Jenelle Evans has decided to homeschool her children again.
The reality star has hopped on her Instagram to defend her parenting choice even though she knows what some of her fans think of her.
This is not Jenelle Evans’ first time choosing homeschooling for her younger children. In April 2024, she pulled Kaiser and Ensley from school after saying she had learned their school was not safe, while her oldest son Jace remained in regular school.
Evans explained that she had decided to homeschool her children and insisted she was not acting as their traditional teacher. She said she puts the children on the computer for their lessons. Evans explained that Kaiser’s repeated “bullying” was one of the biggest reasons behind the decision.
According to the social media influencer, her son had dealt with intimidation in Las Vegas and North Carolina before experiencing it again at his latest school. She said the recent incidents mainly involved his weight, which made her unwilling to continue sending him into the same environment.
The “Teen Mom 2” alum also explained that her CRPS diagnosis has made driving difficult. She said the school was about 40 minutes away, making the morning and afternoon trips consume roughly two to three hours of her day. Her decision also gives her more control over what her children are learning.
The mother of three revealed that she feels more comfortable knowing what is being taught and not having to worry about anything she considers inappropriate being put into their heads.
Evans shared on her Instagram page that homeschooling gives the children more flexibility if she needs to travel. She also revealed that the first week had gone well, with her children completing their schoolwork in about two hours while she remained nearby to help.
Fans Have Mixed Reactions To Her Parenting Choice
Evans’ explanation immediately drew mixed reactions from her followers. Some fans supported her decision and praised her for responding to the bullying rather than allowing Kaiser to continue struggling at school. One supporter wrote, “Bullying can impact a child so deeply,” while praising Evans for giving her children a safe and loving environment to learn and grow.
One fan encouraged her to keep going, while another fan told her she was “a smart gal” and should do what feels right. Other followers were less convinced by her reasoning. One commenter bluntly wrote, “Way to isolate them,” while another questioned whether Evans had considered using a school bus instead.
Some followers took a more neutral view. One said homeschooling is different from what it used to be and admitted they might consider it themselves someday. The repeated bullying, health challenges, and the demands of getting Evans’ children to school have made her resort to homeschooling.
Jenelle Evans Pulled Her Kids Out Of School In 2024
Evans’ latest decision echoes a choice she made in April 2024. At the time, she announced that she had pulled Kaiser and Ensley from school for the remainder of the school year because she believed their school was not safe. She did not explain the specific safety concerns then.
The former MTV personality revealed she wanted to keep her children at home, watch over them, and give them a break from what she described as an overly stressful period. During that earlier homeschooling period, she turned everyday outings into learning opportunities.
The mother took her children to places including an aquarium and local museums, where they learned about subjects such as gravity, weather, tornadoes, and waterfalls.
Evans received both criticism and support after making that choice. One critic questioned whether she had even completed a year of college and suggested she was not qualified to homeschool her children. She responded by sharing photographs from her 2015 graduation from medical assisting college.
The TV star fired back at the critic, making it clear that she believed her education gave her enough reason to defend her decision. The circumstances surrounding her family were also complicated at the time.
Us Magazine reported that Evans filed for separation from David Eason in 2024, just six years of marriage. She decided to separate from Eason. “I would’ve skipped straight to divorce, but I couldn’t because in the state of North Carolina, you have to be legally separated for a year, and you have to prove you have two separate addresses,” she said.
The Heated Family Reunion
In 2017, Kaiser’s grandmother Doris Hewlett Davidson accused Evans’ ex-Eason of abusing the then-3-year-old during a “Teen Mom 2” reunion. Davidson said she was frightened for Kaiser and claimed the child had repeatedly said: “Nana, David punched me.” Nathan Griffith, Kaiser’s father, also said he had previously seen bruises on his son.
Evans denied the allegations at the time. She said she doubted her husband would punch a child and maintained that she had repeatedly asked Davidson about marks on Kaiser whenever he returned from visits. The situation became heated during the reunion.
Eason walked off the stage with Evans after becoming upset about how he was being portrayed, and the couple left despite MTV producers asking them to return.
Eason later explained through Evans that he did not want to return because he had severe anxiety and disliked Dr. Drew. Evans defended him, saying that he was protective of her and became upset when anyone made her cry.
Nathan, meanwhile, described Evans and Eason’s relationship as controlling. He also objected to Eason disciplining Kaiser, arguing that the child already had both a father and a mother, as shared by PEOPLE.
Jenelle Evans Is Dealing With Another Separate Issue Involving Her Eldest Son
In August 2026, she marked her oldest son Jace’s 17th birthday with an emotional message praising his intelligence, curiosity, and growth. “I HAVE A 17-YEAR-OLD!” She wrote in excitement. She shared that being a teenager can be difficult but said Jace appeared to be handling it well.
Fans complimented Evans’ effort in raising her child. “I keep thinking he’s a baby. He’s growing up. You did an excellent job raising him,” a fan said. The Blast had previously reported that Evans made a post about her visit to her son at the institution. Jace’s mom also revealed that the preceding six months had been difficult and said her son’s happiness remained her priority.
She also said she would do whatever was necessary to help him improve physically and mentally. The TV celebrity explained that she carefully chose what she shared publicly. Evans had previously criticized people for disrespecting Jace’s privacy.
Jenelle Evans’ parenting choice appears to be less about pleasing critics and more about what she believes is best for her children.
