Will you let your child watch Obama's education speech?
Parents are still debating whether or not to let their children view President Obama's educational speech that is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8th. The speech targeted at school-aged children is meant to be focused on education, but some parents, teachers, and political groups think it is an attempt to spread liberal-minded propaganda and to push the issue of government-run healthcare onto American youth.
The Clark County School District Superintendent, Walt Rulffes, reassured parents that students watching the speech is not mandatory, and that parents do have the option of not allowing their children to view the speech. In a letter sent out to parents, he stated, "Parents who prefer their children participate in an alternative... activity may make that request by calling their child's school." The 20-minute speech is set to air at 9 a.m. and the majority of schools in Clark County will air the speech as long as it fits into the current curriculum.
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I can't remember any time in the past when people tried to keep school children from watching the President's speeches, no matter who was in office.
I know Rose, I don't understand it either. I think because so many people are uptight about the healthcare thing, they are being overly cautious about anything the President says. We'll just have to wait and see what happens I guess...
A lot of the controversy also comes from the recommended lesson plans that go with the speech. They originally asked the kids to state a goal or way that they could support the President (not the country, the President). That even bothers me. But they have changed the wording now to be a school related goal. The other problem is that Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore have created an "I Pledge" video that also pledges to be a servant to Obama. Another problem since he is a public servant not a king or ruler. Hope that helps to clear up some of the confusion.
Thanks for the input Angela. I can see now how that would have parents thinking twice about whether or not to let their children hear the speech. Does everything have to have an agenda? I'm really curious to see how this will all play out...
Thanks again for your comments.
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