I said this awhile ago. I think groups of families AND the churches need to start doing exactly what you said. The problem is that there are issues with that. Will the “teachers” be background checked and vetted? Etc. Etc. I’ve seen abuse in the church, too. The predators always go to where the kids are - Sunday School, coaching, teaching, etc.
You are too right. I whole heartedly agree that each and every person who is ever allowed access to children in a church, or church group, or as a teacher must have a strict background check.
NO ACCEPTIONS. I even believe they should be doing so for Sunday schools, and for church nurseries.
Pedophiles target churches because they so easily act like children at heart to lure children in.