The Duggar's

[NTDreams]

I can't understand this family, the mother mainly. Is she on something? She seems so flaky. And I love the pop ups that tell you little facts like she has been pg for 13 years and in labor for 2 weeks. 18 kids? OMG I have a problem with them calling themselves Christian. They really aren't that Christian if they are putting their lives on TV in this manner.

 

[Kimberly]

1 or 2 kids is enough for me. 18 though? That is insane!

 

[C.Ann]

Certainly not a life that I would choose, but I think they have done a remarkable job of raising some of the most intelligent, well-mannered, respectful children I have ever seen..

 

[Uncle Remus]

I can't understand this family, the mother mainly. Is she on something? She seems so flaky. And I love the pop ups that tell you little facts like she has been pg for 13 years and in labor for 2 weeks. 18 kids? OMG I have a problem with them calling themselves Christian. They really aren't that Christian if they are putting their lives on TV in this manner.

 

[NTDreams]

Certainly not a life that I would choose, but I think they have done a remarkable job of raising some of the most intelligent, well-mannered, respectful children I have ever seen..

True but those poor kids will never be able to be kids. They are constantly babysitting I'm sure. Also they are home schooled so I wonder how well their social skills are with non family. I also wonders if any of them are Special Needs?

 

[My sister's princess]

Tonight is the special where the oldest gets married. It is on at 9 on TLC just to let ya know......

 

[rabx5]

They were on The View the other day and she still plans on more

Her choice I guess

That's all I'm saying about that family

 

[DVCisME]

How old is the oldest?

 

[dislal]

They do seem like well adjusted well mannered kids. Not a life I would chose, but they all seem happy.

 

[dislal]

How old is the oldest?

I think he is 20 or 21

 

[DawnCt1]

Certainly not a life that I would choose, but I think they have done a remarkable job of raising some of the most intelligent, well-mannered, respectful children I have ever seen..

 

[My sister's princess]

They are showing the mom trying to deal with all the kids without the older girls there right now(the girls are helping get ready for the wedding) and the mom and dad are not doing too well

 

[Soarin08]

Tonight is the special where the oldest gets married. It is on at 9 on TLC just to let ya know......

No thanks.

I saw a pic on a previous Duggar thread a pic of the oldest son (Josh) and his bride. The poor girl looked to be maybe 18.... maybe older, but somehow I'm doubting it..... geez.

 

[MushuGirl06]

Here is my opinion (i watch the show alot)...

It is their choice if they want to have that many kids and keep having them. I think their children do love their lives. They are very close and I hardly ever see them fight on tv. I think its really cute. And how could you not call them christians? do you watch the show...?

 

[NTDreams]

Yeah. The older kids are babysitters for the younger ones. Jim Bob just said that they don't allow much music int he house because of what it causes your body to do. My questions is WHAT DOES Jim Bob do for a living?

 

[Soarin08]

Yeah. The older kids are babysitters for the younger ones. Jim Bob just said that they don't allow much music int he house because of what it causes your body to do. My questions is WHAT DOES Jim Bob do for a living?

He WAS a state legislator but is now a real estate agent.

 

[C.Ann]

True but those poor kids will never be able to be kids. They are constantly babysitting I'm sure. Also they are home schooled so I wonder how well their social skills are with non family.

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Well my grandmother (on my father's side) had 21 children - she was brought here from Italy at the age of 14 for an "arranged" marriage.. Back then school was "optional".. My dad dropped out at a very young age (in elementary school) to help with the other kids and to work on the farm.. Doesn't appear that he or any of his siblings had problems with social skills or feeling that their entire lives revolved around taking care of the younger kids.. When they became adults, they remained a very, very close knit family..

My late DH had 14 brothers and sisters.. Although not home-schooled, the older kids were expected to help with the younger kids.. Back then it was the "norm" when people had large families.. If anything, it taught the kids how to be responsible from a very early age.. They also helped to take care of their elders (grandparents) when they became ill and had to move into the family home.. Again - it was the "norm"..



I think parents today don't understand it because they have been raised in a different era - where large families are no longer the norm - so it seems foreign to them.. It's basically a return to the way families lived many years ago.. The majority of them grew up just fine - and I think the Duggar kids are a perfect example of how it "can" work today - if a family chooses that type of lifestyle..

 

[pigletgirl]

Those parents are just way over the top. Poor kid has to follow whatever his parents desire. I couldnt imagine living by those rules.

 

[KatheeME]

Certainly not a life that I would choose, but I think they have done a remarkable job of raising some of the most intelligent, well-mannered, respectful children I have ever seen..

Also, the some of the most close minded, and un educated when it comes to the real world and acknowledging differences in us all. I feel sorry for them.

Kathee

 

[KatheeME]

They do seem like well adjusted well mannered kids. Not a life I would chose, but they all seem happy.

If they aren't all happy, I am sure they are not feel it, much less show it on television.

Kathee