Comments on: The Duggars Are Expecting Their 18th Baby

By: descendedofmany

descendedofmany — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:31:33 +0000

I cannot believe that so many here have both short memories and also so little flexability inside themselves to allow for the possibility that the Duggers are fine. My maternal grandparents had 11 children and my paternal grandparents had 13. My parents had 3. In fact none of my parents generation with in my family had over 5 children. Yet all of us are aware of the wealth our grandparents bestowed upon us in the form of a huge family. There was always someone to go to if you needed help and someone to talk with if you wanted and family reunions are a blast. You people here who are doing so much hating are really the sad ones. I truly feel sorry for you all in your inability to get past your fear of someone who is different than what you are used to. There is no need to demonize them out of your fear.

By: NurturingMumOfOneHappyChild

NurturingMumOfOneHappyChild — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:07:28 +0000

Large families were fine in years gone by when the world had less people. Now it seems to be a little too 'self-indulging' to have so many children in today's world. Parents cannot possible give each child enough individual attention ... that is probably handed over to the elder children to look after and entertain the younger ones.
Probably the parents would be too busy locked in their room trying for child number umpteen.

By: pat

pat — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:32:42 +0000

My Grandmother and Grandfather lived in Glidden, Iowa, and had 20 children, 12 boys and 8 girls,(all single births, no twins). My Dad was number 17. They all lived to celebrate my Grandparents 50th wedding anniversay. I have copies of their 25th, 35th and 50th anniversary family pictures. We celebrate with a family reunion every July, in Newell, Iowa.

By: Evin

Evin — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:15:30 +0000

For all of you who had negative comments about this family. It is unbelievable how ignorant you are. You don't even know what you have lost by being indoctrinated by the socialistic constructs in our country. Families used to be more like this one. They learned how to be independent from society, the government or social programs. They used to have a rich legacy of cooperation and knowledge to personally pass on to their children, which they were able to do because they had large families with a family-centric approach.

YOU, on the other hand, were lured away from the farms by the promise of a shiny metallic future where you will never get bored. The education you people have received has succeeded in making you believe it is better for us all to think like individual units and contribute our efforts to some socialistic concept of a grand society where survival depends on the individual finding his place in the great machine. And if you have kids this requires you to be separate from them most of the time, thereby forcing you to trust someone else to raise them and teach them about life. Now both mother and father have to spend most of the time away from home and family just to make ends meet. You are plugged in to the machine but, you are so disconnected. You are so totally dependent on the system that if it broke down, you could not provide for your own survival through family cooperation in a family like The Duggars. Your ignorance is reveals itself in your comments that a large family would have to get financial help from somewhere else. You are not aware of any other way they could pull it off. You have no clue what could be accomplished by a large family in cooperation because you have been given a limited education which emphasizes dependence on societal systems instead of family structure. Your ignorance is paving the way to an Orwellian future. In a severe world crisis I would bet my money on this family over any of you who are dependent on conventional means.

By: Christine

Christine — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:40:42 +0000

WOW I am amazed at how much hatred there is toward this family. For those who are so hateful, Have you ever seen this family in action. It makes me jealous. I wish I had a life like theirs. Did you know they are completly debt free! And with all those kids that is AMAZING. They are wonderful parents. You can see their love for each and every one of the kids. They are good christians and loving caring prents and also good members of society. Their children are lucky to have been born to such wonderful people.

By: Splat

Splat — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:50:18 +0000

I can fully understand these comments of rage because this Family:
1. Takes no government assistance
2. Has a family first mentality
3. Has a strong work ethnic
4. Owns their own business
5. Owns their own home...no mortgage
6. Has no debt
7. Encourages the arts (instrumental music)
8. Is one of tens of thousands who homeschool
9. Is neat and clean

This family surely is very different from many who have posted here.............

Just a few reasons why

By: K.Lincoln

K.Lincoln — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:04:43 +0000

I already wrote on a site like this but forgot one thing...why the hell are they not allowed to DANCE!!???? I mean, is Kevin Bacon right around the corner...are they afraid that the kids are going to go all crazy and Footloose!! I'm half Armenian and technically Armenia was the first country to be baptized as Christian...and dance is such an important part of our celebrations. How sad that Josh and Anna didn't have ANY celecration dances at their wedding. I've never met anyone in this day and age with such odd values. Part of me likes them because they seem like nice people, yet I also am really creeped out by them. I had a friend who was raised by born agains and he used to be as gung ho as the Duggars...then he experianced say, ten minutes of the world without his family and he ended up a total sloppy drunk living in East LA, overdosing on huffing computer cleaner...I just don't think they should think of themselves as so invulnerable to the ills of this world. It's as though they are aliens in their own weirdo little Duggar - verse. We are all just stars surrounding their little planet...hehehe...oh, btw...the clown cars' tires went flat long ago, the doors are being held on by string and springs have popped up through the seats...but I guess the engine is holding up...for now....

By: Micki

Micki — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:58:45 +0000

It is so crazy, having all these kids. These posters are right, watching shows like this and the Gosselins only put more money into their pockets. I know a lady who watches this show and this is the nuttiest thing I have ever seen. That lady's body must be in horrible shape by now, you wonder if she knows what it's like not to be pregnant anymore. I would have stopped him long long ago already. Adopt some kids who are needy, like Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt do.

By: diana

diana — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:58:42 +0000

i think it is wonderful that they have been together so many years and still find each other atractive like that at least they arent divorced. you go girl i believe that the lord has a purpose for us all and in him you will find joy so if the lord wants to bless then let him there is a verse in psalms that talks about a man that has his quiver full is blessed so what business is it of any ones if they have 50 kids its not you so but out

By: Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:51:08 +0000

I am so surprised at all these rude comments. Yes, in some respects it may be hard to come from a large family, but I'm the oldest of 6 and absolutely loved it. My siblings are my best friends. I'm sure they have their difficulties like any family, but they really seem to have it together. There kids are well cared for and healthy and their parents obviously love them more than anything. I think it's great that they are having more kids because you can tell these kids are going to grow up and be great contributors to our society, unlike many people I've met who can't even seem to give their time an attention to the one or two children they've been given. Also, how great is it that these kids have 2 parents who love each other and obviously have a strong marriage and who are totally dedicated to their children. I wish more people were like them - so dedicated to each other and to their children.

By: Chow

Chow — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:27:45 +0000

CONGRATULATIONS DUGGARS! wow... strong opinions about complete strangers. It's fine as long as they are not using tax payer dollars to support their 18 children. Which they are not.

By: Shea

Shea — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:58:21 +0000

I say name the child,

j-idiot.
it makes more sense.

By: The Cheat

The Cheat — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:30:35 +0000

Meh!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:23:28 +0000

I learned that Quiverfull means "no birth control of ANY kind." I don't agree with the concept of humans being expected to be nothing but "baby-making machines", and MOST parents can't raise so many children at once.

While Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar love their children, I find it hard to believe that "child-friendly TV" is NOT part of their lives, and they have to wait in line for "Mommy time"!

I even found a website for large families:

E-Mail: lotsofkids123@aol.com
Website: http://www.lotsofkids.com

By: wow

wow — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:34:16 +0000

I can't believe this family.. It makes me sick. They really don't care about there kids.. it's all about how many they can have! I'm from a large family, the oldest, and I'm telling you, you have no life... it's all about the younger kids... you'll do anything to escape. It's depressing... I had a friend who was part of a large family, she was a really good kid but she just snapped. She moved in with her bf to get away, got married, had a kid, all before 21... Sad... really sad... Ms. Duggar obviously has a disorder. I think she finds all her value in having kids. What's she going to do when she hits menopause? It's sad, she needs therapy.

By: susan

susan — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:56:09 +0000

I dont understand why all the nasty comments? They are only following what is in the Bible. Financially and otherwise it isnt for everyone but their kids are well behaved, smart, talented and brought up with values. They watch very little tv, internet is monitored. Some of you with kids on myspace with slutty pics and comments should take some hints from them.

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:10:31 +0000

I think the kids look & act like little robots.By dressing the way they do,they have no individualities.You can't tell one from the other.I can understand a little discipline & self control but cripes!They don't even have closets of they're own!All they older ones get to do is take care of the younger ones,do 'chores' & go to home school.What a life.What if one wanted to 'heaven forbid'....watch TV or listen to something other than church music.I came from a family of 9 but we weren't waiting in line to get attention from mom!!.I'm glad I grew up in the 60's and led a fun life & was encouraged to be 'myself'!!!I also went to church & care about others but this is going to far.

By: Tiff

Tiff — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:17:14 +0000

Looking at all of these coments i am in shock. These people are teaching their kids to not do drugs, not to get pregnant at 14, or 15 etc, to work hard and to love one another. I am disgusted by the parents who put their teenage daughter on birth control so they don't get pregnant, believe it or not this is just a free pass saying its ok to have sex as long as you are on birth control. I don't see any of these kids pregnanat do you? They are teaching their kids moral values. I am so sick of seeing spoiled kids, back talking, cussing their parents and taking everything for granted. Those kids just grow up never being satisfied because they are always going to want more. I am so sick of not seeing kids working for what they want. I remember having to do chores, my brothers did the yard work and me and my sisters did the house work. Whats wrong with that? You people are so quick to judge someone but what you need to do is look at your own lives and your own children and start practicing what you preach.

What we need to do is to teach our own kids morals and abstinence because its the teen age girls who can't get a job but can have a child that are using our tax dollars not this family. That is why there are so many babies up for adoption is because there are babies making babies.

By: mininana

mininana — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:27:17 +0000

After reading some of the comments that have been posted, all that I can say is that at least they are responsible adults who are living debt free, and with no help from the government. If you are truly a friend or know the duggars you would see them as loving, honest, and very caring parents. Haven been an adoptive child myself, I know of the need for adoptions but why criticize them for choosing to have their own children. It seems to me that instead of being mean and hateful towards the duggars worry about other things that are wrong in your own life or lack of life that you may have. And remember that the kids are being taught how to play the violin and the piano, homed schooled, and second languages so they're going to be not depending on the government for support in their adult lives and oh yeah... they'll be smarter than you'll ever be. That is good.

By: togarine

togarine — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:34:30 +0000

Wow- get lives for yourselves!haven't you got anything better to do than moan about others peoples choices-you'd think this family were going out killing people instead of loving children.

By: smoothmom

smoothmom — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:00:22 +0000

Its so un-natural. Years ago large families were needed to help out on the farm. It was accepted. But these folks are strange. The way they dress-they kinda look like a little "cult". Its hard enough to take care of several and devote time to them, I cant imagine life with this brood. Well one things for sure-they're going to grow up well adjusted or crazy. We'll have to wait and see....

By: 360

360 — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 14:19:15 +0000

I work at discovery and man, these people are hard to watch. I almost regret putting the shows on the air.

the duggars suck balls!

By: Marisa

Marisa — Thu, 22 May 2008 20:05:40 +0000

And if this family weren't Christian's then no one say anything! They would say oh, thats great if they want that many kids good for them. But because there doing whats right in God's eyes, its wrong in the worlds eyes. "If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you". John 15:19

By: Marisa

Marisa — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:59:58 +0000

I'm sooo excited for them! They are obeying God "Be fruitful and multiply". God didn't say ya'll just have 1 kid and if you ever feel like another then its up to you. I don't have any kids yet (I'm only 20) but I hope God blesses me with that many or how ever many He wants me to have. The only reason ya'll are calling them crazy, is b/c ya'll are jealous that they have that many kids and there all happy. I know they are for a fact b/c I know several people who know them. And probably b/c you don't have a close relationship with the one and only Jesus Christ. And if you do then you know you should do what He says, not tell him what to do!

By: Seedouble

Seedouble — Mon, 19 May 2008 05:56:54 +0000

A vagina is not a clown car.

By: Jess

Jess — Thu, 15 May 2008 09:28:26 +0000

The world would be a happy place if we lived and let live.

By: carlos

carlos — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:06:41 +0000

I didn't nor read the whole post before i added mine, so i will add something to the post in regards of the comments added by a shield named navy 4 ....

I just happened to know the Duggars well,I know Jim and Mary the paternal Grand Fathers and know exactly how they build their house, and how they purchased their travel van, how they paid for their food and how they buy clothes...all FREE!!!!!!!

Yes his dad old Jim has a RS agency and yes he run for Office,but they are not well off, and they never where well off, they were middle if that,not piss poor not rich ,middle class.

I know who gives them help , and its not peanuts they get LOTS OF FREE money, food, clothes vacations, cars etc,now they will get a lot of money for their tv show, all for what?? because they are freaks????? .

yes let us celebrate the fact that :
"HE FINDS HIS WIFE ATTRACTIVE AND GET THE ***** PREGNANT EVERY TIME HE SCREWS HER".???

I find my wife attractive after 23 years of marriage, and you don't find me, or others that find their wives attractive , getting them prego every time they have sex....WTF?

yes they are debt free, thanx to his hard work.......

.........................

screwing her every day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: carlos

carlos — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:38:25 +0000

Well i just happened to know them , i live a few minutes from them here in NWA ...
The one thing that bothers some folk here , and me too,its the fact that they are aided by all kinds of help and Corps and Church and FS are paying for their support.
He has nothing better to do than screw the wife 24/7 (as he has ,from vehicles to a huge free house and tons of free food and clothes ) and get the Family bigger, the bigger ,the better the presents are.

Even the vacations are free,Disney last year sprung for a World Disney vacation all expenses paid, and all in style with limos and all.

All i say it`s that there are tons of people in here,AR that can use that help, but since they might be only 2-3 children to a single mom,screw them, let give it to the freaks so he can have more time to screw the wife and bless us all with more Duggars.....

By: Navy4Christ

Navy4Christ — Wed, 14 May 2008 01:19:30 +0000

Pol:

I spoke out against mean-spirited and prejudicial comments posted about the Duggar family. Not one of those posting KNOW the Duggars yet all felt qualified to judge them. Why do you suppose that happens?

It could be that people tend to think with their emotions instead of their brain. Trouble is, emotions change. They are meant to add a colorful dimension to your daily experiences, not handle critical thought processes.

When thinking with emotions like hatred and fear, prejudice will be the only result. By definition, prejudice can only harm. It cannot uplift. It cannot inspire. It cannot heal.

Now do you understand?

As for your £5, sorry! You're wrong on all counts. That's another consequence of prejudice.

By: Pol x

Pol x — Tue, 13 May 2008 22:22:08 +0000

Navy4Christ

....sock puppet!

You are Mr.Duggar and I claim my £5