'Counting On' Why Fans Think The Duggars Are Left Behind?

Counting On alums Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar raised their kids differently from most parents today due to their beliefs. They followed a certain homeschool program endorsed by the IBLP. Because of this, many of the Duggar kids grew up struggling to find employment and had to rely on their past fame to make money. Some Redditors also think that some of them are still stuck in the old world of technology. Keep reading to see why.

Counting On: A Duggar Finally Changing History?

Most of the Duggar kids weren’t able to go to college due to homeschooling. However, Jinger previously took to IG Stories to answer a fan asking if she’s planning on going to college. According to the Counting On alum, she has never really thought about it yet, but she knows it’s a good idea. Jeremy’s wife added that she’s the type of person who likes to explore new things, implying that her doors to college are still open, which could make her the first Duggar to do so.

The Duggar Family From Counting On, TLC, Sourced From Duggar Family Official Facebook

Why Fans Think The Duggars Are Left Behind?

Some Counting On fans on Reddit discussed the possibility that the Duggar family is behind today’s technology. It’s no secret that most of Jim Bob and Michelle’s children were raised without gadgets or access to almost any technology. They weren’t allowed to listen to modern music and could only watch faith-based movies and videos.

Jana Duggar & Michelle Duggar From Counting On, TLC, Sourced From @janamduggar Instagram

But some commenters said that Josh was the deal-breaker, having access to almost everything, including the adult-based website he visited. Several Reddit users also mentioned that some of the Duggars today have been thriving on YouTube, suggesting that they were able to catch up with today’s technology.

“How good do you think the Duggars are with technology? Do you think they are with the times or stuck in the past?”
“I bet pretty good….. especially Josh. He was so good it got the notice of homeland security.”
“I just remember some of those middle years of the show being really awkward because they were clearly all fine with using iPhones but they still had those ramen noodles perm hair cuts and floor length denim skirts.”
“Pretty good considering several have socials and upload to YouTube.”
“The youngins, as in the 19, they def know as best age goes. Boob, knows what he needs to know. Meech knows I guess enough to get by.”

Counting On: Jim Bob Duggar Trying To Bring Back Family To Reality TV?

Another Reddit thread also speculated that Jim Bob Duggar may be trying to bring his family back to the reality show. This comes after the sudden online activities of his children, such as Jana, who hasn’t posted anything on Instagram for over two years. Jessa also went on a barrage of Facebook posts and YouTube vlogs talking about her kids and her daily life as a mother, which is something that she hasn’t done for months. However, some Counting On fans believe Jim Bob was only covering up the recent Ashley Madison documentary, where Josh was briefly mentioned.