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Naja
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06-28-2003

Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 8:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
Thanks Twiggy...Isn't it sorta funny how there are 2 shows about 16 children?? Makes me even doubly curious to see the other, too..LOL

Snuffles
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07-17-2005

Friday, March 17, 2006 - 4:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Snuffles a private message Print Post    
I think their first special was called something like 15 children and pregnant again. On that special, the house was still in the process of being built and the 16th child was being born.

I think she probably looks so good because she has control of all the kids and they do the majority of the labor to keep things running. At least, that's my semi-cynical take on it.

On the other hand, could it be said that she looks so good because of her faith? Like she's at peace with everything? Maybe she's what "happy" looks like. just a thought.

Kep421
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08-11-2001

Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 4:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kep421 a private message Print Post    
I enjoyed the shows about this family. While I don't subscribe to their lifestyle of isolation and "controlled" environment, I wouldn't consider them cult like, any more than I would consider the Amish cult like.

I admire them actually....

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Thursday, April 13, 2006 - 5:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
Kep, if you google them or go to their website, the people they are affiliated with are accused of being cult-like. The links are on the last page of their site. When I researched that organization it is extremely conservative and ultra fundalmentalist. See the links I listed in my post above.

Aussiedeb
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07-05-2004

Saturday, April 15, 2006 - 10:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Aussiedeb a private message Print Post    
Okay, I just got this from Jim Duggar's advice to fathers on their website:
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PS. A great way to start being the spiritual leader and coach of your home is to ask Jesus to forgive you for the things you have done wrong (1 John 1:9) and ask Him to take over the steering wheel of your life. (Ask your wife and children’s forgiveness also.) God has promised He will freely give the ability to make wise decisions to anyone who asks and seeks Him (James 1:5). Purpose to read the chapter of Proverbs that corresponds to the day of the month with your family daily. Also, commit to pray with your wife everyday. Start protecting your family by removing books, magazines, television, or internet that have worldly or sensual content. Replace them with good things like wholesome music, biographies of great Christians, good old-fashioned family fun and games. Love God with your whole heart and look for opportunities to serve others as a family and tell others about our Saviour.

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I read the part about taking everything away from books etc.. and thought how can they be properly adjusted to life after getting older when they are not allowed to read and watch tv etc...

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Saturday, April 15, 2006 - 3:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
He didn't say all books, but books that were worldly and sensual. There are many wonderful books to read available to them. I know lots of families who don't watch tv...I am not one of them, but they are out there! LOL

Tater
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03-19-2003

Saturday, April 15, 2006 - 4:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tater a private message Print Post    
This family lives in my town. Their way of life is very prevalent here. I have a hard time dealing with the ultra conservative population. It is very much forced upon you in this small town. Don’t get me started on how many times I’ve been told I’m going to Hell! LOL! Oh well, to each his own!

Jim Bob is running for The Arkansas State Senate. He ran last time and lost. IMHO I hope he loses,for his Families sake and mine! Just think of all that time away from his family, I don’t think that is quite fair for them. And for me I don’t fancy the type of Legislation the he would try to ram through!

Okay Rant over! LOL!


Rehtse
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08-17-2005

Thursday, June 15, 2006 - 7:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rehtse a private message Print Post    
Okay, the catty comments first: The mom AND the girls need makeovers badly. Cut and style the hair. As to the clothes, for crying out loud buy another freakin' dress pattern. They ar not that expensive and since she's making a gazillion dresses, it should pay for itself over time.

As the 3rd of seven children I can tell you that it is tough being a kid in such a big family. Unless you are a real extrovert, you tend to just blend in with the wallpaper. Although, considering that they are all together all of the time every day of the week, I guess the kids are able to get some one on one time with their parents.

With respect to the religion bit, to each his own, but I don't think it does a service to any of their kids to see the world so one-sided. Can you imagine if one of those kids turns out to be gay? What kind of Hell will he/she grow up in?

Positives: Man, they sure keep a tidy home!

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Thursday, June 15, 2006 - 8:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
More positive: It truly appears that the children love each other, and their musical talent has definitely been encouraged. The kids choosing to have big rooms together rather than separate as was offered, said volumes to me about their closeness.

Like I said, we have a couple of large families in our school (one Morman and one Menonite -both w/8 kids apiece), and they love their big families, are well-adjusted, fit in well in our public school and are excellent students and NICE people. They conservative (obviously) but not once have I heard any of them belittle others' religions or even be judgmental of anyone. It is possible. :-)

Cricket
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08-05-2002

Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 7:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cricket a private message Print Post    
Ahh, in reading the interesting posts above, I now see why this family is doing so many shows. There is yet another show about them going on vacation that is being played either on TLC or DHC. I thought perhaps they were doing these shows to earn money for their new house, but I'm now wondering if it's to get recognition for the Dad who is running for the Senate.

I agree with all of you who think the Mom needs a makeover. Her hair is so out of style. I also agree she does look good for the amount of children she's had. I like that they have them all playing music. Learning an instrument is good for a child and music is good for the family.

If they don't watch TV, are they even seeing themselves on these shows?

Rehtse
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08-17-2005

Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 1:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rehtse a private message Print Post    
I saw that show with (I believe) the Dilley sestuplets (sp). This is my kind of family. The mom and dad seem totally normal and the kids seem to be better adjusted to "making it" in the real world.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 1:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
The mom and girls will never get a makeover because they don't believe in cutting their hair or wearing anything but long, dowdy dresses.

Sherbabe
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07-28-2002

Saturday, June 17, 2006 - 7:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sherbabe a private message Print Post    
No, rehtse, this is a totally different show. The Dilley's have 6 children. This family, actually have 16 children. You can google them, Duggar Family.

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 3:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
If you go to the family's website, notice that whenever there is a picture including a new infant (except the very early years), the baby has on the same outfit! They must be the master recylers!

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 4:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
When did they say that about their hair and dresses Twinkie?

Vee
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02-23-2004

Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 5:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
Just checked out the *Duggar Family* web site. They may be old-fashioned, but they sure appear to have things together. I commend them.

Vee
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02-23-2004

Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 5:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
Course, I would like to see her style updated. LOL! C Why is it that the guys in these types of families all look so "normal" while the gals get stuck in a time warp?

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 5:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Who could afford NOT to recycle clothes in a family that big? We recycled clothes all the time, and we only had 3 kids in our family.

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 7:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
I meant master recyler as a compliment.

Christiii
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07-07-2005

Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 7:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Christiii a private message Print Post    
did anyone look at the links on thier website?? check this one out http://www.wholesomewear.com/ I know they want to be conservative and I so dont have a problem with that...but sheesh! these swimsuits look like they are from the Dark Ages! what irks me is that they are only for WOMEN....the men can wear whatever they want I guess....ugh...can you imagine how hot those suits are?/ and how long they would take to dry/? I love how they have a "slimming" suit section...so on one hand you are not supposed to flaunt your "wares" and on the other hand you want to look skinny and attractive?? huh?? am I missing something?? seems really cultish and wierd to me....

Vee
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02-23-2004

Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 8:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
Oh dear, I wouldn't describe it as cultish, but weird? Yup, definitely odd.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 8:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Someone would have to shoot me if I had 16 kids.

Rehtse
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08-17-2005

Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 8:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rehtse a private message Print Post    
Couldn't someone drown swimming with one of those get-ups? Even some of the 1920s flapper-era swimwear seemed better suited for swimming than those outfits.

To each his own, but I think that these people are trying to live in a world that just simply does not exist anymore. Power to them for trying. Hopefully, t.v. can catch up with them in a few years' time and show us how the Duggars are doing. It'd be nice to see how things turn out. I predict that at least one of the 16 kids will be living a very different lifestyle than his parents and siblings.

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 9:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
As I wrote above, there is more to this family. This is especially true of the father. They are connected to an ultra fundamentalist group.
I personally think they treat the older girls like servants, but that is my opinion. All I could think when they were showing the big new kitchen is that those children will be working in there.

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Sunday, June 18, 2006 - 1:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Me, too, Hukd. :-)

They should go on the PBS Texas Ranch show -- they'd probably work circles around the other family and have no problem doing it!