I just heard Trumps plan for the Department of Education. The only issue I have with the plan is when he stated that there will be prayer brought back into public schools. I do not agree with this and I strongly suggest that part of the plan to be left out. Public school should be free from any religion and politics. I feel its in our childrens best interest when going to public school to have a completely religion and political bias from the facility and staff of whatever that public school is. I believe that if you choose to put your child in a public school that religion and or politics should be taught by the parents at home. I understand that I cant speak for all religion and religious people but I know the kind of damage that can be afflicted on a young mind when trying to enforce any type of religion. Please keep religion and politics out of public school systems. If you want your children to be led in prayer, send them to a private school.
I disagree that prayer should be banned from schools. For many people religion is a part of their daily life. I do not think anyone should be forced or shamed into prayer or prayer in a religion not of their choosing. I think we can reach a compromise on this subject that addresses the concerns we all have surrounding this subject.
If religion a part of your life and important to you, then have your children attend a private school. Public school does not have a place for religion.
But of late, it has been a place for teachers to transition children in the LGBTQ+ community without letting the parents even know?
Iām not suggesting that a prayer should be broadcast over the school media system. One of the schools I attended had a 5 min quiet time at the beginning of the school day. You could pray to the diety of your choice. You could reflect on your life choices. You could plan revenge on an annoying sibling. The point is, while respecting the rights of those who had no use for prayer, it still allowed students who felt a need to pray and opportunity to do so. And there are people who have a NEED to pray.
If people have the need to pray and worship, there is a place for it and its not public schools. We need to keep separation from church and state. Lately, it just feels like a whole lot of preachers up in our government. If I found out my childs public school that gets paid by my tax dollars is doing some type of religious practice/teachings I would have a huge problem with it. As I would have a problem if teachers were introducing lgbt to my child. Its really simple, if you want your children to have any type of religion in their schools then send them to a private school. If you cant afford it, then teach these practices at home and whatever church you attend.
Keep public schools free of any religion, politics, and social issues.