HBB stays on the air because the ratings are high -- people are watching. My guilty secret, I watch Toddlers & Tiaras so had seen her, couldn't believe the mother doing her routines while she was on stage as most pageant moms do, and watched one episode of HBB because I couldn't imagine why anyone would put the whole family on tv. I agree with almost everything said on this thread but want to add two thoughts: I hope they put the $ they're getting to good use, especially an education for the child; they are crude etc. but you get the feeling they all really care for each other and they're a happy family. That can't be all bad.