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The Bates

Puzzle Piece — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 19:21:29 GMT

I viewed 'The Bates" this morning. Another show about a large family (19 children). The two older ones are married and it's like a Duggar family with their comings and goings. I have to say I enjoy this family more than the other. Don't know why but the Bates come across as more genuine and sincere in their ways while the others............well, I am not all that convinced about the family harmony. Lovely Bates daughters and such energetic and positive children. I probably won't watch more shows and they are pretty predictable. From the Kardashians to the Bates and Duggars, the viewing audience can see the many and varied ideas of 'family'.

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RedTop — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 20:20:08 GMT

While the Duggars are responsible for introducing the Bates family to TLC viewers, I have liked Gil and Kelly Bates from the first time I saw them on the show. They seem to be very genuine and sincere people. Gil's plan for an addition to his simple country cottage escalated when Jim Bob Duggar got involved, which is how the Bates family have a much larger home than what they started out with before the remodel. Zach, Erin, and Alyssa Bates are married; Zach and his wife have a baby boy, Erin miscarried, and Alyssa is expecting. All of the pregnancies happened very soon after marriage. Their lifestyle as a large family is similar to the Duggars, but I get a much different feeling from Gil and Kelly.

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Jannabelle — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 20:27:06 GMT

I sometimes wonder if people don't like the Duggers becasue they have money,like if they were struggling poor folks ,would they be more acceptable? I am just curious , I have never disliked any of them, Bates or Duggers,...they all seem to be living according to their beliefs.

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sophiamarie — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 20:28:20 GMT

When is this show on and which channel???? TIA

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Jannabelle — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 20:43:09 GMT

On 1/4/2015 sophiamarie said:
When is this show on and which channel???? TIA

I don't know, I have only seen them on the Duggers show,maybe someone will chime in, I'd like to check it out too.

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foggy! — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 20:59:37 GMT

I agree with RedTop. The Bates are much more enjoyable to watch. I missed their new recent show...hope it wasn't just a one-time thing but a whole new weekly series. Does anyone know about TLC giving them a regular time slot so I can catch them some night?

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dooBdoo — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 21:01:08 GMT

On 1/4/2015 Jannabelle said:
On 1/4/2015 sophiamarie said:
When is this show on and which channel???? TIA

I don't know, I have only seen them on the Duggers show,maybe someone will chime in, I'd like to check it out too.

I didn't know they had a show.

I did an internet search and found "Bringing Up Bates" on a network called "UPtv" (never heard of that network, either).

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dooBdoo — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 21:04:04 GMT

On 1/4/2015 Jannabelle said: I sometimes wonder if people don't like the Duggers becasue they have money,like if they were struggling poor folks ,would they be more acceptable? I am just curious , I have never disliked any of them, Bates or Duggers,...they all seem to be living according to their beliefs.

Speaking for myself and for those I know in "real life" who have opinions about that family, it has absolutely nothing to do with their current financial status. It's far more complex than that, but those of us who have tried to explain usually find it falls on deaf ears for the devoted fans. It's become an unending, repetitive cycle of threads and posts, probably a waste of time at this point.

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Jannabelle — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 21:09:57 GMT

On 1/4/2015 dooBdoo said:
On 1/4/2015 Jannabelle said: I sometimes wonder if people don't like the Duggers becasue they have money,like if they were struggling poor folks ,would they be more acceptable? I am just curious , I have never disliked any of them, Bates or Duggers,...they all seem to be living according to their beliefs.

Speaking for myself and for those I know in "real life" who have opinions about that family, it has absolutely nothing to do with their current financial status. It's far more complex than that, but those of us who have tried to explain usually find it falls on deaf ears for the devoted fans. It's become an unending, repetitive cycle of threads and posts, probably a waste of time at this point.

Probably so...I don't hate them, i don't get having that many kids, but I repect their right to live how they want.

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RedTop — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 21:13:37 GMT

The first episode of Bringing Up Bates will be shown again tomorrow at 9 p.m., on the UP channel, which is 338 on my Directv programming.

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Pippy_1 — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 21:28:19 GMT

Is one of the kids names Norman by any chance?

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brii — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 21:30:22 GMT

The Bates seem less phony and less interested in plastering their pictures all over the place. Time will tell though if they succumb to Duggar-itis

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BellaPaprika — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 21:37:51 GMT

The Bates had a try at a regular series a few years ago and it didn't catch on. That was called "Bringing Up Bates" also. It aired in 2012. They're trying it again now.

They're actually not as interesting as the Duggars but they do seem nice enough. They and the Duggars are very close friends and spend vacations together, etc.. Jim Bob Duggar and his sons helped the Bates build the enlarged house they now have and helped get them a lot of the materials and labor either free or at cost.

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SnowPink — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 21:40:17 GMT

On 1/4/2015 Jannabelle said: I sometimes wonder if people don't like the Duggers becasue they have money,like if they were struggling poor folks ,would they be more acceptable? I am just curious , I have never disliked any of them, Bates or Duggers,...they all seem to be living according to their beliefs.

Nah, it has nothing to do with their income (although that's one area that people whine about). They are uncomfortable with how different they are than the "norm" in this country. They don't like the older kids helping to raise the younger kids, the homeschooling, the girls wanting to become wives and mothers instead of doctors and teachers and not using birth control.

I'm always baffled by the criticism of this family. They're charitable, friendly, talented, great role models for young people, not taking your tax dollars and well-traveled. The world would be better with more people like the Duggars.

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BellaPaprika — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 21:41:38 GMT

On 1/4/2015 SnowPink said:
On 1/4/2015 Jannabelle said: I sometimes wonder if people don't like the Duggers becasue they have money,like if they were struggling poor folks ,would they be more acceptable? I am just curious , I have never disliked any of them, Bates or Duggers,...they all seem to be living according to their beliefs.

Nah, it has nothing to do with their income (although that's one area that people whine about). They are uncomfortable with how different they are than the "norm" in this country. They don't like the older kids helping to raise the younger kids, the homeschooling, the girls wanting to become wives and mothers instead of doctors and teachers and not using birth control.

I'm always baffled by the criticism of this family. They're charitable, friendly, talented, great role models for young people and well-traveled. The world would be better with more people like the Duggars.

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brii — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 21:43:12 GMT

I think they're terrible role models, especially for young women. I would never want my daughters to just breed and be subservient to a man. I think their values are too extreme.

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SnowPink — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 21:45:35 GMT

On 1/4/2015 brii said: I would never want my daughters to just breed and be subservient to a man.

What if they wanted to just be a wife and mom?

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Jannabelle — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 21:46:49 GMT

On 1/4/2015 SnowPink said:
On 1/4/2015 Jannabelle said: I sometimes wonder if people don't like the Duggers becasue they have money,like if they were struggling poor folks ,would they be more acceptable? I am just curious , I have never disliked any of them, Bates or Duggers,...they all seem to be living according to their beliefs.

Nah, it has nothing to do with their income (although that's one area that people whine about). They are uncomfortable with how different they are than the "norm" in this country. They don't like the older kids helping to raise the younger kids, the homeschooling, the girls wanting to become wives and mothers instead of doctors and teachers and not using birth control.

I'm always baffled by the criticism of this family. They're charitable, friendly, talented, great role models for young people, not taking your tax dollars and well-traveled. The world would be better with more people like the Duggars.

I think so too, serving others seemed to be one of the things they want to instill in their kids.

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brii — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 21:48:32 GMT

There's nothing wrong with being a wife and mom- if that's their choice. Most people raise their kids to have a choice. Every young person should serve.

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SnowPink — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 21:49:16 GMT

On 1/4/2015 brii said: There's nothing wrong with being a wife and mom- if that's their choice

That's good.