'OutDaughtered' Season 8, Episode 4: Danielle Busby Gets Emotional

Fans see Danielle Busby get emotional during OutDaughtered Season 8, Episode 4. What’s got Danielle so upset? And, is everyone alright? Fortunately, she isn’t getting emotional because something bad happened. She’s just overwhelmed with feeling sad because of a huge milestone for the quints. And, it is something any parent who watches the TLC series likely understood and related to.

Warning: This article contains spoilers from OutDaughtered Season 8, Episode 4 titled “Kindergarten Quints.” If you haven’t watched the episode yet, proceed with caution.

OutDaughtered Season 8, Episode 4: Danielle Busby Gets Emotional

Danielle Busby of OutDaughtered reveals it was hard to send the quints off to kindergarten. Because of COVID, the teachers just come out to take the girls away. There is no going in and seeing them off. There is no meet the teacher situation. It is emotional and very difficult to deal with. The TLC mom admits she experienced a wealth of emotions in the moment. And, it was overwhelming to her.

Viewers could see her calling attention to herself as the girls prepared to exit the Busby bus. Why? Well, because she wanted hugs and kisses before they left for the day. It was difficult for her to be in a situation where she knew she needs to let go. But, she just didn’t really want to. Then, she got hit with another overwhelming feeling. Her girls could do this. They would be fine. She had nothing to worry about.

Riley Busby never actually finished kindergarten

Now, there were some fans a little confused. Riley Busby went to kindergarten last year. Why was she repeating kindergarten? Were they holding her back just to be with her sisters? Adam and Danielle did take the time to explain during the episode. Turns out, Riley Busby never got to finish kindergarten because of the virus. So, she would have to repeat it regardless of what they want or thought was best for her.

The biggest fear Adam and Danielle had was very simple. They worry Riley Busby would not get challenged enough. But, those fears were squashed. The school had plans for an advanced kindergarten glass. And, it would be perfect for Riley. So, the crisis averted for now.

Do you understand why Danielle Busby got so upset? Do you relate to her pain?

OutDaughtered Season 8, Episode 4 titled “Kindergarten Quints” airs tonight only on TLC. Those who can’t wait until tonight to tune into the newest episode featuring the Busby family can check it out now via discovery+. Have been staying current with Season 8? Stick with us for the latest OutDaughtered related news.