...to teach my child that a butterfly comes from a crysalis and not a cocoon (moths come from a cocoon), and that Columbus did not "discover" America? Is this anal, or should we always go with the books? Opinions?
2006-10-01 15:05:14 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Why are the people that say go with the book NOT saying why to do so?
2006-10-01 15:23:08 · update #1
No, it is not wrong. Teach her the value of knowledge and create an interest in learning. If she reads it in a school book, say,"well, actually, there is more to understanding that issue...here's what I"ve learned and I think it's good for you to know too." be aware at what level of learning she's at...simple may be better for now. Also, she might have to go along with what her teacher says for tests. But it's never wrong in sharing your knowledge and inspiring her to be interested in learning.
2006-10-01 15:12:35 · answer #1 · answered by yessireee 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My son Is 6 and asks Many many questions.I have always told the truth, if I do not know the answer I will look it up{ book / on-line} I feel that this gives him a better chance at life.Have you ever believed something that your parents told you your whole life and found out later it just was not true? Sucked big time didn't it. This is why I say go with the book. you may have to make you answers age appropriate but always In my opinion tell the truth.
2006-10-02 20:27:46 · answer #2 · answered by blue_eyed_brat78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When they are of school age you need to teach them to study what is in the books, because that is what they will be tested on. If they are taught that Columbus discovered America, they had better give that answer on the test. You might think you can argue with the teacher, but you won't get anywhere. It is the correct answer as far as school is concerned. You can explain to your child that the book is not 100% correct but they need to know the book's answer for school purposes.
2006-10-02 00:29:55 · answer #3 · answered by _me_ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, you are not being anal. How silly it would be if you taught your children only what is printed in a book by someone else, rather than what you know to be true. Also, it is important to teach your children critical thinking. After all, there are books that justify racism, there are all kinds of propaganda out there, and this simple start to critical thinking will be giving your child a useful tool to find his way in the world.
2006-10-01 22:13:30 · answer #4 · answered by burpolicious 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Teach your child what you believe is the right thing to teach them. I personally teach my children the truth. The facts are most of what is in school books is not.I don't think it's the wrong thing to do at all. I think a lot of people try and dumb things down for kids. They think kids can't understand the difference in things. But they can. Kids are very smart and learn much fast than adults. Teach them what you can, while you can.
2006-10-01 22:17:47 · answer #5 · answered by aerofrce1 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Teach your child the way you want. I'd let them know what you think and also what the book says so that they see both sides of it. Of course your child will always listen to you more than to a book.
2006-10-01 22:13:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Teach the facts. One of the reasons we decided to home school (we have a long list of reasons) was because the schools teach complete crap to our kids in the early years and then tell them different stories when they get older.
I remember learning things in elementary school that I thought were true until my junior year of high school!! No kidding!! And I don't consider myself a stupid person. But when this is what you're taught in school--what do you expect?
2006-10-01 23:32:54 · answer #7 · answered by Amelia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You teach them what you think is important. If that means that you define the difference between a chrysalis and a cocoon- go for it. My sister taught my little brother the difference between conifers and deciduous trees- to this day he remembers her teaching him that....
2006-10-01 22:14:36 · answer #8 · answered by gizbit76 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it is excellent that you want to teach your child the truth!
people systematically lie to children, and i think it breeds distrust, mistrust, and untruthfulness. i think this applies to santa claus and the easter bunny just as much as chrysalises and columbus. you don't have to sacrifice truth for innocence.
i don't see the point of sticking to the books if the books are wrong. why would anyone want to teach their children wrong things?
2006-10-01 23:35:44 · answer #9 · answered by woodpecker 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's definitely not wrong to go against the books. it's really important to teach your child to look for the truth in things.
2006-10-01 22:13:08 · answer #10 · answered by asperity 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋