I didn't watch it and won't, but did read a couple of online reviews and the reader comments. A lot of comments about Carnie and her kids having a sad life, or at least it came off that way on the show. I've never been a big fan of Carnie's need for attention by appearing on multiple reality shows. Though if her husband doesn't work, I guess someone has to do something to pay the bills. Rob didn't come off too well on this show, according to the reviews.
I'm sure at least 70% of it is clever editing and scripted BS. They're not very good actors. Carnie's very lucky to be able to appear on these shows since it's paycheck and publicity which is something a lot of people who make music these days don't get very much of.