The way I feel is that every one has a right to their own ideas and that if a parent is teaching their children their own political agenda, they aren't letting them form their own ideas and shape their own lives. Agree or disagree?
2007-03-09 06:43:33 · 17 answers · asked by Too Cool For Me 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
What we did with our children and our parents did with us is explain our political views and why we have those views. Then encourage the child to ask questions of others for their viewpoint and why. Based on the child's own experience and overall influence we have found that they will agree with parents on some issues and disagree on others.
As long as one is aware of his beliefs and why he believes what he does, and don't say we've always believed that or it is in the Bible or something like that. While it may be true ther should be other reasons too for believing how one does. Once the child understands the parens' views and why they can go talk to others, research the Internet etc. and make up their own mind. They should be respected for what they believe in even if it is quite different from parents or siblings. It is their views and if you have set the groundwork their views will be well researched and thought out. Appreicate diversity in people and ideas.
2007-03-09 06:59:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree. First, children are very impressionable and do learn from their parents. However, I feel it is a very bad idea to coax a child into the political processes too soon.
Children have their own instincts of what could be wrong with a person, which is a natural insight. When parents inject opinions or beliefs into a child's mind regarding their political stance, it is a bit too much for children to cope with. They are NOT familiar with the political processes which run this nation until they are in middle school. It is then when history or governmental issues began to be taught.
It would be as bad as having 'forced' a child to eat something that they may be somewhat allergic to and do not have the stomach for, nor the ability to understand what those symptoms plaguing him/her are all about. A child should be given choices of their own. Listening, learning and caring in their own way, until they understand what it is all about. Force feeding a child has never been the answer for a diminished appetite; therefore, shoving beliefs and opinions would have the same 'indigestible' affect as forced foods.
2007-03-09 07:02:46 · answer #2 · answered by chole_24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will let mine form their own political stance.
The only thing is that I have to battle to neutralize the political swing that teachers push onto students in school. That is the danger area. Your children are more likely to bend to their view points rather than yours.
My Nephew came home one day and told me his Math teacher said that 9/11 was a government job and that Bush covered it up. I had him, the principal and the district manager explaining to me and my sister WHY a math teacher is pushing political influence in the calssroom. The teacher is there to teach MATH, not Conspiracy or political views.
After threatening them with a lawyer, the teacher has not talked politics in class since.
2007-03-09 07:30:31 · answer #3 · answered by Q-burt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Parents should not teach politics or religion to their children. There will always be a general inheritance of some of the parents beliefs but, One should always form his/her own views on such subjects.
2007-03-09 06:51:53 · answer #4 · answered by truckinharry0 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to say that it is important for children to make decisions for themselves. For instance, if a child asks their parents about their political beliefs or poses them a question concerning them, it is the job of a parent to explain their beliefs and what the opposing beliefs are. A parent might not force their views down their child's throats but if they only answer a political question with their opinion, it is also limiting their child's knowledge in the end. I say be upfront about your beliefs but also acknowledge the opposing beliefs on issues.
2007-03-09 06:54:12 · answer #5 · answered by Rebekah B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parents won't be able to help themselves. Even if they don't teach, the kids are going to pick it up anyway. Just by watching the news, listening to what they say about it and their discussions with each other. That's how I picked it up. I also don't believe in NOT talking politics. It helps broaden the mind and keeps them up with current affairs. I still like to think I formed my own judgments.
2007-03-09 06:48:43 · answer #6 · answered by Groovy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should simply explain the parties and differences between them and then let the children educate themselves and form their own political view points.
2007-03-09 07:11:22 · answer #7 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children will pick up things from their parents just being raised by them. There is no need to "teach" them politics.... They won't understand it anyway...
They will decide those things when they are old enough to make their own decisions.
2007-03-09 06:47:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think its a fine line obviously parents who indocrinate kids into the KKK or radical thinking shouldn't but parents can teach history what the political parties stand for etc Why become a parent if you can't pass on certain beliefs if they'll help not hurt your kids
2007-03-09 06:58:02 · answer #9 · answered by hobo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the whole I don't think parents teach their children. I think that the children pick up their parents viewpoints from hearing and seeing
ongoing conversations and actions. They can and sometimes do change their opinions once they are adults.
2007-03-09 06:52:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋