Motherhood Done Wrong on “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo”

“Here comes Honey Boo Boo,” the show America loves to hate, has finally reached its end. On Oct. 24, TLC announced the show’s cancellation following alarming allegations of Mama June dating her oldest daughter’s abuser, Mark McDaniel.

Mama June committed the biggest mistake any mother could make, endangering the ones she is supposed to protect. She allowed Honey Boo Boo, her 9-year-old daughter, to come in close contact with McDaniel, completely disregarding his past abuse of her oldest daughter Anna “Chickadee” Shannon. No matter what the circumstances, a mother should never forgive or forget the person who harms her child. Mama June’s ignorant choices make it clear that she’s not capable of raising her children the correct way.

Following Mama June’s and Sugar Bear’s marriage in September 2013 that solidified a 9-year relationship, they decided to split in September 2014 because of his infidelity. Although the cheating was devastating to learn about, it turns out that she didn’t have a hard time moving on. Shocking allegations emerged of her apparent rekindled relationship with McDaniel, who was incarcerated 10 years for the abuse of her daughter Chickadee, now 20, when she was 8. They were confirmed when pictures surfaced on TMZ showing Mark and Mama June house hunting with Honey Boo Boo.

Mama June’s relationship with McDaniel is demeaning toward Chickadee and reveals she has little regard for her own daughter’s emotions. The 20-year-old now has to deal with her abuser being a part of not only her life but also her family as well, which makes it impossible to forget the damage he caused her. A mother should never submit her child to such torment.

A caring and responsible mother does everything in her power to protect her children from any danger they face. However, Mama June is demonstrating the complete opposite. Due to her lack of responsibility, she is endangering Honey Boo Boo and her other children by allowing them to come in contact with a convicted sex offender. It’s sickening that Mama June can sleep at night knowing that the man who molested her oldest daughter remains a part of her life and is in direct contact with her three other daughters.

The situation is devastating and emotionally damaging for the kids, especially for 9-year-old Honey Boo Boo and 20-year-old Chickadee. In a recent interview with People magazine, Chickadee opened up about her abuse and was asked about the allegations her mother faces. She explained how McDaniel would try to touch her inappropriately and that when she attempted to explain the abuse, Mama June did not believe her. The fact that she was informed of what happened and did not believe her daughter shows her lack of maternal instinct.

The cancellation of the show, long overdue because of the family’s offensive behavior, was perhaps the smartest move TLC made. There is no telling how much backlash they would have received from viewers if the show continued to air despite the allegations. Families want to see shows that promote family values and are entertaining in a tasteful manner. Allowing a woman who exposes her children to danger to have a TV show would label them as supporters and promoters of child molestation.

TLC took the necessary precautions by canceling the show after the allegations and reassuring the public that they are doing what Mama June isn’t able to do: protect her own children.

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