They are not exploiting their children. Get a grip.
It seems they belong to a movement called the “Quiverfull, and it’s a Christian movement that derives its name from Psalm 127:3-5, where many children are metaphorically referred to as a quiver full of arrows. While I do not subscribe to the quiverfull movement, and when I first watched a special about this family, I was expecting to be appalled by their beliefs and lifestyle. But after watching the show, and becoming more familiar with the family, their lifestyle, their beliefs, I do not find it to be nearly as disturbing as I thought I would. In fact, I kind of feel myself longing for some of the close family relationships and deep love they appear to feel for one another.
They appear to be a loving, happy family, who are deeply rooted in morality (which most of this society is severely lacking), and they financially support themselves. Translation, they are not on welfare to support their children. Yes, their show undoubtedly helps financially now, but remember folks, they had this family long before the bucks started rolling in, and they didn’t rely on public assistance then either.
They have built-in baby sitters, and the children are all homeschooled so they do miss out on some of the friendships and extra-curricular activities associated with traditional schooling. But they appear to be pretty well-adjusted. And quite frankly, I’d prefer my child be more like the Dugger children than many of the kids I see coming out of the public school systems.
I may not personally agree with the Dugger’s way of life, but anyone who watches the show on the Learning Channel with an open mind might just see something positive there that they weren’t expecting. I would highly recommend their show for all the liberals who thinks the government can do thing better than a close loving family like the Duggers.
The Duggers are NOT exploiting their children.
You misunderstood me.
Jon - Kate + Eight are exploiting their children solely for $$$$. The Duggers don't need to $$$$$ and are not phony like Jon and Kate ... .
The Duggers are a wonderful example of a family.