Jon and Kate Gosselin's Marriage Stressed by Lack of Privacy, Fellow Sextuplet Parents Say
Parents of sextuplets say lack of privacy is hardest part of raising multiples.
May 22, 2008— -- Jon and Kate Gosselin's marriage troubles may be compounded by a lack of privacy and the struggle to balance their personal needs with those of their children, according to fellow sextuplet parents Chris and Diamond Harris.
The Birmingham, Ala., couple, who have appeared on reality shows like "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," said they understand the plight of the popular stars of the hit cable show, "Jon and Kate Plus 8."
"No privacy, I think, is the most stressful part of raising multiples," Diamond Harris said on "Good Morning America" today.
"I think the most stressful part of it is making sure they have what they need as well as making sure everybody else in the family has what they need," Chris Harris said.
Ahead of their show's season premiere Monday, Jon and Kate Gosselin have experienced an increasing amount of media coverage and tabloid scrutiny about the state of their union.
Allegations of extramarital affairs have plagued both Jon and Kate, amid rumors that Kate Gosselin had her husband sign a contract saying he could date other women as long as he showed up for the show.
Additionally, Kate's brother and sister-in-law, Kevin and Jodi Kreider, told Radar Online that the Gosselin's marriage was effectively over.
"I think that any parent will tell you that if you don't make what I call deposits in our own emotional bank account, you have nothing to draw down on," said "Good Morning America" parenting contributor Anne Pleshette Murphy. "And they have nine people each drawing down on those reserves."
