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Does Derick Dillard Believe In Education For Girls? See His Shocking Answer

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Source: TLC

Oct. 15 2018, Published 7:43 p.m. ET

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Derick Dillard may be getting a law degree, but how does he feel about his female classmates? When a follower asked Derick his thoughts on educating girls, the controversial former Counting On star didn’t mince words when letting the fan know how he really feels.

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A fan asked Derick, a father of two, if he had “any comments” on Michelle Obama’s new campaign Girls Alliance, which is working to ensure girls all over the world have an education.

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“If you had a daughter, would you encourage her to be educated? Would you encourage her to go to law school or medical school and become a professional like you?” the fan added.

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Derick replied, “Yes, if that’s what she wanted to do.” “I’m glad to hear that,” the fan said back.

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As OK! fans know, Derick is know for making controversial comments on Twitter. His transphobic comments about TLC star Jazz Jennings got him kicked off Counting On.

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However, it seems when it comes to girls’ education, Derick takes a more modern stance. And his mom’s influence may have something to do with it. “My mom is a professional working woman and has been for the past 40 years,” he added.

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Despite his view, Derick’s own wife Jill was homeschooled and did not receive a formal education. She has, however, accompanied her husband to law school on several occasions.

What do you think of Derick’s stance on girls’ education? Sound off in the comments below.

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