Hoosierdood
Grandmaster
Backstory... there will be a local school board meeting on 3/9/20 and I have heard whispers that there will be some important topics brought up that are not on the agenda.
One topic will be regarding the library and the choice of literature that they are offering for our kids. The English teacher recently assigned a required reading project and had a list of books to choose from. The choices that he offered clearly set an agenda. Many books with an LGBT agenda. Books painting religion as foolish and religious mentors as pedophiles. The kids were told to report on their reading by bringing in a prop that represented the topic of the book. One kid brought in a Bible to represent the book that he read, and the teacher apparently gave him a verbal lashing.
The community that we live in is very conservative, and the school used to reflect the values of the community. However, lately there has been a distinct change in the focus of the school as a whole, pushing clearly liberal agendas. I have seen a dramatic increase in LGBT focus at the school lately. Conservative/religious student led groups being shut down. Many parents are upset. Many intend on turning out to the board meeting to voice their frustration.
I'm conservative and very religious. I have taught my kids our values. I'm not worried about them somehow being brainwashed to believe this liberal BS. I have taught them that there are others who don't share our values, and that's fine. The problem with this agenda is that it forces the kids to not only accept the liberal values, but tries to make them feel guilty about believing anything different. I have a big problem with that. Believe what you believe - even if its different from me. But don't force me or my kids to share your values or face discrimination.
I want to be articulate and bring a well thought out argument to the board meeting. Thoughts?
One topic will be regarding the library and the choice of literature that they are offering for our kids. The English teacher recently assigned a required reading project and had a list of books to choose from. The choices that he offered clearly set an agenda. Many books with an LGBT agenda. Books painting religion as foolish and religious mentors as pedophiles. The kids were told to report on their reading by bringing in a prop that represented the topic of the book. One kid brought in a Bible to represent the book that he read, and the teacher apparently gave him a verbal lashing.
The community that we live in is very conservative, and the school used to reflect the values of the community. However, lately there has been a distinct change in the focus of the school as a whole, pushing clearly liberal agendas. I have seen a dramatic increase in LGBT focus at the school lately. Conservative/religious student led groups being shut down. Many parents are upset. Many intend on turning out to the board meeting to voice their frustration.
I'm conservative and very religious. I have taught my kids our values. I'm not worried about them somehow being brainwashed to believe this liberal BS. I have taught them that there are others who don't share our values, and that's fine. The problem with this agenda is that it forces the kids to not only accept the liberal values, but tries to make them feel guilty about believing anything different. I have a big problem with that. Believe what you believe - even if its different from me. But don't force me or my kids to share your values or face discrimination.
I want to be articulate and bring a well thought out argument to the board meeting. Thoughts?