I came across a great post by a mom who’s daughter was asked to write an essay on “What I Want for Christmas”. This type of thing is an example of why I’m glad my kids aren’t in public school but the daughter handled it really well; the essay was very thoughtful. May my children be as confident and compassionate under those circumstances.
I am, however, much less impressed with the teacher’s decision to assign this essay and I’m particularly dismayed by what she said after class. Her comment was grossly misinformed, disrespectful to both the student and the mother and all non-Christians everywhere, and completely inappropriate coming from a teacher in public school who is in no position to question a student’s philosophical or religious affiliation. In summary: it was just wrong, wrong, wrong.
To all interested moms out there:
I would like to invite you to participate in a research study of parenting views and practices. Dr. Kim White-Mills and Dr. Catherine Dobris of IUPUI (both are moms) are interested in understanding what sources parents find useful in their parenting practices, how parents use different parenting information, and what views parents across the county hold regarding parenting issues.
To access this survey, go to http://www.iupui.edu/~momviews/
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Please oh please keep writing! Your articles are wonderful!
Wish I had the talent to write such posts.