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The Duggar Family Popularized Blanket Training, But What Is It And Why Is It So Problematic?
The popular reality TV show "19 Kids and Counting" followed a Christian family called the Duggars, who adopted a discipline approach that was intended to train infants.
By Gina Florio4 min read
Out of all the famous reality TV families, the Duggars might be the most controversial. They're best known for their reality television show, originally called 17 Kids and Counting when it premiered on TLC in 2008. As the family grew, the title changed to 18 Kids and Counting and eventually 19 Kids and Counting to reflect the addition of new family members. The show, which aired until 2015, featured the daily life of parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and their 19 children, all of whose names begin with the letter J.