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Why is Jenelle

posted 8 years ago by Heygirl215
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so disengaged even in her children's upbringing? That's so weird to me. She seems like she has to force herself to show her kids emotions. I wonder if she ever wanted to have kids.

[–] Holloway_Harris 8 years ago

Well, she is the mother that went to work full time. Christine raised her kids. When Maddie got engaged to whatshisname she wanted to tell Christine at the same time as her mother.

[–] Heygirl215 8 years ago

That's exactly my point, I just didn't type it because we all knew that. It's just strange that she chose to be a work horse all their lives as well as detaching herself. I see that with men, never saw it in a woman.

[–] Christina91 8 years ago

Someone had to support all those kids.

[–] cinles 8 years ago

I'm not sure how working makes a mother detached from her children? Janelle tweets more about her kids than any of the mothers. She tweets cute things they do and constantly how proud she is of all of them. Just because she's not Martha Stewart doesn't mean she doesn't love her kids. I think the proof that Janelle is a good mother is how her kids are turning out. Yes, Maddie took a little detour, but that's our problem. Maddie is doing what she wants to do and it's her life and I'm really not worried about her future anymore. Logan is graduating and I'm sure has already been accepted at a graduate school, probably in Boston. Hunter is at the Air Force Academy. For a mother who is so detached, someone raised those kids and don't say Christine raised them because we see what happens with one of her kids and we know Kody had no part in it.

[–] kem7696 8 years ago

Being a working mom doesnt make you detached from your kids, but someone has to make money in the family, not all moms can stay home or want too. Also just b/c a mom prefers to work doesn't make them a bad mom, some just like working, nothing wrong with it.

[–] Heygirl215 8 years ago

Im not saying it's wrong for her to work. What Im referring to is the whole "I don't like being involved in planning etc. Im not hands on etc." and guess what, it shows. She doesn't seem like a nurturer. Nice lady though and probably the only wife Id think I could have pleasant conversation with.

[–] canadianpuppy 8 years ago

I've always liked Janelle- but this season she's REALLY getting on my nerves! Every little thing stresses her out! Jesus... get a frigging grip woman! I can see why Meri gets so annoyed with her.

[–] purple-mane 8 years ago

Because people are different. Just be cause she isn't the typical mom ie doesnt make valentines hearts at Valentine's day or snowflake cutouts at Christmas, it doesnt mean she is not a good or 'normal' mom...

[–] dsr546 8 years ago

Janelle has always seemed a bit disconnected and seems to struggle with showing emotion or a lot of affection. No one is saying she is a bad mom but sometimes kids need those things and when they don't get them it is hard for them. No mom is perfect but it is totally ok to call some out for their shortcomings, how are people supposed to learn or improve themselves if others always consider them perfect or a great parent? You can be a good parent and still have room for improvement or change.

[–] Heygirl215 8 years ago

Thank You. Someone who gets what I was saying. Im not some cookie cutter lets do arts and crafts Tori Spelling mom either, but I could never see myself as saying "I chose to work all day and night" and not miss my kids. I work full time but I also make sure my son knows work isn't first, he is. Jenelle and Meri both seem like they benefit more being in monogamous relationships than this polygamy one.

[–] Juliegirlj4 8 years ago

Janelle holds everyone at arms length. She is excruciatingly uncomfortable with any kind of emotion. I'm sure she loves her kids, but since their father is not super emotionally involved with them it would have been nice if she were. Janelle is one odd duck.

[–] Heygirl215 8 years ago

She's very odd. Didn't she live in a teepee before she marrier Kody? Lol