Sadly , I say yes . It was pitiful to see that little boy so frightened and throwing up on national TV. What choice do those kids have when a tyranical parent  raises them to  lie , puts them in harm's way, and spend tax payer money to  grab attention and time from the national spotlight. How did this become news? I much preferred the non reality based TV shows that showed functional people. So before those kids are hopelessly lost in the Jon and Kate syndrome. Please place them in loving foster homes who want kids because they are kids. Parents who can't parent to this degree need their own consequences to their behavior. If they want them back make them get some counseling and earn them back. Those children are bright and sensitive and deserve a chance to become productive adults. Our society created this anomaly ,now our society should has to face and deal with it.