The Duggars: Training their kids for 'quiet and still time' [NBC: 6-08-2011]

[MsBlacksox1]

Classic ATI training. People used to use blanket time, where children were allegedly smacked for not staying on the blanket or for crying. There were also claims of children being neglected, on the blanket for hours.

[EmberOfMemories]

Wish I would have had this advice early on, now hes 5 years old and just rambucious!

[Wonderbooty911]

She needs to write a parenting book.

[MrsCoasterfreak76]

@Wonderbooty911 : Check out "The Duggars: 20 and Counting" and "A Love that Multiplies"

[crikey1112]

This woman is a genius. Praise God for Michelle Duggar!

[FlowerChild65]

It is abuse because they use "correction" (ie hitting) if the child does not be still. They follow Micheal Peal's To Train Up a Child. They used to have links to his book on their website.

[LivvyProcter]

I love how she does all the actions for it, like she would with her children at the beginning.

[Lundarigirl]

Josie is so cute!

[kenny8331]

Sounds like scientology to me.

[Andybaby]

The woman with 18 kids is teaching 'self control'?

[Truthisahatecrime]

The Duggars are awesome!

[SouthernBell4Christ]

Abusive? Abusive is when you don't discipline your child and let them do whatever they want to. I they had this show on regular tv so I could watch it and get tips an things cause my son is so hyperactive. I'm a new mother.

[MrTlove911]

People who hate this, have never had kids, or never baby sat one. Your with them 24/7 and all the attention goes towards them, and some days you get so annoyed by the screaming when there's no need, or trying to take a shit and they are outside the door crying for attention, that youself want to cry. It's wonderfull and all, but it's tough as hell, and the "average" parrent gives up after a while, and give candy just to shut them up, hence to the selfish greedy ones.

[JesusInMe4Ever2]

@94MaverickGT- I so agree Maverick! Most of my post was supposed to sound sarcastic towards those against sitting still. I had to. My kids have to. I am so very impressed that your autistic children are this way. I have met so many parents who allow their autistic children to run all over them(thinking of one here in my town). He will actually listen to and mind me. So for those who haven't tried sitting still drills ... It's great!  Try reading while doing it. The kids love it!

[girloffaith16]

I will definitely utilize the self control game when I have kids. What a smart idea!

[supercellgirl]

Say what you want about this family but it is apparent that, despite having different beliefs on children than many, the Duggars are a loving, caring family that is raising some wonderful children. They aren't on any type of government assistance, their kids are happy, thoughtful, caring and polite which is more than one can say for parents with only a couple children nowadays. Yes, they have a lot of kids, but their children are some of the most well-raised children I have ever seen.

[Luvmypets123]

They are wonderful parents. Some of the children on my street could do with these parents' attitude towards children's behaviour...they are little gets round here.

[majormana1]

i think this is smart idea 17 months is a little young but i understand duggar's need for that. also it can be useful when you have hyperactive kids. jana proably was hyper when little from what i understand of michelle metioning her personality. joy is clearly hyper though has devolped some control. jackson and johannah are clearly adhd i state that from observation on their show. its not abuse. im bit hyper gradad use to have me play game called freeze i was told stand up straight still as

[JesusInMe4Ever2]

Wow! Abuse.... Hmmmm.... I guess all those years ago like say 50 or 60 or more..... all parents must have been abusive because they expected the children to be seen and not heard. Quiet and not jumping up and around. I thought my grandparents were the best! They never abused me even though they made me mind and sit still. I never thought minding an adult was abusive. My, oh, my!!!! How times change!!!!!!!

[94MaverickGT]

@JesusInMe4Ever2 I'm not 50 yet and I had proper sitting training. My mother was from a family of 9 and the eldest would always say "What if all 9 of us did (_____)" and it's true. So those that don't teach their children to sit properly and quietly and not to stand on tables and chairs, please don't bring your children to my house.  I have Autistic twins and they are not allowed to do these things whether they understand why or not at age 5. No wonder teachers RUN from school every June!!

[Aluapay]

Awesome....



[TheKrissKat1]

Although I'm not crazy over how religious they are, I really wish I had a tight-knit family like this. :)

[101YTFAN]

of course they can blink; michelle is just making the game more dramatic--little ones love drama. this family is so successful in so many ways that it seems to completely irk some really unhappy-with-their-own-lives viewers of these videos. i love this sweet family & their values. may tlc keep them in my life for yrs to come!

[roflcopter96100]

why cant they blink?

[AlbertaRose94]

I rely on public transportation to get around. I did something similiar to what Michelle does. If you've ever travelled on a bus, train or airplane with a screeching, out of control toddler you'd understand why it's a good idea to train your child from a young age to sit still and be quiet.

[CelticXAngel88]

1. why ask about something you don't believe in?

2. to answer, He foresaw many things including the mismanagement of the world's resources, not just overpopulation.

[lilmisscookie11]

She's not being rude, she's sharing her point of view

[chaylasong]

dont be rood

[MsPoodlehead]

I think teaching children to be still and quiet is an excellent idea but I would not start it at 17 months.

[Dizzybear]

What Michelle practices is called blanket time and they tell you to smack the child if they get off the blanket. I don't know if Michelle actually does that but when they tell you to start this as an infant yes that is considered abuse. I read about her practice before and she mentions them doing this on a blanket several times and telling your child not to blink for 5 minutes. I'm a huge duggar fan but this is stupid

[pecci99]

shes so smart its self control people ever heard of it since they do all of these talk shows the kids need to learn to sit quietly while the interview is going on its not abuse its something that they need to learn for life

[pecci99]

shes so smart its self control people ever heard of it since they do all of these talk shows the kids need to learn to sit quietly while the interview is going on its not abuse its something that they need to learn for life

[raidersSolja]

quick question...if god was real,(which i dont believe in) wouldnt he have the slightest shred of intelligence to forsee overpopulation when he stated have a shitload of children

[MsSarcia]

Good Michelle/JimBob, can you teach them all to roll over and play dead for 5 min. too? Geez! LOL

[jenleec1]

Abuse??? Really?? Wow. What sheltered lives you must lead. teaching your children to control themselves is a huge benefit to them for the rest of their lives.

[themoodyfamily1]

How is a game of sitting still for 5 minutes abusive or horrible? Come on people. Really?

[FitnessMinded]

@themoodyfamily1 It's abusive to people whose lives have no morals, ethics, or beliefs of civility. Look at how many uncontrolled rude adults there are running around today. Those are the people who call it abuse

[tranurse]

@FitnessMinded nothing wrong with manners or sitting still. we would come up with quiet time at my house. basically, i would let mine sit with a book or a toy. if i had to cook dinner or somethingk i would put a video in. i've also been big about manners. i figure it takes just as long to say something nicely, as it does to be ugly. i've always let my kids have their opinion, and they can disagree with me, if they do it nicely. i tell them i might not change my mind, but i might.

[lamujerindomable]

@FitnessMinded No kidding! So many parents I know are so afraid of their kids. they are afraid to say no to them too.

[plum2u]

@themoodyfamily1 Those who "think" this is abusive are probably some of the ones whose children are rug rats in public or other people's homes. Or they don't have kids and don't have a clue anyway.

[BethBowersMusic]

@themoodyfamily1 That's about as abusive as punishing your child with a drop of hot sauce; FOOD. But then again, that lady got her kid taken away from her.

[Salisya]

Umm, yea. I think this is horrible. Not something I would ever do to my kids and thank the Lord, my mother never did this kind of treatment to me. Very very sad. :(((

[merebear87]

@Salisya your mom never taught you self control? How sad.

[Salisya]

@merebear87 What a rude assumption.

There are other ways to teach a child such skills. I just find this one mentally abusive. Still I am very glad me nor my mother followed such an awful practice, and yes I am very very sad that such practices are inflicted on children.

[govegetarian100]

@Salisya

abusive?? teaching children to sit in peace for 5 mins is abusive?? this is going to benefit them in the long run..

[Salisya]

@govegetarian100 This can damage their mental health. Mental health is a bit more important than people think. Do it to your kid if you want. It is not something I would do to mine.

There are other ways to teach children these things.

[govegetarian100]

@Salisya

damage mental health.... in what way?. learning to sit in peace for a few minutes everyday helps your mental health.. Ask ppl who do yoga regularly.. it really helps.. i dont have kids, but when i do i will definitely teach them...