OutDaughtered’s Adam & Danielle Busby Pull Quints Out of Public School — Fans Are Divided

The Busby quints are officially sixth graders — but you won’t find them in a public school classroom.

On August 25, OutDaughtered stars Adam and Danielle Busby posted a first-day-of-school photo of all five girls — Ava, Olivia, Hazel, Parker and Riley, now 11 years old — posing barefoot on the front porch. Danielle’s caption said it all: “Bare feet, comfy clothes, and a late morning start to school… I think we will be enjoying our new adventure!!”

The adventure? Homeschooling. And the internet has OPINIONS.

The Announcement That Stunned the Fandom

On their podcast More Than Reality, the couple revealed the quints won’t be attending public middle school this year. Instead, the girls will join a homeschool co-op — studying at home with some subjects in a classroom setting.

According to the couple: “After years in public school, prayer, research, and a lot of honest conversations, we’ve decided to try something new for sixth grade. From academic struggles and dyslexia support, to protecting innocence in middle school, to giving our girls flexibility and staying together — this wasn’t a quick decision.”

Why They Did It: Dyslexia, Middle School Pressure & Staying Together

Danielle opened up about the real reasons. Academically, some of the girls have struggled — including dyslexia support needs — and the couple feared those struggles would get buried in middle school chaos.

“You’re faced with so much more,” Danielle explained. “The kids that age don’t see academics. They see, ‘What do I look like? Who’s my friend? What sport am I gonna play? Do they like me? They don’t like my shoes. They made fun of me.'” Her plan: “Let me help you with your academics first, and let us coast in the social.”

There was ano ther huge factor: keeping the five together. The parents weighed each quint’s unique learning needs — and whether to split them up for this new chapter. In the end, all five girls wanted to stay together, and Adam and Danielle decided they simply weren’t “mature enough” yet for middle school halls.

Adam Claps Back at the Critics

Not everyone cheered. One critic sniped: “So you took them out of school because you want to sleep late lol” — and the debate exploded.

Adam fired back with a bold claim: “If you look at the statistics of homeschooled kids, they’re more adjusted to interactions.” He said the homeschooled kids he’s met are the ones who look him in the eye and hold real conversations with adults.

Meanwhile, supporters flooded the comments. One mom wrote that her family was starting its 8th year of homeschooling and “wouldn’t change a thing,” calling it “a gift.” Others praised the Busbys for putting academics and innocence ahead of the middle school pressure cooker.

Where the Busbys Are Now

With OutDaughtered having wrapped its 10-season run on TLC in 2024, Adam and Danielle now share their lives through the More Than Reality podcast and social media. Eldest daughter Blayke, now 15, still attends public high school — she just stunned fans with her sophomore homecoming photos. Danielle continues navigating her health journey, and the family recently settled into a new home.

So where do YOU stand? Did Adam and Danielle make the right call pulling the quints out of public school — or should all five girls be in a classroom with their peers? Team Homeschool or Team Public School? Sound off in the comments!