Jon & Kate Plus 8 started as a wholesome show chronicling the realities of raising twins and sextuplets. We saw them going on vacation. We saw Kate getting her hair done. We saw a million diaper changes. All of which was fine fare for kids 7 and older.
But, the new season started off with Jon and Kate accusing each other of infidelity. For little kids who don't understand the concept of cheating, this is not the way you want to introduce the subject, and certainly not the age to do so. And now Jon has appeared on multiple tabloid covers -- with multiple girlfriends.
As kids begin separating more from their parents around the early teen years, they gain the maturity to understand that each parent -- and child -- operates independently from each other. Relationships are complex -- which is partly why Jon and Kate are interesting to watch. But do you really want a TV show to introduce your kids to mature relationship issues before they're ready?
Tell us what you think: Is it OK for kids to watch Jon & Kate this season?
