lol.. this is going to spark quite a bit of flame material

wow... can you imagine if all those kids followed in their parents example? talk about overpopulation!

and i have never watched this show (because those kinds of people make me angry)but i would imagine seeing that sprawling house behind them, that they get $ from somewhere.. tlc (?) not everyone with dozens of kids will get their own tv show/publicity. i would imagine it would be hard to live on 1 salary with that many kids, right?

I don't really watch the show either, and I think these people are a little scary for wanting that many children (I can barely handle the thought of being pregnant once) but I do know that they built a large portion of the house themselves and the older kids helped with some stuff. It was towards the end that they hired someone to help finish it off b/c they were getting too close to when baby #18 was popping out.

God, these kids need to learn about condoms.

I'm sure he will.

i am sure this will spark some controversy but this family makes me cringe, actually upsets my stomach a little when i read about them.

and to read that the oldest is planning on following in their families footsteps, ugh, gross!

Yeah this family is all kinds of creepy. I remember turning on the TV and watching an episode of this where they went to the creation museum and they had dinosaurs placed next to cavemen...Then the family went on to say how they didn't believe in evolution... I switched the channel after that.

I like the other TLC families, the Gosselins, the Roloffs, they seem real and relatable to me. There is just something about the Duggars that unsettles me. Maybe I'm not being fair since I don't watch the show.

Yeah this family creeps me out. A lot.

holy biijesis!!!
i would have ran out of names i would like lol! and plus i wouldnt know who was who
also, they are so wierd - hey didnt EVEN kiss until they were married!

The one thing I'll give this family credit for is that they don't rely on public assistance.

I agree, GirlC. They can afford their children and their lifestyle, so I think they can do whatever they want with their children and their land. So many people are irresponsible, then expect other people to take care of their children.

OMG ! i would forget my kids names!!

I don't find these people creepy. Its their lives they can have as many kids as they wish. I wouldn't have 18 kids, but w/e floats their boat.

to me, it wouldn't be so strange if mrs. duggar was just really fertile, but they start talking about the next baby as soon as she delivers the last one; as in the same week. i'm convinced that it's some kind of addiction, it's like a competition to them. i'm glad they aren't on public assistance but they still creep me out, lol. what i have seen is that everything in their home runs smoothly and the children are well cared for, but it's a little to compound like for me.

as for jr. following in his parents steps, not everyone can get pregnant at the drop of a hat and not everyone is cut out to be parents to that many children. they should see how they do as each child comes along, and if any of their children have special needs take that into consideration. finances aren't the only resources that should be taken into consideration. emotionally and physically and time wise, some kids require more.

I wish him luck..I dont know how easy it is to find another woman in this world who would want more than 4 freakin kids!

I wouldn't touch any of the grown boys with a ten-foot pole. Ick!

I agree this family completely creeps me out and I personally find it bordering on abuse or at the least neglect to have this many children. Obviously the mother and father can not take care of all them and so the responsibility is passed on to the older children.

There are 4 kids in my family and occasionally my brother did babysit us when my parents wanted to go out, we all had chores and helped out around the house, so I have no problem with any of that.

The problem is that in the Dugger's family it the younger children literally become the responsibility of the older children. THAT is completely irresponsible parenting if you ask me...It is the PARENTS responsibility to raise their children not the other kids!

I think they are an inspiration, yes a bit strange but a loving caring family with values, morals and they take care of themselves, to some people that is creepy i suppose.

ally14, same here.
I couldn't watch the whole episode(between the mother's voice and the museum crap).
These kids are so sheltered. I can't even imagine how they're going to react to the REAL world once they get out of the house.

The mom's always so happy. Is she on Xanax?! Her voice is nauseating. I can't imagine birthing THAT many children, it's just disgusting.

hmcmcd- I agree. The older kids are being robbed of a childhood.
I don't believe ANY of these children get the attention they need & deserve from their parents.

Notice the title? Wanna know what makes me angry? All these people like you that have posted comments! It sounds like the majority of you haven't even watched the show. I am a mother of 5! Yes, 5! I regret to say that I'm not able to birth anymore children. It's not a past-time, or a hobby. If any of you knew what it was to truly have a heart for God, LIKE MICHELLE DUGGAR--you would understand how she can continue to FILL her home with love, while teaching the children the same. I never seen a family with 2 kids much less 18 that have managed to instill such wonderful values, and GENUINE love for one another. In today's world, people with morals are labeled "weirdos, and freaks." That disgusts me! These children haven't lost their childhood, they seem more articulate and intelligent than most kids I come in contact with and their MOTHER is the only teacher they ever had! As for those of you who think they have some "get rich quick scheme" for doing the show and building their WELL-DESERVED new home--think again! Again I say, you obviously don't watch the show! They boys and Jim Bob worked on that house for years,and built it themselves. They are debt free!! Debt free!! Why? Again, they honored God FIRST! I know it must seem like a foreign concept to most of America these days, but the scriptures still remain true. That is what the Duggars live their life by. As for Josh & Anna, I pray to God that their marriage is blessed and so are their many children. I can only hope that ALL the children do follow in their footsteps,and somehow maybe all those positive attitudes will out way all you negative people in the world. I have the DEEPEST admiration for Jim Bob and Michelle. They have obviously learned a secret most of us haven't--how to TRULY love one another. The sad realization is that if those of you with your rude comments would have to say this to Michelle's face, she would just smile,and simply say" I'll pray for you." She has the patience of a saint. Take a closer look at Kate, ( for those of you who think that's more realistic) if you were a child --ask yourself who you would rather have as a mother. I wish I had the funds to give a copy of their book--20 and Counting to all of you. You need to take a closer look. Let ye that is WITHOUT sin cast the first stone. Know what book that comes from? Bet Michelle Duggar does!

Hey, the Duggars do not believe in evolution because it is false. I know this will bring on a deluge of comments from those 'far wiser' than I am.
I will defer to biblical teaching on this one. If I'm wrong look me up on Judgment Day!!

Hey, your all wastin your time worrying about it. This series is going to come to quick end with the final episode having Mama Duggar standing in front of a judge facing life with out parole for 19 counts of murder. Being around all those dysfunctional home schooled schooled social misfits has got to take its toll on her. Hey dont shoot me Im just the messenger!

OK So.. you people that havent even watched the show why are you even saying anything.. who cares what you think. They have a show and you dont!! I love this show. They arent asking you for money. we all should all be teaching our family how to love one another. their is to much hate in this world and it is refreshing to see someone doing something positive. I love it!!

They may not be hitting us up for money but I wouldn't want to be a friend of the family. Did ya see the ice storm episode? They couldn't wait for their "FRIENDS" the Bates to bail them out while they sat inside, the men cut down the trees for them and the girls came along and did the house work. They spent 4 days inside with power, seems to me they should have at least found some time to do a load of laundry. They lure ya in with all that cheesey nice nice and bam! what can ya do for us?!! More like 18 mooches and counting. Any of those kids ever escape from that cult the real world will eat them alive.

I saw the ice storm episode and I did notice that they weren't in any hurry to get out and work. But if you had that size of family to take care of, I suppose you wouldn't move so fast either. This is a loving family, but it seems to me that dad loves mom a little too often! In this day and age, it seems irresponsible to bring so many kids into the world and shelter them from how cruel the world can be and expect them to function as normal adults in society. Thus, the concept of "Home-Schooling". Now, I don't I mean any disrespect to those who attempt to teach their kids at home. We all mean well, but are we really doing our kids a service by hiding them from the very world that they must someday interact in? My brother and his wife homeschooled their children several years ago before it became in vogue. They lived in the country where they became isolated from what was then "normal society". The kids still live at home after attempting to live on their own after graduation from "Home School High"....they simply could not function on their own when they had to deal with people outside their own kind. Living out in the country, the only friends they had were the snowmen they built in the winter. These can be great friends, but tend to disappear in the Spring. All of this said to indicate that large families, although delightful to observe may not be all they are cracked up to be!!