Joy-Anna Duggar stole a bit of her sister Jinger Vuolo’s thunder when she announced a courtship on the same special as the Vuolo wedding. There had been speculation for weeks about another Duggar courting, but the majority of fans believed it would be a son this time. In just a few short years, almost all of the older daughters have found someone to share their lives with. Following the announcement of Joy-Anna’s courting news, the family may be losing another member sooner rather than later.
Critics have attacked the Duggar family since they initially began airing on TLC several years ago. Rumors swirled about things that happened among the family members and how they treat their eldest daughter, Jana, has been brought up on several occasions. With the announcement of Joy-Anna Duggar courting, there are some questions many fans have. According to People , Joy-Anna is quite happy to be courting Austin Forsyth. The two have known each other for over a decade and were friends for several years before taking this step toward a future together. Essentially, this is the final step toward marriage, and it appears that is where this is headed.
It was clear that Joy-Anna Duggar was sad to lose Jinger Duggar to Jeremy Vuolo when their courtship was announced. During a special Counting On episode, the older children were asked about when they thought they would court. As it turns out, Joy-Anna was playing coy with the camera. She was likely courting at that point, which isn’t shocking.
The Duggar daughters were all incredibly close growing up. Jana is left to be at home with the children while her four younger sisters will all be married and starting their own families. Some critics have accused Joy-Anna of jumping into a courtship in order to avoid having to be Jana’s right hand with taking care of the younger children in the household.
There has been some talk about Joy-Anna Duggar being too young to court. She is 19 but feels like she is ready to be a wife and, eventually, a mother. The girls have all grown up raising children while Michelle and Jim Bob were out running a business or homeschooling the other children. The idea that freedom is near for Joy-Anna is likely appealing, especially growing up with so many other children in the family.
As the older Duggar girls scattered with their husbands and begin their own families, Jana remains at home. While she is only 26, there are some concerns that she will become the old maid of the bunch. She has been dubbed “Cinderella” by fans who believe she doesn’t get fair treatment.
A wave of rebellion seems to be on among the Duggar girls. With Joy-Anna courting and soon-to-be married, the age gap between the girls left at home is quite astounding. Jana is the eldest daughter still at home at 26, while Johannah is just 11. There is a lot of criticism happening for the family right now, and to see all of the daughters run off and get married is a red flag for some. Right now, Joy-Anna hasn’t confirmed when she is considering getting married, but if she chooses something soon, it will be three Duggar weddings in three years.
Fans are happy for Joy-Anna Duggar and Austin Forsyth. The two seemed to be happy when announcing their courtship, and since they have known each other for several years, things should be easy for them. Counting On will return in January with all new episodes. The show will provide fans with more from Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo’s wedding and focus more on Joy-Anna Duggar’s courting journey as well.
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