pootknot
04-30-2008, 04:04 PM
In regards to Zach and Jeremy, I have noticed many parenting comments, worse ones on the Tlc board. I find it funny, mostly because every parent is a critic of other parents. Even if we dont mean to be,we find fault when child rearing is not being done as we see fit. I have found myself doing it as well. I have been watching the show since day one, and of course I find things I dont agree with however as a whole I think Amy does a wonderful job. I for a long time felt Zach needed his mouth smacked, but then one episode changed my views of the twins. I wonder if anyone was really paying attention during the pumpkin season episodes this year? Yes Molly was being a pain and it focused on that, however those boys worked very hard. I was a bit set back that Amy and Matt didn't make much mention of how hard they worked.
I have two boys myself, one is a teenage nightmare. Just the fact they worked one day is a miracle. I was just really impressed with them during that episode.
On a side note, Amy does tend to let Zach get away with a bit more than he should, but I understand why. I have a child with autism and I find myself letting him get by with murder most the time. I dont even realize I do it. Until a person has a child with a special need, they really dont understand the impact it has. My son isn 't able to do all the things his older brother does and I hate it. I constantly worry that he is being left out of life basically. I know Amy feels somewhat that way as well, A few seasons back it broke my heart when I saw zach sitting on the stairs pouting while Amy yelled at Jeremy for skipping soccer practice. Zach wanted to play so bad but was unable. As a mother we want them to be able to do everything they want in life, and if something holds them back we feel the need to put a bubble around them and keep them away from the world.
I have two boys myself, one is a teenage nightmare. Just the fact they worked one day is a miracle. I was just really impressed with them during that episode.
On a side note, Amy does tend to let Zach get away with a bit more than he should, but I understand why. I have a child with autism and I find myself letting him get by with murder most the time. I dont even realize I do it. Until a person has a child with a special need, they really dont understand the impact it has. My son isn 't able to do all the things his older brother does and I hate it. I constantly worry that he is being left out of life basically. I know Amy feels somewhat that way as well, A few seasons back it broke my heart when I saw zach sitting on the stairs pouting while Amy yelled at Jeremy for skipping soccer practice. Zach wanted to play so bad but was unable. As a mother we want them to be able to do everything they want in life, and if something holds them back we feel the need to put a bubble around them and keep them away from the world.