God made Spring
Just ask my five year old. Where’d she hear that gem? At school and it’s the truth because her teacher said so.
We should have known that something like this was bound to happen sooner or later. The teacher has made it extremely obvious she’s one of those Christians who assumes everyone else is also.
For example, we recently watched in shock as she led the students in two god soaked pledges and a god soaked song which she followed up by telling the children to bow their heads and say their prayers.
I’ve been hoping that we wouldn’t have to deal with this until our daughter was older and more capable of understanding what’s going on, but it appears that’s not going to be possible.
What’s gets me though is that I feel like the bad guy for even considering making a complaint about this.
I’m also quite worried about what will happen to our daughter if we do. A lot of Christians simply can’t handle not being allowed to use their official positions to promote their personal beliefs. They tend to turn into vicious bullies who make life hell for the only party can reasonably get to - the kid(s).
Our daughter is just coming out her shell and I’m afraid that if there is a backlash, she’ll retreat back into it - permanently.
What’s a parent to do?
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Perhaps the state ACLU could be of assistance. Many times it doesn’t have to escalate beyond a letter from them to the school administration, which might not need to include your identity.
Oh, I feel for you. My kids are in K and 1rst grade in a public school. So far, nothing has been as blatant as your situation. But, there have been a couple of touchy issues. Every situation is different and it is so hard to know what to do. This is so over the line though…if it were me I would speak to the teacher about it.
If your teacher is going to promote prayer and the administration is (probably) going to condone it, insist that all major religions be represented. This way, your child can learn about respecting different cultures and the inherent worth of all others.
And make your request with sincerity.
Bet that’ll make it stop.
KC, public or private school?
In either case, I’d begin lining up a lawyer, immediate elevate to the schools administration. The longer such habits are in place the more difficult it will be to correct them.