Politics in the Classroom

aapride
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:59:03 +0000

Majority of my three kids best teachers have opposite views than my kids. Despite my kid’s political views, these teachers were fair and were really excellent mentors. The teacehrs disagreed with them and even discussed politics outside of the classrooms. My kids have to read newspaper to provide articles and the teachers provided counter arguments. The teachers and my kids respected each other views. The best part was that these teachers challenged my kid’s views and allowed my kids to better think and defend my kid’s political arguments. My kids love them for their fairness, mentorship, and above all showing them the ability to think well. These kinds of teachers are best who challenge the young mind. And to go to school is to nourish their minds by challenging them. Since you are asking on this thread, I am going to say if you are fair and provide leadership, your student from opposite viewpoint would love you more than the kids who share your views. I am sure many parents will disagree with me and many kids may be intimidated but find the kids who love this kind of challenge. Nurture these kids by challenging their minds. I would love to have you as a my kids’ teacher to challenge my kids minds provided you are fair and do not punish kids for having opposite views. This I am telling you based on first hand experience. If you do it, you are a gem