‘Bringing Up Bates’ Kids Finally Free Of Restrictions?

Ellie and Kelly Bates - Instagram - Bringing Up Bates

Are the Bringing Up Bates kids finally free of their family’s intense restrictions? Is Kelly Jo Bates finally giving her kids more freedom after they’ve lived under her strict rules for decades? Some fans picked up on a hint that she’s doing away with her old parenting style and is ready for a fresh start. Scroll down to take a look at the new pictures that surfaced online, and find out what fans think about it all.

If you’re familiar with Gil and Kelly’s family, you may know about their strict rules. They have guidelines for everything from modest dress to relationships. As shown on United Bates of America and Bringing Up Bates, the kids must adhere to these restrictions.

However, fans think that the family might be doing away with some of their very strict rules. What’s going on?

Gil and Kelly Bates - Instagram - Bringing Up Bates
Gil and Kelly Bates – Instagram – Bringing Up Bates

Ellie Bates surfaces like fans have never seen her before.

On YouTube, Lawson and Tiffany Bates recently shared a new video with fans. In the video, Ellie Bates, 16, made a couple of appearances. Fans were shocked to see her wearing a pink tank top featuring a slim silhouette and spaghetti straps. Her shoulders were exposed, which is typically not allowed by the Bringing Up Bates parents’ standards.

You can see a couple of photos below.

Ellie Bates - Bringing Up Bates - Lawson Bates Instagram
Ellie Bates – Bringing Up Bates – Lawson Bates Instagram

Are the Bringing Up Bates kids finally free of all of these restrictions?

On Redditfans reposted a snap of Ellie and began talking about her attire. Many were shocked to see her wearing something like this due to the family’s strict modesty rules. Fans have various theories about this sudden change in Gil and Kelly’s parenting style.

Some of the family’s followers believe that the parents have eased up now that they are raising their last few children. They are more focused on being grandparents these days, which may have made them more relaxed.

Others wonder if Gil and Kelly Jo have had a change of heart due to some of their married kids dressing less modestly. One fan recalled, “She [Kelly] did a Q & A with Josie where she stated that she has learned so much about letting them make their own decisions and express themselves if even they’re different from her views.”

Someone else added, “I’ve always wondered how they explain to the kids at home you’re going to h*ll for showing a shoulder but your sister, who lives in her own home and who we are still close to and you still get to see, can show a shoulder.”

It’s unclear how much Gil and Kelly’s parenting style has changed. But Bringing Up Bates fans are glad to see they may be more relaxed these days.

So, do you think that Kelly Bates has changed her mind about the way she’s raised her children? What do you think of Ellie Bates wearing a spaghetti-strap tank top? Sound off in the comments section below, and come back to TV Shows Ace for more news about the Bringing Up Bates stars. You can watch Lawson and Tiffany’s video below.

Aubrey Chorpenning

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