Jessa Duggar

For as much richly-deserved criticism as the Duggars attract online, Jim Bob and Michelle's offspring actually possess many fine qualities.

They prioritize family; they seem to have strong work ethics and very keen instincts when it comes to pulling in big bucks; and for as much flak as they've taken for their mildly-creepy perma-grins, the members of Arkanas' third most famous family (it's tough to top the Clintons and Waltons), we can't help but admire these kids for their sunny dispositions.

If you follow any of the Duggar women on social media, you know that many of their followers enjoy pointing out their various flaws as parents.

It's anyone's guess as to why these people still follow the Duggars despite finding them so objectionable, but that's the internet in 2018 for you.

All good things must come to an end, as the old saying goes. In other news, all reality TV shows eventually run their course.

Whether you love, hate or love to hate them, it's been over a decade on TLC for the Duggars, a mightily impressive streak.

In the last decade, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar's children have undoubtedly made something of a career out of reality TV stardom.

But at what cost? Their entire identities.

Often when the fine denizens of the internet are spewing invective against reality stars in some sort of online forum the phrase "get a real job" is bandied about.

Far be it for us to defend the Kardashians and Snookis of the world -- people who could buy and sell us despite never having set foot in an office in their adult lives -- but life as a reality star can actually be quite demanding.

On last night's episode of Counting On, the Duggar family attempted to answer a pressing question that's very familiar to fans:

The mystery of why Jana Duggar is still single.

Considering just about everything she posts online results in some seriously virulent mom-shaming, it's amazing that Jessa Duggar hasn't just deleted her Instagram account.

But in defiance of the haters, Jessa continues to post regular updates on her life as a stay-at-home mom of two boys.

Jessa Duggar is refusing to let critics get her down. Some of you out there may think Jessa is a bad parent, but Duggar thinks otherwise.

And to prove it, or simply because she's yearning to raise another kid, Jessa has made it clear that she's going to expand her family!

Another day, another Duggar parenting controversy.

This time, it's Jessa's turn once again, as the mother of two is being harshly criticized for some innocent photos that appeared on her Instagram page this week.

The notion of Duggar family members "breaking free" has been a topic of discussion for quite some time inside fan circles.

But will it actually happen, and who will be the one to do it? Moreover, what does it even mean to break free in their case?