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Ep. 83 - Underemployment Student Debt and the Homeschool Advantage
Episode 83
He thought college would guarantee success. It didn't.
In this eye-opening episode, Christy-Faith challenges the myth that a diploma automatically equals a bright future. With more than half of recent graduates underemployed and working jobs that don’t even require their degree, she pulls back the curtain on a system that promised stability but delivered stress, debt, and disappointment.
The Christy-Faith Show | Ep. 83
🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES
Free Homeschooling Resources
Simplify and strengthen your homeschool journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/links
Thrive Homeschool Community
Mentorship, encouragement, and real friendships that last:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/thrive
Christy-Faith’s List
A 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
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LearningRx
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👀 REFERENCES IN EPISODE
Study: Many new grads are landing jobs that don’t require a degree
Study: Many new grads are underemployed
🔗 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/college-grads-jobs-underemployed/
Thrive Homeschool Community
🔗 https://youtu.be/-BKUMq4y7zo?si=FVgVVn_WKHxgXWdm
🎧 SHOW RECAP
Too many parents believe success requires following the school-to-college conveyor belt. This episode shows why that’s not true.
✅ Why more than half of college grads end up underemployed
✅ How the conveyor belt model fails to prepare kids for real life
✅ Why homeschooling gives kids time to explore, fail, and grow
✅ How skill building beats box checking when it comes to success
✅ Why homeschoolers are often more appealing to colleges
✅ The mindset shift that frees parents from replicating the system
If you’ve ever wondered whether homeschooling “counts” without looking like school, this episode will remind you: you’re not just raising students, you’re raising future adults.
📌 Be sure to like, subscribe, and share this episode with a parent who needs this encouragement.
💬 What’s one real-life skill you want your child to learn outside of the classroom? Share your story in the comments.
Published on 2 months ago