Any guy out there looking to date one of the Duggar family girls may need to lower his expectations as far as physical contact and affection concerned.
To say there won't be much is an understatement.
On the season premiere of TLC's 19 Kids and Counting this week, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar laid out the rules of courtship for their 19 children.
With two of the older kids, 20-year-old Jessa (pictured) and 22-year-old Jill, starting relationships with prospective mates, there was no time like the present.
"As far as our kids dating, we believe a lot of times if you're alone with the person, it can create desires that can kind of get stirred up," Jim Bob said.
"You don't have any accountability, and [that] can kind of lead to some hanky panky," he feels, and suffice it to say, "hanky panky" is a big no-no.
"Courtship is really about getting to know each other for the purpose of possibly getting engaged and getting married," the Arkansas father of 19 said.
Jill, who is courting Derick Dillard, 25, says: "The main difference between courting and dating is setting boundaries for yourself so that you don't cross those."
For Jessa Duggar and beau Ben Seewald, 18, that means no holding hands, no kissing, and always having a chaperone (usually one of the Duggars' 10 sons).
1. A Duggar Family Pic
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are still working on that 20th kid.
2. Jessa Duggar, Boyfriend
Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald are courting. They are not exactly going to sleep together before marriage we're guessing.
3. The Duggars
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar have a lot of kids! This isn't even all of them - she just had another!
4. Josh Duggar, Family
Josh Duggar and family. Cute kids! Always a group that provokes strong opinions, too.
5. Josh and Anna Duggar and Kids
Josh and Anna Duggar pose here with their kids, Mackynzie and Michael. They welcomed a third in June 2013.
6. So Many Duggar Kids
There are so many members of The Duggar Family! Seriously. It's amazing.
7. Duggar Family Pic
This is the Duggar Family. They have lots of children.
8. The Duggar Family Photo
The Duggar family poses for a sweet photo. What do you think of these TLC reality stars?
9. Jim Bob, Michelle Duggar, Family
The Duggar family, stars of TLC's 19 Kids and Counting. Soon to be 20 ...
10. Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar Image
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar with their 19th baby Josie. Will they go for #20 again?
11. Michelle Duggar Image
Michelle Duggar made a sad admission in early 2014: she has struggled in the past with an eating disorder.
12. Josh and Anna Duggar Picture
Josh and Anna Duggar with their new baby. How magical.
13. Michelle Duggar Pic
This is Michelle Duggar with husband Jim Bob Duggar. They are always in the news.
14. Duggar Family, Santorum
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar like to spread Santorum wherever they go.
15. Josh and Anna Duggar
Josh and Anna Duggar pose here with their kids,: Mackynzie and Michael. It's a pretty cute family.
So how do they show affection, an important part of courting?
With "side-hugs," obviously, whenever they say hello or goodbye. "Obviously we're saving our first kiss for marriage," Ben said. "It's pretty basic."
Michelle and Jim Bob, who are devout fundamentalist Independent Baptists, also require their daughters' suitors to include them on any text messages.
"It's neat to see their conversations," Jim Bob said, while Michelle adds, "The girls always said they would send an
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