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VLOG: MY THOUGHTS ON SISTER WIVES & THE “IT TAKES A VILLAGE” PHILOSOPHY

Posted by on Mar 24, 2011 in Personal | 4 comments

I am a big fan of TLC’s show Sister Wives. So much so that I decided to dedicate the first part of this video to my thoughts on the actual concept of a “sister wife.” I also explore the concept of the “It Takes A Village To Raise A Child” philosophy and my take on missing out on being a part of that “village.”

I welcome all comments and opinions, even those that don’t agree with what I have to say. I just ask that if you disagree, you do so without being negative, nasty, or condescending.

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  1. Mona / March 24, 2011

    First off, I just want to tell you how great your eyes look! That’s entirely random for this post, but you’ve really been working the shadow and lashes.

    Okay…I totally agree with you on the appeal of having sister wives. I was strangely drawn to that show when it first came out because I’ve always wondered how someone could live a polygamist lifestyle, and it was very appealing to me that they all looked like normal people…and what I mean by normal is they don’t look like they just stepped out of 1875 like some of the other polygamist families you see on the news. I can NOT get down with sharing my husband…I just can’t do it, but outside of that, I love the whole village mentality that they have between the households. Everyone has their own individual households, but they operate as a single family. With four moms, there’s just so much support (and they need it with all them kids) and they seem to have a good relationship between them where they really help each other out and hold each other up where their families are concerned. Somebody’s always going to make sure the kids have breakfast before school, and dinner, etc. We all know how difficult it can be with just one of us doing everything..so I can totally see how having sister wives would be a bonus.

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    • Shynea / March 26, 2011

      Dear Mona,

      Thank you for the compliment on my eyes! I’m trying. I’m trying. lol I love the “it takes a village” mentality that the sister wives have, but I agree with you. There is just no way I can share my man. Maybe. lol

      Take care,
      Shynea

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  2. Catherine / March 26, 2011

    Hi Shynea,
    Although I would NEVER desire to share my husband I do agree that it does take a village to raise a child because all of us need help. Children not only value from having numerous people to love but parents also benefit from having a break from time to time. I really feel for you not having a support system. Have you ever considered going to your local church for that kind of support. I know my church has several mommy groups that help each other out in any ways.

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  3. debi / April 2, 2011

    I could not do this, but to each his own I am a little confused that they say they do this for religious reasons because I never see them practicing any kind of religion other than a few times praying over a meal. Has anyone seen this and maybe I missed it.Also, I do agree with u that it would take a village if u were to choose a lifestyle like this, but I’m not so sure they’re sincerely doing that. IMO Christine does NOT care for Robyn at all!! She gets her digs in every chance she gets and always puts her little quick smirk (fake)smile immediately after. Robyn tries too hard to be excepted. Don’t get me wrong. I do think she should do her part/carry her load, but its almost like she’s begging them to accept her. I hope the other wives are not jealous of Robyn because of her “good looks” because I think they are all beautiful, but in different ways.I really don’t see Robyn being a trophy wife. I do love to watch Sister Wives. It is Very Entertaining and it looks like Meri has been at the tanning booth with Kody. Hah! (I apologize for getting off topic. Just wanted to share)

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