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Ep. 89 - Why People Get Weird When You Say You Homeschool (and How to Handle It Gracefully)
Episode 89
You’re just trying to buy avocados, and suddenly you’re defending your entire educational philosophy.
In this hilarious and eye-opening episode, Christy-Faith breaks down why announcing “We homeschool” turns into a social experiment. From the grocery store to family gatherings, she explains the psychology behind other people’s awkward reactions and how to stay confident, calm, and kind through it all.
You’ll learn four powerful psychological tendencies (status quo bias, shame projection, cognitive dissonance, and confirmation bias) that explain why people question your homeschool choices and how to gracefully respond without getting defensive or drained.
🛠️ LINKS & RESOURCES
Free Homeschooling Resources
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
📖 Real talk that will reassure you in your homeschooling journey:
👉 https://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-rising
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🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/the-future-of-education-why-families-are-leaving-public-schools/
Behind the Scenes of Thrive Homeschool Community.
🔗 https://christy-faith.com/podcast/behind-the-scenes-of-thrive-homeschool-community/
🎧 SHOW RECAP
✅ Why “We homeschool” feels like a social experiment
✅ The real reason people get uncomfortable when you choose differently
✅ Four psychological biases that fuel homeschool skepticism
✅ How to respond gracefully without overexplaining
✅ What to say when someone projects their own parentin
Published on 3 weeks ago