The official Duggar family discussion thread!

[Macaela25]

I don't have religious or any other kind of beliefs on the number of children people have....I think that's a personal decision that should be decided within each family. I know that for me, due to age, (I don't want to have teenagers/college kids running me into the ground when I'm ready to retire) DH and I are planning on three, with a hard max of four. I came from from a family of 7 kids, enjoyed every minute and still do...I personally feel that children from tiny family of one or two are short-changed and don't even know it. (No flames please - it's just an opinion, not a personal attack directed at anyone - trust me, I don't know you).

That said, I also VERY strongly believe that if you can't feed 'em, don't breed 'em. I respect the Duggars who appear to be financially stable and able to support their children - if they have 30 more, and can support them, fine. I'd much rather see a child born into a loving, moral and values based home of 20+ people where their needs are provided for than one born to another welfare mother bouncing her babies from boyfriend to boyfriend.

[kcrichton23]

Originally Posted by kurlisola Assuming only 8 of their kids go to college, then, in todays dollars, it would cost them approximately $416k (assuming 4 year public college).

Isn't this the family that thinks only the male children need to go to college? Maybe I'm thinking of someone else, but I don't know of too many families with this many children.

[kurlisola]

Originally Posted by kcrichton23 Isn't this the family that thinks only the male children need to go to college? Maybe I'm thinking of someone else, but I don't know of too many families with this many children.

I really don't know. I remember reading about them several years ago after the birth of their 14th; but I'm sure I didn't read this because I would have remembered something like that. I hope you are wrong because that would be just sad.

[aimeebee]

I don't think this is the family. If you click on the family's website, it says the oldest daughter wants to be a midwife. I think she would have to get some college for that. This family does homeschool. Don't know but they may be able to get some college credits for appropriate homeschool courses/independent studies.

[kcrichton23]

Originally Posted by kurlisola I really don't know. I remember reading about them several years ago after the birth of their 14th; but I'm sure I didn't read this because I would have remembered something like that. I hope you are wrong because that would be just sad.

I hope so too!

[TheyCallMeMom]

Originally Posted by aimeebee I don't think this is the family. If you click on the family's website, it says the oldest daughter wants to be a midwife. I think she would have to get some college for that. This family does homeschool. Don't know but they may be able to get some college credits for appropriate homeschool courses/independent studies.

Many homeschoolers start college courses when their peers are starting thier JR year of High School... And more and more colleges are "preffering" homeschoolers.. and offering great scholarships.. We are planning to have our kids do 2 years of community college before they are 18... that is at our cost.. anything after is thier cost, but we will hep as needed.. I dont want my kids dropping out because they were short $1000 or so KWIM

I don't have religious or any other kind of beliefs on the number of children people have....I think that's a personal decision that should be decided within each family. I know that for me, due to age, (I don't want to have teenagers/college kids running me into the ground when I'm ready to retire) DH and I are planning on three, with a hard max of four. I came from from a family of 7 kids, enjoyed every minute and still do...I personally feel that children from tiny family of one or two are short-changed and don't even know it. (No flames please - it's just an opinion, not a personal attack directed at anyone - trust me, I don't know you). That said, I also VERY strongly believe that if you can't feed 'em, don't breed 'em. I respect the Duggars who appear to be financially stable and able to support their children - if they have 30 more, and can support them, fine. I'd much rather see a child born into a loving, moral and values based home of 20+ people where their needs are provided for than one born to another welfare mother bouncing her babies from boyfriend to boyfriend.

I completely agree...

[LoisGriffin]

I admire their organization.. I could use a few tips from them! I think it's wonderful to have a big family :)

[cutenirish]

I thought Mr dugger worked for the courts and the older boys started working for his business as well.

[Carolina Momma]

Yay! I love watching their specials.

[Carolina Momma]

Originally Posted by cutenirish I thought Mr dugger worked for the courts and the older boys started working for his business as well.

I think that was a different large family - can't remember their names. Jim Bob is a former state representative, and I seem to recall he was involved in insurance and real estate. I was absolutely amazed to find out on one of their specials that they have absolutely no debt.