I have watched it, but not because I really like it, just curious. I thought all of the ladies had said they either grew up in the same type of home, and/or were exposed to it and made a conscious choice to have this "family" type of life. They are doing what they know how to do. The first 2 or 3 specifically don't want to be ALONE. I do have to agree that Mary is his WIFE, and the other 3 are more like mistresses, but they are all aware and agree to it, so I don't see how the government can step in on the marriage issue. If it's for tax issues or welfare, that's a justifiable inquiry. I do also agree that Kody acts like a kid with his hand still in the cookie jar, and proud of it. He won't get a haircut because then we could see his receding hair line! I also think it's probably correct that these ladies have self-confidence issues, but they shouldn't, they are all lovely, intelligent, talented ladies.