If Eight is Enough, what is Fifteen?

Posted on June 2, 2004 06:13 PM by Joel Comm

I thought two kids was challenging. Check out the Duggar family of Fayetteville, Arkansas.



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Michelle Duggar just gave birth to her 15th (yes, that is FIFTEENTH) baby this past week. She is 37 years old and she must be an amazing woman.

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28 Comments For This Post

  1. Therese Says:
    June 4, 2004 09:09 PM

    I know of someone who just had their 17th baby.I grew up with a family in my neighborhood with 15 and my cousins having her 13th soon.I only have 6 children.

  2. Ron E. Says:
    June 5, 2004 07:39 AM

    They should get a TV, or maybe take up bowling.

  3. Maysee Says:
    November 1, 2004 10:14 PM

    I have 6 children and I am expecting quadruplets now! I will say she must be a strong woman to raise that many but, I will say I love everyone of my children to death. Once I had 6 I wanted more and I continued on but I am so blessed to have every single one of them!
    My Kids: Meera, Devin, Isabella, Parice, Madison,and Gavin. And on the Way ~Kole, Toriey, Kacelie, and Mya~

  4. gilbert43 Says:
    November 12, 2004 08:03 PM

    I was just wondering if anyone knows what the religion of this family is. I heard they have no television or for that matter of fact no real "technology" of that sort. It kind of reminds me of the Amish in a way.

  5. Jen Says:
    June 26, 2005 07:12 AM

    They are "evangelical Christians" according to an article written by Michelle Duggar. They are NOT amish. What an encouraging family!

  6. Rose Says:
    October 12, 2005 10:58 PM

    Oct 12 2005.... there is another child born. They say they still want more.

    a link to CNN story about it.

    http://www.cnn.com/2005/HEALTH/parenting/10/12/sixteen.kids.ap/index.html

    I googled for photos when I read CNN, and found this place.

  7. Jewels Snow Says:
    October 13, 2005 02:32 AM

    Have you ever heard of over population, I think China has the right idea one kid per family, I have one kid, and I think that is enough for any family, gee get a clue, buy a rubber

  8. Wildston Says:
    October 13, 2005 07:27 AM

    I'm a young father speaking from Brazil and I've read this on web today (in Portuguese). Imediately, I googled for more information in English. I'm very happy about this family. I want have many children too. About one who said they don't have television, I think they do, but they have more interesting things to do... :-)God bless then... by the way, they are from a Baptist Church... here in Brazil, I belong to Neo-Catechmenal Way from Catholic Church and we also believe children are gift from God!

  9. lisa Says:
    October 17, 2005 08:36 AM

    They do have a television, they just choose not to watch it.

  10. Mae Says:
    October 17, 2005 11:57 AM

    I thought she just gave birth to #16! They have babies so fast the media can't even keep up with them! To each his own but my goodnes...they are so lucky that all of their kids have been healthy!

  11. Brandi Says:
    October 17, 2005 11:12 PM

    this family is just too much. They are totally selfish. There are starving children out there and kids who want to be adopted. If they want so many children, why not adopt one of those, and give them a home. Why continue to overpopulate the earth, and take all of our resources? Feed some hungry children who deserve it. Stop having kids if you can't raise them. People think Michelle can raise those kids, but the only reason why that family can function is bc she has her kids take care of the littler kids. Let the older kids be kids. Don't make them raise YOUR babies. If you can't take care of them yourself, STOP MAKING THEM!!!

  12. Francine Says:
    April 28, 2006 04:13 PM

    I agree with many of the comments about the Dugger family having too many children. Whilst the children appear to be very clean, happy, and healthy, this is a perhaps flawed view in that the children have little or no contact with the outside world, ie through school, church, and after school activities in which children learn friendships and about each other. The children only have their mother's views as they are home schooled. I thought she sounded pathetic the way she explained what bankruptcy meant to the children during their "lessons." This was from the Discovery Health tv show last night, April 27th 2006. I thought too that the family's ideas seemed to be a little on the Amish side and in today's technological society, I would have thought it necessary to expose the children to television, radio, and to learn about computers. I agree with some that if the Duggers are not asking for handouts, then fantastic for us taxpayers, however on other issues of are the children really feeling individual love and attention, I think the answer has to be yes but only to a limited extent. I think it is a shame that older children get forced into looking after younger siblings when the mother is too busy giving birth every year to do it herself. I have to admit, I found the family freakish and think the woman should definitely get her tubes tied or permanently stick to birth control!

  13. Jane Says:
    April 30, 2006 06:10 AM

    I just hope we are all not paying for them. I am sure they are freeloaders

  14. Catherine Says:
    July 6, 2006 12:45 AM

    Many of the comments that have been given here upset me. First let me say that I could never see me having this many kids, I love the 2 I have and they keep my plate full, but I also understand how someone would want to have what they believe is right for them. I also must say that my family homeschools also, we are in no way religious, we practice no religion. Where I have a problem is that several people on this chain haven't taken the time to read anything on the Dugger Family, other than the gibberish that other fools have written. If you read about them you would find out "The Duggars are a very religious, Southern Baptist family" not any way Amish. Yes they don't watch much T.V. but they do have them and do watch them, they also have 7 computers. They are not wanting or looking for hand-outs. They have no debt what-so-ever. they have/are building a 7k sqft home with cash. Read any of thier family web-sites they put it all out there. I will say I do not agree with all the things they say or all the ways they are raising their family, but it seems to be working for them. Who are you or even me to judge them. Everyone there has a full belly, a roof, and clothes on their backs. They care for the kids they make, thats more than many people can say.

  15. jazmin and alison Says:
    August 20, 2006 03:48 PM

    we love the duggars, keep having as many children as god gives you michelle you are an amazing woman.!!

  16. Laney Says:
    September 4, 2006 08:34 PM

    To each his own....I grew up with 10 kids and we had a blast. We didn't all dress the same....and we had nannies to help out, but I saw my parents enough. In fact 8 of the 10 kids still live around them. And we all get along. We all went to public school, and our parents paid for our college. As for helping out others....they adopted two boys...so stop being so judgemental.....be a little more open minded it is a free country. Isn't it great!

  17. Teresa M. Reed Says:
    May 21, 2007 08:57 PM

    God Bless the Duggar Family! Their lifestyle is their choice. The poor will always be amongst us no matter how many children the Duggar Family choose to have.

  18. Laura Says:
    May 22, 2007 06:29 AM

    One thing I noticed by reading their interviews, etc., is that this family puts too much emphasis on the older children raising the younger ones...but this is what happens when you have this many kids. I see nothing wrong with having a load of kids....but once your parenting skills are not adequate enough b/c you have too many...there is a problem...Teenagers should NOT be filling the role of a parent.

  19. ken Says:
    August 3, 2007 09:27 AM

    I can't believe the judgemental people that have posted. It sounds like the Duggar family are doing fine and there is absolutely nothing wrong with older children helping out. That is one of the biggest problems we have with our youth today is that they do not understand or ever learn responsibility. There are many families that should not even have one child because they let them do what they want and have what they want. We are raising a bunch of spoiled brats! Take a look at your own life before you judge this family. It looks like they have their act together and the Lord is blessing them - what's wrong with that?

  20. Jeff Says:
    August 3, 2007 12:36 PM

    God said that blessed is the man that has many children. See below. So basically if we build our house in the Lord and have many children. We are blessed. This family is an ideal family that we should all learn from. What is selfish is not following the first commandment and multiplying and replenishing the earth.

    1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
    2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved asleep.
    3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his creward.
    4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
    5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.

  21. bassgirl Says:
    August 12, 2007 01:33 PM

    well they just had #17! There was a question about their religion. Here is what I found: "They are members of an evangelical Christian movement called Quiverful, which holds that children are a blessing from God and that husbands and wives should gladly accept all the children they are given.

    Couples in the movement also believe that the husband is the head of the household and the wife is submissive to him, while the children are submissive to both. The girls wear long dresses or skirts and tops, while the boys wear slacks and polo shirts."
    I know that God said Live and be fruitful..I applaud them for their bravery and being able to raise all their children in good faith and such good behavior! I have 3 kids myself, and I wouldn't be able to do what they do!! Congratulations on #17. Girl named Jennifer! I am looking forward to their show that I heard is going to be aired soon!

  22. jessica Says:
    November 27, 2007 10:40 AM

    such extreme religions are retarded. its an excuse for men to keep their women at bay and under their power. you dont see women forming these types of sects. that many children is ridiculous. especially when they get let out into the real world and have no social skills whatsoever because their only friends have been their parents and siblings. they will have issues getting a job and finding a mate unless they keep it in the evangelical sect. its very cult-like and creepy. not to mention these people are on a tv show and get paid for it, no crap they have money to build their house. this is me rolling my eyes. its just like the dwarves on little people big world, they get to remodel their home not because matt's business is going well, theyre being paid by TLC.

    i think organized religion is stupid in general. just love yourself and eachother and do the right thing as often as you can.

  23. PROUD ARMY WIFE Says:
    January 16, 2008 12:39 AM

    ..Simply said, it's a uterus not a clown car.
    Lovin' the Lord is great & if it gives them what they need then.. more power to them but damn come on ya know?! It's.. well its sickening.

    Oh & for all the "Right Winger's" out there reading this.. no i am Not a "Right Winger" or a "Liberal".. i am an AMERICAN ARMY WIFE!

  24. Reagan Says:
    January 29, 2008 01:27 PM

    I find it amazing that so many posters think she should "get her tubes tied" or "go on birth control."

    Why do we not extend the same attitudes towards single mothers who bear child after child, out of wedlock, with different fathers, using the welfare system?

    This is an intact family, raising their children and teaching them right from wrong, the importance of responsibility and caring for others above yourself.

    I have a feeling that most of the hostility is borne from the fact that they happen to be fundamentalist Christians.

    I came from a medium-sized family (5 children) and my husband has 8 older siblings. We're happy with our three little ones. But I don't understand all of the negativity, which appears to be leveled at their religious beliefs, not the number of children they have.

  25. steff Says:
    March 9, 2008 06:31 PM

    so sad. how do these children have identities. all their names start with the letter J. come on now! i cant believe what i read about the children having to make an appointment to have one on one time with their mother or father. that is ridiculous! i feel sorry for these children. just because you can bear children doesnt mean you have to have 17 of them! i have heard of families having up to 8 or 9 but 17 come on, and she has no plans of stopping. this kind of makes me sick!

  26. emma Says:
    April 8, 2008 08:05 PM

    wow i know that when our cable goes out three months later i find out im pregnant but wow they need to get a dish or something.

  27. cari Says:
    April 12, 2008 03:30 PM

    Seriously there are condoms for a reason - enough is enough! There are so many homeless children out there...dont be selfish and keep having more. Either stop f*cking or use some birth control.

  28. Ashley Says:
    May 9, 2008 06:27 PM

    I have an issue with the Dugger family and others like them, having one too many children. Overpopulation is a real issue, scarcity of the resources in the very near future is a real problem.

    Irrespective of whether or not you are religious person, if you truly care about your children, wouldn't you want them to live in a peaceful, healthy, environment - society - country? I ask you, How is this a possibility if these family and subsequently each and every single of their off springs continues on having 17, 18, 20 kids?

    Taking this fact into consideration, it rather obvious that derive and desire in this type of situation is to multiply more of your own at the expense of the future of your own children and others. The women are simply baby making machine ensuring the continuation of certain race, religion, in short any idealogy irrespective of the cost of quality of life for all of us.

    If these families truly care and believe that children are a blessing, aren't there at this very moment thousands of children up for adoption? Don't they count as a blessing, or only if they are your own children they are a blessing?

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