I am the first to admit that I dont watch the show; other peoples lives just dont interest me like that. And I find that J name thing annoying. However, I know the editing process. They do not show every minute or even every day. I mean, come on, the oldest is 20. Is he still being homeschooled? Or the 18 year olds? I hope not! The others are 18, 18, 16, 15, 14, 13, 11, 10, 9, 9, 8, 6, 5, 3, 2, <1. Granted, I cant imagine being pregnant 16 times (there are two sets of twins), but apparently it doesnt bother her. I cant deliver anyhow; I dont think my OBGYN would go for 16 c-sections. If I could just get pregnant with #4 Id be doing backflips.
I dont know about you, but it takes me less than an hour to get all three of my kids fed, bathed, and dressed. Around 2 or 3, kids dress themselves anyhow. Regardless, are the kids somehow abused? Are they extremely unhappy? It is not the way I would do things, but there are lots of ways I wouldnt do things. It doesnt mean that someone elses choices are wrong; it means its not for me. Im sure there are lots of things my family does that others never would. From the sounds of it, they are pretty religious and they are letting nature take its course. The way they see it, God will tell them when they are done. Probably why they are not adopting. I just dont see that as somehow horrible to society, or their family, any more than I see having one, or none, as rotten. They have a handle on itno neglect and theyre debt free. They do not drain society in any way. Their kids have a great grasp on responsibility.
The mom being honored on Good Morning America today had 17 and is now raising her grandkids too since the death of her daughter. Her deceased daughter said there was no better parent in the world and left her children in her mothers care. Her children went on and on about what a wonderful life they had growing up. Having more kids that most of us can imagine isnt a crime or a disservice to the kids. Its just a different choice. Still, it will be interesting to see how many kids her kids have and if they homeschool. My thoughts are to each their own.