Life with 18 siblings | Ep. 3

Not many people grew up in a home with 18 siblings! In this episode, Jinger opens up about what life was like in a crowded house that never had a dull moment.

[@wackywagners3463]

I love how they've been together for years yet he is still so excited and genuinely interested in knowing more about her and her life ♡

[@michellefarah3631]

Jinger: it depends on what season of life? Jeremy: let’s say, summer! …🤦🏼‍♀️

[@sweetsarah27]

😂😂😂

[@HeidiBoffitto]

Hahaha

[@daniiiakasha4711]

😂

[@mayass0]

😂

[@AnnSmajstrla]

Such a “dad” joke

[@wackywagners3463]

As a mom of 5 children, 9 is a lot of kids, imagine having 18 other immediate siblings, it's hard to imagine what that would be like so it's so interesting hearing Jinger talk, thank you for sharing ♡

[@kendratai]

This was very nostalgic. I grew up watching the Duggar show and I can see the scenes in my head of the different things jinger was talking about

[@fruttojuli_blog_Astrolog]

me too, I love that and missed that!

[@ashleewarren8468]

Me too!!!

[@lindabarnes4128]

Jinger is so level headed, sensible and aware - obviously a strong and talented woman. A genuinely interesting and open conversation between the two. Thanks for the transparency in your experiences. Jeremy is a fabulous cohost and supportive husband. My heart soars with happiness for this young family and I love this channel!

[@dmmills6529]

I really enjoyed hearing Jinger talk about her family.

[@cindland]

I loved watching the Duggars, and they were inspiration for me in organizational aspects of our homeschooling journey. I never “blamed” them for any issues with their kids or did finger pointing. We can only lead and guide them but can’t control their thoughts and feelings. I may not have agreed with all their rules or choices. But the patience Michelle showed in teaching and disciplining their children really showed me to give grace to my younger children that I didn’t show (or know) with my olders.

[@dragontrails9373]

I’d love to hear more about how Jinger adjusted to “small family” living.

[@kathyturner4797]

Cant get over how much Jinger and Jessa's Ivy look alike.

[@mamofoneteen5178]

So nice to see and hear the genuine joy of the happy memories Jinger has from growing up with her siblings.

[@julietchristman1389]

yes there was drama for sure.. but all parents make mistakes.. and not all of how they tried to raise their kids was evil.. the basics of the Bible were great.

[@TWR1988]

I’m the youngest of 10 raised FLDS. So grateful to have been spared from that cult; and being able to find the true gospel.

[@kristenshadden3004]

I would love to hear more about Jeremy’s story growing up, his journey from soccer to ministry, and how he is leading at church now.

[@anarhlia]

Did you watch the video they posted before this one I think it was. “ I belong to Jesus” but a Q and A would be good too

[@kristenshadden3004]

@@anarhlia just checked and apparently I missed that one. I’ve watched all there other videos from the last month, but missed that one somehow. Thanks.

[@MarjorieBowers-f1j]

Jeremy is your sweet grandma still with us? She was so happy with Jinger. . Just loved her. She made me smile.

[@zorahaustin1735]

Read their book ‘The Hope We Hold’! It’s great!

[@christinareece607]

My aunt had 9 kids. My mom had 9 kids. They raised us 18 kids together. Homeschooling us all. And we unfortunately followed IBLP. I relate to the large family. I am 43 now and still get freaked out if I am ever alone. We definitely had older and younger groups. But now that we are all grown it doesn’t matter. 5 of our family members died unexpectedly in 2021. So our circle is broken. Make sure you value and spend time with as many family members as possible. Love these podcasts. It helps me get through my laundry and housework. ❤

[@TereseZelones]

Wow! How big was your house?

[@moveintomygreenheart]

My grandma is one of 12 children which is really rare here in Germany. Your insights help a lot to understand the family dynamics she came from. She was kid no 7 and is now the oldest still alive at 83 and that is a new and difficult situation for her because most of them were and are very close.

[@carolbarlow8896]

Loved this and I bet most of the viewers interrupt each other in regular conversation in their own homes. It’s normal natural banter so get off Jeremy’s back. 😊❤️

[@deborahherring6077]

great show today!! My mother came from a family of twelve children.. 6 girls and 6 boys. My poor grandmother was only 4 foot 11 inches tall!! All births were single, thank goodness!! My mother was #4. She spent most of her days caring for several younger children/babies. She said taking care of siblings prepared her for her own family. I come from a family of 5 children. She was a wonderful care taker of me and my siblings. Organized, CALM, loving and patient. I am glad God prepared her for her future family. We live in a very tiny home and my mother was able to keep the home clean, and plenty of fun and games to play, she homemade ALL meals, she baked 20 loaves of bread every 2 weeks, sewed some of our clothes, a was chritable to friends and neighbors. Thank you for invoking the special memories for me today. I LOVED watching all the Duggar episodes years ago. Bless you and yours, from Abilene, texas---YEE--HAA!!!!!

[@fruttojuli_blog_Astrolog]

2 or 3 kids, it the best!

[@catssuebcats645]

Jinger I have always respected you and love you for you! I may have not had a life like you has or have now, I still love you the most! I lost my oldest daughter 8 years ago and you and Jeremy have helped alot! Thank you ❤️🫂

[@lizzv2031]

My husband is the oldest of 17 kids, all biological with the same 2 parents. 11 boys, 6 girls. My husband is very much an oldest child, a natural born leader. When we were dating sometimes he would be late picking me up because he was waiting in the bathroom line haha

[@ladykatietx]

Yall have such a good dynamic between you two. Love, respect and playfulness. Love to see it! Also, these stories from the vault are awesome.

[@jeriley9649]

My husband’s Father had 25 siblings!!! The 1st family reunion I attended in Balboa, there were 100’s of people at the reunion location. Thinking we were in the wrong area, I looked for the family’s last name SIGN we were told would guide us to the reunion location. There it was!!! My married last name on a huge banner next to a beach volleyball net. In shock, I found myself asking my husband of less than a year who all those people were. “It’s my family!” That’s the day I found out my Father-in-Law had 24 siblings. He was #25. After the 3 day event, I was still in disbelief. They all knew everyone’s names, their life stories, the children’s’ names, activities…. I always wondered, but never asked, how the Mother washed, ironed, cooked, cleaned or organized a life filled with so many children. But she did. So, yep, 25 is the most children I know were in the same family. Whew…

[@findingthejoys]

Only child here! It's so fun hearing about the dynamics of your childhood. My husband and I have four kids and people are constantly reacting to our families size, commenting what a large family we have. I'll have to send them to this podcast next time! Haha :)

[@tjbrat44]

Just my brother and i, but my friends family had 8 kids! She loved coming to my house because it was solo quiet, and I loved going to her house because there was ALWAYS something going on in every room....good for kids (in my opinion) to see and feel how different and or the same...

[@meloneeleddington7664]

Oh my gosh!! That was so great!! I loved like just being a fly on the wall and enjoying you guys just talk to each other. So comfortable just digging in a little deeper getting to know things about how you grew up. I was a fan of the show and watched it for many years. I enjoyed just getting Jingers view point on growing up with so many siblings was fascinating. I would also love to hear about how Jeremy grew up as well. Love what we've seen of your new house it looks beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing with us. God bless ❤️

[@meridethbehrens150]

8 sisters and 8 brothers. I’m the youngest and actually met the Duggars years ago in East Peoria Illinois. 😊

[@natashaw401]

9 boys 8 sisters

[@TereseZelones]

Wow!

[@TereseZelones]

Wow!

[@mellissabgarden1549]

Do part 2 please it so fascinating to hear about you and your 18 siblings

[@ShariAbner1]

Don't watch

[@LeahFairfield]

@@ShariAbner1why would you say that?

[@rainpuddles7239]

My mom had 11 kids. When i was really little, the local walmart would just keep dropping prices on items when the next season or style came along. She LOVED shopping the sales! She would find shoes for $1! She still loves a good deal! (She's now in her 60's)

[@stephaniewilder7181]

I loved hearing her talk about her life with her siblings this was a great video. I only have one other sibling so I have always been so fascinated by big families and how they live and what it’s like growing up with a big family. You got a beautiful family. I have enjoyed so much watching your family grow throughout the years.

[@lauren_mazzeo]

Jinger you are so classy and well spoken!! I would love to hear more of these type of podcasts

[@kristirenee1789]

I’m from Knoxville, Tennessee but have lived in Michigan for the past 13 years before moving back recently!!! I’ve been Driving thru the smoky mountains since I was a teenager I know how unforgiving the interstate and roads can be !!! Thankful for Ginger that you take it so seriously because you should be safe hun!!!!

[@Lemonberry109]

Thanks for continuing to share your lives.

[@KingBrokenCode]

Nobody’s parents are perfect, and i do understand why her parents get so much criticism, i do…but when you listen to them talk about their childhood, it just seems like their parents were really good. To take such good care of so many kids and to have so many turn out so well, it is commendable. It sounds like a fun childhood. My half brother molested my half sister growing up and I know many other people who were molested. It’s a human issue that is terrible and is not just unique to this family and specifically Josh. It is sad this happened in this family and I wish when it all unfolded TLC used the opportunity to bring more awareness to this issue. Many many many kids have this happen and sweeping it under the rug and canceling the show only brings more shame and denial to kids and families dealing with this in their home. The whole ‘you’re not alone, you have power, please seek help from a trusted adult, please be aware and discuss touching with kids, etc’ was such a missed opportunity. Anyway, her parents certainly made their share of mistakes but provided well for their children and obviously loved them very much.

[@KeriJo12]

Hmm, an observation. Jeremy kept talking over Jinger at the beginning, so excited to ask the next question, high energy, then 15 min in, he slows down and allows her a full answer. Feels more like a genuine conversation at that point

[@ShariAbner1]

Don't watch

[@LeahFairfield]

If you don’t like what he does on their channel then find something else to watch. He doesn’t owe you anything.

[@fruttojuli_blog_Astrolog]

so what? not get ppl who looking for some bad everywhere

[@tjbrat44]

Hmmm, an observation @KeriJo12 If something does not meet YOUR requirements on THEIR CHANNEL, keep scrolling, Sis......Judgement doesn't become you.

[@suzannehewgleysmith2206]

He does that frequently but she now talks through him

[@dixierachell]

My favorite yet. These are the stories I love. Even in a book form. I like all the sweet memories and stories.

[@fruttojuli_blog_Astrolog]

me too❤

[@heidifrick4400]

Im happy that Jinger has so many good memories!

[@jamellenajackson6989]

Hi Ginger and Jeremy. My maternal grandparents out of Athens Georgia (same husband and wife) had 20 pregnancies between the mid 1920’s to 1953 when the youngest was born. 17 lived to adulthood. My mother was no. 4 in the bunch and the youngest was 6 months older than me. Two of the 5 males are still living. The 12 sisters are all deceased. I grew up in that environment when the younger ones born in the 40’s and after were still living at home, some preparing for their exoduses into their own. By the time I was about 12 there were maybe 2 still living there as my grandmother had passed away in 1962 and the younger ones moved in with older siblings across the country starting at my parents home in Atlanta and eventually moving north to live with other siblings. The visits to Athens were never quite the same after her passing although my grandfather lived until much later- can’t remember the exact year he passed- late 1990’s. I truly miss those visits we’d take from Atlanta to visit in Athens practically every weekend.

[@AmyintheMountains]

I’m so happy you guys have a podcast and I love hearing Jinger talk about her childhood! Jeremy, I love a good Quarter Pounder! McDonald’s gets too much hate lol

[@Peptalkmom]

I loved their show so much. So sad it’s over.

[@JessicaCarnahan-o5q]

Eureka Pizza is still here😂. I drive Uber in Fayetteville around the college on weekend nights... the one there is always packed and busy Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. 😂😂❤

[@taemoney86]

We got to get Jeremy into some better quality burger joints if he believes McDonald's Quater pounder is top of the line..... Lol 😂

[@TwiFiveGirls101]

I'm from Iowa and the rules are the same. You get your written test permit at 14 and can drive with an adult. Then at 16 you get your regular license.

[@atabexvalles5392]

Same in FL

[@fruttojuli_blog_Astrolog]

I keep thinking that Ginger made the best choice and got the best husband of all the sisters! spark and love between them is so obvious and it's so beautiful! God please give me a husband like Jeremy and the same family happiness! God bless you guys!😻💞

[@Borderlinegoldenretriever]

He seems to take advantage of her a lot. The burden of making money is mostly on her shoulders

[@dccd673]

He seems to have one foot in the world, one foot in the Christian world. You can tell by his love of materials and the people around them. Most times I wasn’t about to tell if he was actually a Christian based on the content he posts on instagram.

[@fruttojuli_blog_Astrolog]

​@@dccd673how that?

[@lijohnyoutube101]

God doesn’t exist, religion is just indoctrination.

[@lijohnyoutube101]

@@dccd673Hopefully that’s a good thing, so many people raised in these religious cults are such bad people from so much mental illness, trauma, abuse etc. Being raised with religion in general is such an abusive thing to do to children it destroys their world view and damages them in so many oh so sad ways.

[@elliegotto7720]

Jinger is like my husband, I am more like Jeremy! I always forget to look at the McDonald's app! 😅 and I love my quarter pounder double cheese! So, so good! Granted, we only eat at McDonald's very little. 😅

[@dianafredette9469]

Really enjoy the pod cast. Thanks for sharing. Do you think you could do a cooking show at some point - once in a while of things you love to cook? That would be fun to see.

[@EmilyRaupp-qp1nr]

I’m from a family of 12 biological siblings, as the 4th in line, I related to being the youngest of the oldest kids! Love hearing your experiences as well :)

[@natashagilbert2875]

Nice pod cast Jinger and Jeremy.

[@marywhitaker9143]

This is a great episode I really enjoyed it. Love hearing about your childhood Jinger

[@deborahherring6077]

p.s. the reason my mother was caregiver to younger siblings was because my grandmother would help my grandfather with the farming chores and working many acres of land. thankyou for listening to me ramble!! God bless!!

[@user-qy4mk4mc1b]

Hi from New Brunswick, Canada I come from a family of 11, my mom had 12 births, she raised us all by herself and we all are very close today ❤ You are a beautiful family ❤❤

[@beckymccarthy7016]

My husband is the oldest of 13. I was the oldest of 3 girls. When we first started dating i felt like it was always chaotic at his family's dinner table (food was literally being tossed to each other). Once i went to their house without my now husband and it was so calm. They were passing the plates around and we ate quietly, totally opposite of how dinners typically went. Turns out, my husband was the agent of chaos 😂 This episode also reminds me of my husband telling me they had a 14 passenger van until he got his license... I think he had 6 or 7 siblings at that point. Once he and his brother got their licenses they traded the van for a mini van and a sedan...it was significantly cheaper to maintain and gas.

[@veronicavazquez1557]

Oh my goodness I feel like Jeremy talks over Jinger so much. He asks a question and then doesn’t let her finish when he’s already asking a follow up question 😕😕

[@bethany.3.0]

All the newer podcasts feel this way in my opinion. Just kind of feels like an odd dynamic.

[@LeahFairfield]

If you don’t like what he does then find something else to watch. He doesn’t owe you anything.

[@abcoh4440]

@@LeahFairfield it's just feedback, relax. Isaw it too and I tend to talk over people too. But like when my husband points it out, helps me realize it and be more calmed. Its not because I dont care about the other person, I just think I'll forget if I dont say it right that moment.. Or sometimes Im just too excited.

[@veronicavazquez1557]

😅 it’s just feedback I’m sure he just doesn’t want to forget his next question. It just gets to be too much when Jinger is still trying to finish her sentence and then he starts talking then it’s just two people talking and idk who to listen to

[@jr-mynext50years41]

I am the youngest of 8. 5 boys (including twins), and 3 girls. Mom lost her first 3 babies at birth, changed doctors, and had us 8. They were married over 50 years before my dad passed. My mom passed years later. I have always watched 19 kids and counting and miss it. I’m around the same age as Jim Bob and Michelle.

[@karenseay2225]

My favorite McDonald's is the double quarter pounder with cheese.....I'm with Jeremy on that!

[@araeofsunshine9435]

Loved the video! As an only child I can't imagine having 1 slibing let alone 18! 😊

[@missyoverberg2250]

Jinger, I totally understand you saying that you were the youngest of the older kids and you saw how the older kids got in trouble and knew what NOT to do. I am the youngest of 4 and my older sister always said I was spoiled. I said no not spoiled but smart. Why would I do the things I saw you get in trouble for.

[@priscillanieto3322]

Exactly! I was given way more freedom in my youth because my parents trusted me. Choose to hang out with young people who shared my same values, which was values of not drinking, sleeping around, doing drugs or sneaking out. Yet, I was called the favorite and spoiled too 🙄

[@fruttojuli_blog_Astrolog]

I here with you guys😂😂 youngest of 4 and yet, called spoiled & favorite all the time

[@Blue-2-7]

Same here but I didn't have any sisters. It was easy to learn what not to do seeing my brothers get in trouble all the time.

[@ronisuemunster8813]

I really enjoyed this video. Jinger, every Tuesday my dvr or dvd was set to record because I was not missing an episode. I remember alot of the episodes. But the one that sticks out when they went to redo your bedroom because you were older. It seems like you guys were excited because you finally got a say, so in how you wanted your bedroom to be. I think you even got to paint the room. I always loved how you buddies and maybe 2 or 3 of you were working on lunch or supper. I could go on. Oh, my cousin that lives in Iowa got his permit when he was at the age of 14. So, Iowa allows it. I am looking forward to your next video. Have a great week! 💕

[@bec_lee8353]

Such a great show today! Thank you for sharing your lives with us.

[@amykolstee5212]

This was such a fun video!!!

[@kaylavine55]

I’m the oldest of 11 bio kids, and can relate with much of this! Same three age groupings (big kids, middles, & littles), and the personality birth order stereotypes have followed us into adulthood. ✅ 26-passenger bus, often sleeping in parking lots. ✅ I learned to drive in a 15-passenger van. ✅ Label the plates with names ✅ Stashing / hiding food and free-for-all lunch dashes, usually including cheap bread & tortillas✅ Cold ravioli from the can ✅ Only one bathroom for the first 8 kids ✅ Now I sleep with a noisemaker ✅ (I went to Bible college at 17, and the dorm with 40 girls was way quieter than my house😂) Kids eat free restaurants ✅ 2 kitchens with industrial appliances & furniture from auctions ✅ Kickball with full teams in the backyard ✅ And the list could go on! It’s strange to think that this wasn’t everyone’s life growing up!

[@jap1045]

Funny! During their McDonald's conversation there's a McD's coffee cup on the mantle above Jinger's head! 😉😄❤

[@CheapsKate77]

I’m an only child. My experience was very different. You should interview someone who was an only child and discuss the differences that you had during childhood and how you think those experiences with/without siblings shaped you as an adult.

[@johnjenhutchinson234]

Jeremy nailed in- Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese is the best! The "Cheeseburger Royale" and "QP w/Cheese"

[@naomibeery8098]

I would love to have an episode all about Jeremy just because Jinger is always the topic and expert so it would be nice to give Jeremy the spotlight once.

[@lanayasisneros4214]

not even that I wanna know more about him how has it been this long and we have barely any info it has to be a lot on only her and then on him having to ask etc there is so many sides of it. crazy happy they are still sharing their life into though.

[@fruttojuli_blog_Astrolog]

i love that smart & intelligent young man, great role model for everyone boys!

[@Courrtana]

As a child with only one sibling, I also used to eat cold ravioli straight out of the can! LOL. It would be interesting to hear about how doctor/dentist office visits went + how much the family's health/dental insurance was!

[@abigailpeek]

"They ended up shutting down, but I'm not really sure why." Jeremy: "Uh I am pretty sure I know why." Family of 21 eating $0.10 unlimited tacos 😂

[@lindsaysherbert3636]

The honey pepper pimento chicken sandwich at Chick fil a is the BEST sandwich to ever exist.

[@nanijeanie]

Your parents are my age and I remember watching the movie Yours, Mine and Ours. I love it and always wanted a large family. They must have watched it too!😂😂😂

[@angelinethompson9332]

Great episode, loved the joke about the current opinion bc I can change that

[@keekeebaker2413]

Thank you for sharing Jinger!

[@onlyintheory9552]

Jinger, I am so with you on the saving money where you can thing even if you can afford to not care. I am comfortable financially but will still go out of my way to save money. I just don't see the point of that kind of waste.

[@connihudson1578]

Texas was a 14 year old state. We all learned from on country roads at 11 or 12, so we were ready by 14. Crazy to me now. Id never let my grandchildren 😊

[@rroadmap]

What? I'm from Texas. We couldn't get our drivers license until 16. That was 50 years ago. I thought it was crazy that my Louisiana cousins got theirs at 15. They weren't ready!

[@ElleOscar]

@@rroadmapHaHa! Louisiana here, Yep, Permit at 14(driving) and 15 License.

[@susanthompson5808]

I loved to watch your show , and listening to you explain how you made it all work was so interesting. Thank you for sharing.❤

[@daniiiakasha4711]

I have no siblings. Four months after my dad passed away, I found out he had a son with his first love that was adopted by a Jewish couple. I met my half brother a few months after that, and he looked and acted so much like my father. Even though they didn’t know each other, they were exactly alike. For a while , it was like having a kinder version of my dad back. Then my half brother died of a massive stroke. I’m an only child again.

[@margaretlynch1494]

🙋‍♀️❤️. It was fun to watch you grow up.

[@reetayoung]

That is a LOT of kids. I don't know how your Mom& Dad did it. But you all grew up to be such good people (all but 1).

[@fruttojuli_blog_Astrolog]

(well exept one) And all the rest yeah, exactly!❤

[@anthonykatebridgerton7877]

With that many kids the children teach and raise the younger ones

[@rhonah2255]

The older girls raised all the younger kids. As soon as baby was weaned Michelle had another baby and turned responsibility of last one over to an older girl. I feel it’s very unfair to expect your kids to raise your other kids.

[@KimbervMorales]

Very impressive to hear how the parents were so intentional into raising the children. My parents had 6 children and I can't say that they put any where as much time in making sure us kids were productive citizens. They were learning to drive at 14, being taught different instruments, and being homeschooled 👏🏽👏🏽 So amazing.

[@katieh1752]

They were also parentfied, blanket trained, and got to witness their family protect their abuser.

[@BeeWOWdbyAprilLee]

Ive been rewatchimg counting on stsrted in srason 7. Ive been really enjoying it.

[@ruthwright6247]

I have 6 sisters and 3 brothers and I'm the youngest put of the girls. Blessed family

[@reetayoung]

I really enjoyed hearing about your life with 18 siblings

[@lottieingram7428]

I LOVE that couch…where did it come from? We used to have a large house & we still to this day call it the “big house”. 😂 Even our cousins called it that because we had all the big holidays & events at our house. It wasn’t near as big as y’all’s house but their were us 4 kids plus our 5 cousins….to us that was a lot of folks. Love the stories about the driving. 😂

[@tjnielsen5061]

In Montana we got our learners permit at 14, and drivers license at 15. But if you are a farm or ranch kid, you can get your license at 12 or 13.

[@rhondamckinley4373]

Thank you 😊

[@berrypatch5583]

I have one full blooded twin, my mom gave me two sisters before we were born and my father had six before I was born. My father remarried and had four step siblings and my mom remarried and gave us six step siblings. I was raised with ten in the home plus the eight cousins were over a lot. So a bazillion children 😁. My husband and I are blessed with eight.

[@berrypatch5583]

Your mother was such a cool mama. It angers me how one persons evil actions is limiting the beautiful ministry of this family. Your family encouraged ours so much through the years. Thank you.

[@alisalaska1786]

That is not the reality of it. Please watch more of her videos speaking on not just her family, but the religion being the problem. The church was the problem. That’s why so many of the kids have left.

[@mariahlines1034]

I’m from Iowa and I’ve been driving since legally since 14. It’s a written test to get a permit at 14 then you do driver’s ed to get your license at 16. I think it’s a rural community thing. We don’t have a lot of traffic.

[@MELANIEONEAL]

Love the new piano! Hope we can hear you play some!

[@casshanson5302]

Ginger and Jeremy so nice to listen to your blog. It seems like you’re enjoying this season of your life and thanks for sharing that with us. Ginger may I ask you the first two episodes of your blog you had on a darling pair of clogs they almost look like Haflingers I was wondering what brand they are and where I might purchase a pair again good luck to both of you.

[@shaunasavala5494]

I would love to see a rewatch of old episodes of 19 kids and counting or even one of the early documentary series 😊

[@wendytravis6427]

Last night I watched 3 of the old documentaries on KZbin. 14 children and pregnant again, Raising 16 Children and 16 Children and Moving in.

[@shaunasavala5494]

@@wendytravis6427 thanks so much didn’t know those were on KZbin! So fun

[@kelseygreene8807]

Iowa has 14 year old drivers as well, the learning permit with an adult supervisor 21+. At 15 you could get a school permit, driving without an adult only the most direct route to and from school during certain hours. Then 16 your full license.

[@Marlene-GramOF3]

It’s nice hearing how the logistics were with that many kids! Just a side note,I’d love to see you sit a little closer to see your reactions when you’re talking.

[@priscillanieto3322]

Agree

[@melaniefowler8841]

Why does that matter?

[@Marlene-GramOF3]

@@melaniefowler8841 they just seem so far apart. Is it a bad thing to see them sit closer together?

[@LeahFairfield]

@@priscillanieto3322ever heard of mic feedback? 🤪

[@LeahFairfield]

@@Marlene-GramOF3 ever heard of mic feedback? 🤪

[@MYB_004]

My Mom came from a family of 14 biological kids. She was third from the youngest, so some of the older siblings were in high school when she was born.

[@valeriehancock1724]

I love your couch ☺️!

[@fruttojuli_blog_Astrolog]

Hey Jinger & Jeremy I love you guys so much you great goal for me, your kindness honesty pure hearts best couple best ppl just goal, God bless you!❤❤❤

[@Lily_J85]

It's great to hear from Jinger. Jeremy, I enjoyed the topic. I've noticed you tend to interject frequently during conversations. As someone who used to do the same, I've found that actively working on listening more and interrupting less has greatly improved my interactions. Perhaps you might find similar benefits. When everyone has space to express themselves fully, conversations become much more enriching and enjoyable for all involved.

[@Barngirl_26]

Good grief. It’s their conversation, not an interview. They BOTH interrupt, but we probably ALL do that in daily conversations.

[@paulasaxon6238]

@@Barngirl_26. Yes, and it’s not good that we all interrupt. I’m working hard on letting others finish speaking, before I start talking. Most of us are thinking of what we want to say, instead of truly listening.

[@Lily_J85]

@@Barngirl_26 it’s not meant to be rude. That’s not my intent. They are a lovely couple. Jeremy is a great guy, my comment is genuine. I was told about my problem with interrupting and I’m so glad people who cared about me were kind enough to tell me. It’s helped me immensely to not talk over people in conversation. I once had a boyfriend who talked over me all the time, and oh my goodness, it was exhausting. Anyways, I hope Jeremy is not insulted by my comment, I meant no offense.

[@TwiFiveGirls101]

I see this comment on EVERY video. Its really annoying. Thats how humans have talked for all of time. Your personal convictions don't need to be projected on others. They are fine with the way they speak and its not gonna change because some stranger told them to completely alter how they speak. If you don't like it, listen to something else.

[@paulasaxon6238]

@@TwiFiveGirls101 no it’s not how people used to talk! When I was young, children would never interrupt their parents. My grands constantly talk over their parents. Also, we waited our turn to talk with our friends. We didn’t talk over whatever they wanted to say thinking we were more important than them. I’m 77 - times have definitely changed, and I’m as bad as anyone with interrupting.

[@swelch0320]

Iowa is also 14y old for permit. You have to take drivers ed before getting school permit, which you can get at 14-1/2y. So at 14-1/2 you can drive alone to school even in the snow and ice!!

[@katelynozdemir7536]

Jeremy is correct, the quarter pounder is the elite fast food burger 😂

[@LisaHatch-s2h]

It was hard sharing a bathroom with my brother and two cousins. I couldn’t even imagine sharing one with eighteen siblings.😅😂❤

[@natashaw401]

Great cool stories

[@sheraria]

Iowa drivers get their permits at 14. Us farm kids usually drove tractors and pickups much sooner.

[@aimeekelly1172]

Love this, but please give Jinger time to answer questions!!!

[@LeahFairfield]

This is their podcast! If you don’t like it then go find something else to watch!

[@annematthews8173]

Enjoyed listening- grew up with 2 brothers

[@BriannaHolmes-s6q]

I have 9 siblings but only 1 from the same mom and Dad. The rest of us are all half and step siblings but we all love each other. Im monkey in the middle(the middle child lol) half my life i was the baby of the family then at 14 i got little siblings. Our baby of us all turned 18 in July, my how time flies!

[@itstheexperience195]

Great show.