How come our schools don't teach our children their civil and constitutional rights?

Question

Shouldn't these be the very first and most important issue's we teach our children?

Answer 1

As a southern California teacher of high school seniors, I can assure you that the Bill of Rights gets a great deal of attention. The real world application of these are covered over several weeks. We cover freedom of speech, freedom of religion, assembly, petition, gun control/gun rights, search and seizure, probable cause, search warrants, the subpoena process, eminent domain, double jeopardy, self incrimination protections, civil/criminal law, speedy, public trials, the court system, many major court cases, court procedures, jury procedures, cruel & unusual cases, capital crimes, bail procedures, victimless crimes, privacy issues, federalism and much more just in the Bill of Rights segment of the semester. We bring it to life with roll play, artwork, guest speakers, video clips and periodically check for understanding with quizzes and evaluate at the end with a major test.

Of course some students miss days, fail the test, don't take the work seriously and some simply drop out before graduation. Most get it and thank me for teaching them something truly useful. I can only attest for one class room at one school. I know several other teachers that do an excellent job, so if you know of a specific classroom that doesn't cover the material, you should complain to the principal and school board. I would.

Answer 2

Because if people know their rights they could put a stop to some of the stupid things that are going wrong in this country now. So many minorities are, whether religious, race, or sexual orientation, demanding rights today, that there is no longer time to squeeze in real issues anymore. It is more important that Joe and Tom be happy and demand respect for being gay, than to let Jill know she has the right to free speech. Also, the less they tell our children the less they will fight when they are brainwashed.
I think some really bad things will happen if we don't teach our kids their rights ourselves. No one wants any one to know how to defend themselves nowadays. There is definitely something behind this deeper than we could imagine. I am just glad I am not the only person who has noticed what our children are NOT being told.

Answer 3

I'm not too big on conspiracy theories, but I do question everything and know a little bit about how this country works. Public schools are designed to condition us. If civil and constitutional rights were given quality classroom time, we wouldn't have a huge amount of passive citizens who wonder about mindlessly rather than being actively involved in pursuing their freedoms. These rights are the secret to this country and the government doesn't want to teach people how to use them or else we'd overpower it. Why do think the government spends so little on education?

Answer 4

It would be extremely important. However, I'm not sure I'd trust our government schools to provide an unbiased view of what the Constitution is about. Perhaps parents could get involved in teaching their children something.

Answer 5

Don't teach children rights. Then they'll realize they have the freedom of speech and can say whatever they want. That's such a bad idea. Children's rights? Bah!

I've seen English teachers not bother to teach Grammar, Math teaches not ever get up for a lesson, and foreign language teachers except you to speak only their language from the first day of class. Social Studies teachers aren't the only ones not doing their jobs.

Answer 6

School teachers are really just another type of Nanny. A parent must if they care for their children, teach them the rules the kids live under. Not the Nannies.

Answer 7

It is very inportant, I agree. Don't quote me on this but I'm pretty sure the reason why it isn't taught is because technically children don't have civil and constitutional rights until they are 18. Their parents are held responsible for their actions. Thats my guess anyways.

Answer 8

My children attend private school, and they are taught these things. Public schools are controled by the g'vnt, and they are restricted in what and how they teach. That could be why - and it is so wrong.

Answer 9

They do its just that while u are at school u d ont have many. Pay attention in ur classes. 12th grade is really when u hit the government stuff hard. Yeah but its not bc for most ppl politics r included.

Answer 10

THey don't really want them to know it. Its not first in their priority of things to teach.

Teach a kid self-esteem is first. Because Ignorance and ********* is what they want in the new America.