So instead they use the energy sucking driers? That's just stupid!
Oh well, only in America.
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Posted 18 June 2010 - 11:26 AM
When I was growing up in America, it was noted that only really poor of the poor hung their clothes out.. Sort of a snobby like.. "What, you can't afford a dryer?" kind of thing.. We did, but hey, we were pretty poor! LOL My mom didn't really care.. but we still used driers a lot.
As far as their homeschooling but being too lazy to cloth diaper etc.. Sheesh people can be mean - We all pick and chose our own battles. I don't get why you are putting someone down because they don't choose to do something you do.
Some people use energy sucking microwaves, kettles, tv's, computers, blah blah blah - that's just as bad as using disposables, but no one takes that into account. How are those products made? How much energy do they use per year? Most of that energy to make and run them would be from natural resources which are NOT renewable.. Which is just as damaging as filling up a landfill!
Just because you've seen a bit of video footage of a family, and read a bit of their lives on the internet, does NOT mean you know them, and what is right for them. Only they know what is right for their family. No one can be perfect and "do it all."
As far as their homeschooling but being too lazy to cloth diaper etc.. Sheesh people can be mean - We all pick and chose our own battles. I don't get why you are putting someone down because they don't choose to do something you do.
Some people use energy sucking microwaves, kettles, tv's, computers, blah blah blah - that's just as bad as using disposables, but no one takes that into account. How are those products made? How much energy do they use per year? Most of that energy to make and run them would be from natural resources which are NOT renewable.. Which is just as damaging as filling up a landfill!
Just because you've seen a bit of video footage of a family, and read a bit of their lives on the internet, does NOT mean you know them, and what is right for them. Only they know what is right for their family. No one can be perfect and "do it all."
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Posted 18 June 2010 - 07:30 PM
I'm not being nasty (if that was aimed at me, among others). They do freak me out, I don't like the whole Duggar brand thing they have happening. I don't like any families that make the older children raise the younger, and as a homeschooler myself I REALLY hate when people bring them up when they find out we do, like we're going to be similar.
I dont' think they SHOULD use cloth, really, if I wanted them to limit their environmental vandalism i'd be wanting them to stop bloody breeding. But I do think that saying they don't have enough time is somewhat of a copout, in this day and age of advanced technology. They have time for more children, they have time for homeschooling, they have time to shoot TV. But it's their $48,000 to spend how they like.
I dont' think they SHOULD use cloth, really, if I wanted them to limit their environmental vandalism i'd be wanting them to stop bloody breeding. But I do think that saying they don't have enough time is somewhat of a copout, in this day and age of advanced technology. They have time for more children, they have time for homeschooling, they have time to shoot TV. But it's their $48,000 to spend how they like.
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Posted 19 June 2010 - 08:15 AM
StarryOne, on 18 June 2010 - 07:30 PM, said:
I'm not being nasty (if that was aimed at me, among others). They do freak me out, I don't like the whole Duggar brand thing they have happening. I don't like any families that make the older children raise the younger, and as a homeschooler myself I REALLY hate when people bring them up when they find out we do, like we're going to be similar.
I dont' think they SHOULD use cloth, really, if I wanted them to limit their environmental vandalism i'd be wanting them to stop bloody breeding. But I do think that saying they don't have enough time is somewhat of a copout, in this day and age of advanced technology. They have time for more children, they have time for homeschooling, they have time to shoot TV. But it's their $48,000 to spend how they like.
I dont' think they SHOULD use cloth, really, if I wanted them to limit their environmental vandalism i'd be wanting them to stop bloody breeding. But I do think that saying they don't have enough time is somewhat of a copout, in this day and age of advanced technology. They have time for more children, they have time for homeschooling, they have time to shoot TV. But it's their $48,000 to spend how they like.
I guess my great great grandmothers + on both side of my family were just as bad, having up to 16-18 kids for several generations in a row....
It's all about perspective hey?
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Posted 19 June 2010 - 08:19 AM
Jenn, on 19 June 2010 - 08:15 AM, said:
StarryOne, on 18 June 2010 - 07:30 PM, said:
I'm not being nasty (if that was aimed at me, among others). They do freak me out, I don't like the whole Duggar brand thing they have happening. I don't like any families that make the older children raise the younger, and as a homeschooler myself I REALLY hate when people bring them up when they find out we do, like we're going to be similar.
I dont' think they SHOULD use cloth, really, if I wanted them to limit their environmental vandalism i'd be wanting them to stop bloody breeding. But I do think that saying they don't have enough time is somewhat of a copout, in this day and age of advanced technology. They have time for more children, they have time for homeschooling, they have time to shoot TV. But it's their $48,000 to spend how they like.
I dont' think they SHOULD use cloth, really, if I wanted them to limit their environmental vandalism i'd be wanting them to stop bloody breeding. But I do think that saying they don't have enough time is somewhat of a copout, in this day and age of advanced technology. They have time for more children, they have time for homeschooling, they have time to shoot TV. But it's their $48,000 to spend how they like.
I guess my great great grandmothers + on both side of my family were just as bad, having up to 16-18 kids for several generations in a row....
It's all about perspective hey?
It was common back in those times. It was the same in my own family.
I think if you can support them and love them, who the hell cares?
There are things the duggars do or don't do that I don't agree with all the same.
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Posted 19 June 2010 - 12:35 PM
that's the most bizarre thing i've ever heard - why?! is it some sort of puritan thing against showing your underwear in public?
re: the hayes, never heard of them before but OUCH! 3 pregnancies, 10 kids... that couple were really made for making babies!
re: the hayes, never heard of them before but OUCH! 3 pregnancies, 10 kids... that couple were really made for making babies!
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Posted 19 June 2010 - 08:29 PM
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I guess my great great grandmothers + on both side of my family were just as bad, having up to 16-18 kids for several generations in a row....
If I thought large families were a heinous crime I wouldn't have five kids would I? Detach and read, you're seeing attacks where there really aren't any. Promise.
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Posted 19 August 2010 - 05:55 PM
Doesn't seem fair that it was accepted in days gone by to have larger families (and most went without because they were poor) but today it is frowned upon because it is no longer normal? Just because not everyone chooses to have large families doesn't mean it is wrong. The only issue I have with large families is when the children are not taken care of. It appears that the dugger children are well taken care of and well mannered. As for being 'slaves' a little hard work never hurt anyone. Has anyone noticed the attitudes and lack of respect this lastest generation of teens have to elders and anyone in general. If they learn to care about anyone else but themselves perhaps they wouldn't have such awful attitudes and be so selfish? I have been ttc a third child for over a year now and I don't tell most people anymore because everyone's reaction is why do you want any more? Two is perfect, at least you have the ones you have etc. It is very hurtful to me as I want more children and it is my decision to make. I feel incomplete as much as I adore the two I have. Nobody should tell you that you only have two, three, four, five, or however many kids and that you suck because you don't want more and I don't believe people should judge people for having a large family either. Again in my opinion if the children are looked after then whats the crime? The bible says that a man is blessed to have lots of children and that is the viewpoint they take. I think it would be advantageous if the duggers did cloth nappies but again it is their choice to make. I don't judge people for not doing cloth and I don't want people judging me for not doing disposibles, at the end of the day we all have the power of choice. Christian verses non Christian, blonde verses brunette, Ford verses Holden. We all have our preferences and some people like something alltogether different like Spiritual but not christian or Mazda or redhead. Personal preference.
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