The Duggar's

[JESW]

Does anyone know how cousin Amy is related to the Duggar's? I know she is a cousin but I was wondering from which side.

Jill

 

[Vijoge]

How do they know they are going to have physical chemistry to last a life time if they haven't ever kissed?

How does anyone know if they are going to have physical chemistry that lasts a lifetime whether you kissed him (or more) or not?

 

[A4Disney]

Does anyone know how cousin Amy is related to the Duggar's? I know she is a cousin but I was wondering from which side.

Jill

She's Jim Bob's niece(his sister's daughter)

 

[lacrosse_lady72]

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Or maybe we could pass a law that you are only allowed to have 1 child of each sex.. Two girls? Too bad - you have to get rid of one of them..

????????????????? Nothing even remotely similar to what I said. I never said you had to do anything with the child or that you have to stop at a certain amount. Just that you should have to monetarily aid in the financial burden you place on the economy having a ton of kids.

Look up what over population is doing to our world.

 

[leighe]

Um, my DH wasn't really interested in the details of our wedding either, but I'm pretty sure that he doesn't just "indulge" my "silly and inconsequential" conversations (i.e. my opinions) so that I'll sleep with him. Good Lord. What a message to send to young girls. If mine were old enough I wouldn't even let them watch that stuff.

 

[aprilgail2]

I respect your opinion, and am happy you found something that works for your marriage. However, your truth would earn my husband a black eye if he tried to claim he was the head of our family. I would hope I would also earn one for such silliness. We are a team, we function as a team, and decisions are made as a team.

I can't even imagine anyone trying to tell me "I am the head of this house- me -man, you- woman, now get my food ugg ugg" Nothing like setting us back into the dark ages!!!

but I think the idea of the husband being the final authority is shared by most Christian denominations. At the end of the day, someone needs to be the head. I share the belief that God created men to be the spiritual head of the household. I used to be bothered by the idea, but my marraige has been much happier and harmonious since I came to accept this truth.

how sad to value yourself so little that you put yourself as a second class citizen.

 

[MrsKreamer]

They follow Bill Gothard(some say he borders on being a cult leader and that he distorts the bible.
Here are some of his beliefs;

*Married couples are never to divorce for any reason, including adultery.

*Adult children are told not to leave home or get married without parental consent.

*Married couples must abstain from sex during the following times: during the wife's menstrual cycle; seven days after the cycle; 40 days after the birth of a son; 80 days after the birth of a daughter; and the evening prior to worship. Gothard claims that periodic abstinence will help produce healthier children, can cure infections, and decrease "the danger of genetic abnormalities."

*Listening to rock music, even Christian rock, is forbidden.

*Borrowing money or buying on credit is forbidden.

*Married women aren't to work outside the home.

Gothard even has rules on selecting makeup, preparing shopping lists, planning meals, picking dental plans, and choosing hairstyles, clothes, and vacation spots. Followers have said in published reports that he bans televisions in homes that buy his home-schooling program and that his ministry denounces almost every book but the Bible.

Adopted children, Gothard teaches, carry the sins of their biological parents with them. According to Fisher, Gothard wrote a letter to his followers in 1986 warning them of the evils of Cabbage Patch Dolls, which were very popular then. The dolls, which are "adopted" by their buyers in a written contract, caused strange, destructive behavior, according to the letter.

But the Duggars have a Tv, they just limit the use. Some of the girls have stated in previous specials that they wish to pursue careers out of the home...why would they even say it if it were out of the question...Michelle herself used to work with JimBob before she started having kids.

 

[beautybelle]

IMO I dont think that Irland-Nicole should be picked on at all for the way she believes. If its what makes her and her family work then by all means I wish you the happiest life ever.
I guess the reason I feel this way is because where I live most churches preach this way of life. It is stated in the bible that the man is the spiritual head of the household. Now me personally, its not quite like that in my home (I guess im to bossy) but its like that A LOT where I live. If you can live this way and be happy then may God bless your home.
As far as the Duggars, I think they are a great family. I love them. But I do think that its time Michelle gives her body a break or she may not be around to see her youngest grown. I cant say enough nice about the kids. I would 10 to 1 rather my kids watch them as role models than some of this other junk on TV.
Hummm, let me see, Brittney S. or Jessa D.? Josh D. or Justin T.? Thats a hard one.

 

[Ember]

IMO I dont think that Irland-Nicole should be picked on at all for the way she believes. If its what makes her and her family work then by all means I wish you the happiest life ever.

I also wish her a happy life. While it would never fly in my family, I don't begrudge someone else whatever makes them happy. It was the statement that the husband being the head of the household is a truth that bothered me. No, that's an opinion, not a statement of fact.

 

[mom2taylorandemily]

I also wish her a happy life. While it would never fly in my family, I don't begrudge someone else whatever makes them happy. It was the statement that the husband being the head of the household is a truth that bothered me. No, that's an opinion, not a statement of fact.

I completely agree!! What about in single parent homes? If it is a single mom does she not have a family leader? DH and I share the load around here, sometimes he does more, sometimes I do more, same with decisions that have to be made. But just so this is stated, I am a Christian as is my DH, but we do not believe that one is more the leader than the other, we are partners.

 

[Diva of Dragons]

I completely agree!! What about in single parent homes? If it is a single mom does she not have a family leader?

Funny you should ask. Here is my experience with one man's opinion.....LOL!!!

In college, we had one of those screaming preachers that would assault our campus more often than I care to remember. One day, he was carrying on about how a woman is the property of her father until she marries; at which time she becomes the property of her husband.

Well rebellious me just had to pipe up and say, "I had no father and I am no one's property. So how does does that fit into your little plan?!" He walked over to me, got right in my face, and screamed, "You need a MAN to whip you into submission!!!"

I almost took a swing. LOL! Instead, I yelled back at him something along the lines of, "You're inseane, and standing around screaming like a lunatic, preaching nothing but hell, hate and subservience will never convince anyone that religion is a good thing.".......Ahhhh, the good ol' days.

 

[ireland_nicole]

I also wish her a happy life. While it would never fly in my family, I don't begrudge someone else whatever makes them happy. It was the statement that the husband being the head of the household is a truth that bothered me. No, that's an opinion, not a statement of fact.

FWIW; I think the question of truth vs. opinion is directly tied to whether you believe the bible is truth or fiction. Like many others, I believe the bible is truth, and the role of a husband and wife are clarified/elaborated on in many areas of the bible, not just one verse. Because I believe the bible is truth, I accept its precepts as truth.

And honestly, my husband is definitely not a caveman. He and I are both very well educated, and he very much respects my opinion- although I do most of the cooking, because he's terrible at it. He does wash great dishes though! We have a partnership, and one that works very very well, despite huge challenges of two children with multiple disabilities, the fact that my mother lives with us, and a number of international moves. But, I don't have the extra stress of worrying about everything, because at the end of the day, my husband shoulders the final decision. There is always discussion first. And I honestly can't think of a single time that I felt strongly against something and he did it anyway. I'm not a second class citizen in my home, and my daughter is not treated as any less than my son. They both will learn how to cook, they both had dolls, and are encouraged to nurture, etc. I'm just very secure in my role. I am cherished and esteemed highly. As are other women- many, many of them, in similar marraiges.

 

[eh24fan]

Did anyone watch last night's episode when Michelle and Jim Bob went to San Francisco? I nearly died when they were looking in a display case at a store and he said "That's some interesting glassware" it was a case of glass...toys.

 

[ADisneyQueen]

Um....I didn't know what they were either until I read your post.

 

[Fintastic]

I've been watching the Duggars' show with an open mind. I think they're a really nice family. But I honestly can't see how a kid can be "special" when he's one of 17. I think they try and make it work but with 17 kids, how can you really spend time with each of them?

The biggest thing that bothers me is that the older siblings are basically raising the younger ones. I watched the episode where the older girls went with Josh to Florida and they kept saying how they had to finish everything quickly because Mom needed them back home with the little ones. I thought that was sad. Those girls didn't decide to pump out baby after baby, so why are they stuck raising them?

 

[MM27]

Does anyone know how cousin Amy is related to the Duggar's? I know she is a cousin but I was wondering from which side.

Jill

I love Amy. It's so funny to watch the Duggar kids roll their eyes at her and say that she's the weird one.

Did anyone watch last night's episode when Michelle and Jim Bob went to San Francisco? I nearly died when they were looking in a display case at a store and he said "That's some interesting glassware" it was a case of glass...toys.

They weren't toys, they were glass pipes. That's why they asked Michelle if Jim Bob every did drugs right after that scence.

 

[eh24fan]

I love Amy. It's so funny to watch the Duggar kids roll their eyes at her and say that she's the weird one.



They weren't toys, they were glass pipes. That's why they asked Michelle if Jim Bob every did drugs right after that scence.

I guess that makes me have a dirty mind.

 

[Papa Deuce]

Hey Aisling!

Thanks! .... much appreciated!

 

[Shelton123]

The parents are allowed to be prostitutes, but the kids aren't even allowed to watch TV? Ridiculous.

 

[themilesfamily]

re: the cousin Amy. The last time I watched I started to wonder if Amy hangs around all the time because she has a crush on one of the cameramen? Every once in a while she gets kind of flirty and has a little sparkle in her eye. Makes me wonder! I've seen some of the cameramen and they seem pretty cute and right around her age.

As for Michelle it never fails to amaze me how kind she is to her husband and her kids at all times. That can't be easy. Especially with a spouse. I know people have said she's "brainwashed." I think she must make a conscious decision each day to show patience -- and that must be SO hard!!! I know I couldn't be that nice to my husband 24/7. Sad, but true.