A few years ago, I watched Jaycee's story on tv. When Jaycee was kidnapped she was just a innocent little girl. Does Phillip Garrido deserve to be called her dad? No! But, it is what it is. The Garrido's held Jaycee captive for 18 years and they taught her to believe what they wanted her to believe. She did what she had to do to keep her two daughter's safe. I admire Jaycee's strength. This may be what kept her alive all of those years. As well as bring her and her two children home safely.
Dave - 10 years ago
I suspect Jaycee and her daughters have been taught to accept reality by her counselors. Attempts to change reality could be harmful to her, her children and possibly the rest of her family. Remember she is the victim of an 18 year long, highly manipulative misinformation campaign. She had intentionally introduced phobias and a rehearsed cover story. Jaycee was forced to lie to anyone that might question her even her own daughters. Her daughters were repeatedly lied to their entire lives. The truth and reality are something that is very important to this family. Any attempt to change reality, distort reality or change the facts as they really exist might be harmful to all three of them. Absolute truth and the acceptance of reality will help them heal and live the best life they possibly can. They must never have to explain to anyone why they have distorted the facts for any reason. They will have to accept what their father is and what he did to their mother whether they like it or not because it happened. They will have to accept that their father deceived them as well as his wife Nancy and that the real mother went along with that lie despite the extreme duress. Who are we to second-guess anything she might do especially the acceptance of the truth and the reality that comes with it.
Dave - 10 years ago
I suspect him and JC has been taught to accept reality by her counselors. Attempts to change reality could be harmful to her. Remember she is a victim of an 18 year long, highly manipulative misinformation campaign. Her daughters were repeatedly lied to their entire lives. The truth and reality are something that is very important to this family. any attempt to change reality, distort reality or change the facts as they really exist might be harmful to all three of them. Absolute truth and the acceptance of reality will help them heal and live a life as close to normal as they possibly can.
Tracey - 11 years ago
It is Jaycee and her kids decision and theirs alone....they can do whatever the hell they want now.
DFR - 11 years ago
I don't guess you grew up with out a DAD if you say she should not let them call him dad . the man did wrong HE IS paying for it why make his NO HER kids Pay
Tega - 11 years ago
I think She did the right thing. It's an awful situation but she has her children in mind. As long as they know, it's only fair for them to make that decision when they are ready.
TONI - 11 years ago
I also Agree with Jaycee.."he is who he is"... Put yourself in a situation remotely close and then have someone tell you what your do is wrong.. ..She survived and keep her children safe....
love - 12 years ago
I dnt think they should call him dad in no manner he in a wrongfully way made children and kidnaps n rapes there mom and what makes u think he won't have the same thoughts towards his own daughters..
Leanna - 12 years ago
I agree with Jaycee "He is who he is." nothing can be done to change that. The girls know him as their dad. I think all Jaycee can do is let the girls decide on their own how they feel about their "DAD" Jaycee is a remarkable women. She's overcome so much in her life. I wish her and her family the best.
letitia - 12 years ago
God bless you and you family jaycee,the strenght and courage you had all those years.god was there.he brought you home.people in this world need to stop it,just stop..that man does not deserve to be called dad,maybe monter.you can't rape a child have children by a child and say {ynot he's the the father after all}.do you hear youself???no he and his wife our monster.
cara molansky - 12 years ago
i dont think he deserves to be called dad .what makes him have that right. i feel jaycee only had them call him dad because she had no choice.i feel so sad for jaycee and her children for what they had gone though and now she is in arms of the one person that she longed for her mom.i just am so proud of jaycee for the fact she did not give up, that what keep her alive in her soul.i hope she stays strong and one day she will find true love, i wish her and her children the best god bless..........
I think she did the right thing. She didn't ask for what she gets but it happened. After all, he is their father and they must have some kind of love or feelings for him despite what he did. And as a mother she will have that love for her kids. Her happiness was with her cats and her kids. I wish Jaycee Dugard a better future. She is a woman with Great Perseverance!!! I admired your Strength Jaycee and your book gives me so much more faith that there is really "HOPE".
Lauren Fried - 13 years ago
I think Jaycee did the right thing. He was her kidnapper, but that doesn't take away the fact that he fathered her two daughter. I am just glad that Phillip Garrido‘s wife is no longer called Mom. Phillip Garrido had the girls calling his wife that. Jaycee also lost her identity as a mother. If the girls no longer want to be a Garrido, then Jaycee can go to court and get his parental rights taken away. If she does it before they are ready, that could put a strain on their relationship with Jaycee.
I wish her and the girls all the luck in the future.
alyssa - 13 years ago
you have to think of it this way no matter what your father does he is still your father you cant change that fact i mean would you not call your dad dad if he did something bad its their choice they dont have to call him dad if they want to i mean its up to them
A few years ago, I watched Jaycee's story on tv. When Jaycee was kidnapped she was just a innocent little girl. Does Phillip Garrido deserve to be called her dad? No! But, it is what it is. The Garrido's held Jaycee captive for 18 years and they taught her to believe what they wanted her to believe. She did what she had to do to keep her two daughter's safe. I admire Jaycee's strength. This may be what kept her alive all of those years. As well as bring her and her two children home safely.
I suspect Jaycee and her daughters have been taught to accept reality by her counselors. Attempts to change reality could be harmful to her, her children and possibly the rest of her family. Remember she is the victim of an 18 year long, highly manipulative misinformation campaign. She had intentionally introduced phobias and a rehearsed cover story. Jaycee was forced to lie to anyone that might question her even her own daughters. Her daughters were repeatedly lied to their entire lives. The truth and reality are something that is very important to this family. Any attempt to change reality, distort reality or change the facts as they really exist might be harmful to all three of them. Absolute truth and the acceptance of reality will help them heal and live the best life they possibly can. They must never have to explain to anyone why they have distorted the facts for any reason. They will have to accept what their father is and what he did to their mother whether they like it or not because it happened. They will have to accept that their father deceived them as well as his wife Nancy and that the real mother went along with that lie despite the extreme duress. Who are we to second-guess anything she might do especially the acceptance of the truth and the reality that comes with it.
I suspect him and JC has been taught to accept reality by her counselors. Attempts to change reality could be harmful to her. Remember she is a victim of an 18 year long, highly manipulative misinformation campaign. Her daughters were repeatedly lied to their entire lives. The truth and reality are something that is very important to this family. any attempt to change reality, distort reality or change the facts as they really exist might be harmful to all three of them. Absolute truth and the acceptance of reality will help them heal and live a life as close to normal as they possibly can.
It is Jaycee and her kids decision and theirs alone....they can do whatever the hell they want now.
I don't guess you grew up with out a DAD if you say she should not let them call him dad . the man did wrong HE IS paying for it why make his NO HER kids Pay
I think She did the right thing. It's an awful situation but she has her children in mind. As long as they know, it's only fair for them to make that decision when they are ready.
I also Agree with Jaycee.."he is who he is"... Put yourself in a situation remotely close and then have someone tell you what your do is wrong.. ..She survived and keep her children safe....
I dnt think they should call him dad in no manner he in a wrongfully way made children and kidnaps n rapes there mom and what makes u think he won't have the same thoughts towards his own daughters..
I agree with Jaycee "He is who he is." nothing can be done to change that. The girls know him as their dad. I think all Jaycee can do is let the girls decide on their own how they feel about their "DAD" Jaycee is a remarkable women. She's overcome so much in her life. I wish her and her family the best.
God bless you and you family jaycee,the strenght and courage you had all those years.god was there.he brought you home.people in this world need to stop it,just stop..that man does not deserve to be called dad,maybe monter.you can't rape a child have children by a child and say {ynot he's the the father after all}.do you hear youself???no he and his wife our monster.
i dont think he deserves to be called dad .what makes him have that right. i feel jaycee only had them call him dad because she had no choice.i feel so sad for jaycee and her children for what they had gone though and now she is in arms of the one person that she longed for her mom.i just am so proud of jaycee for the fact she did not give up, that what keep her alive in her soul.i hope she stays strong and one day she will find true love, i wish her and her children the best god bless..........
I think she did the right thing. She didn't ask for what she gets but it happened. After all, he is their father and they must have some kind of love or feelings for him despite what he did. And as a mother she will have that love for her kids. Her happiness was with her cats and her kids. I wish Jaycee Dugard a better future. She is a woman with Great Perseverance!!! I admired your Strength Jaycee and your book gives me so much more faith that there is really "HOPE".
I think Jaycee did the right thing. He was her kidnapper, but that doesn't take away the fact that he fathered her two daughter. I am just glad that Phillip Garrido‘s wife is no longer called Mom. Phillip Garrido had the girls calling his wife that. Jaycee also lost her identity as a mother. If the girls no longer want to be a Garrido, then Jaycee can go to court and get his parental rights taken away. If she does it before they are ready, that could put a strain on their relationship with Jaycee.
I wish her and the girls all the luck in the future.
you have to think of it this way no matter what your father does he is still your father you cant change that fact i mean would you not call your dad dad if he did something bad its their choice they dont have to call him dad if they want to i mean its up to them