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Should schools in America be forced to teach children Arabic numerals?

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Mrsbetweenfatandfit · 26-30, F
I’m pretty sure Spanish is the next popular language to English in America. So teaching them that would be more beneficial. But I don’t see them learning about other cultures as harmful either.
CountScrofula · 41-45, M
@Mrsbetweenfatandfit Well and the secret point I'm making here is that Arabic culture isn't some scary other. It's been influencing who we are for millenia.
Mrsbetweenfatandfit · 26-30, F
I think the reason people may feel worried about it, would be more due to ignorance of the culture. There’s bad apples of every creed, color etc America is a melting pot that’s what makes it such a great place to live. ( it’s not flawless but there’s certainly worse around) @CountScrofula