How extremely sad

So I watched Jon and Kate plus 8 last night. I didn't watch just because they are all over the media but because I actually watched the show for the last few years. I have to tell you that my heart broke for them. They announced they were getting divorced and they filed the papers yesterday to dissolve their marriage. I know this is television but this is reality! They both care for their children and state they are doing this for their children. I don't live in their house but it is a subject I cannot understand. Why didn't they go to counseling? Why didn't they walk away from the show? Why? There was something that they loved about each other to marry 10 years ago. There are 8 kids involved! They say it had nothing to do with the show but do you really believe fame didn't go to their heads? I know it all makes for "good" television but this is a real family and to have this put out on the table for everyone to see is heartbreaking. I know divorce happens everyday but obviously I am not a believer of it. And I have never seen it televised. And they claim to do the show for the children and to have their memories captured. I honestly believe that these producers should make a moral stand and shut down production of this show. I know it is a money maker but do you really want these 8 and 5 years olds have their parents separation on television and tape to remember for the rest of their lives? I think the show should be cancelled for these children. It makes me cry for them. It makes me sick that I am watching the morning news and the newscasters are reporting on this like it is the weather. They are making jokes over it and laughing. Divorce has become an everyday thing that people act like this is normal. This is an actual family. It is so sad!