This is a letter written by my 4th graders teacher. I am shocked to see the admission that the district hasn't shared what they will be evaluating for report cards. Also included was the admission that the class will not be covering social studies, science or health this year.
While looking through my 4th graders homework, I wasn't surprised (but disappointed) to see what was being studied. White privilege has again reared its ugly head. I am more than likely going to offend someone with this blog entry and the truth is, I just don't care anymore. We are so obsessed with being politically correct, that any logical thought is taboo. Yes, slavery did happen. 100+ years ago. I can understand studying it for historical value. Yes, it was inexcusable. Incidentally most people are blissfully unaware that African Americans owned slaves as well. However a simple acute historical lesson is not what is happening. It is being used to create racial divide and further drive down My daughter is caucasian. She had nothing to do with slavery. I had nothing to do with slavery. My parents and grandparents had nothing to do with slavery. She has no reason to be ashamed because she is a caucasian female, just as any African American should not be ashamed due to the color of his/her skin. We are all God's children. I am sick of the "poor me" attitude that is being reinforced with these lessons. It only drives the entitlement attitude that young people have today (and I am talking about ALL races). We have all faced adversity and discrimination, it gives you a chance to strengthen and grow. We all have to take responsibility for our actions, but these are not OUR sins to repent for. We, whether it be black, white, etc. need to ban together and stop this insanity. Black lives matter, white lives matter, all lives matter! There is no shame in being any race.
I ask that people of all colors, races stand with me to demand this type of "programming" stops. Children are not born hating other races, it is learned. We need to stand together and empower and support each other and demand better for our children.
"United we stand, divided we fall".
