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    Little People, Big World

    Published: Jul 21, 2015 · Updated: Jul 21, 2015 by Kevin Williams | 5 Comments

    The Roloffs

    The Roloffs

    By Kevin Williams

    Not sure why I talk about reality shows on this site.  I guess it's just interesting to talk about non-Amish topics from time to time.  And the reality show airwaves have been saturated by Amish-themed shows in recent years so I guess that is how we all got started on the topic here. Amish Mafia, anyone?  No thanks!

    So, what is it about reality TV shows that seem to clobber the families that participate?  The Gosselin's marriage imploded.  The Duggars have seen their fortunes sink.  One of TLC's reality show line-up that I always thought was OK, was "Little People, Big World."   But now the Roloffs are splitting as I have seen on the first episodes on this new season.

    My wife and I have watched the show over the years and you could sort of see Amy and Matt growing apart over the years as she began a more active speaking career and he just sort of brooded on the farm.  And, of course, their children were growing older and are fleeing the nest.

    I do think the show somewhat achieved its goals in showing that "little people" can live a normal life, but I think TLC went overboard with that show, the Little Couple and now, as if short people aren't enough, they are going the opposite direction by airing a show called "My Giant Life" about a 6'7" woman.  Anyone planning to watch?  What do you think happened to the Roloff marriage?

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    Hi, my name is Kevin Williams and I am owner of Oasis Newsfeatures and editor of The Amish Cook newspaper column.

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    1. carla

      July 21, 2015 at 4:15 pm

      I think these shows are a detrimental to the families on a long-term basis. Yes, for a few years to see how the family lives is interesting, but more than a few years and the families seem to implode. What family hasn't?

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    2. Nancy Placen

      July 21, 2015 at 5:51 pm

      We watch a lot of the reality shows on TLC. I feel very sad that Matt & Amy have filed for divorce. The best years of their marriage might have been ahead. How will they celebrate holidays when grandchildren arrive if they are apart.
      We enjoy the Little Couple, especially their little ones. They are very blessed children to be adopted by loving parents. As far as the new show, we won't be watching it. I will sadly miss the Duggars and feel very sad that TLC dumped them over an issue that happened so long ago.

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    3. brenda

      July 21, 2015 at 8:44 pm

      I saw a blurb on regular news accounts that they had filed for divorce awhile back and seeing these shows makes them seem like reruns even though they are not.

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    4. Carolyn

      July 21, 2015 at 8:52 pm

      I did watch little people big world at times' Got a little tired of it. I am wondering if the so called divorce is just a come on to keep people watching. Who knows. As for 19 and counting, I got a little tired of it too, although I feel the media crucified those people. Just my take. I really do not like realty shows, how can a person, or family really be themselves. I certainly wouldn't want cameras following me or my family around all day. I'll settle with everything Amish, thank you.

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    5. Heather

      July 21, 2015 at 9:42 pm

      Tv shows of this nature make me happier than happy that I do not own a tv....nor will I ever. It is such an intrusion of people's lives and just shows that they're only in it for the money and the "fame". It might be entertaining to some, but not for me. I'd rather get lost in a good book.

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