'Counting On' How Jim Bob Duggar Crippled His Sons

Counting On alum Jim Bob Duggar has faced many controversies over the years. One of them is about how he raised his son through extreme conservative beliefs. However, some Redditors think it played a significant role in why some of his sons are “crippled” today. Keep reading to see the shocking discussion.

Counting On: How’s Jim Bob Duggar Today?

Jim Bob has remained out of sight since the CSAM arrest of his oldest son, Josh Duggar. But there have been reports that the Counting On alum is taking steps to overturn his son’s case. The Duggar family patriarch also appeared at the funeral of Jill Duggar’s daughter, Isla Marie. But it’s not clear if they talked to each other amid their years of strained relationships. Despite Jim Bob’s absence, some fans still find ways to expose his dirty secrets. One of them is the possibility that he crippled his sons.

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How Jim Bob Crippled His Sons

Some Redditors recently discussed James Duggar’s appearance at a Bates family event. Many were surprised by his sudden appearance amid his long online absence. But what caught the attention of many was one comment saying that Jim Bob crippled his sons. According to the Reddit user, the Counting On alum limited his sons’ abilities to the point where they only worked for him, which is believed to be a common practice in such religious families.

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The commenter also said that Jim Bob Duggar basically turned them into children permanently. “And they will never make the cross over to the adult world because daddio will always be in control of every little thing even when they marry,” the poster added. Others agreed and even felt bad about what happened to who they called the “lost boys,” which consisted of Jedidah, Jeremiah, Jason, James, Justin, and Jackson.

“All the lost boys are stumbling around adulthood with no real direction or life skills. Jason and James have it the worst, however.”
“Jason lives in a child’s playhouse/treehouse on the property. Totally normal adulthood.”
“The fact that both his parents enjoyed a proper high school education like many of the parents of these fundie families which gave them options of their own makes it all the more evil. Karissa Collins is exactly the same way.”

Counting On: James Duggar Stepping Away From The Family?

Some Reddit users from the same thread also believe that James Duggar is stepping away from the family. It comes after one commenter mentioned that the Counting On alum was expected to court outside of the family’s circle by Jill. James himself has also done some questionable activities, far from the Duggar family’s behavior. Some of them are doing dangerous activities like playing soccer using cars as well as traveling so much across countries with friends.