Amber Johnston and Trent Johnston are the parents of the Johnston family on the 7 Little Johnstons. The show has been on air for a decade, and has introduced viewers to one of the world’s largest families of little people. The show was initially well-received, but it has become somewhat controversial in recent years. Amber and Trent are one of the main reasons behind the controversy, as they are quite controversial themselves.
Why Amber and Trent Johnston continue to be controversial
Amber and Trent have rubbed many viewers the wrong way with their parenting, as well as certain aspects of their personalities. The main issue viewers have with the couple is the way they treat their children. Amber in particular, is considered to be quite problematic by some fans.
Amber and Trent have been called out for their treatment of daughter Anna Johnston
The main controversy of 7 Little Johnstons Season 16 has revolved around Anna Johnston, the eldest daughter of the Johnston family. Anna decided to take a break from the family after several disagreements that escalated. Amber and Trent expressed that they were unhappy that Anna didn’t attend her college graduation. They were also upset about her going to their home to retrieve a graduation gown for photos when they weren’t home. The main issue for them, however, was the fact that Anna gave alcohol to an underage girl.
Anna took accountability for the underage drinking incident, yet things still didn’t get better. Amber and Trent have been forgiving with Anna’s siblings regarding similar situations, yet they seem to be particularly hard on Anna. On several occasions, Anna has admitted that she feels like the black sheep of the family. It’s been evident for years that Amber and Trent treat Anna differently than her four siblings, which many viewers find to be unfair and wrong. Amber and Trent’s recent treatment of Anna has made them particularly unpopular with 7 Little Johnstons viewers.
Many 7 Little Johnstons viewers think Amber and Trent are too controlling over their adult children
Another thing Amber and Trent often receive criticism for is their controlling behavior over their adult children. Many viewers feel that the way Trent and Amber treat their children isn’t normal, especially since they are all now adults. One of many instances of this was when Jonah Johnston tried Delta-8 THC, which severely worried Amber and Trent. This led them to go through Jonah’s phone, where they read text messages between him and his girlfriend Ashley. Amber and Trent weren’t happy with some of the messages Ashley sent, and later encouraged her and Jonah to take a break.
Amber and Trent have also been quite controlling over their middle daughter Elizabeth Johnston. After Elizabeth revealed that she was having a baby, Amber and Trent borderline forced her into moving back home. When Elizabeth admitted that she was ready to have her own place again, Amber and Trent purchased land without telling her. When they were offered the land, Elizabeth and her now husband Brice Bolden felt pressured to take it. While they were grateful, they weren’t happy that the land was so close to both of their parents’ homes. These are just several examples of Amber and Trent being overly controlling with their adult children.
Amber and Trent have recently found themselves in legal trouble for tax evasion
Amber and Trent have been controversial for the way they treat their children for some time, but they recently found themselves in the midst of a new type of controversy. It recently came to light that Amber and Trent haven’t paid their federal taxes for three years. The couple is now facing a significant lien of $435,000. Many viewers found it hypocritical that Amber and Trent haven’t paid their taxes, since they’re always telling their children to be financially responsible.
With the current controversy around Amber and Trent, it’s possible that 7 Little Johnstons might not air for much longer. While Amber and Trent were never fan-favorites, the couple is now more controversial than ever before.
7 Little Johnstons is available to stream on Discovery +.
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