In this urgent episode, Christy-Faith asks a sobering question: who really has authority over our children—parents or the state? From California’s AB 495 and SB 107 to historic examples of governments undermining family bonds, she reveals how quickly parental rights can erode when lawmakers overreach. You’ll hear why secure attachment to parents is critical for healthy child development, what history warns us about state control, and what you can do today to protect your family’s freedom. Because at the end of the day, strong families are society’s greatest defense—and no law should erode that bond. The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 85 🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES Free Homeschooling Resources Find everything you need to simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey: 👉 https://christy-faith.com/links Thrive Homeschool Community Join Christy-Faith’s online community for mentorship, encouragement, and real friendships that last: 👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive Christy-Faith’s List A curated directory of homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges: 👉 https://christy-faiths-list.com Christy-Faith’s Book: Homeschool Rising 📖 Encouragement and strategy for starting strong or starting over: 👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising 🎙️ SHOW SPONSORS BJU Press Homeschool ✔ Flexible structure with a biblical worldview ✔ Built-in critical thinking and hands-on learning 👉 https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/christy CTC Math ✔ Online, self-paced K–12 math curriculum ✔ 50% off plus a free trial for Christy-Faith listeners 👉 https://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF LearningRx ✔ Cognitive skills training for kids with ADHD, dyslexia, and more ✔ $50 off assessment with code HOME50 👉 https://LearningRx.com or call 866-272-4601 👀 REFERENCES IN EPISODE Homeschool Freedom - Provides resources, information, and advocacy for homeschool families nationwide 🔗 https://homeschoolfreedom.com/ Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) – Provides legal support and advocacy for homeschooling families. 🔗 https://hslda.org Pierce v. Society of Sisters (1925): “The child is not the mere creature of the state.” 🔗 https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/268/510/ John Bowlby’s Attachment Theory research on secure family bonds 🔗 https://www.simplypsychology.org/bowlby.html 🎧 SHOW RECAP Parents are the first protectors of their children—but new laws are shifting that authority. ✅ Why parental rights are foundational for healthy child development ✅ The dangers of AB 495 and SB 107 in California ✅ What history—from Nazi Germany to Soviet Russia—teaches about eroding family authority ✅ The psychological toll when kids’ secure attachment to parents is disrupted ✅ Practical steps to strengthen your family and defend your rights today ✅ Why strong families are society’s best defense against cultural decline If you’ve ever felt uneasy about the growing intrusion of the state into family life, this episode is your rallying cry: parents matter, families matter, and protecting that bond is worth fighting for. 📌 Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend who needs this reminder. 💬 What’s one practical step you’re taking to strengthen your family’s foundation? Share your thoughts in the comments.
