bijouxbroussard · F
I tend to see religion as mostly indoctrination. I was raised Catholic, including parochial schools and regular Mass attendance, etc.
But one difference was that my parents allowed me to visit other churches and synagogues with friends in our neighborhood. They weren’t threatened by my being exposed to other beliefs.
But one difference was that my parents allowed me to visit other churches and synagogues with friends in our neighborhood. They weren’t threatened by my being exposed to other beliefs.
Matt85 · 36-40, M
true... but i did need to hear about jesus in order to pray to him cause he's real for sure.
Hopelandia · M
@Matt85 Jesus is just one of many viewpoints that should be taught
JaggedLittlePill · 46-50, F
Yea. Religion is indoctrination.
Teaching children right from wrong is not. There is a difference. Right is right and wrong is wrong. It is wrong to hate others for their skin color or their sexual preferences or their identity. That is wrong. We all understand morals without the help of religion. Teaching kids that this is wrong is not indoctrination. I know you want that narrative to work for you, but it does not.
Teaching children right from wrong is not. There is a difference. Right is right and wrong is wrong. It is wrong to hate others for their skin color or their sexual preferences or their identity. That is wrong. We all understand morals without the help of religion. Teaching kids that this is wrong is not indoctrination. I know you want that narrative to work for you, but it does not.
Hopelandia · M
@JaggedLittlePill Absolutely 100% agree.
pdockal · 56-60, M
You don't teach view points
You provide age appropriate information and let them create their own view point
If your talking sexually that's the parents job not yours not the school's etc
You provide age appropriate information and let them create their own view point
If your talking sexually that's the parents job not yours not the school's etc
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Hopelandia · M
@pdockal Dude..
It’s not only a parent’s responsibility to decide what their kids learn about sexuality. And that's a fact.Teachers and schools play a crucial role in providing well-rounded education that covers diverse perspectives. Kids spend a significant portion of their time at school, and educators are trained to present accurate, age-appropriate information in a way that encourages respect, understanding, and empathy for all identities.
Relying solely on parents for education about sexuality can create gaps in knowledge, especially for children who may not have open or supportive conversations at home. Teachers offer a safe, neutral space for learning where kids can ask questions, form their own opinions and be introduced to different views. This helps them grow into informed, tolerant individuals who can navigate the world with compassion.
It’s essential that children dont learn from one narrow perspective, but from a broad, inclusive curriculum that empowers them to think critically and approach the world with respect and kindness.
It’s not only a parent’s responsibility to decide what their kids learn about sexuality. And that's a fact.Teachers and schools play a crucial role in providing well-rounded education that covers diverse perspectives. Kids spend a significant portion of their time at school, and educators are trained to present accurate, age-appropriate information in a way that encourages respect, understanding, and empathy for all identities.
Relying solely on parents for education about sexuality can create gaps in knowledge, especially for children who may not have open or supportive conversations at home. Teachers offer a safe, neutral space for learning where kids can ask questions, form their own opinions and be introduced to different views. This helps them grow into informed, tolerant individuals who can navigate the world with compassion.
It’s essential that children dont learn from one narrow perspective, but from a broad, inclusive curriculum that empowers them to think critically and approach the world with respect and kindness.
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KunsanVeteran · M
Well said!
SomeMichGuy · M
@meJess Riiiiight.
The facts selected and methods have viewpoints.
And never being exposed to viewpoints--! You actually expect everyone to reinvent wheels and come out with no common set of terms, etc.? lol
The facts selected and methods have viewpoints.
And never being exposed to viewpoints--! You actually expect everyone to reinvent wheels and come out with no common set of terms, etc.? lol
Elessar · 31-35, M
@Hopelandia There are infinite points of view, the moment you're limiting it to teaching two you're swaying public opinion.
Reason why the USA is in its current state is that it thinks everything can be reduced into red vs blue. Forgetting all the other colors in the drawer.
Reason why the USA is in its current state is that it thinks everything can be reduced into red vs blue. Forgetting all the other colors in the drawer.
hartfire · 61-69
@meJess Methods includes the skills of thinking, and all skills require practise, including how to recognise a false premise and why it guarantees that an argument is flawed and cannot be true.
Examining ideas and beliefs and examining the facts, pros and cons is a part of that process.
But it needs to be done fairly and thoroughly. It is too easy to cherry pick. Misrepresentation and false arguments are harmful.
Examining ideas and beliefs and examining the facts, pros and cons is a part of that process.
But it needs to be done fairly and thoroughly. It is too easy to cherry pick. Misrepresentation and false arguments are harmful.
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