Originally Posted By ecdc That was far too cohesive, without any spelling errors. Try harder next time, Dabob
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Originally Posted By mawnck i seem to recall that granny was on deaths doorstep quite some time ago i wonder to what we owe her miraculous recovery peace love and ovaltine
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 I'm just waiting for at least one of the kids to break away and "rebel". Out of 20 there just has to be.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan I'm just concerned that they'll run out of J names before they're finished replicating. As it is, the last three were named Jabberwocky, Jellybean and Junebug.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I'm not sure I understand all the extremely negative comments. Whether a couple has no children or 20, it is THEIR decision. The kids all appear to be healthy, well cared for and loved. They started the TV reality show long after deciding to have a large family, so I don't think you can say it was all some plot to make money off their kids. Although it would CERTAINLY not be my choice, I would sure rather see a family like the Duggars than some never-married 20-year-old crack addicted woman with 2 or 3 kids living on welfare!
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I don't understand the big hoopla about it either. As long as they can afford to have a large family, what is the big deal?
Originally Posted By Tikiduck I find the parent's absolute reliance on Gods will a little creepy, but that could be the Atheist in me. I dont see how anyone could deny that these people are milking this gig for every wandering vagrant dime they can get out of it. How much individual time do these 20 kids get with their parents, not to mention time away from them now that they are celebrities on the book signing and public speaking circuit? This may have begun in relative innocence, but it has evolved into a reality television circus sideshow.
Originally Posted By mele How about the fact that the mother and her last baby almost died? She was warned about how dangerous it would be and got pregnant. Her last baby was in the hospital for 6 months before being allowed to go home to her family. And now she's doing it to her next child. Pure selfishness. How about the fact that the eldest children are the ones who have to raise these children? More selfishness. How about the fact that the girls are not allowed to go to college...even a creepy Quiverfull believing college. They're not allowed to be as educated as the sons; not allowed to have OR follow their dreams. They're taught that their purpose in life is to procreate. Selfish, sexist and scary. Let's not even go into the creepy "christian army" crap. There's also a rumor that since he is a former legislator, the government does indeed pay for his entire families healthcare but I don't know if that's true. If it is, hundreds of thousands of dollars were spent on that last baby alone, changing the argument that they aren't taking from anyone. But, ultimately, the fact that they don't allow their daughters to be as educated as their sons is enough for me.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Once the daughters are over 18 they could have done any darned thing they want. Even if the parents did not contribute one dime towards their education they could do what MOST college kids have to do... work themselves and take out student loans. I think the daughters have likely decided there is a WHOLE lot more money right now in being a good little Duggar daughter than they could ever hope to make at a job following college... especially in this economy. I'm sure they know fame is fleeting and that they should milk it while they can. There is always time for college after the cow dries up.
Originally Posted By HongKongFoooy ###the fact that they don't allow their daughters to be as educated as their sons### as adults, and adults are the ones who go to universities, the girls don't need their parents consent. if they want higher education, then they can go after it. but the parents are still doing a great disservice to the children which is not cool by a long shot. they gross me out too.
Originally Posted By mele Yes...but after 18 years of being brainwashed and homeschooled (and somewhat famous for these things), it might be a bit harder to accomplish. Yes, it's true that they CAN do what they want once they're adults. Who has said they cannot? Doesn't mean that the way they live isn't abusive, imo. Clearly, I am very much NOT alone in feeling this way. If they want to be on tv and have such strong views, I don't think it's out of line for people to discuss them.
