The Duggar Family
There are large families present all over the world, and we know that they have as much trouble, if not more than those of us with small families. But, if any of you watch the Discovery Channel, then you are more than likely aware of the Duggar Family from Arkansas, who (last I counted) have 17 children, aged 19 and under!
I think she’s nuts for wanting that many children, and in the world with the way it is today; it’s not exactly a great place to raise children. However, she is one hell of a dedicated mother, and he is one hell of a dedicated father, to willingly have that many children, and to stay sane as she does.
However, I cannot help but wonder if these people are a little off the deep end—because after awhile, you cannot give your children the attention they need, and they seem to be somewhat cult like. I’m not downing their religious beliefs, because children are a gift from God; and to each his own…but something just seems wrong with having 17 of your own children, when there are so many children out there who need homes; and so many parents out there that cannot even take care of the one they have!
Watch the video below to see the whole family from one of their many Discovery Channel specials, and in a few weeks, I’ll be discussing the Gosselin Family (another large family with Discovery and TLC shows!) Remember, the Duggars now have two more children since this video!
So, are the Duggars raising a cult? Are they just that in love with children? Am I horrible for thinking that she should stop bearing children? Tell me what you think!
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I personally think it would stink to be one of those kids. They live a very very sheltered life and all are responsible for brothers and sisters. Children should be allowed to be children and should not have to carry the role of a “Buddy” as she calls it.
I mean the older children have way to many responsibilities to be kids themselves and I do not think it is fair they have to pay because their mother continues to have children.
Maybe I am just spoiled or maybe I spoiled my children way to much but her poor children are always dressed like they are raised on a farm in the 1800’s.
I feel bad trying to spread attention across three. I don’t know what they are thinking. It doesn’t seem healthy to me. I realize that it may have been common in the bible but that was a long time ago when it was common to lose family members to disease and things and where family members played a bigger role to run family businesses.
I don’t feel so bad for feeling the way I do, then! Has anyone seen their website? It’s almost like she’s raising a bunch of sitters for the future children. Did you see the one where they moved into their new house and had a moving party and got finished in four hours?
I believe even a single child would deserve more attention than any two parents would be able to give out, let alone 2 children or three…. This is just ludicrous.
LOL.. this is a funny article…. Ooopss.. she did it again.. (pregnant?) lol…
I have to tell you, I’m a big fan of the Duggar family. There are many benefits to having a large family, a few disadvantages of course too. Most importantly, the kids seem to be happy, well adjusted, educated people that will be good citizens and one day have close families of their own. I think we need more parents like the Duggars.
Kathy–
I am a big fan of their organizational methods, and togetherness. As well (or as poorly) as I do with one child, I just don’t think I could do it with more–so I guess it’s just an intimidation thing! More power to them.
I seen this and was like WTH are they thinking. I mean that’s their choice and I guess I’m happy for them. I myself would have to be put in a rubber room if I had that many kids. I have three and they test my last good nerve every single day. I just wonder about the resentment the older kids have against the smaller ones. Sure they all look fine and dandy and one big (very big) happy family, but I wonder how much of that is just for the TV.
Sigh… Having too much kids will create problems too =/ How is each one of them going to get the parental attention they need? Someone needs to intervene and give them counseling.