Who Owns Our Kids? Parents vs. The State

Step into one of the most urgent debates in modern parenting: Who truly shapes our children’s lives—parents or the state? In this compelling roundtable, UK-based Alec Griffiths (Fatherhood Reforged) leads a powerhouse panel of international homeschooling experts to explore the erosion of parental rights, the growing influence of government in education, and what these changes mean for families in 2025.

Discover:

👉Why more parents feel their rights are being challenged by state policies—and what that means for your family’s autonomy.

👉How school attendance laws in the US, UK, and Australia can impact parental authority, sometimes leading to legal threats for simply taking your child out of school.

👉The real effects of collectivist messaging in public education, and why some parents are choosing homeschooling as a stand for family values.

👉What happens when children spend more time under state influence than with their own families—and how this shapes their beliefs, trust, and future.

👉The controversial role of the state in sensitive issues like gender transitioning, and where the line should be drawn between protection and overreach.

👉Hard-hitting discussions about bullying, the responsibilities of parents versus schools, and whether children are being used as pawns in wider cultural battles.

Featuring:

Paul G. Conlon (Australia): Senior engineer, product manager, author, and passionate homeschool advocate.

Jon England (USA): Veteran educator and former Utah principal.

This episode is packed with honest stories, critical insights, and a global perspective on the fight for parental involvement in education. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or concerned citizen, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the stakes—and what you can do to protect your family’s values.