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'Counting on': Jill and Derick Dillard Say It's Healthy To Show PDA To Their Kids

Counting On star Jill Duggar is considered by many as the rebellious daughter of Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar. Jill and her husband Derick Dillard have estranged themselves from the family for years. Due to this, Jill's kids mostly learn stuff from her and her husband instead of their grandparents.

However, some fans think that Jill and Derick are going too far with some of their teachings. Apparently, Jill recently revealed that she and Derick do some PDA stuff in front of the kids. Jill explains that it's healthy and it will help kids learn to love.

Counting On: Jill Duggar Says She Kisses & Hugs Derick in Front of Her Kids

Counting On star Jill Duggar revealed some shocking information about her parenting during an interview. According to Jill, she and her husband Derick Dillard kiss and hug in front of the kids. Jill also said that showing affection in front of the kids is healthy.

It appears that Jill is teaching her kids how to be sweet and remain a loving person as they grew. However, some fans think that it's too far as kids are too young to understand such things.

Counting On: Derick Dillard - Jill Duggar

Jill Duggar with her family and new dog Fenna. Pic Credit: @jillmdillard/Instagram

Jill's Beliefs Different From The Duggars

Counting On star Jill Duggar has been living outside the traditions of the Duggars. One of the most notable rules that Jill has disobeyed is modesty. Apparently, Jill has been rebelling against the family's rules about modesty.

At one point, Jill had her nose pierced and cut her hair short, which is against the rules of Jim Bob Duggar. Jill also loves to wear clothes that don't feature modesty. She was also seen recently trying out dresses with a very high slit.

Counting On: Derick Dillard - Jill Duggar

Derick and Jill with their kids. Pic Credit: @jillmdillard/Instagram

Jill Has Been Open About Intimacy

Counting On stars Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard were criticized after they talked about intimacy in front of the kids. During one of Jill's YouTube vlogs, she and her husband try to talk about their intimate life while the kids are listening in the backseat. The two called their intimate life "dates" to avoid being too vulgar in front of the kids.

According to Derick and Jill, there are times where they dated three times in a single day. Jill has been open to talking about her intimate life with Derick. Fans think that she's trying to do the same thing as her rebellious cousin Amy King, who's also very frank about her intimate life.

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