Comments on: An Alternative to Kathryn Sansone….. http://www.sixredheads.com/2006/04/13/an-alternative-to-kathryn-sansone/ Conscious Living....Deliberate Living. Deciding what I want to strive for and then setting goals to get there... "But the dreamers of the day are dangerous people because they think their dreams into reality with eyes wide open." Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:04:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Living-Deliberately.com » Michelle Duggar in my town… http://www.sixredheads.com/2006/04/13/an-alternative-to-kathryn-sansone/#comment-27771 Living-Deliberately.com » Michelle Duggar in my town… Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:33:45 +0000 http://www.sixredheads.com/2006/04/13/an-alternative-to-kathryn-sansone/#comment-27771 [...] Sansone” (the author of the book) and that title, and also the contrast I blogged about in Michelle Duggar. Because while both women have large families, they are on opposite sides of the spectrum and if [...] […] Sansone” (the author of the book) and that title, and also the contrast I blogged about in Michelle Duggar. Because while both women have large families, they are on opposite sides of the spectrum and if […]

]]> By: cindy http://www.sixredheads.com/2006/04/13/an-alternative-to-kathryn-sansone/#comment-21230 cindy Sun, 09 Sep 2007 00:42:00 +0000 http://www.sixredheads.com/2006/04/13/an-alternative-to-kathryn-sansone/#comment-21230 A friend of mine in St. Louis said she has seen Ms Sansone at least 12 times in the past few months, 11 of the times there was NOT one child in sight. ONE time a small girl was with her, the mother was talking to a friend and the daughter wanted to aske her something, KS said "if you talk, you won't get to come with mommy next time". Then, she say Mr and Mrs at the mall on a Sunday morning, no kids in site but as she drove home down a very busy main road in town, she saw 6 Sansone children riding a big supped up golf cart on the side walk--the baby was in it, NO seat belt, NO helmet, NO driver of legal age. Yes, parenting advice I want to apply to my family, NOT! She even said "all of the negative reviews of my book are from people who are jealous of me". No, not jealous--amazed is more like it. A friend of mine in St. Louis said she has seen Ms Sansone at least 12 times in the past few months, 11 of the times there was NOT one child in sight. ONE time a small girl was with her, the mother was talking to a friend and the daughter wanted to aske her something, KS said “if you talk, you won’t get to come with mommy next time”.

Then, she say Mr and Mrs at the mall on a Sunday morning, no kids in site but as she drove home down a very busy main road in town, she saw 6 Sansone children riding a big supped up golf cart on the side walk–the baby was in it, NO seat belt, NO helmet, NO driver of legal age.

Yes, parenting advice I want to apply to my family, NOT!

She even said “all of the negative reviews of my book are from people who are jealous of me”. No, not jealous–amazed is more like it.

]]> By: Karen http://www.sixredheads.com/2006/04/13/an-alternative-to-kathryn-sansone/#comment-14623 Karen Mon, 19 Feb 2007 04:58:50 +0000 http://www.sixredheads.com/2006/04/13/an-alternative-to-kathryn-sansone/#comment-14623 I have to respond to this: As far as diet goes, that’s what happens when folks have absurd amounts of children..the kids end up suffering. I know plenty of families who have a large number of children and who feed them very healthy. We are only at 7 but we make our own pasta, bread, etc., avoid all the processed stuff and are very healthy. As far as looks go...if KS's husband finds her attractive then great. Michelle's husband also finds her attractive. The two women are at different extremes and each works for them and their families. Michelle chooses to dress modestly and discreetly and that suits her (and her children). If KS wants to look like a pampered princess then that's fine, too. I look more at the character of the women and what they (and I do mean they, not daycare/babysitters/nannies) do with their children during the day more than their faces/outfits. I'm glad this commentary is here because I am asked often if I've heard of these 2 women/families and this has helped me get my facts straight. I have to respond to this: As far as diet goes, that’s what happens when folks have absurd amounts of children..the kids end up suffering.

I know plenty of families who have a large number of children and who feed them very healthy. We are only at 7 but we make our own pasta, bread, etc., avoid all the processed stuff and are very healthy.

As far as looks go…if KS’s husband finds her attractive then great. Michelle’s husband also finds her attractive. The two women are at different extremes and each works for them and their families. Michelle chooses to dress modestly and discreetly and that suits her (and her children). If KS wants to look like a pampered princess then that’s fine, too. I look more at the character of the women and what they (and I do mean they, not daycare/babysitters/nannies) do with their children during the day more than their faces/outfits.

I’m glad this commentary is here because I am asked often if I’ve heard of these 2 women/families and this has helped me get my facts straight.

]]> By: Melanie http://www.sixredheads.com/2006/04/13/an-alternative-to-kathryn-sansone/#comment-14218 Melanie Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:23:42 +0000 http://www.sixredheads.com/2006/04/13/an-alternative-to-kathryn-sansone/#comment-14218 Just a few minor corrections: The name is spelled with an "a," not an "e": Duggar, not Dugger. Secondly, as of December 2006, the Duggar family has 18 kids, not 15. I believe the latest addition was born in March of '06. I know three families with many children. Two have ten kids and homeschool and live simply (though the girls don't all wear dresses :-p) and the other has nine kids, the mom works as a midwife, and I don't know whether they're homeschooled or not. However, of the two ten-kid families, I have found that all of the kids are healthy and happy and VERY mature. I don't think it's right to judge any given mother according to which tips or rules of another mother she should follow, and I believe it's especially insulting to suggest that one woman needs make-up tips or should work on her physical appearance. Just a few minor corrections: The name is spelled with an “a,” not an “e”: Duggar, not Dugger. Secondly, as of December 2006, the Duggar family has 18 kids, not 15. I believe the latest addition was born in March of ‘06.

I know three families with many children. Two have ten kids and homeschool and live simply (though the girls don’t all wear dresses :-p) and the other has nine kids, the mom works as a midwife, and I don’t know whether they’re homeschooled or not. However, of the two ten-kid families, I have found that all of the kids are healthy and happy and VERY mature. I don’t think it’s right to judge any given mother according to which tips or rules of another mother she should follow, and I believe it’s especially insulting to suggest that one woman needs make-up tips or should work on her physical appearance.

]]> By: cindy http://www.sixredheads.com/2006/04/13/an-alternative-to-kathryn-sansone/#comment-13384 cindy Thu, 11 Jan 2007 21:19:27 +0000 http://www.sixredheads.com/2006/04/13/an-alternative-to-kathryn-sansone/#comment-13384 http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=177134 OH my! This beats all! I just stumbled across this, Ms. Sansone, wife of multi-millionair developer James Sansone is pitching rechargeable batteries because they help her save money! She does it all, and recharges her batteries to save a few nickles! http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=177134

OH my! This beats all! I just stumbled across this, Ms. Sansone, wife of multi-millionair developer James Sansone is pitching rechargeable batteries because they help her save money!

She does it all, and recharges her batteries to save a few nickles!

]]> By: Living Deliberately » Comparisons http://www.sixredheads.com/2006/04/13/an-alternative-to-kathryn-sansone/#comment-4078 Living Deliberately » Comparisons Thu, 26 Oct 2006 12:42:44 +0000 http://www.sixredheads.com/2006/04/13/an-alternative-to-kathryn-sansone/#comment-4078 [...] The other day an old post of mine on Kathryn Sansone got a couple of new comments. This happens from time to time; her book is still a hot topic for some I guess. Being very involved over the last few days with bigger fish to fry, I didn’t reply to the comments but last night, when I was suposed to be dreaming I think, some thoughts came to me instead that this morning I’d like to express. [...] […] The other day an old post of mine on Kathryn Sansone got a couple of new comments. This happens from time to time; her book is still a hot topic for some I guess. Being very involved over the last few days with bigger fish to fry, I didn’t reply to the comments but last night, when I was suposed to be dreaming I think, some thoughts came to me instead that this morning I’d like to express. […]

]]> By: Keishia http://www.sixredheads.com/2006/04/13/an-alternative-to-kathryn-sansone/#comment-4051 Keishia Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:51:43 +0000 http://www.sixredheads.com/2006/04/13/an-alternative-to-kathryn-sansone/#comment-4051 Well said Carolyn! Well said Carolyn!

]]> By: Carolyn http://www.sixredheads.com/2006/04/13/an-alternative-to-kathryn-sansone/#comment-3937 Carolyn Tue, 24 Oct 2006 01:18:03 +0000 http://www.sixredheads.com/2006/04/13/an-alternative-to-kathryn-sansone/#comment-3937 Both Duggar and Sansone should be appreciated for having the courage to publish useful tips to other mothers. Hopefully neither one of them will ever have to read the less than charitable comments/critiques thrown around about them online. Both families clearly have a lot of love which is what really matters...whether we're rich and send our kids to school or living simply and homeschooling. Why don't we spend our free time encouraging each other rather than comparing? Both Duggar and Sansone should be appreciated for having the courage to publish useful tips to other mothers.
Hopefully neither one of them will ever have to read the less than charitable comments/critiques thrown around about them online.
Both families clearly have a lot of love which is what really matters…whether we’re rich and send our kids to school or living simply and homeschooling. Why don’t we spend our free time encouraging each other rather than comparing?

]]> By: Nicole Maendel http://www.sixredheads.com/2006/04/13/an-alternative-to-kathryn-sansone/#comment-3467 Nicole Maendel Fri, 29 Sep 2006 02:10:26 +0000 http://www.sixredheads.com/2006/04/13/an-alternative-to-kathryn-sansone/#comment-3467 My personal opinion was that Sansone's book was a nice book of tips..nothing new or novel though. Michelle Duggar, sweet as she may be, needs to follow a bit more in Sansone's footsteps in the personal care department. We're living in 2006, not the 1800's. As far as diet goes, that's what happens when folks have absurd amounts of children..the kids end up suffering. I have two fabulous sons...one who breastfed for 1 year and my youngest still going at 15 months...I wholeheartedly give my all to them, BUT...as Kathyrn Sansone will tell you...moms MUST carve out personal time and take care of themselves mentally and physically. Yes, children are sweet and cute, but moms should not fall into the trap of identifying themselves only by their children..OR hiding behind them. As Kathryn proves, it is important to stay attractive for the sake of your self-esteem as well as the sake of your marriage...remember the husband (that guy who should still be your best friend?) ;) My personal opinion was that Sansone’s book was a nice book of tips..nothing new or novel though.
Michelle Duggar, sweet as she may be, needs to follow a bit more in Sansone’s footsteps in the personal care department. We’re living in 2006, not the 1800’s. As far as diet goes, that’s what happens when folks have absurd amounts of children..the kids end up suffering. I have two fabulous sons…one who breastfed for 1 year and my youngest still going at 15 months…I wholeheartedly give my all to them, BUT…as Kathyrn Sansone will tell you…moms MUST carve out personal time and take care of themselves mentally and physically. Yes, children are sweet and cute, but moms should not fall into the trap of identifying themselves only by their children..OR hiding behind them. As Kathryn proves, it is important to stay attractive for the sake of your self-esteem as well as the sake of your marriage…remember the husband (that guy who should still be your best friend?) ;)

]]> By: Tia http://www.sixredheads.com/2006/04/13/an-alternative-to-kathryn-sansone/#comment-366 Tia Wed, 03 May 2006 23:54:02 +0000 http://www.sixredheads.com/2006/04/13/an-alternative-to-kathryn-sansone/#comment-366 Here's my problem with the idea that it was just the publisher. There is too much selfish evidence from her own mouth, like in the quote on her front page: “There’s no secret...the ways I choose to approach my life and my relationships are not especially fancy or complicated. These techniques are the results of the lessons I’ve learned over the years that help me stay in control and also feel real fulfillment.... If I can do it, you can too!” Now, I just read that that thing by thier oldest, and besides the idea of teenage boys sleeping with little girls it still unsettles me. I don't find it to be very realistic or believable or very likely to be emmulated, even though I feed my kids big breakfasts, dinner every night, my kids bicker over chores, and we say prayers. Mostly, I'd never try to be the Super Woman she claims we all can be, no matter how many kids I have. There are big gaps in this story and it's the gaps that speak the loudest. Here’s my problem with the idea that it was just the publisher. There is too much selfish evidence from her own mouth, like in the quote on her front page: “There’s no secret…the ways I choose to approach my life and my relationships are not especially fancy or complicated. These techniques are the results of the lessons I’ve learned over the years that help me stay in control and also feel real fulfillment…. If I can do it, you can too!”

Now, I just read that that thing by thier oldest, and besides the idea of teenage boys sleeping with little girls it still unsettles me. I don’t find it to be very realistic or believable or very likely to be emmulated, even though I feed my kids big breakfasts, dinner every night, my kids bicker over chores, and we say prayers. Mostly, I’d never try to be the Super Woman she claims we all can be, no matter how many kids I have. There are big gaps in this story and it’s the gaps that speak the loudest.

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