I watch it sometimes. My feelings are mixed on this family. On one hand, they seem like decent people, on the other hand, there are some aspects of their lives that annoy me. Still, I would rather have coffee with them then a lot of other reality stars that I come to mind.I like that the Duggar parents seem to actually like one another and that the kids, for the most part, get along. I get tired of the way the media depicts all siblings as disliking one another.
I have to admit the whole NIKE thing struck me as counterproductive. In case, someone who doesn't watch the show is reading this thread. The Duggar girls for some reason are responsible for helping their brothers remain mentally pure. So when they see a immodest dressed woman(according to the daughter, it can be a woman without sleeves) they shout Nike so the boys have to look down.
This strikes me as counterproductive for several reasons. First, it means that the girls are drawing attention to something that the boys might not have noticed anyway. Second, who can judge what tempts another person as our temptations vary by individual. For all the girls know, one of the boys is tempted by feet. Looking down might be the worst thing for him. THird, eventually these young men will have to deal with girls who choose to wear clothing that they consider immodest. How will they do that without their sisters being present? Fourth, no one seems to consider that young girls can enjoy looking at handsome young men. (Read the Mike Rowe threads if you don't believe me
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I like the family far more then I disagree with some of their odder lifestyle choices though. I can ignore the entire NIKE thing, even if it seems a bit ill thought out. I will admit that the NIKE show did prduce some very interesting conversations with my kids that I wouldn't have had otherwise.
I like John David a lot. He seems like a sweet, but shy young man.
