Christianity

[vantexan]

Kids in public schools have been being talked to about sexuality for quite some time.

In my my 6th grade health class human sexuality was part of the curriculum. Other than wanting to see my report card my parents and most of my peers parents had no involvement in my education.

Not talking about biology.

 

[Integrity]

Not talking about biology.

Nor was I.

I said sexuality not biology.

 

[vantexan]

Nor was I.

I said sexuality not biology.

Did they explain intercourse and alternatives to heterosexual sex to you? If so that's highly inappropriate for 12 year olds.

 

[Integrity]

Did they explain intercourse

Yes

and alternatives to heterosexual sex to you?

Arguably yes, the topic of masturbation was addressed.

If so that's highly inappropriate for 12 year olds.

I reiterate the reality that human sexuality has been taught in schools without parent involvement is nothing new.

 

[vantexan]

Yes

Arguably yes, the topic of masturbation was addressed.

I reiterate the reality that human sexuality has been taught in schools without parent involvement is nothing new.

So if parents find out about what is being taught and deem that inappropriate for their child is that an appropriate reaction or do parents not have a say in their child's education?

 

[Integrity]

So if parents find out about what is being taught and deem that inappropriate for their child is that an appropriate reaction

What is the appropriate reaction you are referring to???

Just having the personal opinion that what is being taught is in appropriate.

Is that what you mean?

 

[vantexan]

What is the appropriate reaction you are referring to???

Just having the personal opinion that what is being taught is in appropriate.

Is that what you mean?

Not going around in circles with you. Do parents have the right to determine what's appropriate to be taught their children and protest if they feel their child is being taught inappropriate things? Or should parents just put their trust in their schools and school boards to teach their children without their involvement?

 

[Integrity]

Not going around in circles with you.

I thank God for that.

Do parents have the right to determine what's appropriate to be taught their children

IMO In public school, I believe they have a say but not the final say in determining what’s appropriate to be taught their children. That is, as long as the parents make the determination to keep their children in public school.

IMO Parents, as all humans, always have a right to their opinion about what the school system teaches.

and protest

I believe the right to peaceful protest is guaranteed in the US Constitution.

if they feel their child is being taught inappropriate things?

IMO protest is probably not the most effective plan. I think involvement in the school board political process is the way to go here.

Or should parents just put their trust in their schools and school boards to teach their children without their involvement?

No. They can always get involved in the process, then accept the will of the people.

If still unhappy they can make the sacrifice and pull their kids out and homeschool them.

Homeschooling is quite common now a days.

 

[Non liberal]

I thank God for that.

IMO In public school, I believe they have a say but not the final say in determining what’s appropriate to be taught their children. That is, as long as the parents make the determination to keep their children in public school.

IMO Parents, as all humans, always have a right to their opinion about what the school system teaches.

I believe the right to peaceful protest is guaranteed in the US Constitution.


IMO protest is probably not the most effective plan. I think involvement in the school board political process is the way to go here.

No. They can always get involved in the process, then accept the will of the people.

If still unhappy they can make the sacrifice and pull their kids out and homeschool them.

Homeschooling is quite common now a days.

So if the will of the people is evil, your just supposed to accept that?

 

[Thebrownblob]

So if the will of the people is evil, your just supposed to accept that?

Who gets to decide what is evil?

 

[Non liberal]

Who gets to decide what is evil?

God

 

[Integrity]

So if the will of the people is evil, your just supposed to accept that?

Where does it show that in my post?

IMO Acceptance is a viable choice but I think I gave pretty reasonable alternatives to simply accepting it.

 

[Thebrownblob]

God

Schools got rid of him

 

[vantexan]

I thank God for that.

IMO In public school, I believe they have a say but not the final say in determining what’s appropriate to be taught their children. That is, as long as the parents make the determination to keep their children in public school.

IMO Parents, as all humans, always have a right to their opinion about what the school system teaches.

I believe the right to peaceful protest is guaranteed in the US Constitution.


IMO protest is probably not the most effective plan. I think involvement in the school board political process is the way to go here.

No. They can always get involved in the process, then accept the will of the people.

If still unhappy they can make the sacrifice and pull their kids out and homeschool them.

Homeschooling is quite common now a days.

And in response to parents showing up at school board meetings to protest CRT being taught in schools the National School Board Association sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland requesting those parents be designated domestic terrorists. Democratic Virginia governor candidate Terry McAuliffe, a very prominent Democrat, said parents should leave teaching to the professionals and stay out of it. There's a reason that parents are concerned at the direction their schools are going and it's pretty clear who is causing that concern.

 

[Non liberal]

Where does it show that in my post?

IMO Acceptance is a viable choice but I think I gave pretty reasonable alternatives to simply accepting it.

You said have a vote and accept the will of the people

 

[Thebrownblob]

Where does it show that in my post?

IMO Acceptance is a viable choice but I think I gave pretty reasonable alternatives to simply accepting it.

In many cases at school, the doctrine of “In loco parentis” still applies. When you drop your children off at a public school, you are effectively abandoning them to the state as long as you trust them guess that’s a good choice. Otherwise pay for private school or home school imo

 

[Integrity]

And in response to parents showing up at school board meetings to protest CRT being taught in schools the National School Board Association sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland requesting those parents be designated domestic terrorists. Democratic Virginia governor candidate Terry McAuliffe, a very prominent Democrat, said parents should leave teaching to the professionals and stay out of it. There's a reason that parents are concerned at the direction their schools are going and it's pretty clear who is causing that concern.

I told you that my opinion was that protesting was probably not the most effective plan.

I think your post supports that.

Protesting seemed to not be productive here, actually it appears to have been counterproductive to their cause.

 

[Integrity]

You said have a vote and accept the will of the people

This is what was said by @vantexan :

Not going around in circles with you. Do parents have the right to determine what's appropriate to be taught their children and protest if they feel their child is being taught inappropriate things? Or should parents just put their trust in their schools and school boards to teach their children without their involvement?

This is what I said in response:

I thank God for that.

IMO In public school, I believe they have a say but not the final say in determining what’s appropriate to be taught their children. That is, as long as the parents make the determination to keep their children in public school.

IMO Parents, as all humans, always have a right to their opinion about what the school system teaches.

I believe the right to peaceful protest is guaranteed in the US Constitution.


IMO protest is probably not the most effective plan. I think involvement in the school board political process is the way to go here.

No. They can always get involved in the process, then accept the will of the people.

If still unhappy they can make the sacrifice and pull their kids out and homeschool them.

Homeschooling is quite common now a days.

Please read carefully. I think I said more than you are claiming.

 

[vantexan]

I told you that my opinion was that protesting was probably not the most effective plan.

I think your post supports that.

Protesting seemed to not be productive here, actually it appears to have been counterproductive to their cause.

And how would you go about it? These are parents who gave their opinions at school board meetings in the appropriate manner speaking before the school boards. Because they did things like read aloud what their child brought from his/her school library/classroom to illustrate their point the National School Board Association wanted them labeled as domestic terrorists. They didn't throw anything, physically attack anyone, burn anything. They spoke truth to power. Nothing upsets power like getting exposed.

 

[Thebrownblob]

And how would you go about it? These are parents who gave their opinions at school board meetings in the appropriate manner speaking before the school boards. Because they did things like read aloud what their child brought from his/her school library/classroom to illustrate their point the National School Board Association wanted them labeled as domestic terrorists. They didn't throw anything, physically attack anyone, burn anything. They spoke truth to power. Nothing upsets power like getting exposed.

Get your kids out of the public schools. It has been explained to me best with this analogy….

If the school was on fire, would you leave your kids in the school while you try to put out the fire? or would you get the kids out first and then try to pull out the fire?

The school boards have little respect for parents opinions, and actually mostly distain.