Their19 kidsaren’t allowed to date the same way as many teens and young adults do.
It’s part of the family’s deep commitment to their faith.
Jim Bob and Michelle believe that physical relationships are for married couples.

Side hugs are permitted, but frontal hugs aren’t (viaChristian Post).
Usually, that’s by Jim Bob or Michelle themselves.
Sometimes, an older sibling, usually a brother, can step in to keep a mindful eye.

Courtships typically last a few months, and weddings come a few months after that.
They revealed that they kissed before their 1984 wedding.
“We really regret that we didn’t.

We should have.”
The Duggar siblings all agreed to wait for marriage for their first kisses.
Justin was the most recent Duggar to begin courting at 17 years old.
He also is the first Duggar to announce a courtship before turning 18.
He and Claire Spivey began courting in September 2020, perPeople.And nowthey are engaged!