Kelly Ripa is never one to shy away from discussing her family on LIVE with Kelly and Mark, and during Monday’s episode, 

she and husband Mark Consuelos took a nostalgic trip down memory lane—this time, about their kids’ education. 

The conversation quickly turned into a comedic moment when the couple revealed a surprising fact about their children’s schooling, leaving the audience stunned.

Kelly and Mark’s Kids Weren’t Taught Cursive in School

During the lively discussion, Kelly, 54, explained how different her children’s education was compared to her own. 

She and Mark, 53, share three children—Michael, 27, Lola, 23, and Joaquin, 21—who all attended school in New York City. However, unlike their parents, they never learned cursive writing.

“They were not taught cursive, they were not taught script in school,” Kelly said, prompting a shocked reaction from the audience. One particularly passionate audience member even yelled out in surprise. Kelly, always quick with a comeback, playfully responded, “I know, look, don’t yell at me. I sent them to school.” Her remark had the entire studio laughing.

She continued, explaining that not only were her kids never taught cursive, but their learning environment was vastly different from what she and Mark experienced growing up. “They weren’t even learning on paper, it was wild,” she added.

Parents Had to Relearn Math Alongside Their Kids

The differences in their children’s education didn’t stop at handwriting. Kelly went on to share another amusing story about how parents were brought into school to help with math lessons—because even they couldn’t understand the new methods being taught.

“They brought all the parents in and were like, ‘You’re doing it wrong,’” Kelly said with a laugh. “We had to learn side-by-side math.”

Mark, adding to the hilarity, chimed in: “They didn’t carry the one!”

For many parents who have struggled to help their kids with modern-day math homework, Kelly and Mark’s experience was all too relatable. Their discussion sparked a wave of laughter from the audience, proving that even celebrity parents aren’t immune to the challenges of navigating their children’s education.

Raising Their Kids in New York City

Kelly and Mark raised their three children in the heart of New York City, where they were exposed to a creative and dynamic environment. Now, all three have followed in their parents’ artistic footsteps.

Michael is an aspiring actor who has already made appearances in TV and film.

Lola is a talented singer who has released several music projects.

Joaquin is studying theater in college while also excelling as a wrestler on his school’s team.

Although their children are now adults, Kelly and Mark remain deeply involved in their lives. While the couple are technically empty nesters, their daughter Lola frequently splits her time between New York City and London. When she’s in town, she often stays with her parents, keeping their family bond strong.

A Close-Knit Family with Strong Values

Despite growing up in the public eye, Kelly and Mark’s children have remained grounded, something the couple takes great pride in. In an interview with Daily Mail, Kelly opened up about her parenting philosophy, emphasizing that she and Mark wanted to instill strong values in their kids.

“We want to raise productive people who are thoughtful and selfless,” she said. “I wanted to raise good, caring, generous, thoughtful people who are professional, who are polite, who don’t expect the world handed to them.”

Their approach seems to have paid off, as all three children have grown into independent and ambitious young adults.

A Special Family Vacation with No Drama

Even though their kids are grown, the Consuelos family still makes time to reunite. Over the holidays, Kelly, Mark, and their children took a much-needed vacation together, and according to Kelly, it was a rare and wonderful experience.

“We had all three of our kids at the same time!” she shared excitedly on LIVE. “Which, as you know, if you are parents of adult children, that is a very rare thing and we were so grateful.”

The trip was particularly enjoyable because, as Kelly put it, it was a “BS free zone.” She jokingly explained: “Sometimes when adult children get together, BS starts flying around. But it was a BS free zone.”

Final Thoughts

Kelly Ripa’s ability to turn everyday family moments into hilarious and relatable stories is part of what makes her so beloved by fans. Whether she’s recalling school struggles, parenting challenges, or cherished family vacations, she keeps audiences entertained with her signature wit and humor.

Her latest revelation about her kids’ unconventional schooling had LIVE viewers in stitches, proving once again that even celebrity parents face the same surprises and struggles as everyone else.

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