I think kids today get too much individual attention. They grow up in the real world thinking it’s all about “me”
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Well said. Just when I was getting ready to respond to the “oodles of individual attention” crack, I saw your great answer, Cindy. As a former teacher, I heartily concur with your observation.
From what I have seen, the children in this family get what is far more important. Big families are wonderful for teaching children the importance of doing for others, of contributing to the group. In a large family children gain honest self esteem because they provide valuable contributions to the family’s welfare instead of being treated like pampered poodles.
But the camera's catching the lack of individuality of any of the Duggar kids (hey its red day! allll of us are together allll of the time...no outside scouts; sports teams; going to a movie with a friend!?!!?...how do you find a husband/wife later in life, if you don't learn how to find a friend when you are 12)...its the overcontrol that they have to have to make their family work. Can anyone of the kids have a friend over? I never saw 'outsiders' on the their shows. Do any of the kids have a job away from the family? I didn't see it...do any of the girls get to say...'four feet of hair is really hot in the summer...I'd like it cut (or hey, color it purple LOL...but kids do that) and these kids don't. But yet they (the parents) as a cottage industry bring the TV crew (and it brings good money I am sure) and put these very sheltered kids 'out there' in the media. I just can't see having it 'both ways.' If you want to remain 'pure' and unscathed, don't alert the wire services and release the group hospital shot.
My asbestos jammies are on.