In my opinion there is no reason for these kind of shows to be on t.v. I've never watched them because I've seen previews that don't interest me at all. If they want to put "reality" shows on why don't they show "real" families. Mothers driving in 6 different directions taking kids to practice, friends, grocery shopping, that's reality. I sure don't sit around chitchating with friends in expensive clothes. I'm out gardening, cleaning, sewing cooking. They must have a very boring life.
I guess the one thing these show can do though, make us thankful that we do have a lot to be thankful for, a normal family life.