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15 of the Craziest Duggar Rules & Bans

EntertainmentPublished Jun 23, 2017
By Tanvier Peart
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It's no secret that the Duggars and conservatism go hand-in-hand. Seeing as they're notorious for dodging temptation while participating in certain activities and events -- in the name of tradition and family -- it's sometimes easy to forget how different the Duggars live. Call it a great way to protect their family or plain old weird, but the Duggars have certain rules -- bans even -- in place that just might make a person say "Come again?"

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That's right, these rules seem really out there. But we have to remember that the Duggars are deeply religious, meaning they have a very specific set of rules they want to live by. In fact, they only agreed to star in their reality show if religion played a part of their story and their family was front and center. To the rest of us, though, these rules seem a little strange. No shame, but no "full-frontal" hugs, no women wearing pants, and no social media until married? What's going on here? This conservative crew certainly causes waves across the religious spectrum, from the deeply devout to the mostly secular. No matter what, though, we can't stop watching this family live their daily lives -- crazy rules and all! Take a look at the rules that are the most surprising -- they are certain to raise a few eyebrows.

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No Social Media Until You're Engaged
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No Social Media Until You're Engaged

Sorry, kiddos, but it doesn't look like Jim Bob and Michelle will allow any of their children who are still under their authority to have social media accounts until they get engaged. That means no personal Facebook, no Instagram, no Twitter, no nada. Heck, even Jana Duggar is banned from having a social media profile -- and she's 27! 

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No Hanging With (or Helping) Unwed Mothers
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No Hanging With (or Helping) Unwed Mothers

Does anyone else remember when Michelle and Jim Bob reportedly forbade Jill Duggar from helping an unwed mother -- aka Susanna Keller, Anna Duggar's sister? Allegedly, Jill's parents didn't want the Duggar sibling "exposed to an unwed mother in that condition."

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Have Sex Whenever Your Man Wants
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Have Sex Whenever Your Man Wants

Sorry, but there doesn't appear to be any rest for the weary, as Michelle Duggar advocates pleasing your man even if you're tired. "'Be available,'" the Duggar matriarch tells Today. "'Anyone can fix him lunch, but only one person can meet that physical need of love that he has, and you always need to be available when he calls.'" There is, however, a silver lining, as women can get a break during their periods and after childbirth.

Thank God for that.

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No Divorce
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No Divorce

Apparently, the Duggars are against divorce, which shouldn't be a huge shock to anyone -- especially given Josh's crazy cheating scandal. "Divorce is not even something that will be discussed," a source close to the Duggar clan reportedly told People.

So does that mean no divorce if your spouse is abusive?

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Pennies for Chores
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Pennies for Chores

Obviously, Jim Bob and Michelle can't shell out tons of money on each of their kids -- they have a lot! As an alternative, the Duggar parents give their kids three cents for chores and schoolwork completed, which really isn't much. ... Or is it?

As Michelle tells Parenting magazine, the money can add up in the course of a month and even total as much as $25 -- which isn't super bad!

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No Beach
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No Beach

Sorry, but it looks like fun in the sun will be restricted to the backyard. During an interview with E! News, the Duggars revealed beaches are banned. "It's just too hard for the guys to try and keep their eyes averted," mama Michelle reveals.

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No Dancing
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No Dancing

Though characters in the Bible -- like David, for example -- were notorious for dancing, the Duggars reportedly forbid their children to bust a move. As mom Michelle tells E! News, dancing can evoke "sensual" feelings that are no bueno for this conservative group.

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No Pants
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No Pants

By now, people have caught on that Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar frown upon their daughters wearing pants. In fact, we hear Joy-Anna's new hubby doesn't want her wearing pants, which makes you question what the big deal is.

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No Hand-Holding
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No Hand-Holding

If you thought you were going to lock pinkies with your beloved while courting, think again. According to Today, the Duggar parentals have made hand-holding a no-no in an effort to keep every physical aspect of the relationship for marriage.

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No Co-Ed Hide-and-Seek
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No Co-Ed Hide-and-Seek

Given the Duggars' past dealing with Josh sexually abusing his sisters, the idea that co-ed hide-and-seek is banned among the kids -- in the name of "safeguards" -- doesn't seem too far-fetched for this family. Still, it's kinda weird.

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No Co-Ed Babysitting
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No Co-Ed Babysitting

In addition to no co-ed hide-and-seek, it seems the Duggar kids are banned from babysitting siblings of the opposite sex. Apparently, Michelle Duggar prohibits her sons from babysitting their sisters, which just sounds so ... so ... odd.

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No TV
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No TV

Seriously, there are no TVs in Jim Bob and Michelle's house -- which makes you wonder how they keep up with Counting On. As you might've assumed, the Duggar parents want to block their children from worldly influences, which is likely easier done without having a telly in the home. Given how addictive the wiles of television can be, maybe this isn't a bad thing?

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The Community Gets Invited to the Wedding
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The Community Gets Invited to the Wedding

Though the jury is still out on whether or not this is 100 percent true, rumor has it the community gets an invite to the Duggar weddings -- which is a lot of people when you think about it. An estimated 600 plus people watched Jill and Derek say "I do," with *1,000* folks ready for cake and ice cream at Jessa and Ben's special day.

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No Chest-to-Chest
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No Chest-to-Chest

By now, most of us know about the Duggars' side-hugs-only rule they've had in place whenever a Duggar kid begins courting. While one would think most hugs are harmless (it is a common greeting when you see someone you know out and about), Jessa and Jill once revealed the chest-to-chest ban is in place to help prevent "temptation,"E! News reports.

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No Texting the Opposite Sex Unless Mom & Dad See
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No Texting the Opposite Sex Unless Mom & Dad See

Surprise, surprise. 

Michelle and Jim Bob not only want chaperones on all of their children's outings with the person they're courting, but the Duggar parents also want a copy of all text messages. In fact, the parentals have no problem chiming in if and when needed -- as Jim Bob once did when Ben asked Jessa to give him a call.

Needless to say, the answer was no.

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