My son got chewed out by his teacher when he was in middle school during the 2016 election cycle because he defended Trump and she went on and on about how Trump mistreated women and was racist etc etc. I had words with the school leadership after that and the teacher stopped pushing her agenda but it still makes me mad.
Sooooo many "teachers" do this. She should haved thanked him for his opinion and then asked the class if anyone else had a comment. Or she could have given them a homework assignment, having them do a bit of research on the candidates and their platforms. All kinds of learning opportunities there! Instead she shut down the conversation, most likely embarrassed your son, and attempted to sway the opinions of the entire class. Terrible teacher.
I agree. I’m not necessarily against (age/maturity appropriate) discussions about politics or ideological ideas in the classroom. But the teacher MUST NOT EVER give any sign of his/her own opinions and must challenge all opinions and ideas equally. Make them think about why they think the way they do and have to support that with facts. That is actual teaching, not just indoctrination.
Have you seen what generation is teaching today? The brought up on woke ideology
rather than religious values, (not to mention the sickening monthly stories I see on Daily Mail of female teachers having had sex or sending sexual photos to their young male students.)
These are very troubled, morally bereft generations of young people. (anwhere from 22 years old to 45).
HOWEVER - I am seeing signs this is turning for the youngest of this cohort, and perhaps it is gen Y, depending on what the cutoff is. Our local Turning Point chapters are gathering steam. Went to the State GOP conference in early Feb and was amazed at the number of young people there. There is a young man in our area that hosts a podcast called The Alex Stone Show and his goal is to convert his generation to conservatism, and has scored some great national interviews.
That would make me mad too. Good job speaking up and getting her to stop. I heard from my old friends that the public schools in deep red suburbs in missouri even play CNN on tvs in the classrooms, all day, clearly to brainwash the students and push an agenda. I don't have kids that age but I find it strange they have tvs on in classrooms. i guess they are quite determined to get these kids brainwashed.
Yes I’ve heard that too. My kids used to go to a smaller private school so at least we had some sway. I can’t imagine the public school would listen and act unless they were forced to somehow.
Years ago there was what was called Channel One. The benevolent company offered free TV’s for classroom use. Only requirement was mandatory watching the 10 minute Channel One “news” each morning. It consisted of CNN leftist slant of “news” deemed worthy.
A friend learned about it when her elementary-age child came home asking about something called masturbation.
Yep, coverage of Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders’ views of comprehensive sex-ed in schools etc. President Clinton fired her.
But what my friend learned that day started an investigation of Channel One & its motives.
Many school systems divested themselves from it after learning such tidbits as features on rocker Marilyn Mason & other inappropriate materials.
Most Public Schools still undermine parents who are trying their best to raise their children according to the values & standards they believe in.
My fourth grade daughter came home from school and said she defended Trump, and her friend said, confused, "but he says mean things." lol.
My son got chewed out by his teacher when he was in middle school during the 2016 election cycle because he defended Trump and she went on and on about how Trump mistreated women and was racist etc etc. I had words with the school leadership after that and the teacher stopped pushing her agenda but it still makes me mad.
Sooooo many "teachers" do this. She should haved thanked him for his opinion and then asked the class if anyone else had a comment. Or she could have given them a homework assignment, having them do a bit of research on the candidates and their platforms. All kinds of learning opportunities there! Instead she shut down the conversation, most likely embarrassed your son, and attempted to sway the opinions of the entire class. Terrible teacher.
I agree. I’m not necessarily against (age/maturity appropriate) discussions about politics or ideological ideas in the classroom. But the teacher MUST NOT EVER give any sign of his/her own opinions and must challenge all opinions and ideas equally. Make them think about why they think the way they do and have to support that with facts. That is actual teaching, not just indoctrination.
Those were the teachers and professors we knew, not anymore. Brainwashing has numbed the peaceful pursuit of intellectual thought and consideration,
and stimulated the most basic reaction of pure emotions on the subjects which concern us as a people.
Have you seen what generation is teaching today? The brought up on woke ideology
rather than religious values, (not to mention the sickening monthly stories I see on Daily Mail of female teachers having had sex or sending sexual photos to their young male students.)
These are very troubled, morally bereft generations of young people. (anwhere from 22 years old to 45).
HOWEVER - I am seeing signs this is turning for the youngest of this cohort, and perhaps it is gen Y, depending on what the cutoff is. Our local Turning Point chapters are gathering steam. Went to the State GOP conference in early Feb and was amazed at the number of young people there. There is a young man in our area that hosts a podcast called The Alex Stone Show and his goal is to convert his generation to conservatism, and has scored some great national interviews.
That is very encouraging!!
Good to hear because brainwashing is pervasive in the culture; especially theirs.
That would make me mad too. Good job speaking up and getting her to stop. I heard from my old friends that the public schools in deep red suburbs in missouri even play CNN on tvs in the classrooms, all day, clearly to brainwash the students and push an agenda. I don't have kids that age but I find it strange they have tvs on in classrooms. i guess they are quite determined to get these kids brainwashed.
Yes I’ve heard that too. My kids used to go to a smaller private school so at least we had some sway. I can’t imagine the public school would listen and act unless they were forced to somehow.
Years ago there was what was called Channel One. The benevolent company offered free TV’s for classroom use. Only requirement was mandatory watching the 10 minute Channel One “news” each morning. It consisted of CNN leftist slant of “news” deemed worthy.
A friend learned about it when her elementary-age child came home asking about something called masturbation.
Yep, coverage of Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders’ views of comprehensive sex-ed in schools etc. President Clinton fired her.
But what my friend learned that day started an investigation of Channel One & its motives.
Many school systems divested themselves from it after learning such tidbits as features on rocker Marilyn Mason & other inappropriate materials.
Most Public Schools still undermine parents who are trying their best to raise their children according to the values & standards they believe in.
TV in classrooms-This is frightening!
You GO, Mama Bear! And kudos to your young Patriot!!!
Aww thank you ☺️ I’m really not at all confrontational by nature, but that was stepping over the line for me! I wasn’t going to let it go.
And fourth graders don't?