Chores with 19 KIDS?! Jackson Duggar Explains

In this episode, Jackson Duggar joins Jinger and Jeremy to break down how chores actually worked growing up in one of America’s most famous large families. From chore packs and dishwashing systems to laundry schedules, trash duty, and even earning money through extra chores, Jackson shares behind-the-scenes details you never saw on TV. Together, the group reflects on the role of Mama Duggar, the organizational systems that kept a massive household running, and what responsibility looked like for kids growing up on 19 Kids and Counting. Jinger also opens up about her specific chores, the infamous Duggar dish rotation, grocery shopping for a huge family, and how those early responsibilities shaped adulthood. This conversation is surprisingly relatable, whether you grew up with one sibling or eighteen. 👉 If you’ve ever wondered how chores, discipline, and structure worked in a mega-family, this episode answers it all. 🔔 Don’t forget to: 👍 Like 💬 Comment 📩 Subscribe for weekly episodes 00:00 Introduction 00:12 Chore Packs Explained 00:43 Negotiating Chores 01:37 Chores in the Duggar House 04:29 The Role of Mama Duggar 12:50 Consequences of Skipping Chores 15:34 How Chores Were Assigned 17:01 Trash Duty in a House of 19 22:55 Earning Money Through Extra Work 24:19 Chore Disasters & First Car Story 30:00 Jinger’s Chores Growing Up 30:34 Dishes, Laundry, and Daily Work 34:14 The Duggar Dishwashing System 38:44 Grocery Shopping for a Large Family 46:25 Recipe Cards & Organization Systems 48:37 Re-Implementing Chore Packs 49:13 Final Thoughts OUR INCREDIBLE SPONSORS: BROOKLYN BEDDING: Brooklyn Bedding has been around for over 25 years, known for top-of-the-line comfort and quality without the luxury price tag. Go to https://⁠brooklynbedding.com⁠ and use my promo code JINGER at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. EVERY PLATE: What are you waiting for? Dig into these flavor-packed meals your household will love. New customers can enjoy this special offer of only $1.99 a meal. Go to ⁠https://everyplate.com/podcast⁠ and use code JINGER199 to get started. Applied as discount on first box, limited time only. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices