Is ‘Counting On’ Anna Duggar Neglecting Her Kids’ Education?

Counting On alum Anna Duggar is drawing attention after attending Jed and Katey Duggar’s recent gender reveal party. Josh Duggar’s wife brought her children along, and the event saw many members of the Duggar family, including Michelle and Jim Bob’s numerous grandchildren. However, concerns arose when one of Anna’s children seemingly displayed signs that raised questions about his education.

Anna Duggar has maintained a low profile since her husband, Josh, was arrested for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in April 2021. She has largely stepped away from social media and rarely attends family gatherings now. In May, Anna reportedly launched a new business, which some Redditors discovered to be a dog breeding venture. Despite this venture, Anna remains discreet about her new business endeavors while navigating life as a mother to seven children. Speculation also suggests that Anna might be caring for younger Duggar children to continue receiving support from Jim Bob and Michelle.

During Jed and Katey Duggar’s gender reveal party, some fans noticed Anna’s son, Michael, writing his name on a prediction board. Observers on Reddit remarked that Michael, who is reportedly 11 or 12 years old, exhibited handwriting that resembled a toddler’s. The Reddit community quickly pointed fingers at Anna, suggesting she might not be providing adequate education for her children. On the other hand, others argued that Michael’s difficulties could be typical for his age and not necessarily a cause for alarm.

• “That is very strange and kind of alarming. Note that his younger brother, Marcus wrote his name much more neatly (although a bit strange it’s in all caps). Michael is relatively old — he’s got to be about 13? Something is off. Or maybe the pen was just bad.”
• “This reminds me of the post about Josiah’s autograph many, many years ago. It’s just so sad. Maybe it’s simply poor education at SOTDRT, or maybe some of these kids have learning disabilities. Either way, they are being neglected and it makes me angry.”
• “Idk, I have high school students who write like little kids, some people just have poor handwriting…especially now that so much school work is typed instead of handwritten.”
• “It’s difficult to write with chalk, and to write on an almost vertical surface that’s low to the ground. The adults probably squatted, but the kids were at a weird height where they were both too tall standing and too short squatting.”

Speculation also grows over whether Anna Duggar might leave Josh. This discussion intensified when she reportedly ignored her husband on his birthday last March. Some fans believe Anna’s new business suggests she is becoming more independent, hinting that a potential separation could be on the horizon. If she were to file for divorce, it would contradict their church’s strict beliefs.

For now, the Duggar family remains in the public’s eye, especially concerning Anna’s and her children’s future.

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