‘Bringing Up Bates’ Fans Call Out Gil & Kelly’s Parenting Red Flags
Bringing Up Bates fans are calling out Gil and Kelly Jo Bates’ parenting red flags. Viewers have picked up on a few issues and have a lot to say about how the couple has chosen to raise their 19 kids. It looks like, even years later, fans are still unhappy. So, what did Gil and Kelly do that caught everyone’s attention? Keep reading for all of the details.
Gil & Kelly Jo Bates’ parenting choices have been on display for years.
In 2015, Bringing Up Bates debuted on UPtv. Prior to that, the Bates family had other shows and specials and also made appearances on the Duggar family’s shows. So, they have been in the public eye for many years now. For this reason, they are subject to both love and hate from their many followers. While many fans applaud them and the way they’ve raised and homeschooled their 19 kids, not everyone agrees with their choices.
Bringing Up Bates fans spot parenting red flags.
On Reddit, a fan started a new thread as they rewatched some of the older episodes of the UPtv series. The fan explained what they saw. They said, “Gil definitely uses the IBLP words in his ‘talks’ with Jeb. I am surprised how much of the ‘training’ they included on the show.”
In the comments section of the post, others are chiming in and discussing the red flags they’ve noticed in the series, particularly in the older episodes. Someone pointed out that the Bates often refer to discipline as “encouragement,” which may be a way of making it seem less intense.
S3 E8 Jeb gets obedience training
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One more Bringing Up Bates fan offered an example of the “encouragement” included in the show. At one point, Zach Bates was training to become a police officer and raced in one of the cars. His mom, Kelly, was with him, and she was freaked out by how fast they were going. Despite her pleading with him to slow down, he did not. A fan recalled, “She said she’s mad that Zach is too old for a spanking and immediately covered her mouth because she realized she slipped.”
Fans feel that these potential red flags are especially noticeable after the premiere of Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets, which exposed many of the harmful practices of the IBLP (Institute of Basic Life Principles). Fans are also concerned about what might have gone on behind the scenes if this much discipline was shown on TV.
So, what do you think of Gil and Kelly’s parenting choices? Do you agree with how they’ve chosen to raise their 19 kids? Sound off in the comments section below, and come back to TV Shows Ace for more news about the Bringing Up Bates stars.
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