Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are the proud parents of 18 children (and counting). With eight girls and ten boys, the Duggars have yet another surprise. Their oldest son, Joshua (21), who was recently married in September, is expecting his first child with wife Anna. One can only imagine that Joshua will follow in his parent's footsteps. While Anna is only three months pregnant, Joshua admits that they are planning on picking a name theme like their parents did for them. (All of the Duggar children have a name that begins with the letter "J".) The Duggars are conservative Baptists that endorse the Quiverfull movement. While dating is not forbidden, the parents prefer that their children go through a courtship, which requires the young man to seek permission from the girl's father to begin the relationship. What I found very surprising and a little strange was that all meetings between the engaged couple must include a chaperone, since they do not believe in any type of intimacy or affection, (including kissing) up until marriage. While everyone is allowed to have their own beliefs, I think this may be a little ridiculous. Abstaining from sex before marriage is one thing. But not allowing the engaged couple to even kiss before they are married? Or for that matter meet in private without a chaperone before they are married? How are they supposed to really get to know the person they are going to committ themselves to for the rest of their life with someone watching over them all the time? I wonder if the Duggars are allowed to hug or if that is forbidden as well. I also wonder how the kids feel with their parents having children all the time. I mean, it is always exciting when you learn that a close family member is expecting a child. But 18 times? Joshua is going to be a father come October, which makes his youngest sibling, 3 month old Jordyn, an Aunt. I wouldn't be surprised if Michelle has a couple more kids. I think 20 sounds like a good, rounded number. This would mean that Joshua's baby would be older than his uncles or aunts. Although there are many complaints surfacing about "OctoMom" I do have to say that the Duggars seem to be in control of their finances and the kids do seem very happy. This could just be on television however. I'm sure there must be one kid in there that is dying to escape Arkansas and the strange, growing family that he was born into. I think it is time for the Duggars to stop having kids and enjoy the 18 kids they have.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Granny Duggars
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are the proud parents of 18 children (and counting). With eight girls and ten boys, the Duggars have yet another surprise. Their oldest son, Joshua (21), who was recently married in September, is expecting his first child with wife Anna. One can only imagine that Joshua will follow in his parent's footsteps. While Anna is only three months pregnant, Joshua admits that they are planning on picking a name theme like their parents did for them. (All of the Duggar children have a name that begins with the letter "J".) The Duggars are conservative Baptists that endorse the Quiverfull movement. While dating is not forbidden, the parents prefer that their children go through a courtship, which requires the young man to seek permission from the girl's father to begin the relationship. What I found very surprising and a little strange was that all meetings between the engaged couple must include a chaperone, since they do not believe in any type of intimacy or affection, (including kissing) up until marriage. While everyone is allowed to have their own beliefs, I think this may be a little ridiculous. Abstaining from sex before marriage is one thing. But not allowing the engaged couple to even kiss before they are married? Or for that matter meet in private without a chaperone before they are married? How are they supposed to really get to know the person they are going to committ themselves to for the rest of their life with someone watching over them all the time? I wonder if the Duggars are allowed to hug or if that is forbidden as well. I also wonder how the kids feel with their parents having children all the time. I mean, it is always exciting when you learn that a close family member is expecting a child. But 18 times? Joshua is going to be a father come October, which makes his youngest sibling, 3 month old Jordyn, an Aunt. I wouldn't be surprised if Michelle has a couple more kids. I think 20 sounds like a good, rounded number. This would mean that Joshua's baby would be older than his uncles or aunts. Although there are many complaints surfacing about "OctoMom" I do have to say that the Duggars seem to be in control of their finances and the kids do seem very happy. This could just be on television however. I'm sure there must be one kid in there that is dying to escape Arkansas and the strange, growing family that he was born into. I think it is time for the Duggars to stop having kids and enjoy the 18 kids they have.
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As I just posted for the octomom topic, I think that the Duggars are crazy, but under control and able to provide for their children. I don't like to judge people's beliefs and moral values, but I also think the extreme parental involvement in "courtships" and lack of affection in the relationships is pretty strange. I feel that affection is a large part of relationships. Personally, I wouldn't be able to get to know someone fully being constantly under the eye of parents. Two people in courtship need to be able to explore each others personalities and being in private in order to be comfortable enough to share a personal relationship. Affection is a large part of feeling accepted in a relationship. I can't imagine marrying someone without knowing they can openly and honestly give and receive affection.
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