Talk:Kathryn Kennish/@comment-178.16.2.255-20190218191413

Re-watching the show makes me realise how ignorant and condescending Kathryn and John were about Daphne and the Deaf community in general when they first met her. Watching them go from these stuck up rich people who don't think before they march on in with what they think is right, to these loving and accepting parents, that learn a whole new language with such enthusiasm, has been one of the highlights. Seeing them throw themselves into learning about Daphne's world, and even getting jobs at her school to better understand her has been beautiful to watch. I actually prefer them to Regina purely because they clearly love Bay as much as Daphne. That hasn't changed. Even though Bay has such different interests to them, they've never stopped her from pursuing her passion. Hell, they built her an art studio! Regina however clearly favours Daphne, and barely spends time with Bay. Even after the family find out she knew for years, she still keeps her distance from her. I don't get it. You'd think she'd want to be around Bay.

A prime example is the holiday episode. It's revealed that she takes Daphne away during the holidays, which is a little cruel considering, and even when Daphne tries to make her understand that it's not just the two of them anymore, she reacts by storming off and acting like a child. Think about how hard that must be for Bay. Her parents want to welcome Daphne and Regina (and her mother) into their home during the holidays so they can all celebrate together (yes, Kathryn got too carried away with their traditions, but a calm conversation explaining that they need to find a common ground could of solved that argument) and when Regina doesn't like something, she storms off and wants to leave. She seems to forget that she has TWO daughters, not ONE! The only time I've ever actually seen the Kennish's exclude Bay was at the Buckner benefit thing, when they took a photo with Daphne, and Bay wasn't in it. But even that I don't think they even realised. They usually ask her to join in and she says no, but Regina never really makes the effort. It's normally Bay who goes to her. Bare in mind, I've not seen it the whole way through and I've gone back to season 1 again so...