Ballinger Family. Part 1

[LimeGreenRanger]

There's something weird about this family, right? On the surface they are really wholesome (and jolly and happy), but you kind of get the idea that that's just the surface? It also seems that Parker (when he was smaller anyway) featured more in videos because he must have been the popular money earner, then Duncan took over the mantle so Parker was able to retreat into the background more. It's trickier with Luke now and his money making abilities? (and that's what it's all about really?)

I think it's so weird because they seem like they limit how much they share with us, so it's hard to see them as a relatable family. It's things like hardly ever seeing them interact with people outside of their family, what the kids are actually up to, and what their actual sibling relationships are like. Even the closest siblings fight sometimes. I actually noticed the other day that Parker was being sort of bratty to Duncan and I'm surprised they left it in. He's also been calling Chris by his first name a few times now, and I'm surprised they left that in, too. I wonder if he said it in front of Colleen and she laughed so now he keeps doing it for attention? It makes me wonder how much they cut or how much they tell the kids to act nicely for the camera.

Speaking of Parker being the money maker, Parker revealed the other day that he has an agent?! Do all of those kids??? That seems like it goes against what Chris and Jessica try to portray in the videos.

[Frenchlurker]

Jessica is sooo annoying in the last vlog, she acts like she's a teacher (she even says it herself), and a great one since according to her all her kids are soooo brilliant.

except she just signs them to a bunch of different programs (good ones don't get me wrong).

teaching is not putting the students in front of a screen or a kit and let them teach themselves.

if Jacob's skills are sooo over your capacities just sign him up in a class!

i know we're in apandemic but she acts like it's just the normal way to go.

[MelE]

I agree that Jessica has been focusing really only on the younger ones and sending the older kids off to be in online classes. However, they did used to have a pretty good homeschool group that they would meet up with and the older kids did some age appropriate assignments through that such as giving presentations to their peers. I really hope once covid clears up they continue that. I think it was particularly great for Jacob to have friends his own age since he seems a bit of an outsider in their family.


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[Dallas_Snob]

It seems like they’re trying for a sixth? Jessica posted a negative pregnancy test and insinuated they wanted more children.

[CottonCandySky]

It seems like they’re trying for a sixth? Jessica posted a negative pregnancy test and insinuated they wanted more children.

Oh God, please don’t. They’re income must be low, and new babies means more views.

[lmmomSD]

Plus, the Weiss Life family thinks they're having twins, so they gotta keep up, you know.
Funny that they're besties, but the Ballingers are so religious and the Weiss's uploaded a vlog briefly titled "Why We Don't Believe in God". Which was changed very quickly once they got any pushback...

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[Dallas_Snob]

Plus, the Weiss Life family thinks they're having twins, so they gotta keep up, you know.
Funny that they're besties, but the Ballingers are so religious and the Weiss's uploaded a vlog briefly titled "Why We Don't Believe in God". Which was changed very quickly once they got any pushback...

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Why would they get pushback?

Some people do believe and God and some don’t. Silly anyone would get crap for their religious beliefs or lack there of.

[lmmomSD]

Plus, the Weiss Life family thinks they're having twins, so they gotta keep up, you know.
Funny that they're besties, but the Ballingers are so religious and the Weiss's uploaded a vlog briefly titled "Why We Don't Believe in God". Which was changed very quickly once they got any pushback...

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Why would they get pushback?

Some people do believe and God and some don’t. Silly anyone would get crap for their religious beliefs or lack there of.

I honestly don't know. I guess their little 12 year old fans once again proved their inability to think critically.
It shouldn't matter. But instead of having any courage, they immediately changed the title of the vlog.

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[Dallas_Snob]

He's doing a Barbie advent calendar because he likes and has Barbie. The boys in my family would rather die than play with Barbie.

The boys in your family seem boring, uncreative and potentially a victim of toxic masculinity.

[Dallas_Snob]

Just started watching their vlog and find them to be more tolerable than other YT families for sure.

I do find Jessica a bit off. Someone said she’s like a more Progressive Michelle Duggar and I can see that. Her laugh almost seems maniacal and she does it so often. I also find that she loves to mention how they don’t have that much money, but that’s she’s grateful but it’s pretty obvious she struggles with some jealousy that they’re not as financially successful as Colleen. It’s weird. I imagine there is some tension there at times.

Anyways. I like Chris and all the kids are super cute. Aside from the fact that they exploit their kids for profit, I like them.

I really am at a loss for words by some of these comments though. Especially those critical of the kids personalities or interests or gender expressions. They all seem like normal kids. Maybe a bit socially awkward, but they’re homeschooled so that’s just what happens.

I’m particularly disturbed by the downright homophobic and transphobic comments. I feel like a lot of younger teens or children must frequent these boards because I guess I expect more of adults?

First of all, it’s incredibly creepy to speculate the sexuality of a child. Regardless of how Parker dresses or acts or expresses himself, it’s never ok to label a child and their sexuality. That’s something someone does on their own. He’s a kid, let him be a kid and enjoy his interests. Also, there is a difference between gender expression and gender identity and sexual orientation. Children can explore all three and are fully formed human beings but it’s really gross for adults to speculate.


I absolutely don’t think his interests are forced. I’ve known plenty of kids who are gender creative or explore clothing or toys that are assigned for the opposite gender. Gender is a social construct and when in a safe, supportive environment, most children will explore toys and interests all over the gender spectrum. I do think Jessica’s words about Parker and his interested in “girl things” was wonderfully written and right on the money. It’s disturbing how many people are they bothered by a little bit wearing a dress? Who cares? Little girls wear pants or hand “masculine” interest and when you says that’s fine but have issues with boys liking “feminine” things you are absolutely saying females & femininity are lesser than.

It’s almost 2021. Gender is fake. Let kids be kids and stop policing how children express themselves. Please. JFC.

That’s the end of that rant.

As far as Bailey and her immaturity. I don’t think she’s immature at all. I think she’s just being a kid for a little longer. I was the same way and so was my daughter and I much prefer a kid be a kid for as long as possible rather than rush into adolescence. Tons of 12&13 year olds do still have interests in dolls and toys but because of the social pressures to conform, they push those interests away. She’s fine. Plus, in more recent videos I can see the teenage attitude trying to creep in. As far as her deep interest in babies and her younger siblings, again, I was the same way. I loved and love babies and wanted to be a mlm since I was a kid. Some kids have deep maternal/paternal instincts. I don’t think it’s odd.

A lot of y’all really do love policing what children should be interested in... I feel pretty bad for your kids.

Lastly, yep. Parker and Bailey (especially Parker) are very extroverted and love attention. Wanting attention is not a negative attribute. Don’t we all want attention? Maybe not from the entire world but from our spouses or parents or friends? It’s so odd when people say “attention seeking “ as if it’s inherently a negative thing. Usually when someone seeks attention it’s because they need attention because attention is something human beings need to be happy and fulfilled. I think some of it is for sure encouraged by the parents. It seems like the whole family is very much of the entertainer mindset. I do agree, I think that dan become totally exhausting and I’m usually easily drained by people who are always “on” but it takes all sorts.

I don’t know, I know I’m on a snark site and gossiping is my vice but I’ve never seen a thread on here where people have been so damn critical of literally children. And children that I consider pretty well behaved as well.

[lmmomSD]

I don't think Parker's behavior is forced. I do think it is encouraged for views. O think it's perfectly okay for him to dress as he pleases, but his parents putting it on the internet for the world to see for money is wrong. When he's older, he may or may not be so flamboyant. And if he's not, he may not want these images all over the internet. And the screaming is just loud and obnoxious.
Anything wrong with the behavior of the kids is their parents fault. Their parents are failing them in their education, and socialization. They are encouraged to be little performers, and nothing else.

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[arka15244]

So this is my first post but I just wanted to talk about Luke. I feel like Jessica (and the others, but mostly Jessica) have pushed this “special needs” thing onto Luke since even before he was born. Jessica said Luke might be delayed by a year but he is now over a year old and starting to walk, which is typical and on time. Other then some physical appearances and minor behaviors, Luke seems like a normal child. I feel like Jessica is just highlighting the microdeletion to set Luke apart from this siblings and draw in a bigger audience. I’m worried about the effect this might have as he grows up. If he’s treated like a special needs child he’s going to act like one and act different as a result. Again, I’m not saying that Luke isn’t special needs but I’m just saying that he’s only a year old. Wait and see how he develops before labeling him.

[Hannable971]

So this is my first post but I just wanted to talk about Luke. I feel like Jessica (and the others, but mostly Jessica) have pushed this “special needs” thing onto Luke since even before he was born. Jessica said Luke might be delayed by a year but he is now over a year old and starting to walk, which is typical and on time. Other then some physical appearances and minor behaviors, Luke seems like a normal child. I feel like Jessica is just highlighting the microdeletion to set Luke apart from this siblings and draw in a bigger audience. I’m worried about the effect this might have as he grows up. If he’s treated like a special needs child he’s going to act like one and act different as a result. Again, I’m not saying that Luke isn’t special needs but I’m just saying that he’s only a year old. Wait and see how he develops before labeling him.

I do agree that she’s pushing him possibly being special needs very hard. But it is important to remember that they’ve had early intervention for him since he was practically a newborn. If they hadn’t had that he may have been severely delayed because they wouldn’t know what to do the strengthen the muscles needed for crawling and walking. Only time will tell if he has any other delays but he could be very far behind if they didn’t have those services established.

[KLBooze]

So this is my first post but I just wanted to talk about Luke. I feel like Jessica (and the others, but mostly Jessica) have pushed this “special needs” thing onto Luke since even before he was born. Jessica said Luke might be delayed by a year but he is now over a year old and starting to walk, which is typical and on time. Other then some physical appearances and minor behaviors, Luke seems like a normal child. I feel like Jessica is just highlighting the microdeletion to set Luke apart from this siblings and draw in a bigger audience. I’m worried about the effect this might have as he grows up. If he’s treated like a special needs child he’s going to act like one and act different as a result. Again, I’m not saying that Luke isn’t special needs but I’m just saying that he’s only a year old. Wait and see how he develops before labeling him.

I do agree that she’s pushing him possibly being special needs very hard. But it is important to remember that they’ve had early intervention for him since he was practically a newborn. If they hadn’t had that he may have been severely delayed because they wouldn’t know what to do the strengthen the muscles needed for crawling and walking. Only time will tell if he has any other delays but he could be very far behind if they didn’t have those services established.

Correct. She therapy will help especially the earlier it is started. Also I believe he is missing a part of his brain not “just” a micro deletion.


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[MelE]

I just hope Jess and Chris do better with Luke than chris’ parent did/do with Trent. Chris, Rachel, and Colleen basically act like Trent doesn’t exist and it makes me sad. I do think Luke is being well supported so far though.


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[callie73]

He's doing a Barbie advent calendar because he likes and has Barbie. The boys in my family would rather die than play with Barbie.

The boys in your family seem boring, uncreative and potentially a victim of toxic masculinity.

Lol, not boring at all. Victim of toxic masculinity?? LOL, no one has told them what to like or what not to like, they choose for themselves what they like and what the would like to play with. It's always been, cars, lego, playing in the mud. When they pass the girls isles in target, they are like, "those are girls toys", no one has told them that.

[LexiRae]

Just to be a middle man here, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with a boy being feminine or gay.
My problem with the ballingers is the fact that they have pushed him into playing with makeup, tutus, and doing gymnastics on camera for pedos to see.
They have absolutely pressured him into acting like this. They know it brings in more views from nefarious people. That’s my issue with it.


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[Dallas_Snob]

He's doing a Barbie advent calendar because he likes and has Barbie. The boys in my family would rather die than play with Barbie.

The boys in your family seem boring, uncreative and potentially a victim of toxic masculinity.

Lol, not boring at all. Victim of toxic masculinity?? LOL, no one has told them what to like or what not to like, they choose for themselves what they like and what the would like to play with. It's always been, cars, lego, playing in the mud. When they pass the girls isles in target, they are like, "those are girls toys", no one has told them that.

Yep. They sound uncreative and like future little meatheads. Truly my nightmare.

[Dallas_Snob]

Just to be a middle man here, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with a boy being feminine or gay.
My problem with the ballingers is the fact that they have pushed him into playing with makeup, tutus, and doing gymnastics on camera for pedos to see.
They have absolutely pressured him into acting like this. They know it brings in more views from nefarious people. That’s my issue with it.


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Why do you think he’s pushed into it? Why can’t they be his natural interest?

Is Jacob pushed into his interest of Legos and Christmas?

Do we think Parker is pushed because his interest aren’t stereotypical for boys?

The entire family is over the top and flamboyant. I don’t buy that he’s pushed into his interest. That kid seems pretty damn invested in his numerous interest just like all the other ones.

I don’t agree with putting minors on YouTube with or without their consent.

But as far as the leotards go, it’s no different than the hoards of parents who upload videos of their little girls in leotards etc.

I’m glad you don’t think being gay as an issue but we aren’t discussing a child’s sexuality (and we shouldn’t, because it’s creepy). We’re discussing his gender expression and interest which are totally fine and people bragging their boys have traditionally masculine interests is bizarre and irrelevant.

A lot of y’all need to do some self checking. You think you’re attacking Jessica and Chris and their parenting, but you’re attacking a child for their interest.

[lmmomSD]

I don't think Parker pushed,but I do think they encourage his behavior. It may not even be overt. Just paying more attention to him and filming him more can be enough encouragement for a kid in a big family. I don't have any issues with Parker (although I wouldn't put up with the screaming) but I do have a serious problem with his parents using it for views and to act like they're so woke. When he's older, he may or may not want these images all over the internet; and there's the pedo factor. He can't consent and he has no idea how many people can see him.

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