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TLC’s Duggar Family Criticized After Announcing 20th Child

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, an Arkansas couple who are the focus of TCL’s show “19 Kids and Counting,” are making headlines this week after making a starting announcement. The couple, infamous for their enormous family, is expecting their 20th child — a shocking revelation they made on Tuesday morning’s “Today” show.

Watch them discuss the pregnancy, below:

Michelle, who is 45, claims she’s in good physical shape and that she has no worries about the pregnancy. But two years ago, her 19th child was born with complications that ended up leading to pre-mature birth.

She waited to announce her current pregnancy until after she made it through her first trimester. ”We are so excited,” she says. “I was not thinking that God would give us another one, and we are just so grateful.”

The Duggars don’t use birth control, which explains the rapid growth and the massive size of their family. While they didn’t expect to be pregnant again, they are excited to prepare for the birth of yet another child.

When asked if this is their last and final child, the couple didn’t seem closed off to the possibility. “Well, I guess we’ll wait and see. We would love as many as the Lord sees fit to give us,” Michelle said.

Of course, there has been no shortage of controversy surrounding the family and its reproductive antics in the past. This announcement was no different. Following the news of the pregnancy, there were a variety of responses. Some called the decision to have another child idiotic, while others told critics that the family’s choices have no impact on others’ lives and that they should leave the family alone. The L.A. Times has more:

On Tuesday, tweets included the unkind variety –  “sick,“ ”stupid“ and ”out of control” — as well as the what-did-they-ever-do-to-you variety — “You are not impacted by them procreating.”  And then there was the innocuous: “Have they not run out of names starting with J?”  (The kids are: Joshua, Jana, John-David, Jill, Jessa, Jinger, Joseph, Josiah, Joy-Anna, Jedidiah, Jeremiah, Jason, James, Justin, Jackson, Johannah, Jennifer, Jordyn-Grace and Josie.)

The Duggars have been criticized in the past for their opposition to birth control. As Christians, they claim that they decided to “give [the area of having children” up to the Lord.” Thus, they have essentially relied on prayer and have declined to purposefully prevent pregnancy. Below, see Michelle and Jim Bob discussing parenthood, birth control and more:

Looks like the show will have to be renamed to “20 Kids and Counting.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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  • momsense
    Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:52am

    Detractors ought to mind their own business. If the kids are well taken care of, then good for them. Bet they’e not eating tofu or vegan diets either like many of the people bi@@hing about the size of their family.

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    • BSdetector
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:58am

      As long as they aren’t getting a dime from the government, then good for them. If I’M paying for any of this, then the next thing we should pay for is to have the wife “fixed.”

      BSdetector  
    • demint.disciple
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 8:06am

      And this is news , why ?

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    • phillip48
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 8:35am

      Amen!

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    • revel222
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 8:42am

      I admire this family. Children are our future and the meaning of our lives and culture. If more responsible Americans don’t start having more babies and not worrying about cost and material items in their life, we will be a culture of the past. Do you realize how many babies the middle eastern culture are having in relation to Americans or how about the Mexican culture? Do you think they haven’t thought about eventually out- numbering American. Think again!!! Eyes wide open morons of America. The Duggars are true American pioneers and exactly the American family that our founders fought for. God Bless Them!

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    • @leftfighter
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 8:44am

      @BSdetector wrote:
      As long as they aren’t getting a dime from the government, then good for them. If I’M paying for any of this, then the next thing we should pay for is to have the wife “fixed.”

      Amen to that! I come from a family that’s one generation removed from 10 siblings. Several aunts and uncles have 6 or more.

      I know big families.

      I understand big families.

      That said, the most I ever wanted to have is 3. Nothing normal comes out of families that big.

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    • notatoomah
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 8:53am

      Why do you think they’re on TV!? They couldn’t afford all those kids without the TV show. Psssst….Lady… ok so you don’t believe in birth control, you know you can do that without drugs and implements.

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    • ThankYouFounders
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 9:32am

      @LeftFighter,

      Why do you say nothing normal comes out of big families? I know many families with 7-9 kids that are perfectly normal in my opinion. Perhaps the question is personal preference and what you ‘deem’ normal?

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    • wbedding
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 9:55am

      my mom has know the Duggar family for YEARS, and they take absolutely no money from the government and never would. they are a strong Christian family and believe in making you own way. their children are raised on the value of hard work and honoring God. something this nation is SORELY lacking and needs more of. a tremendous example of how the American family strengthens character, morals and a relationship with God.

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    • FireWolf
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 9:57am

      I know a family of 8 that went through a divorce. Irreconcilable differences. Divorce in that big of a family hits hard.

      The Duggars are happy to be this big, and for them, it works. They aren’t a drain on society but an example that having a large family can work if you desire to have one that big. It takes one serious commitment with your partner.

      Good luck with the Duggars, thanks for the great recipes ;) http://bit.ly/rxWvBZ

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    • mils
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 9:58am

      The Duggars are self sufficient…they‘re not the dole like some Americans and dealing drugs while daddy’s in jail…

      If they want 40 kids…it is their business. They have a beautiful home. I don’t know how the girls feel about all the baby sitting they do…but on tv they alllllllll appear to be happy, and their christian faith is paramount in their life.

      HOWEVER….MAMA IS OVER 40…If the next child has the problems the last one did…they really need to reevaluate having more babies. Just hang up the uterus and walk away….just my opinion…

      POINT BEING…THEY ARE NOT ON THE GOVERNMENT ROLLS, ARE SELF SUFFICIENT AND APPEAR TO BE HAPPY…

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    • wbedding
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 9:58am

      @LEFTFIGHTER

      you, if you are fighting against the left wing that is engulfing this nation, sound exactly like that which you claim to be against. who cares if they want 50 kids. they are doing what they feel God has called them to do. left wing nut jobs want to control every aspect of our lives…is this the position you are supporting as well? tell me i am wrong.

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    • thekuligs
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:00am

      @wbedding:

      Thanks for clearing it up. The Duggar’s do not believe in debt, or taking money from the government. They afforded their large family before by buying used, only buying what they can afford, and being smart with their money. More people should learn to live like that!

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    • ChiefGeorge
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:02am

      Big deal, my great granny had 16 kids. Big families used to be cool until we hit the self centered generation which caused mom to work outside the home, the kids to be neglected and prices to rise. Good going America.

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    • USACommoner
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:15am

      The man can be “fixed” just as easily as the woman.

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    • your sensei
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:16am

      BSreflector . . . As long as they aren’t getting a dime from the government,

      You mean like the Bachmanns?

      your sensei  
    • Marci
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:19am

      As it stands, they have never used government assistance (even before making money on the show) and they provide for their family. I think they are a little crazy, but it is their choice. I am from Arkansas, and my family lives in the same area that they do. No one ever sees them!

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    • YoungBloodNews
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:20am

      My problem is how do you give each kid the love and attention they deserve….

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    • gramma b
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:46am

      Momsense, I absolutely agree. These people seem to be doing a great job of raising these children. It‘s no one else’s business.

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    • JRook
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 12:27pm

      Hope they are home schooling, cause otherwise their children’s education is being heavily subsidized by other local taxpayers.

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    • MSMOM
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 1:15pm

      If they aren’t having children on the taxpayer dime who cares…

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    • Ronko
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 1:24pm

      20 kids is way too many, I’m all for people making their own choices in life but 20 is too much.

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    • JMorcan
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 1:24pm

      The planet cannot support population growth on this scale. These people are disgustingly selfish.

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    • Detroit paperboy
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 1:35pm

      May i politely suggest the early withdrawl method ? Sheese

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    • Kaoscontrol
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 1:37pm

      These people seem to be called to do this. The whole family is doing well. If only more kids could be so blessed to have a family that’s so great.

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    • godlovinmom
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 1:59pm

      I know quite a few families with large number of children…the only problem I have with it… the older siblings end up taking care of the younger ones…I don’t think this is fair…they are not the parent and end up doing their job…now I know thats how a family is suppose to work…everyone chipping in…but so many times it ends up that way…3 of my children are in their 20′s…and I have a 12 year old…I never expected my older ones to take care of the baby…also another “concern” I have is the television world they are in…can’t be good…other than that..have as many kids as you want if you the parent can take care of them.

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    • Jennifer_D
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 3:35pm

      One thing I will say about this family is that these children are well cared for. Some parents can’t even appropriately care for one child let alone 20! Why are so many people concerned about how many children a married couple have?

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    • Anonymous T. Irrelevant
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 3:58pm

      They are just making up for the childless hedonists in the USA.

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    • Dismayed Veteran
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 4:59pm

      As long as it is TLC and their sponsors that pay who cares how many kids they have. If tax payers are covering the cost, it’s time to fix either the mom or dad.

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    • 4blackhorses
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:38pm

      I agree! I, as considered today, am “old” but I know that the families of six to twelve children were not uncommun years ago, society found nothing unusal about it. Today we, be it primarilary because of monetary interests, have shortened our family interests and in doing so have put us in a degeneratative class of citizens. We will be the majority.

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    • Grey Eagle
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 8:41pm

      This issue is their business. If they can take care of these children without government assistance, then leave them alone. Children in these large families tend to be very self sufficient and willing to help each other.

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    • PA-FuBo
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:10pm

      This is a free country, Have all you want…IF YOU CAN PAY FOR THEM…..

      I’m at the suppermarket paying cash for food…..The ‘octomom’ in front of me paid five bucks in cash for $312.62 worth of groceries because her checks didnt cover it all. And she was still bitchen about it.

      No goverment dole….have all you want. Homeschool if your smart,,,, ( There was 9 of us and we went to private and home school, plus paid school taxes for public school), because thats the way our system works……we paid our ‘Fair share’.

      I have close to 30 nieces and nephews. Oldest sister adopted four siblings from.
      .a Russian mother. dumping her children on the Soviet system (to keep them as a family) in addition to the three of her own. Not one dime of of public funds.Oldest is a Med School grad, the rest are in college or going next year.
      Another sister has 8 children, Oldest is in college, Homeschools the rest and does triathilons on the side.

      This is only two out of six….plus the two Brothers….
      This can go on and on……..
      In our family, we would take in or help as many as God placed on our doorstep……..of as many as my mother had at that time…….
      …

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    • Mountain Mama Martha
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:16pm

      I personally think they have ‘overdone’ it, but it’s none of my business! They have children that have morals, respect for their elders, empathy for those less fortunate, and not one of the older ones is marching terrorizing and destroying the town where they live like too many self absorbed, over indulged idiots that we see on TV. Maybe if they had been brought up like the Duggar children, they would not be doing what they are doing today. I just pray that this new little one doesn’t have to go through what little Josie did 2 years ago. She still appears to be very tiny for her age, and not quite up to par for her age. But then, I’m not sure exactly how old she was when the last show was filmed. At any rate, all of the Duggar offspring certainly look healthy, happy, well educated (by mom yet!), very musically talented, and good Christian young people. More power to them!!

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    • artistskeptic
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:42pm

      Vocational/college training to be self sufficient for twenty kids must amount to well over a million dollars. If this jerk had that level of assets could he not afford a vascectomy? or better yet a castration.

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    • Jumper
      Posted on November 10, 2011 at 3:41pm

      I agree wholeheartedly. As long as the kids are well fed/clothed/loved/sheltered and the Duggars aren’t taking any money from us, it‘s really no one’s business but theirs. I would feel differently if any of the above conditions weren’t being met, money from us or not, but as long as the kids are well taken care of, everybody else should just mind their own business.

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    • angiea
      Posted on November 10, 2011 at 7:37pm

      BSDetector, Do you realize that you are paying alot more than a dime for lots of low-income, minority babies who are not raised with any of the morals, respectability, decency that this family is raising their children… nope,no praise to you for the Amazing Duggar Family.

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    • delainie
      Posted on November 10, 2011 at 8:48pm

      Re: Wbedding – I agree… AND they are not in debt at all. They do not spend what they do not have. All of the children are taught that .. which is more than I can say for the only-child-trust-fund babies that are at OWS crapping, masturbating, and ******* all over everything… at all the large cities across the country.

      Anyone who has a problem with this family needs to take a look around them, to include looking at their debt load. Did anyone have a problem with you procreating? Or how many you chose to have? Or how much money (you don’t have) you choose to spend? Until you get your own house in order, keep your nose out of someone else’s, especially when they have their house in very good order. Just sayin’

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    • thepatriotdave
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 12:28am

      I wish them all the luck in the world and I hope God delivers another gift to their very loving family.

      And for all you naysayers. Mind your own D….. business!

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    • thepatriotdave
      Posted on November 11, 2011 at 12:35am

      JMorcan
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 1:24pm
      The planet cannot support population growth on this scale. These people are disgustingly selfish.
      ==========================================
      The Duggar family is NOT going to make any difference on the survivability of the planet so get off your un-informed high horse and mind your own business. The Planet can survive with double of what it has now for a population so chill-out and stop listening to the doom-sayers!

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    • ConservativeVegan
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 4:15pm

      Sorry “Momsense” I’ve had four kids on a vegan diet. One thing over discovered is that breast feeding helps to space the kids a little further apart. Also,Being married to a Navy man helps to space them too..

      My point is thought, there is nothing wrong with a well balanced Vegan diet!

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    • Formula382
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 8:53pm

      I live about 15 miles from this family and can say, they’re not on hand outs, they’re a good family with a Christian core. God bless them all, the parents are much bigger than most of us on here!

      Best of all, there‘s a strong chance there’s 20+ more conservatives on the planet because of these people and that’s what this country needs! We all know Libtardia has failed everyone, we’re all suffering from this dreaded disease being further inflamed by Obummer, Teleprompter-in-Chief!!!

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    • poppavein
      Posted on November 14, 2011 at 5:58pm

      As long as they can take care of their kids, I don’t care how many they have.

      1 out of 4 children are dependent on Big Government for their food. People shouldn‘t be having kids if they can’t afford to feed them.

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  • oldsoldier10
    Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:51am

    clown car

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    • AmericanStrega
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:53am

      More like throwing a hotgod down a hallway.

       
    • ohiochili
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 3:33pm

      Back when the Duggars first came on tv, all the blogging fratboys and fratgirls used clown car to describe Michelle’s uterus.

      Please try to be a more creative troll and make up your own worn, tired and crude analogies.

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  • ajvahala
    Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:47am

    Hey one of my deacons was one of 27, they still have ways to go:)

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  • onegodinkansas
    Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:46am

    Just growing the Sunday School the old-fashioned way!

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  • 4321
    Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:45am

    They don’t have their hand in my pocket. They own everything they have with no debt.Octo mom has cost us more in our tax dollars then this family ever has.

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    • CCHMoore
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 9:24am

      Right on!

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    • symphonic
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 4:38pm

      If they get government assistance, what is that to YOU?? Change the government. Public school is socialism. Are you homeschooling or are you a DRAIN yourself by using all that tax money to “educate” your kids or grandkids?

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  • DagneyT
    Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:43am

    I didn’t see “Julie” in the list….keep on keeping on Duggar family! God bless you one and all. They raise their children to be God-loving patriotic Americans, and we can certainly use more of those in America!

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  • king jack rabbit
    Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:42am

    go dugger,s , god approves, give me a scripture if it s wrong. god be with them

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  • italy2007
    Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:42am

    you don’t know what the hell you are talking about Tony – how the hell do you think they survied before TLC?

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  • scrapadapolis
    Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:41am

    Have as many as you want TLC is paying for them.But who will pay when your show is cancled?

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    • DagneyT
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:45am

      Au contrare, Scrappy-poo. He’s a realtor, and does very well for himself.

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    • Dustyluv
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 8:09am

      Yea scrappy poo get your facts straight. He does not raise guvment titty suckers. He raises home schooled kids that will more than likely be productive members of society. And i have no problem with TLC paying him extra either. They model a well functioning family better than most you see…

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    • Mommy_of_3
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:50am

      Please get your facts straight. They were self-sufficient BEFORE TLC approached them for a show. They have never accepted government money. While I don’t want anymore children, I don’t care how many they have. That is their business.

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    • falling
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 9:56pm

      Actually, they are paid by TLC, but they also own several car dealerships, have rental property and at one time sold real estate. They have a garden, they can much of their own foood, they buy in bulk, they buy used. They home school and all of their children play at least one musical instrument when they are old enough. Yes, the older children help care for the younger children, but that has always been the case in American families until the last two MEMEMEME generations came along. They are not going to be in trouble if their who is cancelled.

      Today’s children are too busy having their own children so they can get onto the public dole and out of their parents house, believing that will bring them happiness. Instead it ruins their lives.

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  • mebrwb
    Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:39am

    I‘m thinking it really doesn’t matter what anyone thinks because it’s their family.. Their life’s centered around Christ, their children are well behaved and respectful and they are definately a family that loves each other. Many of us have spoiled our few children or only child and how has that worked out? Not very good in most cases. I say God Bless them.

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    • biohazard23
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 8:42am

      Amen to that!!

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    • angelcat
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 12:18pm

      You are right on! Those kids love and respect their parents and each other and know the value of God, family, and honest labor. We would be a much better country if more kids had their attitudes and values.

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  • Tickdog
    Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:38am

    More power to them as long as they aren’t getting food stamps like the rest of the losers…

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    • GrumpyCat
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 8:05am

      Just a little research is all that is needed to show the Duggars more than pay their own way.

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  • SheriS
    Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:38am

    Loved reading all the “judgemental” comments! These people are people of faith which they live–as long as they are capable of taking care of the children who are extremely well behaved, live their faith, and also help others—something few people do these days! I hope all goes well for them and have great respect for the entire family!

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  • gracie07
    Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:34am

    good for the Duggars..they support their kids, they raise their kids well, GOOD FOR THEM!!! Best of luck to them on child number 20!!

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  • Nobel Reggie
    Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:33am

    It is their business. They are raising their kids on their dime.

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  • hoopsgulch
    Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:32am

    If they can afford the kids and are good parents, go for it!

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  • Fabienne
    Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:31am

    Great news! May God bless them!

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  • 4xeverything
    Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:30am

    Congrats!!!

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  • BrerRabbit
    Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:30am

    Remarkable family. God Bless them one and all.

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  • Dustyluv
    Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:28am

    I would rather see a couple that has kids and raises them to be self sufficient than to see some low fife breed Government teat suckers that I support with my tax dollars.

    If they can afford it, I say more power to them. If not, they should be sterilized. I am sick of the welfare state and the mentality it brings.

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    • Miyegombo Bayartsogt
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:38am

      Exactly. The point here is this family is in the same room together. There are fathers out in our society unknown who have sired 20 or more kids all on the government dole but they don‘t know who they are and don’t care a wit about the children. You’ll not say that with these folks. If this world needs anything, it needs more Americans like this gang.

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    • ChicagoConservative
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:54am

      The parents homeschool their children and probably do a much better job than the public schools. By the way, their tax dollars are paying for those public schools that they do not use. Check out this link to see how organized they are with the homeschooling:
      http://www.aophomeschooling.com/blog/homeschool-view/the-duggar-family-on-homeschool-organization/

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  • Jaxco
    Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:28am

    If you had time lapse, sped up video of all of the deliveries alone, you could add Monty Python music and have a winning clown car type gag.

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  • Darla_K
    Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:28am

    I think it is wonderful. As long as they are all happy and we are not paying for them. The more the merrier. :)

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  • ares338
    Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:28am

    Can we say overpopulation?

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    • for-what-its-worth
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:39am

      Maybe they’re trying to counter-balance the illegal population coming into the country?!

      I don’t think even they can do that, but good luck!

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    • PATRIOTMAMA
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:41am

      over population is a myth!!!!

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    • bikerr
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 8:47am

      @ares338—Overpopulated?-why are you still here. Gotta have firmer belief than that. Maybe you could be the first volunteer to lower the so called overpopulated earth?

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    • Mommy_of_3
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:54am

      I would rather have the Duggar children around my kids any day over the self-absorbed, bratty, disrespectful, “give me” everything, I hate you when I don‘t get my way kids I’ve seen at my daughter’s school or on her teams. And they are only one of two or three children households!

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    • Therightsofbilly
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:39am

      @BIKERR

      There is a troll that is using my name and picture.

      He had a dust-up with you yesterday.

      He has a “1” in his name.

      Just wanted you to know it was not me.

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    • taylorjoni
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 11:49pm

      Over population is such a myth. All of the people in the world would fit into one town in Florida. Not too comfortably I must say, but nonetheless, these beautiful people have a wonderful family and no one should say a thing about it. They are self-supporting, teaching morals and good family values. Working in medicine, I have seen a welfare mom with 23 children, all with different last names. The Duggars pay their own way completely and their homeschooling is great.

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    • Formula382
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 8:58pm

      Overpopulation as in, we don’t have enough people in my generation that are having kids and hence Social Security, the TSA and thousands of other pensions/ponzi’s are going broke..

      I’ll keep hitting the wife (figuratively of course) so long as Libtardia still exists. I figure we might as well have fun breeding them out…Lord knows, they don’t want kids..none of the post Christian movement wants kids, they‘re too f’n selfish!

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  • grudgywoof
    Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:27am

    God said be fruitful and multiply and so they are. God bless them.

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  • Secessionista
    Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:26am

    I guess this is more important than the treason happening in washington.

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  • tony k
    Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:25am

    Theres no way they are paying to raise those kids themselves. at a cost of approx 255k a child to get them from the womb thru school that adds up to 5.1 million dollars. Dont get me wrong but they dont look like rocket scientists. So my point is I really dont want my tax payer dollars going to pay for their stupidity.

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    • IwentThere
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:37am

      The husband does well. They built their own house(which is massive) and doesn’t appear to be money from the show since they built it early on when the show premiered. My wife watches their show, I just don’t find it entertaining. However, I can safely say they get no more or less than anybody else who is responsible in America. The way they live doesn’t resemble the typical teat sucking welfare recipient.

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    • Nobel Reggie
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:43am

      Your tax money is already going for other people’s stupidity. This family is the opposite. Watch their show. This family is raising 20 kids to know God, be thrifty, share, work to support yourself, separate needs from wants, prioritize, work together, learn from eachother, be resourceful. Their kids will grow up to be responsible, business owners and tax paying citizens.

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    • Conkuur
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:44am

      They are indeed paying for all their kids. Both are licensed commercial real estate brokers and Jim Bob served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003 and was a candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2002. They also host Financial freedom seminars, not to mention the show they are on. This is no Octo Mom story here. I say have 30 kids if you can afford to pay for them who am I to judge.

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    • SDmom
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:52am

      If I remember correctly, the dad is a self employed business man, the mom stays home. They live within their means and do for themselves what they can, such as building their house (I believe it took them 3 years). The girls sew, and they garden etc. The kids don’t have all the gadgets most kids have. As far as I know, they do not take any government support. I like this family. Fame is not important and has not ruined their family. If every family took parenting as seriously as these parents, our society would be a much better place.

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    • jlindeen
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 8:13am

      It seems that you are another example of one who delights in opening their mouth in ignorance of the facts. This family is self reliant and does not need outside help including the income from TLC. God takes care of them as long as they walk in the Light of His Word. Psa_127:3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. What a wonderful example for us all. Thank you Duggers for your faithfulness!!!

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    • faires
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 8:35am

      TonyK, Do some reading!_ The Duggars were into Real Estate as a young couple when they were first married. They own a few homes and the is where they make there money!__are ya gonna b*tch about that too?

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    • Brooke Lorren
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 10:37am

      That is the average cost of raising a child… not what it costs all families.

      That would cost $12500 per child per year. Do you think a family with two kids making $25000/year spends 100% of their income on their children? No they don’t. They buy used clothing, hand down toys, etc. That makes it less expensive.

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    • blondenblueeyed
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 2:45pm

      Who died and left YOU in charge of how many children a married couple can have? It’s none of your business!

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    • Dano62
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 6:13pm

      Assume much? Jerkwad.

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    • Silent-No-More
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 7:11pm

      Look into the assumptions of that statistic before you parade your ignorance. Guess what, some cruel parents like me have only bought their kid three toys. Old coffee cans and plastic containers usually end up being the favorite anyway. Also, some of us think that our kids should pay for their own college, so they actually put in some effort and learn from it. Subtract college costs and brand new furniture for each kid, and that cost per child goes way down. In addition, homeschooling families save tons of money by not purchasing the latest fashion for school clothes every year. Siblings tend not to care if you wear the same 3 outfits till they are too small or totally worn out.

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    • Arfie
      Posted on November 9, 2011 at 8:01pm

      Tony K, we raised 3 kids and in no way did it cost 255k from womb thru college!

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    • TMunson
      Posted on November 10, 2011 at 4:56pm

      They far from stupid… I would call them self sufficient and creative, here’s a better term… “American”

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