Little People in a Big World

Family comes first for the Roloffs, and Matt says they would stop doing the show if anyone in the family didn't want to continue. "We are always just one episode away from not doing it anymore because the family is the priority," Matt says. "We feel, all in all, we've become a closer family because of this show."

Although they've faced their share of stares and name-calling from strangers, the Roloffs say they don't regret anything about their lives. "We're hoping to play one small part in changing society's perceptions of people," Matt says. "We're hearing testimony and stories about kids that, you know, are no longer being teased at school and some of them are grateful that the show is showing little people in normal ways so maybe people will be a little less mean."

Amy says she's also heard the show has helped average-sized parents with dwarf children. "I think it's opened up their minds as to, 'Wow, you know, we may have some challenges and issues raising a dwarf child, but look at this family. I think everything's going to be okay.'"