‘Bringing Up Bates’ Why Kelly Jo’s Kids Never Had Regular Jobs?

Kelly Jo Bates & Addallee Bates From Bringing Up Bates, Sourced From The Bates Family Facebook

Bringing Up Bates stars Kelly Jo and Gil Bates have been thriving in life despite having their show cancelled. The Bates family is considered one of the most successful religious families today, even with all the controversies they have faced over the years. However, many Redditors were curious about the majority of Gil and Kelly Jo’s daughters, who never had regular jobs. Keep reading to see the discussion.

Bringing Up Bates: Kelly Jo Bates’ Latest Celebration

One of the latest updates from Kelly Jo was about the graduation of Addallee from homeschool. The Bringing Up Bates star took to Instagram to express how proud she is of her daughter’s accomplishment. She even gushed over how Addallee is a “Godly young lady.” There are also speculations that Addallee is currently courting Jason Duggar. But some people hope that she will pursue a career first and break the streak of zero employment in the family.

Addallee Bates From Bringing Up Bates, Sourced From @thebatesfam Instagram
Addallee Bates From Bringing Up Bates, Sourced From @thebatesfam Instagram

Why Kelly Jo’s Children Never Had Regular Jobs?

Some Bringing Up Bates fans on Reddit discussed the reason why almost everyone in the family doesn’t have jobs, especially Gil and Kelly Jo’s daughters. According to the poster, it’s known that finishing college is required, to some extent, to pursue a career. However, they recalled that their church doesn’t allow a handful of career paths. But with the changes in the family’s lifestyle, several commenters think some of the younger generations may break the rules and aim for the jobs they want.

The Bates Family From Bringing Up Bates, Sourced From @thebatesfam Instagram
The Bates Family From Bringing Up Bates, Sourced From @thebatesfam Instagram
  • “Could the women have regular jobs? I know some of the women have their businesses, but if one of the women wanted a career that required a college degree, such a teacher, doctor, lawyer, etc, do you think they would be allowed?”
  • “Tori has a “degree” in teaching. IIRC – she was planning to actually teach at a Christian school when she & Bobby moved (I can’t remember if she actually did or not). And Michaela has a nursing degree. Granted we know they didn’t really do anything with those, but they still had intentions to.”
  • “Didn’t Carlin get a degree from Liberty University? She might have done it on line . I think that one is a regionally accredited school. I think she said she graduated in 2019.”
  • “No. Gothard approved careers for women were teaching, cosmetology but only until they were married. I believe nursing was a gothard approved career but only to help care for family (need to go back to that part of the documentary)”

Bringing Up Bates: Whitney & Carlin Bates Continues To Thrive In Business

Carlin is currently one of the most successful daughters of Gil and Kelly Jo. She’s been thriving in her clothing business, Bates Sisters Boutique, along with her sister-in-law, Whitney. The Bringing Up Bates stars even celebrated the fifth anniversary of their company and gave away tons of products to thank all of their supporters.

Whitney Bates & Carlin Bates From Bringing Up Bates, Sourced From @carlinbates98 Instagram
Whitney Bates & Carlin Bates From Bringing Up Bates, Sourced From @carlinbates98 Instagram

Many of the Bates daughters also run YouTube channels with their husbands. One of them is Katie, who’s been documenting her pregnancy journey and Travis’ music career.

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