In a way that does make sense, but I don't think it's as simple and clean as just what the kids want. Yes the kids are the SOLE purpose of the show but it's definitely evolved into something much more then that and also, it's obvious that there is something deeper going on with the show.
For example, Wilt (from my expierence) seems to be much more popular with older fans and teenaged fans rather then kids. Kids like you said take more attraction and attention towards characters like Mac and Bloo, yet Wilt's movie gave him the spotlight. The other thing to note is Frankie's personality.
She is certainly far from what I call an "adult" simply because of her age and her personality. She acts like a kid in an teen's body sometimes, and age wise she really is more of a young adult or a matured teenager really. She's proven to be just as wacky and comical as the rest of the Foster's crew.
Plus whether the kids hate her or love her, Frankie has been established into the show on VERY strong integration factors. Kids have to know that the house would fall apart without her and they know the show wouldn't be the same without her. Every character at some point gets more air time.
I doubt madame Foster or Mr. Herriman are big with kids either, but they've both had chances to shine in the spotlight, some on more then one occasion and that's why I don't find it unlikely to happen with Frankie, kids or not. That's the way I see it and I think Craig and the others see it too.
Though to a lesser extent or degree, I definitely think they feel someway similar about this, the longer a show runs the harder it is to ignore opportunities will arise for their characters, both central and secondary.
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