[graciegirl]

I personally could not handle that many children and I think that if I had more than four I would not be taking REALLY good care of them. I worry too much, I am too perfectionistic and would make my children and myself crazy.(We had two and the second one had a number of serious health issues) Henry was involved in his job and was away a goodly amount of time when the children were small and the raising of them was put in my hands most of the time.

I think that the Duggars are true to their beliefs and there are a good number of people that believe as they do. I am a Catholic and in years past, many Catholics had really large families and felt it was right to do so.

Whether it is the best situation for a child or for a family depends on the folks who make up that family and their ability to handle all of the challenges and problems and opportunities that raising a large family entail, not the least of which is to feed and clothe and educate them.

I love children very much and have very high expections for doing a good job at parenting. I couldn't do it. The children would be short changed if I was the mother of 19, although I am sure I would love every one of them.

It takes a lot more than love.