Robot Speaks

The young Robot, David Archuleta is sticking up for his dad Papa Joe.20, Jeff Archuleta.

“I don’t really care what people say, but I know it’s affected him and stressed him out," "I’ve heard some weird things that people have been saying, and it’s kind of a bummer,” Archuleta added. “I think I, of all people, would know what’s going on, and he’s been great."He’s given me a lot of good advice and helped me from making any dumb decisions," Archuleta said. "He understands more than anyone what I want in music, and I’ve felt really blessed to have someone like that.” As for reports that Jeff withheld water from his son during a recording session?"That’s kind of stupid," he insists. "I’m 17! I think I’d be able to stand up for myself if he were to take my water away.”

I'm sure it has affected and stressed Jeff out, the reason he is stressed out is because he has no control over David's performances anymore. He doesn't give a shit that people don't like him, he just wants to control the kid and leave him with no independence - just like every other stage parent.

As for Robot saying he would stand up for himself over water, sorry to say Robot but you can't even give a response when you get good feedback - you just stand there breathing heavenly and smiling so when I highly doubt you can answer your controlling father back.

Poor kid, even if he wins the show I don't see him having a long lasting career.

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