'Bringing Up Bates' Erin Bates Making Huge Money In Homeschool

Bringing Up Bates star Erin Bates Paine is one of Gil and Kelly Jo Bates’s most hardworking daughters. She runs an online store selling faith-based cards and other products. The 33-year-old mom has also been sharing their lives on YouTube. But it seems it’s not the only way Erin makes income. Keep reading to see how she’s making money by homeschooling her kids.

Bringing Up Bates: How’s Erin Bates Today?

Erin continues to keep her followers in touch about their recent family activities. Last week, the Bringing Up Bates star shared their visit to Chad’s family in Oklahoma to celebrate the holidays. The married couple has also been looking forward to relocating. Their decision comes after their landlord sold their rental to another family. However, Erin previously admitted that they still don’t know where to go, making fans wonder if they’re struggling financially.

Erin Bates From Bringing Up Bates, Sourced From Chad & Erin YouTube

Erin Making Huge Money In Homeschool?

Many fans have been speculating that Erin and Chad’s income is not enough to support their large family. However, some Redditors recently discovered that Erin is making a lot of money just by homeschooling her kids. According to the poster, the Bringing Up Bates star made $23,572 to homeschool her kids this year. The program was a program by the Florida state called PEP, or Personalized Education Program. It provides multiple benefits to those who are studying at home, which may even include laptops and other digital devices.

Erin Bates From Bringing Up Bates, Sourced From Reddit

“How does it work? The family submits receipts and gets reimbursed? I’m just wondering how easy it would be to scam the system. You could make anything Curriculum and Instructional Material with the right wording.”
“That’s more money than Chad makes.”
“I’m in the wrong state clearly! Her and Chad are so lazy and I can’t believe get some much money from being moochers. Those poor kids are behind on their education too.”
“This seriously makes me so sad. So many kids who SHOULD be in school will be “homeschooled” so their parents can game the system and not educate them properly.”

Bringing Up Bates: Chad Paine & Erin Bates Shut Down ‘Not Working’ Rumors

Chad and Erin Bates Paine previously took to YouTube to answer several fan questions. But one question took them by surprise. They were asked how they’re handling life while “not working.” The Bringing Up Bates stars quickly clarified that they’re working. Chad mentioned Erin’s business and his construction company. He also added that he stays “very busy,” but there are also days when he doesn’t have a project.