17 and Counting....

RandyWayne · #1 11-03-2008, 09:37 PM

...I can't stand this show (on TLC)!

But it is like a sore in your mouth. You know it's there and you know it will hurt if you touch it with your tongue.... but you just can't help it!

Cindy · #2 11-03-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyWayne

...I can't stand this show (on TLC)!

But it is like a sore in your mouth. You know it's their and you know it will hurt if you touch it with your tongue.... but you just can't help it!

And she's pregnant again, it's a girl. And I wonder what name they will pick that starts with the letter J. I did like the episode where they went to New York.

RandyWayne · #3 11-03-2008, 11:29 PM

I am sure she is not stopping at 18 either.

jdm05 · #4 11-04-2008, 03:00 AM

The Duggers were at In n Out in Stockton last night (11/2). They spoke at a church in Stockton. I have a picture but I do not know how to post it on here

RandyWayne · #5 11-04-2008, 07:59 AM

Whatever did they talk about?

MissBrattified · #6 11-04-2008, 08:07 AM

I have a love-hate relationship with this show. LOL!!! On one hand, I admire them for defying the secular culture, and embracing a large (VERY large) family. I also love how they seem to work together on everything, and the kids seem very happy.

However. I can't help but wonder if this is really a reality show. I mean, come on. It's like watching "Leave It To Beaver" x 17. I guess I have a hard time believing everything goes SO smoothly, the kids never argue or bicker, there's no yelling, and the Mom is always cool, calm, collected, and never, ever seems to loose her cool.

I'm not saying it's impossible. Nor am I saying I WANT their home to be full of chaos.

I'm just saying it lacks a measure of normalcy that would make it a lot more fun to watch.

And the homeschooling thing just baffles me. I'm homeschooling three kids right now, and I can BARELY keep up. How does she do it????

I do wish Mrs. Dugger would either grow all her hair long, or cut it all even with what's in front.

Oh, yeah...WHEN do Mr. and Mrs. Dugger find the TIME to make new babies??????

Cindy · #7 11-04-2008, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MissBrattified

I have a love-hate relationship with this show. LOL!!! On one hand, I admire them for defying the secular culture, and embracing a large (VERY large) family. I also love how they seem to work together on everything, and the kids seem very happy.

However. I can't help but wonder if this is really a reality show. I mean, come on. It's like watching "Leave It To Beaver" x 17. I guess I have a hard time believing everything goes SO smoothly, the kids never argue or bicker, there's no yelling, and the Mom is always cool, calm, collected, and never, ever seems to loose her cool.

I'm not saying it's impossible. Nor am I saying I WANT their home to be full of chaos.

I'm just saying it lacks a measure of normalcy that would make it a lot more fun to watch.

And the homeschooling thing just baffles me. I'm homeschooling three kids right now, and I can BARELY keep up. How does she do it????

I do wish Mrs. Dugger would either grow all her hair long, or cut it all even with what's in front.

Oh, yeah...WHEN do Mr. and Mrs. Dugger find the TIME to make new babies??????

I know, right. Like the John & Kate Plus Eight on the same channel are very realistic.

RandyWayne · #8 11-04-2008, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MissBrattified

I have a love-hate relationship with this show. LOL!!! On one hand, I admire them for defying the secular culture, and embracing a large (VERY large) family. I also love how they seem to work together on everything, and the kids seem very happy.

However. I can't help but wonder if this is really a reality show. I mean, come on. It's like watching "Leave It To Beaver" x 17. I guess I have a hard time believing everything goes SO smoothly, the kids never argue or bicker, there's no yelling, and the Mom is always cool, calm, collected, and never, ever seems to loose her cool.

I'm not saying it's impossible. Nor am I saying I WANT their home to be full of chaos.

I'm just saying it lacks a measure of normalcy that would make it a lot more fun to watch.

And the homeschooling thing just baffles me. I'm homeschooling three kids right now, and I can BARELY keep up. How does she do it????

I do wish Mrs. Dugger would either grow all her hair long, or cut it all even with what's in front.

Oh, yeah...WHEN do Mr. and Mrs. Dugger find the TIME to make new babies??????

I am sure they only need once or twice every 10 1/2 months..... (Assuming the recommended 6 week wait after every birth.)

Part of my "hate" relationship with the show is how much it takes me back to my years growing up in our (very) conservative church. The whole "asking permission for everything" thing. Even going so far as the older son having his girlfriends PARENTS there when he proposed.

RandyWayne · #9 11-04-2008, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by cneasttx

I know, right. Like the John & Kate Plus Eight on the same channel are very realistic.

I think "Little People Big World" is pretty realistic as well (for a reality show). After watching The Duggers, the thought struck me that The Waltons had more strife in their family then they do!

Theresa · #10 11-04-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MissBrattified

and the Mom is always cool, calm, collected, and never, ever seems to loose her cool.

. How does she do it????

I do wish Mrs. Dugger would either grow all her hair long, or cut it all even with what's in front.

pharmaceuticals...

has to be LOL