During a recent episode of 19 Kids and Counting, fans of the show took to social media to express their outrage at the mistreatment suffered by Jana Duggar , the eldest daughter of Michelle and Jim Bob. In the episode, Jana was forced to work tirelessly in preparation for Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard’s wedding , while the rest of the family enjoyed an afternoon tea party.  The incident gave credence to rumors that Jana is planning to break away from her family in order to start a life of her own, in which she won’t be forced to shoulder the burden of helping to raise her sixteen younger siblings. “It’s absolutely ridiculous how much the family makes Jana and the older siblings do,” a source close to the Duggars tells Radar Online. “Jim Bon and Michelle have totally transitioned a lot of their parental responsibilities on to her.” “Ever since she was young, she would have to watch the house while Michelle and Jim Bob would go out on date night alone.” “She looks so tired and worn down sometimes,” the insider adds. “You can’t help but feel bad for her, having to take on that responsibility at such a young age. It’s like she’s been a parent ever since she was 13!” With one of Jana’s younger sisters already married, and Jessa Duggar engaged to Ben Seewald , many fans have speculated that Michelle and Jim Bob have sabotaged Jana’s love life in order to keep her at home. According to the strict Duggar courtship rules , suitors must be hand-picked by Jim Bob, and the patriarch doesn’t seem to be making much of an effort to find a suitable partner for Jana. Watch 19 Kids and Counting online to decide for yourself if Jana is unfairly burdened or if she’s just pitching in to help her huge family. 9 Things BANNED in the Duggar Family 1. Dates Without Chaperones The Duggar parents often accompany their children on dates in order to maintain their “accountability” and “keep things from going in the wrong direction,” per Jim Bob. The girls are fine with this, as being alone with men puts them in grave “moral danger.” When the parents aren’t available, their older siblings will often tag along, making every date a group date and a family affair.

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Jana Duggar: Exhausted From Lifetime of Helping Raise Siblings, Source Says