My 6 year old Son, when he starts school they do not recite the pledge of Allegiance, does anyone beleive that his school should do this. I did it at my school when I was his age.
2007-12-19 01:24:24 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
It's not considered "politically correct" to say the Pledge of Allegiance" in schools. The words "under God" drive the ACLU operatives crazy! Also, the pledge might offend the illegal aliens who might want their home countries equally recognized.
Seriously, I have no problem with the pledge being recited as long as its voluntary and kids are allowed to opt out of it. Saying the Pledge of Allegiance is against some religions and others might just feel uncomfortable. However those who choose not to participate should be respectful to those who do.
2007-12-19 01:34:02 · answer #1 · answered by susandiane311 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some schools only do the pledge once a week. Some have found there is a big "deal" being made over the "one nation under god" phrase and have had serious issues with some parents who just want to "file suit" on anyone...
I am not religious, but I do not feel there is anything wrong with pledging allegiance to your country.
But remember, if you have ever been in a classroom where the little kids are saying the pledge, most of them don't even know what they are saying (it is really cute) so I would ask the school, not your son, if they do the pledge. There is a thing called the school board, and you can go to their meetings and tell them what you think. The more parents you can get to go with you the better. Tell them you want a pledge...
2007-12-19 01:31:09 · answer #2 · answered by Amanda T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the USA, everyone in school should stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. No exceptions.
Now, if a child's religious beliefs (or lack of religious beliefs) take issue with the "Under God" part, then can just be silent during those 2 words.
2007-12-19 01:28:01 · answer #3 · answered by kja63 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think kids these days, especially little kids, think their words mean anything anyway, so even if they did say it it wouldn't mean anything to them. People used to believe that their word was their bond and today everybody lies like a rug. Why can't you recite the pledge at home with your son before he goes to school? Kids remember what their parents show them by example way more than they remember what they learn in school anyway.
2007-12-19 01:48:07 · answer #4 · answered by CNJRTOM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they should do this, but then I'm not American. I have never understood why American schools try to brainwash little kids into 'pledging allegiance' when they don't even know what the words mean. Other countries don't do anything like this.
2007-12-19 01:28:53 · answer #5 · answered by Kukana 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have always done the pledge at school, even now, Im in high school. But barley anyone does the pledge anymore, whether its on the intercome or not. Perhaps that is why, cuz so many ppl just dont do it and no one makes them.
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2007-12-19 01:28:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think as a parent you should get in contact with the school and stress the importance of Our Pledge. If you can not make any headway with the school, contact your school board and maybe the department of education in your state. As an American I believe that you should stand up for our country. Good Luck
2007-12-19 02:09:56 · answer #7 · answered by michelle m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. This is America and we are Americans. If kids or their parents do not want to participate they should be allowed to either restrain from reciting the pledge or leave the room while others are reciting it.
2007-12-19 01:29:06 · answer #8 · answered by ~ luv sis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure somebody, somewhere, thought that the pledge was offensive, discriminatory, racist, sexist and a bunch of other things and because one person said something, we now have to go with what THEY want because their little feelings got hurt. Because one person can't handle a microcosm of discomfort, or come to grips with the fact that others feel the pledge is part of their patriotic pride, the rest of us have to pay for it.
2007-12-19 01:30:03 · answer #9 · answered by Beulah B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they should. I personally think that is one of the reasons as to why the kids these days are so jacked up! Nobody has to do anything to show any kind of respect any more. It is like a free for all! The kids in my son's school say it every morning. They are also very respectful, well mannered, and all around good kids.
2007-12-19 01:29:14 · answer #10 · answered by Everyone's mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋