One of the most popular posts on my blog is about the Duggar Family – perhaps you’ve heard of them? 
The family from Arkansas with 18 kids has a show on TLC that chronicles their life. With their eldest child & his wife expecting their first grandchild in October, Mrs. Duggar just recently announced that she & Mr. Duggar are expecting again! The internet has exploded with people giving their opinions, ranting and raving. I’ve been amazed at some of the responses.
As long as they are taking care of their children and raising them up well, who cares? It amazes me how some (not all) pro-choice women have been speaking out & treating Mrs. Duggar like dirt. If you support a woman’s right to do with her what her body what she wants, then why would knock her for doing what she wants with hers? I myself don’t agree with everything they believe but I think they’re great. I think it’s their choice to have children – and I do honestly think they love & cherish each one of their children.
Michelle Duggar says they’re recognized regularly thanks to the TLC show.
“We feel like it’s just an opportunity to encourage families to enjoy their children, enjoy children while they have them and realize that they are a gift from God,” she said. “That’s our prayer. This is an opportunity to just encourage others to value family and just enjoy the time you have with them.”
I know we probably don’t see everything that goes on in their lives, but from what I have seen I’m impressed. The kids all seem respectful and well mannered. They are all close and a lot of the things they do seem pretty typical. I love that she takes a personal interest in their education and that all the children are taught to play an instrument. I thought this schedule of a typical day in their lives was pretty neat – they spend time each night talking individually about their day & what’s going on in their lives. We’ll see what happens down the road but for the moment they all seem to be well adjusted. People comparing her to OctoMom and Jon & Kate amaze me – I can’t see the similarities at all. They’re not in it for the money or the fame. I admire their committment to their marriage and to their family. So once again, I’d love to hear your opinions & thoughts!
