Schools in Crisis?! Bullying, Politics & Safety in 2025 EP 25

Send us Fan MailSchools in Crisis? The Dad Compass Podcast –  Schools in Crisis?! Bullying, Politics & Safety in 2025 EP 26 Back to school isn’t what it used to be. In this episode, two dads from different generations (Patrick at 42, Dmitry at 33) dive into how schools have changed over the last 20 years—and what that means for our kids today.From bullying and safety concerns to politics in the classroom, LGBTQ+ conversations, and teacher burnout, we explore what it’s like raising kids in today’s educational landscape. Dmitry shares his family’s big shift—after three years of homeschooling, his daughter is headed back into traditional school for the first time, while his son starts kindergarten.💬 Expect honest dad talk, humor, and real questions like:Are kids safer or more vulnerable today?How much politics should influence classrooms?Where’s the line between protecting kids and over-sheltering them?And most importantly: how can dads show up for their kids in a changing world?This episode isn’t about finger-pointing—it’s about navigating fatherhood in the middle of a culture war over schools.fatherhood podcast, back to school 2025, bullying in schools, school safety, school politics, lgbtq in schools, parenting podcast, dads and education, modern parenting, teacher politics fatherhood podcast, back to school 2025, bullying in schools, school safety, school politics, lgbtq in schools, parenting podcast, dads and education, modern parenting, teacher politics