Most notable is her notorious father, John Vernou Bouvier III, who was nicknamed by friends and foes as “Black Jack,” mainly because of his vice-filled lifestyle and gambling addiction. Though Jackie grew up under a generally privileged lifestyle, her family had dark secrets of their own. New radio documentary follows Irish photojournalist who captured JFK's last moments.There was never to be silliness, irreverence, or even relaxation at a formal family meal.’” They were required to listen attentively when their father lectured on any topic (sometimes with a map) and to respond clearly and intelligently when he asked detailed questions about their activities, current events, and matters of general knowledge. ‘The other kids, including Jack, sat around the table, heads bowed, apparently frightened to death.’ The children stood when their mother entered. One such victim, a pal of Jack’s who never returned, later recalled. If one of their guests was tardy, Joe would often fly into a rage and administer a tongue-lashing. In a biography by Evelyn Lincoln, she wrote: “If the children arrived even seconds late, they did so at their peril. She also admitted to physically punishing them with a ruler when they misbehaved at the dinner table.ĭinners in the Kennedy household were more about work than family bonding: the kids were given topics to learn upon and had to present reports on the subjects at dinner. I insisted that.” In interviews, she also discussed being obsessive about tracking the weight of her children and did not allow them to eat certain foods, as she wanted them to stay lean. If you cry, you'll be sent back to wherever you come from. There was a saying after Jack died, for the grandchildren, no crying in the house.
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