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SUMMARY

School safety drills. News alerts. Lockdowns. As parents, it’s no wonder we lie awake at night wondering if our kids are truly safe.

In this powerful and compassionate episode, Christy-Faith addresses the fear every parent feels but few talk about out loud: the fear that school is no longer the safest place for our children. From the rise in school shootings to silent threats like bullying, anxiety, and emotional trauma, Christy brings the facts, the heart, and the hope parents need right now.

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When Schools No Longer Feel Safe: Finding Peace Through Homeschooling

When fear becomes the norm, faith and family must take the lead.

Host: Christy-Faith, author of Homeschool Rising and founder of Thrive Homeschool Community

Episode Summary

Parents across the country are asking the same question: Is school still safe for my child?

In this episode, Christy-Faith confronts the heartbreaking reality of school safety in America, from shootings and bullying to anxiety and emotional trauma, and why so many families are reaching a breaking point. She reminds parents that wanting safety for your child isn’t fear-based or fragile, it’s faithful and wise.

With both compassion and conviction, Christy shares why homeschooling isn’t about escaping the world but reclaiming peace within it. She explains how bringing education home allows parents to nurture safety, confidence, and curiosity, giving children the space to grow strong before facing the world’s storms.

This episode offers validation for worried parents and encouragement for weary homeschoolers. It’s a reminder that protecting your child’s well-being is one of the most loving, rational, and courageous acts a parent can take.

Because when schools no longer feel safe, home can become the sanctuary where children truly thrive.

Key Takeaways

The number of school-related shootings and violent incidents continues to rise, averaging nearly one every day in the U.S.

Over 160,000 students skip school daily out of fear of being bullied.

One in ten children experience sexual misconduct from a school employee before graduation.

Homeschooling provides both physical safety and emotional stability, allowing children to learn without fear.

Safety isn’t sheltering; it’s greenhousing, building strong roots before the world tests them.

Families who homeschool report deeper connection, improved mental health, and renewed love of learning.

Why This Matters

A generation of children is growing up in survival mode. The constant anxiety of school violence, social pressure, and institutional stress has taken its toll on students and families alike.

When parents choose homeschooling, they aren’t running from the world; they’re running toward something better: connection, peace, and purpose.

As Christy-Faith reminds us:

“No child should have to recover from their education. Homeschooling is about building a foundation of peace and strength before the world tests them.”

Homeschooling gives families the chance to replace chaos with calm, fear with faith, and exhaustion with joy.

Practical First Steps

• Acknowledge your instincts. If something feels wrong, you’re not overreacting, you’re discerning.
• Start small. Research homeschool options, explore your state’s requirements, and talk with other families who’ve made the transition.
• Find your people. Join supportive spaces like Thrive Homeschool Community where you can learn from others and gain practical guidance.
• Focus on connection. Before worrying about curriculum or schedules, reestablish peace and joy in your home.
• Remember your why. Fear may have brought you here, but faith and family will carry you forward.

Resources Mentioned

BJU Press Homeschool – Structure and flexibility with a biblical worldview
CTC Math – K–12 online math with adaptive lessons
LearningRx – Cognitive skills training for ADHD, dyslexia, and more (use code HOME50)
True North Academy – Accredited live and self-paced courses for grades 6–12
Thrive Homeschool Community – Mentorship, guidance, and friendships that last

Notable Quotes

“The knot in your stomach when you drop them off isn’t an overreaction. It’s a logical conclusion based on undeniable facts.” – Christy-Faith

“Safety may be the reason you start homeschooling, but peace and connection are why you’ll stay.” – Christy-Faith

“No child should be forced to learn in a state of fight or flight.” – Christy-Faith

“Our children now practice lockdown drills as routinely as fire drills in our country.” – Christy-Faith

📌 Share this episode with a friend who’s been struggling with fear about school safety and remind them that peace, freedom, and faith still have a home.

💬 What inspired you to start homeschooling or consider it? Share your story in the comments below.

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