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All teen and kid reviews for 19 Kids and Counting

Age
7
Average rating based on 16 kid and teen reviews:
  • 50% say there are positive messages
  • 44% say there are positive role models
  • 31% say it's educational
Teen, 16 years old
February 3, 2011
 
I encourage you to watch just one episode.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with this... I won't say show because it's not, it's their actual lives. Michelle and JimBob keep their 19 children firmly focused on a good Christian lifestyle and respect and trust in others. I can't miss a single episode! If I did, I don't know what would happen... my world would probably crumble down around me. The kids are all so sweet and funny in their own ways. I encourage everyone to watch just one episode, that's all, and then I can guarantee you'll be hooked. Best TLC show ever! Just for kicks and giggles I'm gonna name all of the kids: Josh, Jana, John-David, Jill, Jessa, Jinger, Joseph, Josiah, Joy Anna, Jedidiah, Jeremiah, Jason, James, Justin, Jackson, Johannah, Jennifer, Jordyn, and Josie. (Yes I just did this without any help whatsoever, and yes they are in order from oldest to youngest.) There is also Josh's wife Anna and their children Mackynzie and Michael. Comments? Questions? Concerns? Email me: ogormanscommonsense at yahoo. :)

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Teen, 16 years old
March 19, 2010
 
Conservitive Family Reality . . .
This is my reality addiction. I find it overly facinating to watch a family with 19 kids perform tasks in everyday life. The parents are kind and firm, but very respectful towards their kids. The kids were obviously raised well, and are very polite towards each other and other people they come into contact with. Though the relegious views are a plus for this family, it makes me kind of grumpy when traditional roles related to genders are inforced . . . Honestly, if I was a Dugger, I don't know if I could make it, I'm a lot like Joy-Anna and Jinger: A little bit fiesty, but more of a tom-boy, and enjoy cooking and doing things with my hands rather then cleaning and the other stuff the Dugger girls tend to do more. Something to talk to your kids about this show would probably be the gender roles, and how they are different in the Dugger's lives rather then yours.

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Teen, 15 years old
December 23, 2009
 
Generally clean.
I don't find the show interesting, but I think having 8 kids is a great accomplishment.

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Teen, 14 years old
December 1, 2010
 
awesome
LOVE LOVE LOVE this show! My friend's dad is the camera man, so I get the scoop on everything. I watch it every Tuesday! There is absolutely nothing wrong with this show! And the best part is....they always have a Christian perspective on things, and always share their views with the viewers. That is one of the best parts, is that they aren't afraid to share their faith in Jesus our Lord. :)

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Teen, 15 years old
August 11, 2009
 
good show with postive messages
This show is really good. I love watching it. It has positive messages like peace, love, friendship and other things. The family is really cool but i dont think i could live with that many siblings!!

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Teen, 16 years old
November 22, 2008
 
A Really Sweet Show
This show is really interesting. I have three siblings, I wonder what it would be like to have 16! The parents both seem like incredibly sweet people, and their kids are pretty much awesome from what I've seen. I do wish that we could see more of the story.

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Kid, 13 years old
November 7, 2009
 
Great!!!
I love this show because it revolves around a HUGE family!

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Teen, 17 years old
February 7, 2009
 
great
i love this show i am watching it right now i think it is appropriate for any age children they are a nice mormon family and they mostly go to education places i LOVE this show

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Teen, 15 years old
November 23, 2011
 
Show about family
Since I come from a big family I can relate to the Dugger's more. It's a nice show, but it's not as interesting (to me) as other shows becuase it basically shows you what happens in family life. It's not innapropriate, though. The Duggers are Christians so if you don't have the same belief then you might not want to watch this show.

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Teen, 16 years old
June 15, 2009
 
Just SO Irritating
Sure, this show is perfectly clean and there is little to be concerned about when letting your children watch it, but this family has serious issues. The show shoves the family's ultra-conservative, unrealisitic values in your face and never lets up for a second. These children will have serious trouble interacting in the real world. They raise them as if in Utah in the 1950's! No television, no internet, no KISSING until marriage! I'm not usually one to judge, but these children will be ultra-screwed up! And I haven't even started on the homeschooling. Their children learn from COMPUTERS, and they have little contact with their peers, completely destroying their social interaction. In a recent episode, the older children go to a public elementary school, and we learn that the family DOESN'T DANCE as a rule! WHAT?! I'm sorry, but this show just gets under my skin.

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Teen, 14 years old
December 16, 2011
 
Unusual Family
I love watching this show to see how two exstrodenary parents raise 19 kids! It's awsome, even younger kids (under 10) will take an interest to this unusual family.

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Teen, 13 years old
February 15, 2012
 
Erm.
I like the show and its awesome cause I can relate in some ways.Homeschooled online and christian!But there is a problem with this show.The parents put all the stress on the older girls and thats not fair.the boys dont do a thing but sit around and eat.And the fact that they dont dance is....wow.How do you listen to music? just listen and no head bobbing or any movement what so ever?BOR AND ING.So many things I wanna say but I dont feel like it lol.The duggars add up to 100% quivering.

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Teen, 12 years old
April 21, 2012
 
19 kids and counting
19 kids and counting is a popular tv show on TLC. The kids age from 23 yeras starting with Michelle and JimBob Duggars oldest son, Josh to their latest addition, Josie who is now 2 years old. (Josh has his on family now! His wife Anna is also 23 and his daughter Mackyenzie who is 2 and their latest son Michale who will be 1 in June) All the children's first name starts with a J- for JimBob their dad. This family is a very religious cristian family. The have bible time before bed and in the morning. The girls only wear long skirts that go down tothe ankle. The men wearing a shirt ( sometimes tucked in) with nice pants. As you can tell this family is very formal. They are a very well mannerd family, and a very, very nice family. This sets great examples for children. ( Although its advised NOT to have 19 kids!) It teaches your children how to be nice, caring, honest person. The siblings don't fight. You would think it would be non stop fighting but none! On this show you see how you live with 19 CHILDREN! You will see the Duggars go through hard times, anf happy times You see how they do their daily things and go on adventures with them too! You thought have 2, 3 or 4 kids was bad!!!? Try having 19 kids ranging from different ages all around the house!

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Kid, 11 years old
April 15, 2012
 
Great show
This is a great family show. Jim bob and Michelle are very religious and teach their kids their values ........ all 19 of them. The kids are very well mannered . The family has a nice demeanor all and all.

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