Teen Mom 2 alum Jenelle Evans is defending her decision to homeschool her two younger children.
In a video shared with her InstagramEvans, 34, told followers she wasn’t the teacher, explaining: “I just put them on the computer.”
Evans began her message by explaining the “many different reasons” why she made the switch from public school to homeschooling. One was that she wanted to stop the bullying of her son, Kaiser, 12.
“Kaiser had a really hard time being bullied at school,” Evans said. “And he dealt with this in Vegas, he dealt with this in North Carolina, and I was sick of it. So as soon as he came to this school, it was bullying again, which mainly had to do with his weight.’
The former reality star, who helped her eldest son Jace celebrate his 17th birthday last month amid family conflict, cited another reason for homeschooling: Earlier this year, she was diagnosed with CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) following knee surgery.
CRPS is a rare and serious condition that can affect an arm or leg and usually begins after an injury, surgery or stroke, with the resulting pain lasting longer and stronger than normal, according to National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Teen Mom 2 alum Jenelle Evans, 34, defends her decision to homeschool her two younger children
In a video shared to her Instagram, Evans told followers she wasn’t the teacher, explaining, “I just put them on the computer.” Above, Evans with daughter Ensley and son Kaiser in September 2025 at an event in New York City
“So I literally can’t take them to and from school because I’m literally in too much pain,” Evans continued. “Their school is 40 minutes each way in the morning and afternoon. It literally took up two, three hours of my morning and afternoon just to do the drop-off and pick-up.”
One of the benefits of homeschooling is not having to “worry about nonsense being drilled into their heads.”
“And if I have to travel, they can come with me,” Evans added.
‘The first week of homeschooling went well and they literally did their schoolwork in two hours. And I’m always there when they need my help.’
“If you’re wondering what program I have them in, it’s called Acellus or something?” So far? No complaints,” she concluded.
Followers expressed mixed reactions in the comments, with some mocking her and others supporting her.
“45 minute round trip twice a day is only an hour and a half, not three hours, so probably good they’re on the computer for math,” one person shared, adding, “but good for you for doing what you think is best for your family!”
‘Ever heard of a school bus? Lol,” another complained.
The former reality star said one of the reasons for switching from public school to homeschooling was because she wanted to stop the bullying of her 12-year-old son Kaiser.
Evans mentioned another reason for homeschooling: earlier this year she was diagnosed with CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) after knee surgery. Above, Evans with Jace, Kaiser and Ensley on their first day of school in 2023
‘The first week of homeschooling went well and they literally did their schoolwork in two hours. And I’m always there if they need my help,” Evans insisted
Evans’ divorce from husband David Eason — who is father to her youngest child, Ensley — was finalized in July 2025. Above, the couple attended the 2016 MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles.
“This is the worst idea ever,” one commenter said bluntly
“You can travel, but you can’t take them to school,” another wondered.
A follower scolded: ‘What level university degree do you have? Or was it a certification???’
‘You don’t even know the name of the program? [sic]’ another jibe.
Others were more accepting of Evans’ choice with one writing, “I homeschool and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made.” There are many homeschooling resources here on IG and many on Tik Tok. Also check Facebook for homeschool groups in your area and place them for social interaction in some extracurricular activities so they have a chance to socialize.”
“I’m not even considering this homeschooling thing since you’re not the teacher. Sounds like remote school, which has been so common since Covid,” echoed one follower.
Evans is the mother of three children, Kaiser, with ex-boyfriend Nathan Griffith; Ensley, nine, with estranged husband, David Eason; and Jace, 17, with her ex, Andrew Lewis.
Jace spent time in a mental health facility earlier this year after allegedly pulling a gun on his grandmother, Barbara Evans.
Evans helped celebrate Jace’s 17th birthday in August after spending time in a mental health facility earlier this year
But the teen is reportedly back living with his grandmother in North Carolina.
Evans shared an update about her eldest son on the website La Femme conversation podcast in April.
“Behind the scenes, I have reached out for help for my son as needed, and he is in a safe place [in a] holistic approach,” she says.
“And he’s very happy right now, and he’s very focused on himself. And I think that’s the most important thing.’
