7 Little Johnstons

A family member is obsessed with little people shows, so I have seen most of them. This is probably the worst one. The family don't do well in front of the camera, they are unnatural and fake and seem uncomfortable. They clearly act it up for the show and try to make the most mundane and boring parts of their lives more interesting than they are.

The Little Couple and Little People Big World are on another level. Watch those if you want to see more genuine and sincere families.

Just another "what zaney antics will they get up to this week" "reality" family show.

Frankly, I believe all of these shows are exploitative. People who are only being shown because they are: small, fat, had multiple births etc. In the old days we had something similar. They were called "freak shows" and people would pay a penny to gawk. They were no less exploitative then, as the televised versions are today. Think that is harsh? What exactly are you tuning in to see? They are not on TV because they are talented. It's just little people partaking in buffoonery so that rubes on their couches can have a cheap laugh.

All of these shows double as ads for local businesses and attractions. "Today we are going to....", and its just an episode of them doing whatever wacky hijinks at that particular venue.

Nothing is organic or believable. They have no real talent or entertainment value. Its just "we're little/fat/septuplets/polygamous/grew up without technology" (take your pick, they are all the same show.)

Just wait till it changes gears, and the family falls apart like they all do, and it's doom and gloom episodes, where they will talk a divorce to death like all of the other shows do, just to milk it dry.

I really like this series. It has humor, real emotions, irony, etc. To me they are an average family who happen to be little people. They deal with things as they come along. They all have great personalities. Each one is unique but they blend well.

Trent and Amber have a wonderful family and they are not only just trying to get by in life, but trying to teach their young kids the truth about life as a little person. For the first 4 seasons they renovated a house in Forsyth Georgia, in the fifth they moved into their new house. They have not altered the cabinets in the kitchen or furniture in the house. They believe that it teaches them how to adapt in the real world. They have the same problems that you and I have, plus dealing with the stares of uneducated people that have never seen little people. They do a great job and I enjoy their adventures. Thank you TLC

I've noticed that the parents aren't very affectionate with their kids. Like the mothers 40th birthday . All the kids said nice things about their mother. I would have expected her to give each one a hug and be more expressive about how they made her birthday special. However, I do believe they love their kids and I love this show.