Baby Josie Duggar Finally Goes Home From the Hospital

They are self employed, buy their own insurance and pay taxes. They are in no way a drain on society.

Out all the families on tv, theirs is the most stble and I worry the least about the care and safety of thei children. They are NOT Kate Goslin.

They are earning an HONEST living. They are not dong to have more kids, they just dont believe in birth control. It is their right to have their own beliefs.

I get tired of hearing people tear down others because they do things right. They pay thier bills, own thier house and if one thing is very clear about the Duggar family is that they are happy. So what if TLC is paying them? They had the family before the show and will still be family long after the show ends. They have love and respect for others, they are positive role models because the kids have no STD's, no substance issues, or wondering who their babies daddy are... In todays world of Paris Hilton, Lindsey Lohan, Joran Van De Sloot and Tiger Woods, why can't you be glad someone is showing, "it" can be done and done well instead of wanting the most sarcastic last word?

That wasn't nice at all. There are a lot of others in this country costing you and I a lot more money and not only don't contribute but also work the system and end up with better benefits, etc than those of us who work and pay. Their lifestyle is not for me but I don't feel in any position to judge them..or anyone. Their lives revolve around God and I am all for that!! I wish more of us would center our lives in that direction.

They are living off of their children. If they had no/fewer children there would be no television show and daddy would have to devote more time to actually working and less time keeping his wife pregnant.
They use the older children like hired help and are creating the belief in the younger children that this is how a normal family is suppose to function.
They are teaching the males that they are superior to the females in life and that the females role is to be seen and not heard.
Personally I do not care how many children they choose to bring into this world and am not a fan of the show.
I would think that after awhile it would have some type of health issue for the mother or the child by having so many births to there record. If so they are not taking this into account by keeping her pregnant all of the time.
But what ever floats your boat....

I have to agree with most all the points put out there. This family needs to stop procreating and take inventory of all the things they are blessed with. Paid off home, no debt, (relatively) good health, etc. now they need to stop and think about all the things that could happen should Momma Duggar get pregnant again and Heaven forbid something happen that could endanger her life more than this last pregnancy did. Is it really worth it to put all that you have worked so hard for in danger because you refuse to stop having kids and put yourself on some sort of birth control? What about the older kids? You know that they have to be somewhat upset with having to take care of all their siblings while Momma Duggar is busy with whatever (she even admitted that one of her older daughters plays teacher, not Michelle) probably wondering around and nursing the newest baby. Just look at the oldest Duggar and his wife. She CLINGS to him. She always looks around like she has no back bone and needs her husband there to help her figure this and that out and guide her in the right direction. Those girls are going to need to learn to stand up for themselves and be able to provide for themselves and not depend on a man to do that for them. And how are all of them going to know how to function in today's world with all the bad things that happen?
And Michelle's poor body. Its been pregnant longer than its been out of puberty and not reproducing. If you research it, it takes a woman 12-24 months to recover from a pregnancy. If you keep compounding pregnancies, you can count on your body running SUPER low on many things it needs just to function! Just because you CAN keep having children doesn't mean you should. As it stands, if either one of those parents dies (again, heaven forbid), its going to be a HUGE undertaking for the rest of the family to pick up the slack.
We keep giving these people air time and seemingly glorifying what they do. I have a feeling its going to take something absolutely HORRIBLE happening to one of the parents before they stop and rethink about what they are doing to themselves and their kids.

I heard that she thinks she is pregnant again!

I am so sorry for you and your ignorance. These are wonderful peple living by what they believe with all their hearts and giving life not "suck out my brains" death as so many of you do. Who are you -- a "follow everybody else's popular opinion" mutt. It is not your place to judge others as I am sure if you look inward you will find a multitude of ugly warts. They are very evident to me.

And you know all this how? And what's the reason for all your uncalled for judgemental vitriol against people you don't even know?

While I couldn't live the lifestyle the Duggars have, and I can't subscribe to their religious beliefs, I still have to admire what I see them doing. Their children seem well loved, well grounded, and certainly wholesome. And it looks as though the Duggars are raising each and every one of their children to be productive and responsible citizens. And here's some news for you, in large families it's the norm for older children to help care for the younger children, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that. In fact, caring for younger children helps to build a sense of responsibility in those children, and I believe (as the oldest of five children myself) that this contributes to the family bonds as well.

You could learn from such a family........

OH PLEASE. THEY HAVE THE MONEY TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR KIDS. IT ISN'T GOING TO HURT THE OLDER CHILDREN TO PITCH IN. THEY DON'T SEEM SPOILED AT ALL. THEY SEEM LIKE A LOVING, CARING FAMILY. SOMETHING YOU DON'T SEE IN THE WORLD TODAY. GROW UP AND KEEP YOUR USELESS OPINIONS TO YOURSELF.

These people are selfishly fulfilling their own obsession to keep reproducing at the expense of their offspring. I fing it disgusting!
I love children and value family as well, but there is no way I would be that selfish. There is no way in hell they are able to support ta family this size! I am sure some additional financial help is being utilized here..and why? Because they refuse to stop spitting out a child each year. Good God, have you no decency? A previous poster also pointed out the burden of the older children in caring for the younger siblings...another aspect of the parent's selfishness. Thank God they cannot have litters.

What is wrong with you? You must be jealous. In case you are not aware, families do take care of each other that is what family is. These kids are well adjusted and the love that they feel for each other shows. The pay theri own way, their bills are paid and there is no government aid. As far as "LEGAL TAX CHEAT" what the devil are you talking about as there is no such thing. Since you are not paying for them in anyway, I suggest that you shut your mouth. You know not of what you speak.

Are you really that ignorant a person, or do you know nothing about these people? The Duggars do not live off the system. They are really a true family and all the children are family oriented and happy. They own commercial property and have a lucrative business and they teach their children along with hands on. They live debt free, and care about the environment, they shop thrift stores, they volunteer all over their community and teach the children to care about others besides themselves. From the way you speak you sound like you don't have any morals or care about family unity at all, how sad. I myself have a good family and care about each other and I have 3 grown boys, but I have to say, even this large family blow us out of the water. How many families do you know are that close. The kids grow up, move out, some get married, which is all well and good but how close are they with each other and their parents. Sure they see each other here and there & do things together from time to time and have good times. Some families actually can't stand each other, thank goodness not in my family.
So what if they have a large family, they're doing it right. I don't agree with the girls wearing only dresses or the family not being able to dance. I guess that's part of their religion, (I never understood that, I'm a rebel like that) I believe that if someone believes in a certain faith, it shouldn't matter what you wear and dancing is only fun, it doesn't lead to anything else if you teach your children good moral conduct, there's nothing wrong with dancing at all. But if they are all fine with it, who cares. Actually one of the daughters who lives on her own now wears pants and the family respects her decision because they love her unconditionally. They know she's not going to go off half-baked.
Having said all that, some large families don't get it quite right and have crazy issues and that's what makes people like you, or others, think the wrong thing about large families. They are not all like that. Just be kind to people and about people, and no I'm not a religious person even though I went to Catholic school for 9yrs. I always had problems believing certain things and hated sitting next to judgemental and hypocritical people. So I simply removed myself from the situation and keep myself open minded. It's just annoying when people judge others without actually knowing all the facts first.

although I don't agree with birthing this many children, the Duggers seem to be raising these children very well, and they support them without any help. they seem like a very well rounded family and it works for them. We shouldn't be so judgmental of them. I'm glad the baby Josie is doing well.

You are an idiot, and obviously have no idea what you are talking about. The Duggars live their lives according to the plan that God has for them. Do you seek God in your daily life?
If 20% of the population lived a God fearing clean cut life like the Duggars, this country would be a much better place than it is now.
BTW, 50% of the American population pays no federal income tax.

Well for one thing insurance is a policy that is purchased in case it is needed. Insurance companies take in WAY more than they ever pay out. I am sure they can afford the Duggar family. Besides, they took their money all these years for the policy premium, isn't that how insurance works ???

And as far as taxes go, have you ever heard of a little thing called sales tax ??? With all the supplies they buy, I would say they pay WAY MORE TAXES than your average American. Heck the gasoline bill alone for their vehicles must net the state and federal government a pretty penny in gas tax.

Finally, this is still America last time I checked. They are law abiding citizens. They have the right to breed as much as they want. Be a good fellow American and get off their back why don't ya?

Okay, families with 19 kids are very rare, but I wish everybody would stop saying the Duggars can't afford their children, that these children are deprived. Watch the show, and you'll see the huge, beautiful home they live in, all the toys, computers, cell phones, etc. they have. Not everyone agrees with the size of their family, but stop saying they're deprived, because they most definitely are not!

are you the IRS. their house is paid for and the kids are educated and well behaved. probably more than you can say for yourself.

I admire and applaude this family, they take care of themselfs and don't rely on the goverment or state to take care of them. I love to see the love and faith they have for the Lord, and how they truely try to live their lives the way God intended us to live. Maybe if more people tried to follow there example there would be less divorces, less teen pregnancies, children would be raised with both parents who love and teach them strong family values, and as for the children they appear to be happy and enjoy being with each other, and if it works for them more power to them!.
May the Lord continue to bless this family, and that we may continue to see more of them thru out the years.
God Bless You Duggar's.