Friday, June 28, 2002

 

There are many things that make living in the U.S. better than living in any other country (in my opinion). One of those things is the freedom to express your opinion, whether it be political, social or religious. I think that's also one of the things we take for granted or, in some cases, try to change. We should do more than remember that. We should revel in it, because that's part of what makes the U.S.A. the greatest nation on the face of the Earth. (That sounded a little more patriotic than I intended.)

With that said, I'm once again going to rip on parents who need to remember that education doesn't end at school. They, too, have a responsibility to teach their children. For example, if a child doesn't want to say "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance, that child's parents should help her come up with a reasonable and well-thought-out explanation that she can use should her classmates notice her not saying "under God." Her classmates' parents should be open to questions from their children on that matter should their children need more of an explanation. I would think if that happened, no one would feel alienated, confused, left out, whatever. Of course, that's only going to happen in a perfect world.

Because we're far from perfect, I'm not going to say anything else on the subject. From now on, I'm taking Hoopty's stance on the issue.

posted by Anne 6/28/2002 07:42:00 PM