Brice Bolden, known to fans of 7 Little Johnstons, has sparked curiosity among TLC viewers regarding his parents’ desires for his baby with Elizabeth “Liz” Johnston. Previously, it was discussed that Liz hoped for a child with dwarfism, and Brice seemed to either be indifferent or in agreement with her.
Over the years, TLC fans witnessed the affection Brice Bolden had for Liz Johnston, as he expressed his commitment to being with her for the long haul. Their shared moments, such as lying in the back of a truck while stargazing, showcased his adoration for her. However, they encountered obstacles and eventually split. Therefore, Trent and Amber Johnston were taken aback when Liz became pregnant with Brice’s child. In fairness to him, he stepped up to the role of being a father and vowed to take care of Liz as well.
Brice Bolden and Liz Johnston appeared extremely nervous about sharing the news of their pregnancy with Trent and Amber. Some fans of 7 Little Johnstons even likened Brice to a terrified rabbit caught in a spotlight. They kept the pregnancy hidden for 21 weeks, but eventually, they had to reveal their secret. During the conversation, the topic of whether the baby would be average-sized or a little person arose.
On the TLC show, fans of 7 Little Johnstons learned that Brice’s parents desired an average-sized baby for their son. This directly contradicted the wishes of Liz Johnston, Trent, and Amber. Consequently, viewers engaged in discussions about Liz’s apparent lack of interest in dating little people and her obsession with being the tallest in her family.
On Reddit, a fan of Brice Bolden on TLC expressed their opinions about his parents and the Johnston family. They stated:
“When Bryce (sic) said his parents wanted them to have an average-sized baby, it seemed like an awkward moment.”
In the comments section, some TLC fans felt that desiring a baby without potential skeletal complications was a reasonable wish. Here are a few of their opinions:
“This might sound horrible… but if your child’s life will likely be ‘easier’ (in terms of medical considerations, social interactions, and physical challenges), why would you not want your child to be average-sized?”
“I read that as a very honest instead of [a] polite answer. They likely don’t want the baby to grow up with the health challenges associated with dwarfism. They can be considerable.”
“Achondroplasia is a condition that almost certainly will bring surgeries and pain. Why would any parent wish a significant medical condition on their child?”
The discussions among fans revolve around the rationality of preferring a child without the medical complexities often associated with dwarfism.