Obama’s Speech & School Children

Midst the controversy surrounding President Obama’s nationwide speech to school children, perhaps the discussion, even though heated at times, hasn’t been a negative experience. Perhaps this has held the President more accountable when he interacts with our young people.  Was his speech changed due to the controversy?  This we don’t know because only the final version has been published.  But at least parents can see this version before he gives it.  There was change to lesson suggestions on the White House web site after the hue and cry.

Because of this event and the reactions:

• Parents have taken more notice of what’s being taught (or piped) in the schools to their children. Perhaps they will play a larger role in their youngsters’ education in the future.
• Hopefully parents have discussed the matter with their children and will do so when they get home today, expressing their views on why or why not this is a good idea and whether they agree with what the President has to say.
• Parents will research a bit more into the President’s philosophy behind his actions instead of accepting blindly what they think he says.
• All Americans, as well as parents, hopefully will discuss with others in a reasonable manner instead of being accusatory because their viewpoints differ. In many instances, this has become an emotional and ”place the blame” matter instead of one of sensible discussion. 

Additional Resources:

Boomers, Are Your Grandchildren Being Informed or Indoctrinated?

Obama’s Speech to Kids Released

Obama:  Should He Talk to Your Kids?

Obama – Education or Mind Control of Youth?

(I also thank everyone who responded to my blog posts about this matter and left comments.)