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    Yeah, I think the whole 'be fruitful' thing made more sense back when babies and children died all the time from disease and whatnot (not to be morbid, but it's true) and a woman who had 19 children over her lifetime might have only had a few that survived. This is getting out of hand.

    And I'm not sure how often they actually do have sex, if they are the kind that thinks that sex should only be used for procreation (which from knowing their other beliefs may be true) they may go through periods of none while they focus on getting the family settled, then concentrate hard on getting pregnant, and then none again until they are "ready" to have another child.

    Posted 2 years ago by Seedlet #

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    I remember watching the very first duggar family on discovery when they had been expecting number 17! All the girls were well accustom to their female roles and positions within the household. The boys helpe dout around the home and with their father learnign what it takes to be a man and father/provider. Then i got to see the one where they were building their own home.

    I mean it was amazing. The family is home schooled by the mother I also believe it is the mother that plays the violin if memory serves and has there fore taught her children. I bet the local music/instrument store gives them a good deal on new violins and loads of hand me downs too hehehe from older to younger siblings.

    All the females were dresses and skirts have never seen them in pants I also understand they the females purchase the clothe and material and make their own appearal. I mean in a sense this is a good thing. I mean they are all getting a decent at home education as well as how to care for each other and home and this builds very veyr strong family ties. But at the same time I too wonder why this womans uterus hasn't fallen out or maybe blown out is a better word. I have a strong feelign that Duggars will rule the world hehhe eventually purely based on numbers hahahah! Okay bad Ange bad!

    Posted 2 years ago by Momma to 2 MaineCoons #

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    Seedlet you might be right. But then ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm that long absenece jsut might be helpign them in their fruitfulness since it is proven I believe that males and sperm tend to be more abundant when they have restrained hehehe! Either way at 42 I would hope this is the end of it for them I mean. She's 42 does she plain to continue having children until she's in her 60's or what!?

    Posted 2 years ago by Momma to 2 MaineCoons #

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    I'm speechless...it seems like child overload in this day and age.

    Posted 2 years ago by LadyKat of IA #

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    I hope she doesn't keep having children as long as she can (although I'm sure she will) because the later you have kids, the more likely they are to have birth defects and problems like that. It's just not good for anyone.. except for God maybe if you assume he exists and you think you have the correct interpretation of the Bible.

    Posted 2 years ago by Seedlet #

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    They may not be on welfare but you better believe TLC is pitching a ton of money their way. I think it's horrible that the older ones are looking after the younger ones as soon as the older ones are old enough. I've never watched the show, but I've heard that the women are 'submissive' to the men. That made me throw up in my mouth right there.

    Posted 2 years ago by HuddysMama #

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    LOL @ HM! I couldn't agree more! ENOUGH, ENOUGH DUGGARS! Get seperate bedrooms and stop reproducing. This is not the time when 19 children are even practicle! UGH

    Posted 2 years ago by mollycat71 #

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    I know that extreme home makeover made them a huge house,more like a hotel and a hive for Mom.(sorry) They did build the house and it is paid for.

    Posted 2 years ago by Buttercup #

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    Extreme Makeover did not build that house they live in - the Duggar family built it themselves and the kids all pitched in and helped in the building of that house.

    I have watched them a lot over the years, and while I do not agree with all of their philosophies, I have nothing bad to say about them. They pay their own way and teach their children to be honest and hard working individuals. While 19 children may be too many for most human beings to even fathom, if they are all happy and healthy and are not dependent on welfare or other financial aid, then I cannot find anything wrong with having that many children.

    Posted 2 years ago by owlwatcher_974 #

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    I can NOT see how each of those children is getting enough attention from their parents. Even with Homeschooling (which can be a problem in itself, I have a few relatives that were home schooled and they can be pretty mean and/or awkward, you don't always get the social skills you would from associating with all kinds of people, not just your own), Eighteen children is a LOT and I could see it being very easy for some of them to slip through the cracks. Making the older ones care for the younger ones isn't an acceptable replacement for the attention of parents who are present in the home.

    Plus I totally disagree with a lot of their religious teachings.. but that would be uncomfortable for people to discuss here. Just let me say that while everyone is entitled to their beliefs, that doesn't mean each belief is good and helpful and should be taught.

    Also, aren't there enough people on this earth? If even half of those children grow up to be like their parents and have as many kids as possible.. imagine how many more mouths that need food and people who need their own space and job and place in the world there will be then. I'm not saying no one should have children, but jeeze.. think about everyone else for a moment before you become a human clown car.

    Posted 2 years ago by Seedlet #

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    Fair comment OW. I suppose it just seems excessive, especially when you look at other parts of the world where poverty is rife and children are dying from starvation and disease - it just seems like some sort of imbalance, illogical as that may be, as, obviously limiting your children will not help those societies. However, a practical application of this notion can be seen in China, where you find the 'one-child' policy, which attempts to control the country's vast population.
    I have also heard that women can be 'addicted to having babies'.
    Here's a quote from a psychologist. "Some women may like being pregnant a little too much, often driven to rapidly reproduce out of insecurity, a craving for attention, or feelings of abandonment by their own parents."
    hmmmm..

    Posted 2 years ago by eleniki #

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    I've seen the show off and on over the last few years and the children seem polite and well cared for and seem to be getting good educations. I know they built that house themselves and that's a feat in itself, and it's lovely and clean, etc. I know their lifestyle choice is controversial. I admire many things about them, I do however think that now that a grandchild is on the way, it's time to close up the baby factory.

    Posted 2 years ago by Jetta and Boo Boo's Mom #

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    Somewhere, sometime, this has to stop. I understand that children are a gift from God, but this woman is so torn up inside, I fear for the next child coming out. So, she will have a grandchild older than her last child. Not a big deal, it happens. My concern is when will this stop. I feel for the lady and pray her last child, I hope, is not a "special child" as we all know, are difficult to deal with. I wish them the best and would recommend a procedure to let this come to an end.

    Posted 2 years ago by Lynn from PA 6/8 #

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    my ex'bosse's wife loves the physical sensation of being pregnant. she and he now have 9 kids. unfortunately she's had gestational diabetes on the last 3 or 4. that's a tremendous physical risk to her as well as increasing the chance for spinal bifida for each baby she has. if she continues, someday there will be a terrible tragedy...

    Posted 2 years ago by CSBM #

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    Cheri, my prayers are with your ex boss and hope all is well in the household.

    My point on another thread is just this.

    Posted 2 years ago by Lynn from PA 6/8 #

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