The Duggars have been on TV since the days when George W. Bush was in office. And while the faces may have changed, the family's ability to humiliate themselves has remained constant.
Of all the strange customs practiced by the Duggar clan, the courtship rules are among the most bizarre. They're also among the most controversial, even within the family.
Jill Duggar appears to be on the outs with most of her siblings. And these days the members of the Counting On clan are no longer attempting to hide the deep rift that's left them divided.
Jim Bob Duggar and Derick Dillard are at war. Derick is constantly threatening to release damaging information about his father-in-law, and Jim Bob is doing his best to make sure Jill's husband is forced into silence. The situation has left fans wondering what sort of information has Jim Bob so concerned.
A source close to the Duggar family tells The Hollywood Gossip that Jana and Jim Bob do not see eye-to-eye with regard to her marital prospects. Jana feels that as an adult woman, she should be permitted to make her own decisions. Jim Bob, of course, disagrees.
Jim Bob Duggar disowned his daughter Jinger when she moved to Los Angeles. Now, an insider reveals the motives for Jim Bob's decision to forgive his daughter were less than magnanimous.
Jim Bob Duggar and Derick Dillard have been at each other's throats for the past several months. But now, Derick has gone nuclear with an allegation that's sure to upset even the most ardent Duggar supporter.
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar have homeschooled all of their 19 children. And until recently, the curriculum they use for their kids' education has been mostly kept secret.
Every Counting On fan is familiar with the massive Tontitown property known as the Duggar compound. But these days, several of Jim Bob and Michelle's kids have left the nest to establish homes of their own.