Place Your Bets: We Decode Which Duggar Kid Could Break Free From the Family

Jana Duggar

Family Loyalty: Strong. Like a dutiful Cinderella, she's played mother and housekeeper to just about all of her siblings, and more recently, her nieces and nephews.

Why She Could Break Free: Well, because there's nothing positive really keeping her there. Jana was raised as a servant and though she does it with a smile, her eyes betray her. She, without question, has the most incentive to leave. And it wouldn't it be comforting to think that her holding off on a husband is her way of biding her time? Planning an escape? Making sure she doesn't end up with a Jim Bob 2? It's nice to think that's what's happening here.

But Will She?: The reality is, we think the shy and soft-spoken Jana may be a little far gone. At 28, her and twin John-David were conditioned for longer than any of the other Duggars, Josh notwithstanding. She really seems a prisoner of circumstance and unable to harness the inner strength (or jump on the private plane) that would get her out of there.

Jana deserves the world. Realistically, though? Her best case scenario is probably meeting a kind and understanding man who treats her like a person and won't turn her into a baby factory for at least a few years. Not every Cinderella needs a "Prince Charming". That's probably the out for Jana, though.

Jinger Vuolo

Family Loyalty: Relatively strong. Instagram shows that she's formed very close bonds with nearly all of her siblings. But slowly and surely, that's dwindling. After her move to Laredo, Jinger has gradually been able to excuse herself out of tedious Duggar vacations like that trip to Australia.

Why She Could Break Free: Bro, you know why. Ever since Jinger got married and left home, she's been leading what looks like a relatively normal life. She's wearing pants, having adventures, and trying new things that don't require birthing a human (at least initially). Jinger gets the "rebel Duggar" badge time and time again, and there's reason for that.

But Will She?: We guess that depends on your definition of "breaking free." Do we think Jinger has been and will continue to enjoy a far more lax and independent life than what she had on the compound? Absolutely. To some people, the sheer fact that she's in a different state and went a whole year without getting preggers is a sign that she's escaped into a whole new world.

And yet while we'd hate to pop another bubble, here's the burst: going from the jurisdiction of your father to the jurisdiction of your husband at the age of 22 isn't freedom. It's like, a nice improvement because Jeremy seems fairly cultured and not a total Derick Dillard level trashbag, but don't kid yourself. Jinger is destined for housewifedom. Let's just hope she makes the most of it.

Josiah Duggar

Family Loyalty: Strong enough, we've yet to see anything truly suspicious on the show itself. Still…

Why He Could Break Free: Well, there are some tiny signs of rebellion, at least as far as courting goes. He was the lone single Duggar who was allowed to have an Instagram (you know, after his failed courtship with Marjorie Jackson). And in his second relationship (whoa) with Lauren Swanson, he's proven to be marrying someone who dares to display her knees to the world. A former Duggar employee even recently revealed to The Hollywood Gossip that "Josiah's going to be the next one to bust out." Sounds legit?

But Will He?: No. He's not marrying an 18-year-old girl because of his progressive beliefs. His future is pretty much set in stone, he just may be a little more detached from his parents or allow his teen bride to show her knee-caps every once in a while.

Justin Duggar

Family Loyalty: Who is this person?

Why She Could Break Free: Wait, there's a Justin Duggar?

But Will He?: If we didn't even know this kid exists, there's a really good chance that Jim Bob and Michelle don't know either.

Jackson Duggar

Family Loyalty: We'd reckon fairly strong, he hasn't gotten completely sick of those people yet. And now, that they let him use the Jackson cam during weddings.

Why He Could Break Free: Well like, they lost him once before, so we can't discount it won't happen again.

But Will He?: He could, but probably by accident, like if he wanders off in a mall and Jim Bob and Michelle neglect headcount that day. Jana better keep an eye on him. We know she will, too.

Samuel Dillard

Family Loyalty: So, he is a literal infant, and therefore his entire life is reliant on the elders in his family.

Why He Could Break Free: Have you ever, like, looked at a picture of Samuel Dillard? He's really learning how to scream loudly using only his eyes. This kid is wise to his family's nonsense, and he wants out. And maybe this barely even counts because we're talking a grandduggar versus a Duggar-Duggar, but there's gotta be better hope for the next generation, right?

But Will He?: Homeboy looks like he's trying, yet to no avail. It's really too early to tell, but with Derick as his dad, I seriously implore someone to pluck this sweet boy off the family tree.

Josie Duggar

Family Loyalty: Pretty strong. As the baby of the family, the miracle baby no less, Josie gets a starring role in the Duggar family dynamic. Nevertheless, Josie has, uh, kind of vivacious personality that sometimes shines through.

Why She Could Break Free: Josie gets away with certainly a lot more than her other siblings thanks to her spot at number 19. There's plenty of time for the Duggars to change or, honestly, get lazy by the time she reaches adulthood.

But Will She?: I think a popular argument is that Josie would have the best luck breaking free. After all, don't all parents let their youngest child get away with the most? But while Josie's certainly rambunctious, she's spoiled and coddled by Michelle as the obvious Favorite Little One, a side effect of being born prematurely. And it's possible that if her health issues continue into adulthood, it'll make things hard to leave the compound.

Johannah Duggar

Family Loyalty: Johannah doesn't seem to um, hate her family necessarily. She'll go on their mission trips if you ask nicely. As she gets older, though, she's been unable to hide the "I don't care at all" expression written all over her face every time a sibling comes home with a pregnancy announcement. Hannie is over it, and that's definitely translating to viewers.

Why She Could Break Free: A spunky little girl from day one, Johannah desperately tried to escape Michelle's clutches in this lolz-inspiring video. Like this little baby is flailing and drooling and smacking her brother in a way that says, "This woman can't control me." That overt disobedience has sort of diminished into her jaded expression, and yet we can't help feeling encouraged.

But Will She?: It's not impossible. Since she, besides Jana, is the oldest girl left on the compound, she could get trapped raising her youngest siblings for a while. However, there's a fire inside Hannie that could help her burn that whole compound down. Or like, at least allow her to enroll in some community college courses or something.

Jennifer Duggar

Family Loyalty: She's a child so she's along for the ride, sure. She has a close tie to her sister-mom Jill, and we've seen older Duggars coerce their younger siblings into sticking with the status quo. Does she seem to love her family, though? WELL…

Why She Could Break Free: Jenni constantly looks like she couldn't give a s–t about what's going on in her family's life. She thought Jinger's wedding was totally weird and she's over listening to Jessa talk about her own wedding day. She truly, truly doesn't care.

But Will She?: She could! Like Johannah, she is usually wearing the face of someone who is wise to her family's ridiculousness. As an added bonus, Jenni is so far down on the Duggar list (what, is she the 17th little Duggar?) that she could easily slip through the cracks. Jenni is one of our best bets of Duggars who can break free, although there's one more strong contender…

Jordyn-Grace Duggar

Family Loyalty: WELL. Jordyn has a forced bond with niece (lol) MacKynzie and sister Josie since they're all more-or-less the same age. She's probably grateful to Jessa, who more-or-less had to raise her. And that's…about it.

Also, going to go on the record saying this: Jordyn doesn't like Michelle. That is glaringly obvious, and probably essential to why she's Most Likely to Get TF Out of There.

Why She Could Break Free: Because it's really clear that Jordyn is at worst abused and at best neglected by her parents by her parents. Jordyn literally recoils at her mother's touch, and stares dead-eyed when Michelle spouts some generic compliments about her. Jordyn's entire existence is overshadowed not only by not only her 17 older brothers and sisters, but by Josie and all of her complications. And while it makes for a sad upbringing, it also pushes the little one away from the pack.

But Will She?: As long as someone can keep this sweet, shy child from breaking, we think so. We could absolutely see Jordyn, highly resentful in a way that wasn't corrected like the Jana-Jessa debacle, plotting to leave this life behind as soon as she turns 18. We're already seeing Jim Bob and Michelle, highly ignorant of their second youngest, casually forgetting her birthday. Maybe they'll forget that Jordyn is a Duggar daughter entirely. Maybe it'll be the best thing to happen to her.

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