SkydiveStMarys 0 #1 October 13, 2005 Thats f#@#in' crazy!! Why? How? Is there a quality of life for the older kids? Are they buit in babysitters? Probably! Is that fair!? Not to mention that it can't be doing any good to her body. She gets pregnant almost every 10-12 months. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #2 October 13, 2005 Did you forget the link or just your meds? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #3 October 13, 2005 Well I figured that everyone must of heard about it, it was blasted on national news..... but for those who need it....... Wed Oct 12, 2:03 PM ET LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Michelle Duggar just delivered her 16th child, and she's already thinking about doing it again. ADVERTISEMENT Johannah Faith Duggar was born at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday and weighed seven pounds, 6.5 ounces. The baby's father, Jim Bob Duggar, a former state representative, said Wednesday that mother and child were doing well. He said Johannah's birth was especially exciting because it was the first time in eight years the family has had a girl. Jim Bob Duggar, 40, said he and Michelle, 39, want more children. "We both just love children and we consider each a blessing from the Lord. I have asked Michelle if she wants more and she said yes, if the Lord wants to give us some she will accept them," he said. The Discovery Health Channel filmed Johannah's birth and plans to air a show about the family of 18 next May. The Learning Channel is doing another show about the family's construction project, a 650-square-metre house that should be finished before Christmas. The home, which the family has been building for two years, will have nine bathrooms, dormitory-style bedrooms for the girls and boys, a commercial kitchen, four washing machines and four dryers. Jim Bob Duggar, who sells real estate, previously lost his bid for the U.S. Senate. He said he expects to run for the state Senate next year but isn't ready to make a formal announcement. Michelle Duggar had her first child at age 21, four years after the couple married. Their children include two sets of twins, and each child has a name beginning with the letter J: Joshua, 17; John David, 15; Janna, 15; Jill, 14; Jessa, 12; Jinger, 11; Joseph, 10; Josiah, 9; Joy-Anna, 8; Jeremiah, 6; Jedidiah, 6; Jason, 5; James, 4; Justin, 2; and Jackson Levi, 1.A miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #4 October 13, 2005 "dormitory-style bedrooms" Thats cozy! BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,446 #5 October 13, 2005 I put that high in the "it's their business" category. Really. They are self-supporting. No, neither the number of kids nor the lifestyle is my cup of tea, but such is life. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #6 October 13, 2005 It's not the 16 kids that gets me. It's her hair. Have you seen it? Two complete hairstyles on one head. It's what a mullet would be if it grew up. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #7 October 13, 2005 Doesn't that just make you craaazy! LOL!!!A miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #8 October 13, 2005 There are much worse things in life then growing up in a large family. I don't really see the big deal in this. I personally wouldn't want that many kids, but it isn't the first time this has happened. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReBirth 0 #9 October 13, 2005 So...why judge? Have you spoken to the children? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,489 #10 October 13, 2005 QuoteWell I figured that everyone must of heard about it, it was blasted on national news..... but for those who need it....... Keyword being national, this isn't an american website....Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #11 October 13, 2005 one step closer to world over-population... How many can the planet support?My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #12 October 13, 2005 So are you suggesting regulating the number of children couples are allowed to have? Like China? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Channman 2 #13 October 13, 2005 Don't know if they eat out much, but getting a table has to be hard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #14 October 13, 2005 When you can't control yourself, some sort of control is recommended...say, birth control devices?, tying a knot in it?, rhythm method?? As far as using the extreme you bring up, in extreme cases, sometimes extreme methods are required. Your option would be to slowly choke to world to the point of total anarchy?My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #15 October 13, 2005 QuoteDon't know if they eat out much, but getting a table has to be hard. "Duggar party of 18" Duggar party...sounds close to Donner party...My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #16 October 13, 2005 QuoteDugger party...sounds close to Donner party... well I suppose that would be one solution... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beowulf 1 #17 October 13, 2005 It isn't a control issue. This couple made a conscious decision to have lots of kids. Apparently they can afford to have lots of kids. I really don't see over population as being something that will happen anytime soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #18 October 13, 2005 You're right of course, not anytime soon. Hopefully not in my son's lifetime either...nor his son...nor his son....etc.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,312 #19 October 13, 2005 QuoteI put that high in the "it's their business" category. Yup.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike111 0 #20 October 13, 2005 I agree, as they support themselves and can provide for ALL the kids then the number doesn't matter. when neglect starts happening that it when its got out of hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #21 October 13, 2005 It may be odd in this day and age, but bad in the 40s it was quite common especially in the midwest farm country. May dad has 12 brothers and sisters and my Mom has 7 both lived on farms and everyone had to work one the farm. In some cases yes, the oldest ones have to take care of the younger ones, but even today in families of 4 that happens so even that is not odd. They had these guys on the discovery channel or TLC a year or so ago and everyone in that family seems very happy, true they all pull their weight but this lifestyle works for them. As for over population.....well I'm doing my part by not having kids. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #22 October 13, 2005 I don't mean to come off judgmental, though I would think that if you wanted that many kids, there are alot of kids out there that need to be adopted. I am also looking at the health issue for the mother, having that many kids so often CAN NOT be good for her body. But then again its not my stretched out, saggy belly. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #23 October 13, 2005 QuoteI...there are alot of kids out there that need to be adopted. Great option....My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #24 October 13, 2005 My mom grew up in a large family. Several of the her siblings have PhDs now, and all but one has at least a master's degree. I have 13 cousins on that side of the family. My mom was the oldest, and yes, she had to babysit sometimes, but my grandparents were always careful to make sure she had time for herself and with her friends too. She told me she never really minded babysitting, because she liked her siblings, and they had fun. Today, she's a teacher. Today, I don't think any one of my mom's siblings regrets being born into a large family. What's kind of interesting is that we don't have a lot of the problems that I see other people having with their families. I hear people saying "I hate christmas because I have to go see my family." I don't understand that. We actually enjoy spending time together. All of us. I wonder if growing up in a large family taught my mom and her siblings how to compromise and get along and agree to disagree with people who are different. Politically speaking, we're all over the map from conservative catholics and mormons to liberal wiccans and homosexual agnostics. Everyone is accepted and respected, whether we agree with their choices or not, simply because they are Family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #25 October 13, 2005 That is awesome! But seriously y'all, the hair. It's killing me. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
