<p>I know there have been threads on this topic before, but I just can’t help myself. Saw Michelle and Jim Bob Dugger and the whole clan on the “Tpday” show a little while ago, and guess what? Baby #20 on the way. Of course they are thrilled! I don’t get it and can’t understand how this can be good for any one.</p>
<p>Twenty kids isn’t for me. But it does appear to be a loving home. And they’re not asking anyone to support their choice. (Say, whatever happened to OctoMom?)</p>
<p>No, wait, there a perfectly logical explanation for having 20 kids. You see, the Earth’s population is multiplying in shocking numbers. It’s only a matter of time before there are too many of us for our natural resources to sustain. At that point it will be Pandemonium, where people will be killing eachother left and right for unheard of reasons in order to merely survive.</p>
<p>This dear couple is merely ensuring that its family will beat the odds…</p>
<p>post #3 is a great argument for having a ‘Like’ button on CC!</p>
<p>But is it bad for everyone? They seem to do fine and the kids are great. Funny, boisterous, loving and not coddled. People could do much worse and many do.</p>
<p>I don’t think the 20th baby is good for the premature, special-needs 19th baby.</p>
<p>I watched the Today interview. When asked about potential problems because of her age (45), the mother said that she now works out 4-6 days on an elliptical, and that she is in better shape than ever before. This is not going to affect the chances of pregnancy complications, though. </p>
<p>I hope the pregnancy goes smoothly, and she is able to carry this baby to term.</p>
<p>Hey good for them if that is what they want to do. Who are we to say how many children a couple should have especially the Duggers who manage their large family without any government assistance. The family seems loving and well adjusted and they all seem excited about the new addition. Not sure why people get upset about this.</p>
<p>Their kids seem happy, productive and loved. It’s not a choice I would make, but it seems to be working for their family.</p>
<p>If that’s what they want to do…and they’re doing it without welfare, then it’s their business.</p>
<p>I’d rather people like them have 20, then a welfare mom have 4 kids.</p>
<p>I wish them well. I don’t get it. But, I wish them well.</p>
<p>Thank you, nj2011mom, I thank my lucky stars that I was blessed with ‘farsightedness’ ;).</p>
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<p>I think I saw a headline somewhere that she was in some sort of a fight/match against Amy Fisher! Not kidding.(Now why is THAT tidbit taking up space in my brain?)</p>
<p>Last I heard Octomom’s house is a mess and unsafe, and she is bankrupt, and that social service may have to take the kids away…</p>
<p>My concerns are with the pregnancy itself due to Mom’s age and physical condition (I don’t care if you’re on the eliptical daily, 19 deliveries of any sort has to reek havoc on your body!). I too, worry about the needs of baby girl #19 who appears (my own personal observations) to have special needs and concerns that will be apparent for at least awhile if not a lifetime. </p>
<p>I don’t begrudge their family, but one thing I HATE is when the whole clan has to line up and show up for each of these big “announcements” on a morning show. We get it, big family you are - and about to be bigger. Do we need the visual each time? The kids look so awkward.</p>
<p>I won’t pick on the Duggars’ reproductive choices. But, I will say that their “J name” pattern makes me cringe. :p</p>
<h1>20??? Really?? I’m a bit sickened by this…</h1>
<p>The Duggars are exploiting their children the same way that Jon & Kate exploited theirs. I wonder why they are not held to the same standard. The parents are not raising these babies, the older Daughters are. So sad!</p>
<p>I think it’s completely irresponsible, bordering on pathological.</p>
<p>Mnay do far worse damage raising on child. Also Josie seems to be maturing well and not “special needs”. She walks and talks pretty well for an extreme preemie.</p>