it with the right judgement in mind. . .now just going around and hitting your kids for no reason well then there is something wrong with that!!
Daniel
June 19th, 2009 2:31 PM
Personally, I disagree with most of the people posting. I think that parents lead by actions - not words.
If you physically cause pain (no matter how insignificant) to "teach a lesson", you are showing your child that hitting someone is acceptable when rules aren't followed. If your child hits their brother or sister for taking a toy or doing something "against their rules" - how can you tell them it is unacceptable when you have been guilty of precisely the same thing?
Instead of physically punishing a child for disobeying, take away privileges or things that are important to them for a defined period. Is that not what we do in society when people break rules? If you speed too much - you loose your license. If you steal something from someone - you loose your freedom. We condemn countries like Singapore for "caning" - but isn't that essentially like spanking or whipping for adults?
As a father of 3 children, I can tell you first hand that taking away privileges or im
stephie
June 19th, 2009 2:31 PM
OH, WHATEVER! my mom used to spank me! boo-freakin-hoo! it gets the message across! look back a hundred years! look how good thoes kids behaved! its because there was RESPECT! and, COMMON! leave kate alone! unless you're the ark angle, you've hit someone! noone can denie that! a spank is a spank, and thats ok in my books.
Susan
June 19th, 2009 2:28 PM
It's no big deal with a spank or two on the behind. My mom canned me and I never thought that she was evil or abused me. It did not make me a serial killer or an abuser towards my kids, or make me an insecure person. No, still I never want to use a stick on my kids but a little spanking here and there is fine. It's not like she whacked her hard with an object or punched on her face. Stop acting like it's the end of the world for the kids. Great if you can get them to behave without any spanking but some of them needed a spank or two, in a while. People try to justify John's behavior by accusing Jon a difficult person. I agree she needs to back off a bit with her obssesive controlling habits but justifying and praising John for sleeping with another female is rediculous.
maria muhammad
June 19th, 2009 2:27 PM
okay
first of all, its not a big deal when a mom spanks her child. she wants do discipline her child...it not like she started beating leah in public. Paparazzi invade celeberties privacy all the time. it their personal thing.. not ours. and if u dont spank ur child when he/she misbehaves then ur child is just plain out spoiled.!
Mary H. Babin
June 19th, 2009 2:25 PM
Everyone needs to quit being so judgmental. No one knows what this family goes through off the air. I guess each of you are perfect. Everyone has ups and downs, wrong and right going on in their lives. If you dont't want to see what they are doing turn the TV. Kate is a strong independant woman and clearly she loves her children. Sometimes people grow apart as your lives change. Maybe they both see being apart for them is better than being together. Maybe they will work things out. We are not in their relationship. Let them work it out together, Yes we make it our business because they are on national TV. But, That does not us right to judge what they do. Anyone who is married or has been married. Who have children. Ask yourself. Have you ever have had marital problems? Have you EVER spanked your child. These are real people, with real problems. Support them, enjoy there show. OR DONT WATCH THEM.
kelson
June 19th, 2009 2:24 PM
ok beating is not ok but what kate is doing is spanking her child but if they werent in the pubilc eye this could happen
tera
June 19th, 2009 2:21 PM
Maybe if more people spanked their kids, the way that we all did when we were little, maybe this world wouldn't be the way it is now.
ilj
June 19th, 2009 2:21 PM
I agree with all of you who think she really didnt do anything wrong. Spanking is not bad and shouldnt be confused with abuse. I think its really awful how sensational this family's problems have become and those who are feeding off of them. Even those who blame Jon and Kate of being greedy and just doing this for the money are getting those opinions from media. We dont know them or their motivations. I hope the big decision is that they have decided to go off air. I will miss the show but I hope they do that and save their family.
Margaret
June 19th, 2009 2:21 PM
Spanking? What's the big deal? My father used to take off his belt when we were kids. When that happened, we knew it was bend over for a licking. And, my grandmother used to break a switch off a bush and take the leaves off and switch our legs if we didn't mind.
Believe me, you knew what would happen if you got out of line or were a bad kid. A little pat on the rear is nothing.
Kelly
June 19th, 2009 2:18 PM
This is SO ridiculous! The media is trying to make Kate look like a monster. Did they do that to Jon after infidelity rumors? no. First off, I'd like to say that its not wrong to spank your child. Its wrong to slap them, bruise them, hurt them, but its not a band thing to give them a little wack on the butt. Second off, these whole "momzilla" rumors about her firing a whole bunch of employees???? Who cares! They obviously weren't qualified for the job, otherwise she wouldn't have done it. We're talking about a mother that lives in the hollywood light, raising 8 CHILDREN! Do you not get that? That is a stressful job. Even if she wasn't in the media. Its stressful. Its stressful for just a set of twins. Give the woman a break please! She is not a bad person. And the whole thing about her giving Jon 5 dollars a day allowance? Come on. He doesn't do shit! He quit his job to be with the kids. And on her birthday, where did he go? He went skiing in Colorado? On 5 bucks? I don't think so. Tha
jeremy
June 19th, 2009 2:18 PM
I don't disagree that you should spank you child, it does help to discipline. One thing, does any one know why she did it, did the child deserve it. Also spanking a child is one thing but doing it in public also create humiliation which can cause even bigger problem, so she needs to be carful where she spanks her kids. I am not saying she is a bad mother, nor am I saying she is a good mother. I am saying she is going through a separation and she could be taking it out on her kids. Don't think it doesn't happen because it does happen all the time. I watched the show once and she was a jerk to John and from what I watched he didn't deserve it that time. Who knows what she is like with her kids also. What I am saying is that this lady does need to be watched. Kids have it tough enough as it is, having a bad parent/s are even worse.
JAKE
June 19th, 2009 2:17 PM
CAN'T WAIT FOR THE DIVORCE SHOW, SHOULD BE THE BEST ONE YET. WONDER WHO WILL GET CUSTODY OF THOSE POOR KIDS, THE MONEY HUNGRY BITCH OR THE CHEATING DAD ? STAY TUNED...
Jan
June 19th, 2009 2:17 PM
I am 55 yrs old and was spanked as a child, not only with a hand but with a paddle and a belt at times and because of this I grew up to respect my parents and others. That is what is wrong with todays world. Kids know that you aren't allowed to spank and they use that as a tool. There are so many disrespectful kids in this world today. I would never curse or talk back to my parent like kids do today. Good for you Kate for discipling ur child. I have 9 grandchildren and i have spanked everyone of them at one time or another and will do it again if needed.
Fatima Blanco
June 19th, 2009 2:14 PM
there is nothing wrong with it. More power to you Kate discipline your children and it looks like you are doing a wonderfull job at it. As far as your personal life with Jon that's your business and his. Work it out you have a beautiful family your kids are adorable...
JAKE
June 19th, 2009 2:13 PM
WHY DON'T THEY GET ON THAT NEW CHOPPER, RIDE TO HELL AND STAY THERE.
Helen
June 19th, 2009 2:13 PM
But then I guess Supernanny would be out of a job!!!! LOL
Sherritta
June 19th, 2009 2:13 PM
The Bible says, " He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes." Enough said. Leave the Gosselins alone, their human like everyone else. They love their kids and I know they still love each other. I pray that they can work through these tough times.
June 19th, 2009 2:39 PM
Ok, So she Spanked Her Child. If Leah was being disobedient(i.e. Blowing the Whistle even though her mommy asked/ told her to stop) then she needed a Spanking. My Boys Both get Spanked twice on the Bottom if they are Out Right disobedient (Doing/or not doing something after specifically asked or told!) As Parents it is our Job to set Clear boundries and limits for our Children, But also to show them that there are set Punishments for not following those rules. Because Thats How Life Works, as adults if we Break the Rules we are Held accountable for our actions. so if we do not ingrain this into our children at a young age, then in the end we are doing them a disservice by not prepairing them for "Life" As for Her Pushing Leah away after the incendent Maybe that was for the Best. If she was angery then Maybe she needed to calm down before saying something Hurtful to her little Girl.
June 19th, 2009 2:38 PM
i dont get the big deal its not like shes killing or beating leah i mean come on there going through a lot right now and that add on more stuff and she was just disaplin it just makes me mad
June 19th, 2009 2:38 PM
"I am disgusted reading the number of comments that are posted
stating that spanking is ok. Spanking IS NOT ok and is not
an effective form of discipline. Spanking is hitting and
a way for a parent to feel control when they are frustrated.
Shame on all of you for hitting your children! I find it
mind-boggling that there is support for a mother who stated
she will "severely punish" her children if they step foot
in her master bedroom! One can't even imagine what goes on behind Kate's closed doors when the cameras aren't rolling.
Intervention is needed and those sweet eight children need
to be listened to. "...
Mom4kids,
How dare you judge people because they choose to spank their children!!! I agree that there are some parents who take it way to far, but just like most policemen who have children (like my husband) would say, it's not abuse, it's good parenting.!!! I was spanked as a child and I don't resent my parents, and I grew up to be a good person. Back in the day
June 19th, 2009 2:36 PM
Maybe YOU should have been spanked!! It worked on my and my siblings and we've grown up to be very productive citizens. Not that it can't work the other way -- this is more effective. Grow up -- quit enabling your children!!
mom4kids Says:
June 19th, 2009 1:53 PM
I am disgusted reading the number of comments that are posted
stating that spanking is ok. Spanking IS NOT ok and is not
an effective form of discipline. Spanking is hitting and
a way for a parent to feel control when they are frustrated.
Shame on all of you for hitting your children!
June 19th, 2009 2:35 PM
This is stupid!!! the poor streesed woman! she has eight kids up her butt all day, when you spank your child it's only because a the child did something that you told them not to do, or if the child hits another kid you take them to the corner hit them on the butt and tell them what they did. if i had eight kids i would be crazy, i have to say she pulls it off nicely.she's stearn but you have to be sometimes. kids need to know that you are the boss and they are not. not only this but her and jon, i heard he cheated on her that is nothing you could ever forgive and forget number one and two what is she to do she has no job she can't just leave with the kids with nothing. i feel so bad for her.
June 19th, 2009 2:34 PM
I know Kate is going through alot,but she should'nt let out her anger on her child.And what did Leah do to deserve a spanking?If she did do something bad,wrong or not listening then Leah would need a spanking,but if nothing happened she should'nt have done that to Leah.And it must had been really bad cause the police showed up.But if she wants to do that to her Child she's going to and up with conciqences.
June 19th, 2009 2:32 PM
cbxvgfg
June 19th, 2009 2:32 PM
You know who cares what she does. . .like Bonnie Townsend said there are a lot worse things that parents do. . .spanking isn't a bad thing if you do it with the right judgement in mind. . .now just going around and hitting your kids for no reason well then there is something wrong with that!!
June 19th, 2009 2:31 PM
Personally, I disagree with most of the people posting. I think that parents lead by actions - not words.
If you physically cause pain (no matter how insignificant) to "teach a lesson", you are showing your child that hitting someone is acceptable when rules aren't followed. If your child hits their brother or sister for taking a toy or doing something "against their rules" - how can you tell them it is unacceptable when you have been guilty of precisely the same thing?
Instead of physically punishing a child for disobeying, take away privileges or things that are important to them for a defined period. Is that not what we do in society when people break rules? If you speed too much - you loose your license. If you steal something from someone - you loose your freedom. We condemn countries like Singapore for "caning" - but isn't that essentially like spanking or whipping for adults?
As a father of 3 children, I can tell you first hand that taking away privileges or im
June 19th, 2009 2:31 PM
OH, WHATEVER! my mom used to spank me! boo-freakin-hoo! it gets the message across! look back a hundred years! look how good thoes kids behaved! its because there was RESPECT! and, COMMON! leave kate alone! unless you're the ark angle, you've hit someone! noone can denie that! a spank is a spank, and thats ok in my books.
June 19th, 2009 2:28 PM
It's no big deal with a spank or two on the behind. My mom canned me and I never thought that she was evil or abused me. It did not make me a serial killer or an abuser towards my kids, or make me an insecure person. No, still I never want to use a stick on my kids but a little spanking here and there is fine. It's not like she whacked her hard with an object or punched on her face. Stop acting like it's the end of the world for the kids. Great if you can get them to behave without any spanking but some of them needed a spank or two, in a while. People try to justify John's behavior by accusing Jon a difficult person. I agree she needs to back off a bit with her obssesive controlling habits but justifying and praising John for sleeping with another female is rediculous.
June 19th, 2009 2:27 PM
okay
first of all, its not a big deal when a mom spanks her child. she wants do discipline her child...it not like she started beating leah in public. Paparazzi invade celeberties privacy all the time. it their personal thing.. not ours. and if u dont spank ur child when he/she misbehaves then ur child is just plain out spoiled.!
June 19th, 2009 2:25 PM
Everyone needs to quit being so judgmental. No one knows what this family goes through off the air. I guess each of you are perfect. Everyone has ups and downs, wrong and right going on in their lives. If you dont't want to see what they are doing turn the TV. Kate is a strong independant woman and clearly she loves her children. Sometimes people grow apart as your lives change. Maybe they both see being apart for them is better than being together. Maybe they will work things out. We are not in their relationship. Let them work it out together, Yes we make it our business because they are on national TV. But, That does not us right to judge what they do. Anyone who is married or has been married. Who have children. Ask yourself. Have you ever have had marital problems? Have you EVER spanked your child. These are real people, with real problems. Support them, enjoy there show. OR DONT WATCH THEM.
June 19th, 2009 2:24 PM
ok beating is not ok but what kate is doing is spanking her child but if they werent in the pubilc eye this could happen
June 19th, 2009 2:21 PM
Maybe if more people spanked their kids, the way that we all did when we were little, maybe this world wouldn't be the way it is now.
June 19th, 2009 2:21 PM
I agree with all of you who think she really didnt do anything wrong. Spanking is not bad and shouldnt be confused with abuse. I think its really awful how sensational this family's problems have become and those who are feeding off of them. Even those who blame Jon and Kate of being greedy and just doing this for the money are getting those opinions from media. We dont know them or their motivations. I hope the big decision is that they have decided to go off air. I will miss the show but I hope they do that and save their family.
June 19th, 2009 2:21 PM
Spanking? What's the big deal? My father used to take off his belt when we were kids. When that happened, we knew it was bend over for a licking. And, my grandmother used to break a switch off a bush and take the leaves off and switch our legs if we didn't mind.
Believe me, you knew what would happen if you got out of line or were a bad kid. A little pat on the rear is nothing.
June 19th, 2009 2:18 PM
This is SO ridiculous! The media is trying to make Kate look like a monster. Did they do that to Jon after infidelity rumors? no. First off, I'd like to say that its not wrong to spank your child. Its wrong to slap them, bruise them, hurt them, but its not a band thing to give them a little wack on the butt. Second off, these whole "momzilla" rumors about her firing a whole bunch of employees???? Who cares! They obviously weren't qualified for the job, otherwise she wouldn't have done it. We're talking about a mother that lives in the hollywood light, raising 8 CHILDREN! Do you not get that? That is a stressful job. Even if she wasn't in the media. Its stressful. Its stressful for just a set of twins. Give the woman a break please! She is not a bad person. And the whole thing about her giving Jon 5 dollars a day allowance? Come on. He doesn't do shit! He quit his job to be with the kids. And on her birthday, where did he go? He went skiing in Colorado? On 5 bucks? I don't think so. Tha
June 19th, 2009 2:18 PM
I don't disagree that you should spank you child, it does help to discipline. One thing, does any one know why she did it, did the child deserve it. Also spanking a child is one thing but doing it in public also create humiliation which can cause even bigger problem, so she needs to be carful where she spanks her kids. I am not saying she is a bad mother, nor am I saying she is a good mother. I am saying she is going through a separation and she could be taking it out on her kids. Don't think it doesn't happen because it does happen all the time. I watched the show once and she was a jerk to John and from what I watched he didn't deserve it that time. Who knows what she is like with her kids also. What I am saying is that this lady does need to be watched. Kids have it tough enough as it is, having a bad parent/s are even worse.
June 19th, 2009 2:17 PM
CAN'T WAIT FOR THE DIVORCE SHOW, SHOULD BE THE BEST ONE YET. WONDER WHO WILL GET CUSTODY OF THOSE POOR KIDS, THE MONEY HUNGRY BITCH OR THE CHEATING DAD ? STAY TUNED...
June 19th, 2009 2:17 PM
I am 55 yrs old and was spanked as a child, not only with a hand but with a paddle and a belt at times and because of this I grew up to respect my parents and others. That is what is wrong with todays world. Kids know that you aren't allowed to spank and they use that as a tool. There are so many disrespectful kids in this world today. I would never curse or talk back to my parent like kids do today. Good for you Kate for discipling ur child. I have 9 grandchildren and i have spanked everyone of them at one time or another and will do it again if needed.
June 19th, 2009 2:14 PM
there is nothing wrong with it. More power to you Kate discipline your children and it looks like you are doing a wonderfull job at it. As far as your personal life with Jon that's your business and his. Work it out you have a beautiful family your kids are adorable...
June 19th, 2009 2:13 PM
WHY DON'T THEY GET ON THAT NEW CHOPPER, RIDE TO HELL AND STAY THERE.
June 19th, 2009 2:13 PM
But then I guess Supernanny would be out of a job!!!! LOL
June 19th, 2009 2:13 PM
The Bible says, " He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes." Enough said. Leave the Gosselins alone, their human like everyone else. They love their kids and I know they still love each other. I pray that they can work through these tough times.