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When "religious mandates" are that influential to take over someone's reproductive rights, then that is a problem. I understand the notion that kids are a blessing from God..great, wonderful! BUT, to subject a woman to multiple births like that goes well beyond the realm of anything holy or even moral. Some of these religious offshoots of Christianity are so entrenched with man-made rules and traditions that it warps people into living in situations that are not healthy (spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally)--for the parents and/or the kids. Most of those Duggar kids are KIDS and it's unfair to thrust them into instant care takers and parenthood. Everytime a child takes a breath in that house, they get another announcement a new baby is coming....GOOD GRIEF!

It's like these parents are giving birth to babysitters. I highly doubt that all 18 kids are receiving enough attention from their parents...it's just not possible, there are not enough hours in the day...these kids are raising themselves and each other, and are subjected to live in that house of "horny/holy."

I don't care if they are learning to teach blind kids how to read, are all vegans, and feed the poor on Thanksgiving---this family dynamic, IMO, is warped and unhealthy. Saying they are better than Octomom or the Gosselins just because the Duggars throw around the words "God, faith, family" doesn't make their situation exempt from being a poor examples of parenthood who need to take control of their reproductive abilities and live within their means...and NOT the means of a television network that shoves checks into their hands to showcase this craziness for the world to see...

I was raised in a religion that forbade birth control and I am the youngest of seven. My mother said she and my father practiced restraint because they did not want more children than they could handle. It would seem that the Duggar's are a good family and they are able to raise and provide for the children. And I don't think there is anything wrong with them homeschooling. If I have only one child I plan to homeschool.

I just hope she (Michelle) realized that the older she gets when she is having a baby the more at risk she is to have a baby with a birth defect. It's sad fact but it is a fact. And as it is, I bet none of those children get any one on one time with their parents. If I was in that big of a family I would sure feel like I was getting lost in the shuffle.

Like all families they are far from perfect, we only see what the camera wants us to see. Just like Jon and Kate and Octomom, we only see what the media wants us to see, and you can be sure they are only going to show the stuff that is gonna cause people to talk about it. But regardless, I do feel bad for those older children who have to take care of the babies in lieu of doing what normal teens get to do, and I feel bad for the younger ones who probably don't get very much attention.

You know a lot people said really unkind things about Octomom because she chose to be a single mom of fourteen and she used artificial means but what's the difference between what she did and what the Duggars are doing. They are choosing to have these children. I don't know that it makes them better or acceptable because they have a two parent family. Jon and Kate were a two parent family and look at what happened to them. I also find it ironic that a family who does not allow very much television, and only certain television in their home would let their lives be filmed for the world to see. I am so glad I don't watch any of these shows. I prefer Nick at night and TVLand for my entertainment. I get no joy out of watching people live their lives in public for all the world to see.

Very well said , I don't watch any of these show either ..I think it's wrong to put your children on public display for money .

I think it's gross actually. They seem so odd to me and so....robotic like.
One day it's gonna catch up with her and take a toll on her i think...The constant upbeat and glee and Jim Bob with that grin on his face....*shivers*

Thanks you guys!

I just shake my head at how all of these kids are exploited for more money to add another section to the barn, garage, etc...it's not fair.

Yeah the Duggars on their next epsode on TLC airs Tuesday. It is going to be all about adding square footage to their home. As they are wanting to have more space in their home....Probably they are doing this so some of the older children can have their own bedroom. I would not blam them one bit....

Jon and Kate plus 8 are trying harder every day to make their marriage work at least Jim Bob wants to stay with Michelle. Jon brought Halliey in to their home one day and Kate said to Jon no way I do not want my kids to see that you are datting somebody else. At least Kate does not want any body else in her home. Jon if you want Hailley in your home/condo go right ahead but not to Kate she is trying not to cry in front of her children..... What are your opions on Jon and Kate....

On the epsode they made a patio and a basketball court for the children. Then later in the show they made a superslide part with household soup (like don't they have bubbles?) and then they wore skirts....


Kate was on the View Monday and yesterday and they read Jon's comment and Kate replied I don't care what Jon does in is life,I just want to raise my children. Then they asked about the wedding ring and Kate replied I wear this for the children,Leah and Hannah said mommy why is daddy not living with us and Kate justs says everything at there level of understanding and after this said Leah said mommy are you going to wear another ring? Kate replys yes. I have lots of pretty rings.....

Michelle and Jim Bob won a award. for being the top rank parent and for rasing there children the right way

Josh and Anna- they are doing fine 1 month and then baby is born,time flys by fast.