HOMESCHOOLED TEEN ENROLLS IN PUBLIC SCHOOL : Adventuring Family of 11

[@kaceymacdonald7178]

I find it funny how Mike was like “I’m scared of being hurt emotionally” and no one acknowledged him at all 😅 me too Mike, me too

[@Lizziel23]

I love that you guys are so open minded about what’s best for your kids, lots of people who homeschool are very wedded to the idea, but I love that you’re exploring (/letting them explore) what’s best for them as individuals! (Also side note - going to high school, socialising and only doing fun electives sounds like an absolute dream)

[@aveskaa4736]

Are you gonna do sit down videos with the kids again, like in the beginning, when you introduced them? Would be really interesting!

[@vivianwilliams2216]

Elijah is such a handsome young man, It's so nice he is going to public school, a great opportunity to do more advancement into his future , Megan you look marvelous!

[@cydleger7906]

Thank you for being real about the holidays. Find the joy and stay faithful. Love. It.

[@blackpinkinyorarea7992]

Elijah first public school Peter : did u die ? 😂

[@clairemiller9897]

Elijah, you are an amazing kid. Enjoy your classes.

[@albertabyers7157]

wow, that is so cool that you have a school that will allow homeschool kids to take elective classes like that. That would be so much fun.

[@mels923]

I love that you guys have been spoiling us with an update everyday! I love it! Thanks for editing Mike! And thanks for letting him Meghan :)

[@rayray-tr1jj]

I wanna go back to public school but I'm afraid I'm gonna get picked on/ bullied

[@alexandermckinney9194]

I'm doing it this year! I haven't been to public school in 4 years, I did online school. But I feel hope this year and im going to be joining it soon. I hope you can too

[@leahxrose_edits]

I'd say that the majority of people who celebrate halloween just do it for the fun ,spooky ,dress up ,free candy situation....it's not like everyone is praying to the devil or whatnot. I never understood why people actually thought it was some dark anti- religious holiday, it's not that deep lol.

[@liz2880]

ISTG true, it’s more about corporations making lots of money off of us. I take my siblings so I can help them eat their candy 😜

[@LollieMouse]

I choose not to celebrate Halloween because the Bible specifically tells us to stay away from all of this...HOWEVER...I respect that the Knorpps appreciate and respect all points of view.

[@Fishcrazy321]

Yet Christians were perfectly okay putting their holidays on the same days as pagans and taking many of the celebrations along with them. 🙄

[@SkyePorcelain]

I grew up in a Christian household and my grandfather was a pastor, my entire family celebrated Halloween. My parents would do anything that made it fun for us kids (I’m 30 now). Every Halloween I always had to have blood on my costumes, my parents/family never cared. To me, Halloween is a day where kids and adults can play dress up and have fun. Celebrate whatever holiday you want. Ignore the comments like that. You’re living your life and having fun. You guys are great parents. I love your videos!

[@cherylmorrison3]

I love your vlogs because they are so honest, unpretentious and uplifting. You have a great unique family. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@augustaaltman]

I love watching you guys! You both have done such an amazing job raising those kids.

[@cloudybluesky14]

my last semester of senior year was all electives and it was the best semester of my life. 😀

[@thaselhuhn]

I miss all the hand-made bat cut-outs Pearl made for your rental house in Ireland and the pumpkins you had to hunt for there - can't believe that was a year ago already!

[@meganwhite8984]

Traci Haselhuhn omg I cant believe it’s been a year either! That’s crazy!

[@shangreer9060]

I love your attitude towards Halloween. You clearly have a grounded sense of who you are and what you believe which is refreshing. It is always good to focus on what bonds us as divides us.

[@susanmarsh4351]

Watching Meghan ‘nest’ at home is a real joy. Missed you on the vlogs Elijah! Enjoy the high school experience. Just totally jealous of a schedule full of options. What a life.

[@bstreetjr]

Yup, you are correct that Christmas on the 25th of December was based off a pagan holiday. It started off as a Yule celebration of the Winter Solstice by various pagan religions and the Catholics Co-opted it and made it the birthday of Jesus as a way to help convert others to their religion. Many scholars of the bible and history seem to agree that his actual birth was in mid September to early October by the modern Gregorian Calendar.

[@melissajordan8679]

I think this a record for how early I've stumbled across the "I'm going to blow your mind and drop some knowledge about pagans" lecture. Usually I'm into November before that happens :)

[@hartanna1404]

I honestly think that’s bullshit lol

[@eiveturner9123]

Originally and still in many places in Europe christmas is celebrated on the 24th of december celebrated as yule

[@annemcdonald3770]

Our oldest kids transitioned from homeschool to public high school, too, and it's going really well. I like the perspective they have on their education, and are nothing like what I was in HS! LOL!

[@charlessmith4589]

Which grade did you transition your highschool student? If you transitioned after 9th grade did the school accept your credits?

[@mindyvanhorn3199]

I've heard Home Chef is a good one and easy to adapt for large families.

[@KnorppandSouth11]

Thank you!

[@clairehiggins7120]

Well said Megan re celebrating festivals, you and the kids could make decorations, we did this and my fav was the big cardboard cut out skeleton because it counted as a biology lesson for home schooling as we learned all the names of the bones in the human body. Who says you can’t have fun and learn something 😀

[@NotAVampireLvr]

I have been enjoying The Dinner Daily website. Not an affiliate - just really like that they plan your menu out based on sales and food preferences. You do have to shop for it each week, but you can get it all at once.

[@toridivincenzo3660]

LOVING all the videos lately. I know it seems just like normal life but its AMAZINGGGGG. It was awesome seeing that your son can dual enroll that a dream of mine doing it with our future kids. Love all the videos. I watch them everyday while eating lunch

[@theresadupuis8475]

Always Having Fun. Way To GO 💗

[@blhall101]

That’s so awesome for Elijah to be able to do that. I just got out of high school and I would have loved a set up like that. Keep us updated on how he is enjoying that. 😁

[@maryb1686]

congratulations on your weight loss!

[@sarahmorley1031]

The dolls are the best idea ever! I’m not sure I’d be able to sleep with the green eyes one on the house though 😱 You’re looking amazing Megan, would love to hear about your journey with weight loss xx

[@Pinkraider]

I feel the same way about Halloween. Many in my church (Baptist) refused to celebrate it or let their kids go trick or treating. Lots of churches will do a harvest festival but not have costumes. I have always celebrated Halloween and will continue to do so.

[@jennifervanderkolk2666]

Here were i live they do not have homeschooling option, when you turn 4 your are required to go to school, only if there is something with your healt that makes it impossible for you to attend school you can asked to be homeschooled.

[@MichellesLifeStory]

Elijah looks so happy in school!

[@nancyrogers9108]

I feel the same way you do about Halloween. I have some great memories of Halloween as a child and wonderful memories of when we used to take our children trick or treating. It was a fun, fun time. I am a Christian!

[@agategirl9000]

We love Blue Apron!! They have great recipes.

[@raeleestinson7632]

I love your family y’all are always so kind and inspiring

[@jenniferbrasiel9776]

We use Gobble and Plated. Gobble is 15min to table and Plated 30-50 min prep and cook. I looked at menus from other companies and did not like the menu choices. We are only 3 in our family but even that can be hard to plan and prepare meals each week. I live having something a few nights per week that is "easy" to make.

[@MidcenturyMom]

Loved Elijah's after-school conversation. I would pick my 2 oldest up from Highschool a and my daughter would give me a second by second account of all the DRAMA of her day. My son would give this answer to how was school? "UH, I dunno know. OK, I guess. What did you do today?" Usual,, whatever. He was truly voted Senior of the year class of 2000 and today he has his Masters Degree and is Head of Facility finance for the state of Montana. Boys are just not talkers.

[@dreebug97]

Meghan those sunglasses are too cool! One stylin mom!

[@mayojar420]

"Did you die?" Lol me every day I was in school kid. Every day.

[@Leglag724]

Meghan, I like that you are open minded about celebrating Halloween (or as I as a pagan call it Samhain). Samhain is about celebrating the last harvest and the sun slowly going into hibernation. It's also a time of honoring our ancestor's. It's taken yrs for my hubby to understand I don't just celebrate a day I celebrate every day as a gift, Each morning is a rebirth with the rising of the Sun (God) who goes to sleep and joins with the Moon (Goddess). I live each day to honor myself and my loved ones on both sides of the veil. Blessings to all you.

[@aurielle7766]

Are there Waldorf or Montesorri schools in your area? Some of your kids might enjoy that curriculum

[@MsMtshasta]

Thrive life Simple Plates are shelf stable and are great for on the go nights. Would be glad to get with you to share this plan.

[@jmbroom33]

I noticed you had lost weight Megan. Well done! I have a thyroid condition that fluctuates and I've found juicing helped me tremendously. I had to incorporate that in my daily routine permanently.

[@fictionfatale3913]

I’m a senior (year 13 equivalent in the uk) and I honestly can’t stand school, I’ve always wanted to be homeschooled but my parents never complied

[@cindiallain8542]

Oh yay you! Stand up for what you like! I’ve always celebrated Halloween for the children and candy!

[@melissajordan8679]

You guys had me rolling while getting the dolls out of the basement. Glad nothing showed up on the video! 😱

[@homemadefromtheheart1377]

Loved the video! I haven’t went bowling in years. 😁

[@benwilson9150]

I use hello fresh here in Australia and absolutely love it!

[@mrsparrish10]

I like how Elijah wasn’t embarrassed in the least! But mike was 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lorimoghadam3054]

My son could of graduated early too but I told him NO because he was so young. Dual credit courses are where it is at!

[@rivvy5795]

Yes please do a video on the weight loss. I’m trying to discover my own journey I’ve tried a few things that haven’t worked so far. I’m actually not a fan of Halloween just for the fact I don’t like scary movies or stuff lol but I’m already setting things in motion for Christmas haha. Xx

[@crystals429]

Seeing your kids grow is amazing... darn I feel old🤧

[@insidedianeslife2456]

Growing up I loved Halloween and still do. I think if all the good people take it over it would be Awesome. On what day do you open your doors and hearts to children and giving something that makes each of them happy. The kids that come to my door are so cute. You get to say hi to neighbors and strangers. Giving always makes me feel good. From a Christian that loves Halloween.

[@armani3013]

I’m loving the back to back videos 🧡

[@amyrivers9792]

I feel that Elijah would be much more avanced at the core subjects and definitely in life experience and I think that it's awesome that he gets to do all the subjects that interest him. We all do better learning about what interests us. I feel that school should be flexible because everyone is different in so many ways. You have really raised an awesome young man. I admire your decisions on how to raise and school kids and you have proven that it can be highly successful. Xx

[@tranquilswana-z3782]

Esther seems quite quiet, i love that she is always smiling

[@liz2880]

I hope Elijah enjoys public school, too bad he’ll probably have to wake up early now 😜

[@mimimc8685]

How does Eve like school?

[@FathishahFathir]

"I don't feel like embarrassing myself right now" "you don't? What?" 🤣🤣🤣

[@debolsen3294]

I really love that blue chair! Also love your new haircut. But the dolls, they creep me out big time! So do Clowns! LOL

[@matzmaw21]

Halloween was always a fun holiday in our house. No deep symbolism. Costumes, candy, eyeball stew (eyeball gumballs floating in red hawaiian punch, drop a couple of dry ice pieces to smoke, and, NO, you don't eat the dry ice!) So much fun, and delicious, too! Love your vdos! Hugs from Texas!

[@michellenzwilling]

I LOVE YOUR SHORT HAIR!!! So cute!

[@momapes]

Imperfect Produce but not in Boise yet- maybe where you are. I use Full Circle for organic, in season, local farmers. They have more than just produce and comes right to your door at night so they don't bother you.

[@tashc6213]

Halloween isn’t very big in Australia. I don’t like horror movies( I’d never sleep again!)or decorate but I always have lollies for any trick or treaters. This year I might buy some spider web for the tree out the front. I love any type of celebration but Christmas is my favourite time of year, I LOVE Christmas decorations. 💀🎃🇦🇺

[@rivvy5795]

Tash C yes I’m already setting things going for Christmas haha. Might decorate a tad bit early this year lol

[@tashc6213]

Rif L I totally understand decorating early, it’s over so quickly we need to make the most of it. 😊🎄

[@Larissa-il3qn]

Lollies? Aussie alright.

[@tashc6213]

Lil back 😂

[@tikabirdsong756]

My parents never let us celebrate because of the origin of the day. I did look it up myself and decided not to take my kids trick or treating but do some fun things with them to celebrate the season instead. I LOVE fall!!! We still dress up have a good time and celebrate our way. Even if I did celebrate I wouldn’t trick or treat because there are too many young adults doing creepy stuff and I wouldn’t want them scaring my kiddos. 😂

[@sunnyhill2250]

The short hair style looks very nice!

[@shaebug1996]

Have you or the kids ever watched Hocus Pocus??

[@mayojar420]

Based on their religion I don't believe so. I have a few mormon friends and they don't watch movies with witchcraft related themes. It may be different based on their congregation tho.

[@mayojar420]

Interesting, I guess they do celebrate Halloween in their household. Nice :)

[@Pinkraider]

Shaelyn Young one of my favorites!!

[@Pinkraider]

Dulcinator & Kylexx21 I thought they went to the Harry Potter set in London. That movie has witchcraft.

[@shaebug1996]

@@Pinkraider yea they did. They have said they loved the books but Idk if they've watched the movies and I love hocus pocus so I was curious

[@jeanettescott2018]

Meghan you are looking amazing. Mike too. Blessed couple. You are so classy and cute. 💓 xxx

[@debbiehollyman4763]

I really like your hair, so cute

[@JV-ys8fd]

Your chores are #goals was there a phase of the kids resisting the chores? I'm having a hard time motivating myself through the whiny I don't want to to stage, and I know it needs to happen. Any tips on motivating kids to do their chores?

[@mybestlifepossible2576]

Obviously, your children are at an age where they can voice an opinion. Intro to chores should have been introduced to children at much younger age. The moment your child tries to imitate the things you do when you are doing chores, than this is when you and that child do the same chore together but you make it seem like play. For instance children can be taught how to pick up their toys and put them back. Do it with them , make it fun, praise them. In the beginning they are little apprentices, and mommy's helpers, so include them , in various things, so they can learn, and start to realize, everyone's help is needed to make the family run smoothly. Never pay them for being a team player in the family. Older kids, try setting aside, one day, where the family gets chores done together. Think of some incentives. Order maybe, their favorite pizza, you all sit and eat at home as a family. Do something you all will enjoy together. Maybe you will get a movie, to watch together and pop popcorn , etc.

[@kathyalbabili8291]

Have you tried Chick-fil-A family quick meals? They are great and I thought reasonable. Takes 30 minutes or less to prepare

[@amygallagher43]

Where is Daniel? I hardly ever see him on the vlogs. Someone help me out!

[@trishazmd4941]

I've tried a couple different brands of the meal kits and I think Home Chef has the best recipes.

[@24voices]

Oooh, you should put some of the dolls in the windows, looking out. In a town I used to live in, someone had an old victorian home and a ceramic doll collection. They put the dolls in the windows looking out, and it was sooo spooky. But they did it because they were weird, not because it was Halloween.

[@jennifercate8996]

What a super clever name for your channel!

[@morganharrison7770]

I have always loved your short hair. You look so beautiful. You guys have a beautiful family

[@rnj2911]

Good luck with school 👍🏼👍🏼

[@prayandgo]

As I watch you get your Halloween decorations out, it makes me wonder how you're adjusting from living so minimally while traveling back to filling your life with stuff? I've lived in our 5th wheel and now in a house and I miss the simple living. Feel weighted down with stuff. Had this been difficult for you?

[@aub_ey]

Megan, where are your sunglasses from? It looks really cool

[@jill4310]

Amen, love Halloween and the fun associated with it!

[@gymstrip]

Thanks for all the videos lately :)

[@tiffanywood8921]

We tried Blue Apron, and Dinnerly... we recently canceled Blue Apron, because the flavors and recipes were better with Dinnerly! Maybe sign up for 2 since they typically discount them for the first few weeks and keep the try them keep the better one, then add another one, and continue to compare until you find one you like best!

[@okycoco]

I love April's smile

[@millionsparks96]

Halloween is getting bigger and bigger in Germany. But in February we celebrate Carnival (the same week as Mardi Gras in Louisiana) were we dress up and do something similar to trick or treating. So a few years back when Halloween wasn't big in Germany yet, my sister, cousins and I went trick or treating and all the old people were so confused because "it's not carnival yet!"

[@nonirosie]

I'd love to see a colab with the Tannerites. Allie is a senior too

[@Express_studios]

Would love to hear about what you’ve learned about your body and how to keep yourself focused on a diet!! By the way, love your vlogs. I think I’ve been folk for a year now and have watched even your first video and a lot more in between since I started to follow y’all!! Happy trails! Talk soon! 😉❤️

[@karatheyaroxan6852]

The holiday and activities, have pagan roots, for a good reason. For a Celtic Samhain you appreciate nature and all you have been given during the warm weather and harvest. You always thank the fairies with treats or else they might play tricks on you. You have a quiet dinner where you set spaces for loved ones that have passed away. Setting out pictures, or meaningful items of theirs. You remember, morn, and celebrate the ways they touched your life. You decorate with pumpkins, and harvest colors, candles, and have fun. Nothing evil or wicked there.

[@2plus2by2]

The backpack struggle is real! I need to do a check of both 5 yo, and the 14 yo still.

[@sunnyhill2250]

I don't/didn't celebrate Halloween when my children were young -- it was fun to take them trick-or-treating dressed in non-goulish costumes and I loved waiting for kids to ring the doorbell and giving them treats. My grandchildren went to harvest festivals dressed in non-goulish costumes when they were little. Yet, I don't fault others for celebrating/decorating for halloween if they like to.

[@anbittersweet]

You should look up citrus pear dinners. You sign up for a class and you prepare frozen dinners.

[@susieloveee7047]

I feel it Mike, I’m scared to get hurt emotionally too

[@amandawilder7353]

No one should be ashamed of what lies beneath our skin, its our foundation and its not scarry, everyone has a skeleton so be thankful for it, celebrate it, its a wonderful gift. I ran haunted houses professionally and you make of it what you will. Satan was never a part of it, neither was black magic hocus pocus etc, its a wonderful way to celebrate and make memories as well as celebrating our deceased and remembering them.

[@kayleeskottageonwheels]

That’s exactly how I feel about Halloween. we go out dress up have fun going from door-to-door getting candy. we watch Halloween movies. family friendly Halloween movies. we’re not into the horror and gore. it’s just a day of fun. our church even does a trunk or treat.

[@scrumdalicious6117]

What grade is Elijah in? Junior right?

[@KnorppandSouth11]

Senior

[@ashleysparks3609]

What state do you guys live in I want to do the half enrollment and I don’t know if it’s in my state

[@TheWaterMinx]

Have you seen The Twilight Zone episode with "Talky Tina"? I think it was called "Living Doll". Perfectly creepy without being too dark. Certainly not gory and too campy/old to be terrifying. That's the great thing about The Twilight Zone. It's got a creepy vibe, but still often has a moral and doesn't leave you feeling gross or like you've been glorifying Darkness. I don't celebrate Halloween, but I do find myself gravitating to spookier books and movies throughout the Fall season. There's something about the shortening days, the falling leaves and dying foliage that bring a craving for books like Dracula and shows like The Twilight Zone. :)

[@Pinkraider]

TheWaterMinx love The Twilight Zone!!

[@munchiemunchie2010]

Creepy doll collection, YES!

[@natalie4354]

Those dolls are the creepiest thing I've ever seen. If I walked into a house and saw those sitting in the entry room, I'd for sure hightail outta there 😂😂😂😂

[@rozetta427]

plated!!!!! is good they even offer sweets

[@crystaldanielle6590]

How does the enrollment go in NC? Bc i wanna go back to high school but idk😭

[@katarinaw1631]

Did Mike say tru dat at 10.17 That was halla funny haha😀😀😀

[@maureenmetzger8025]

Just have fun!!