So far I've seen two seasons of the show 17 Kids and Counting. Well, the first season is 17 and the second season is 18. I know that there are 4 seasons now and that the last one is 19 Kids and Counting. It is a show on the The Learning Channel, but I don't have cable so I've been able to watch it on Netflix. I'm still waiting for the second two seasons to come to Netflix.
I'm hooked. Have you ever seen a tv show, never mind a reality tv show, where a family or group of people are actually nice to each other? This is it.
Many people have heard of the Duggar family. They have 19 children. Most people look down on them and talk discouragingly about them and their large family, but after watching this show I am convinced that the Duggars are very much trying to honor the Lord with their lives. I know people talk discouragingly about them because every time I say I watch or like this show someone always says something against them, even Christians. It's unfortunate for them because they are missing out on watching an edifying show and they are missing out on an opportunity to support Christians and Christian television.
The Duggars talk encouragingly to each other and are never angry (in the seasons I've seen). They quote scripture and show the cameramen how they raise their children in the fear of the Lord. I've been highly encouraged when watching this show because I can see a family that can serve as a role model for me and my family.
I don't agree with several of the Duggar's beliefs, but I do believe that it is far better to have too much fear of the Lord than not enough. For example, it's better to live a life without any dancing than to have dancing lead you into temptation and sin. It's better to be too modest than not modest enough. Etc.
They are a homeschooling family and they share many great resources on their website.
They have their house rules.
A Character Sheet to help teach character traits in light of the scripture. You can download the pdf file too.
They also share where they purchase many of the products that they use in their home for organization, education, etc.
It was encouraging to read your post and then I visited the Duggars' site and had an explore - I was challenged and reminded of God's truth, especially in the area of relationships with others and forgiveness and not complaining. Thank you for posting! I think people criticise other Christians when they don't want to do what they do (e.g. have lots of kids or homeschool). I agree that it is often better to err on the side of caution with modesty, etc., as long as it doesn't become a measuring stick against which we judge others. Thanks for your thoughtfulness!
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