How are homes protected from lightening strikes?

Question

Do homes still have "lightening rods"? We are asking because we would like to reassure several very frightened kids.

Answer 1

Homes don't usually get built with lightning rods, unless they are very large in size or in a storm prone area. You will know if you have a lightning rod by looking at the roof. Lightning strikes at water and  pointed objects like trees, people ect. If your house is a flat roof you lessen the chance of getting struck. I have not heard of many cases of houses getting hit. It doesn't mean that it can't happen though. You can never tell with mother nature.