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My 5th grader came home from school with this poem given to her by her teacher. The poem is representative of what she is being taught about our country and its leaders:
How to be Thomas Jefferson
by Barry Lane
Write like an angel.
Live in your mind.
Have your heart broken many times.
Declare all men equal,
and never release your 200 slaves.
Buy lots of real estate from Frenchmen
without looking at it.
Live beyond your means
and owe lots of money.
Never finish the house
that years later will appear
on the back side of a nickel.
I don't find it funny and I don't think its appropriate to be given to a fifth grader. It is only one example of many in which I have seen the school make a mockery of our country, its leaders, history, flag, etc. Is it any wonder that we have a growing nation of citizens who seem to lack a sense of pride in our country and are so overridden with a sense of guilt that they cave in to every piece of politically correct coersion thrown at them? Sad. I find it sad. Is this how you want your children taught? Is this how you want your tax dollars used?
most public schools have sucked for at least 40 years
if anyone really cared, they would be "fixed"
all the cry baby teachers would **** and kids would learn something rather than the wild extremes of Texas Theocracy and Looney Toon social justice.
how about science, math, literature and music rather than creationism, cultural garbage and "sports"
It's a push to be more global and less nationalistic.
Global citizens, global economy, global labor force, global companies. The youth of today will be taught to be global citizens of tomorrow.
Yes. That is exactly what I am seeing in my child's schoolwork. There is no teaching of much to do with America and when it is included, its mocked or belittled to discourage kids from being proud of being American...
My 5th grader came home from school with this poem given to her by her teacher. The poem is representative of what she is being taught about our country and its leaders:
How to be Thomas Jefferson
by Barry Lane
Write like an angel.
Live in your mind.
Have your heart broken many times.
Declare all men equal,
and never release your 200 slaves.
Buy lots of real estate from Frenchmen
without looking at it.
Live beyond your means
and owe lots of money.
Never finish the house
that years later will appear
on the back side of a nickel.
I don't find it funny and I don't think its appropriate to be given to a fifth grader. It is only one example of many in which I have seen the school make a mockery of our country, its leaders, history, flag, etc. Is it any wonder that we have a growing nation of citizens who seem to lack a sense of pride in our country and are so overridden with a sense of guilt that they cave in to every piece of politically correct coersion thrown at them? Sad. I find it sad. Is this how you want your children taught? Is this how you want your tax dollars used?
"The 'How to' Poem
"A 'How To' poem is a list poem form which can be used effectively to play around with specific facts we have researched. Start by making lists about your subject, then order them for best effect. (Tip: Jokes come in threes. Try putting your surprising fact third.)"
Yes. That is exactly what I am seeing in my child's schoolwork. There is no teaching of much to do with America and when it is included, its mocked or belittled to discourage kids from being proud of being American...
Many don't see this but some do. It will take another generation or two before it's just commonly accepted as the way of life.
"The 'How to' Poem
"A 'How To' poem is a list poem form which can be used effectively to play around with specific facts we have researched. Start by making lists about your subject, then order them for best effect. (Tip: Jokes come in threes. Try putting your surprising fact third.)"
I really don't think it matters what context. She is a child in the 5th grade. First she should be taught some basic facts and to be proud of her country. Later, in high school they can start bringing in controversial issues. Her image of herself is still forming.
I really don't think it matters what context. She is a child in the 5th grade. First she should be taught some basic facts and to be proud of her country. Later, in high school they can start bringing in controversial issues. Her image of herself is still forming.
I understand what you're saying, but context absolutely matters -- it couldnt matter more. Did you look at either of the links? Or the quotes from their pages? Or ask your child or the teacher what the purpose was of teaching this poem, or whether the heart poem was included in the lesson?
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