A Very Bad Dad? The Supernanny Calls a Father 'Ignorant' and 'Pathetic' (VIDEO)
In order to raise kids, you need to be a grown-up yourself. But on the new 'Supernanny' (Fri., 8PM ET on ABC), Jo Frost encounters a very non-grown-up dad when she visits the Fernandez family.Jerald and Marla Fernandez were high school sweethearts. But things aren't working out so well these days. The couple has three children: Desiree, 12, Elias, 5 and Eulisis, 3. The boys are out of control -- they scream and kick, and a trip to the store with them can be a disaster. Meanwhile, daughter Desiree's grades are slipping.
Through it all, dad Jerald just sits in his chair and smirks. He has a relaxed attitude. Or does he just have an "uncaring" attitude?
While talking with Jo Frost, Jerald expresses his parenting philosophy. He says this about his kids' behavior: "I'm just hoping they grow out of it, I guess." Jo is not pleased. " ... Excuse me?" she says.
Jo calls Jerald's attitude "ignorant," "immature" and "pathetic." Meanwhile, Jerald's wife Marla sits next to him, suffering in silence. Jerald refuses to give Marla any praise -- although she takes care of all the housework and the child-rearing duties. In fact, Jerald is ready to consider divorce before he'll consider helping out around the house. "If she's not happy with me, if she'd like me to go ... I will go," he says. " ... Excuse me?" Jo says again.
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