OutDaughtered’s Danielle Busby Admits She “Wanted To Give Up” Homeschooling the Quints — Then Reveals the Unexpected Change After 1 Month

Danielle Busby is famous for keeping it real — and her latest confession might be her most raw yet. On a recent episode of the More Than Reality podcast, the OutDaughtered mom of six admitted there was a day she looked at her five quintuplet daughters and thought, “I don’t want to do this anymore.”

The moment came just weeks into the Busbys’ boldest parenting experiment ever: homeschooling the quints. One month in, they’re opening up about the exhaustion, the surprises — and the unexpected changes they’ve seen in their girls.

“I Wanted To Give Up”: Danielle’s Brutal Homeschool Confession

In Episode 99 of More Than Reality (September 10), Danielle got painfully honest about the family’s hardest homeschool day: unfocused kids, late school, failing tech, and a messy house. Worst of all, Danielle realized she was trying to teach five kids who don’t learn the same way.

She asked each of the quints what works best for them — and got five different answers. Some prefer video lessons, some want Danielle teaching at the table, others work better alone. It was the moment she felt defeated and thought about quitting.

What saved the day? An experienced homeschool mom’s timely encouragement — and Danielle learning to give herself permission to stop and finish the lesson tomorrow.

From Backlash to Breakdown: The Decision That Divided Fans

The confession is the latest twist in a saga that began in February, when the couple announced they would homeschool the quints for sixth grade after months of prayer — splitting the fanbase, with critics questioning whether they could educate so many girls.

Danielle fired back on Instagram, as reported by Parade: “If you think I can’t, you’re wrong because God provides me strength, energy, courage, wisdom, all the things I need.” She admitted it’s “overwhelming” and that she doesn’t feel equipped in her own strength — but believes God called her to it, inviting critics to unfollow.

The backlash flared again in August over reports that Danielle said the Lord told her to homeschool the quints — and she clapped back again in early September.

One Month In: The Unexpected Changes Nobody Saw Coming

In Episode 101 (September 24) — one month into homeschooling five sixth graders — the couple says they’re finding their rhythm, but noticing unexpected changes. Danielle admitted the mental exhaustion is real and this season has required her to give up more of herself than anticipated.

Why the move? Five 11-year-olds entering middle school with different learning styles, reading challenges, academic gaps, and peer pressure — plus a desire to protect the girls’ bond. Highlights include hands-on science classes and a trip to the Houston Museum of Natural Science, where the girls dissected a chicken foot. They’re not anti-public-school — and they’re open to changing course if homeschooling isn’t the right fit.

Blayke’s Big Year and the Season 11 Question

While the quints learn at home, Blayke remains in public high school — fans gushed over her sophomore homecoming pictures in September. The couple also marked a milestone in the podcast’s 100th episode (September 17): 100 episodes, 10 years of OutDaughtered, 20 years of marriage.

On a possible Season 11, they’ve talked with producers but stay hesitant about returning to network television. Per Parade, TLC has not confirmed a Season 11 premiere date — leaving fans to wonder if the Busbys’ next chapter will air on TV or unfold entirely on their own terms.

From haters to a breakdown to a breakthrough, Danielle Busby’s homeschooling journey is one of the most honest chapters the family has ever shared. What do you think — could you homeschool five 11-year-olds? And do you want the Busbys back for Season 11? Sound off in the comments!