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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 6:47 am
Yes, it is hard to have your dad die, especially at a young age. My dad died when I was nine and we were very close. My other siblings were 3, 4 and 5 at the time, so my dad and I were extra close in part cuz of that age difference. Honestly I do do not know how my mom got through it. Her own dad died 9 months later. A very sad time. Anyways, I think I was too harsh above. (maybe the memories put me in a bad mood.) Please let me rephrase; the mom was not smart to let the kids have those light sabers, the girl was uncontrollable and the mom was too soft. I also agree that this family needs a therapist much more than they need a nanny.
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 8:42 am
I'm really sorry I missed this show...I got all caught up in Hercules....*sighs*
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Heyltslori
Member
09-15-2001
| Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 9:00 am
Add me to the list of people who cried thru most of this one. It was so sad hearing the little girl talk about how much she loved her dad...and the part when she asked Nanny Deb to throw rocks with her was just heartbreaking. I know that the kids "appeared" to be little monsters, but I think they were just so full of grief and didn't know how to cope. I felt very badly for them and I really wish them well. I just love Nanny Deb!!
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Sillycalimomma
Member
11-13-2003
| Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 11:39 am
I watched this with dd last night and it was so hard to watch! I wanted to jump through the tv and shake that little girl (and mom!) I know that the little girl was upset and that family has been through so much, but the abuse towards her mother was just unreal. I don't even want to see what happens in that home if mom starts to cave in and not stand her ground-the teenage years would be a disaster! DD couldn't believe what was going on either. She just kept saying "she must be really sad", which I explained of course she was. Anyway, tough one to watch. I am sad that mom let it get that out of control before she got some help-it is clear that those kids were really really hurting. I know she lost her greatest love as well, and I can't say what I would do in the same situation.....but looking in as an outsider-I wish she hadn't just let it all go....
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 12:57 pm
I agree with you Silly. Sad as that situation is, you have to get a grip and be a parent to your kids. You can't just let grief paralyze you and let the situation get out of hand like that. I hope they nipped it early enough.
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 1:08 pm
Sometimes you can't just stop depression from gripping you. And the sad thing is, when it hits, most times you don't even know it. It takes someone else to point it out... I saw the previews for this show and was astonished at the rage in that child. But I also saw a mom who was so overwhelmed...Being a parent doesn't automatically give you the strength to "grip" yourself when depression hits... I too am glad that someone was there to help her...
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Babyboo
Member
06-16-2003
| Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 1:24 pm
I watch this show lastnight and could not believe what i was seeing, those kids were ruling the house, i felt so sorry for that single mom and the kids who were obviously in a lot of pain, i'm not sure i would have had as much patience with those kids, i sure hope they have worked things out because it was just awful, i cried like a baby.
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Babyboo
Member
06-16-2003
| Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 1:25 pm
Nanny Deb is great.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 2:22 pm
I would be great if all someone had to do was say 'snap out of it'.
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 9:08 am
I missed everything on tv on Monday. It sounds like I missed a good show, but in a way, I am glad. It sounds like it was very sad. I do want to catch it in reruns though. At least I'll be prepared for the sadness.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 9:15 am
Anyone feel that they exploited this family just to get some tears? I s'pose then you could say the same about the makeover home shows, but at least then the families get a new house outta the deal... The only reason I say that about this show is that this family did not need a nanny. They needed therapists.
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Wednesday, May 18, 2005 - 9:34 am
Well I've convinced myself that the producers did obtain counseling and therapy for this family...I've no proof other than my belief in my fellow human beings....
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