How do you keep your Kid (or grandkid) American with all the noise convincing them that Communism and all of its derivatives are better for the community and the environment? Here are a few suggestions that may help as we start a new school year:
1. Share stories of American heroes, both past and present. Who were your American heroes growing up? What about their stories and contributions to America excited you? According to a recent Pew Research Poll (1), 69% of Americans talk with their children about family and friends. That is at the top of the list. Next, 46% of parents and their children discuss jobs, work, and school. Third on the list of topics is music, TV shows, movies, or other things you watch or listen to (38%). I would love to know how many families discuss American heroes. How about famous American poets, patriots, or pioneers who shaped our country?
2. Introduce books and stories about life under Communism and its derivatives. Visit the website https://victimsofcommunism.org/programs/witness-project/ for ideas. I plan to have my high school students complete an assignment from what they learn on the VOC website.
3. Learn our Founding American Documents. This is not just a suggestion, but a responsibility we all share in shaping the future of our nation. Many organizations can help. Even reading articles from my website at https://civicsandcitizenship.org/ (2) can assist you in learning our foundational documents. Quote the First Amendment accurately and often. Help the young people in your life memorize passages like a portion of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the First Amendment. (These are required memory passages for my students.)
Your impact on the next generation cannot be overestimated. In many cases, they are being taught the importance of surrendering their independence, instead, to be led by the group, community, or the collective. As you can imagine, there is always a “leader” in the collective. You give up your ability to think for yourself. Same with the environment. Students are taught that their impact on the environment can be measured, and this can harm others. Yet, they are not taught to measure the impact on the loss of freedom to explore facts and the truth vs hearsay. Encouraging critical thinking and independence in our children is a strategic way to counter these influences.
This is Common Sense Civics and Citizenship.🇺🇸
