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[GregV814]

LUSBY, Md. – The following letter comes from Mariam Canning of Huntingtown, Maryland. It was sent in on behalf of a group known as Calvert Parents for Education.

A few weeks ago it was brought to the attention of this community that a Calvert County Public School Kindergarten teacher from Dowell Elementary was introducing her students to a book that features a romantic love story between a male prince and a male knight. As a parent I was surprised that an adult thought this was appropriate for 5 year olds, given that it may spark deeper conversations, but equally as concerned at her attempts to double down– responding to concerned parents on social media in such a way as to indicate that a parent’s right to guide their child’s upbringing and home values will absolutely NOT be respected under her instruction. The photo graphic of this kindergarten teacher’s post says “I will say gay & I will protect trans kids.” Which is a reference to Florida’s Parental Rights Bill that states “instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity may not occur in kindergarten through grade 3 or in a manner that is not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards.” Only a staunch activist would be opposed to such reasonable limitations pertaining to OTHER PEOPLE’S CHILDREN. In fact, a national poll conducted by the market research technology platform Lucid, found that out of 1000 people, 37% Democrat, 32% Republican, and 31% Independent, nearly two-thirds of Americans SUPPORT the key features of Florida’s Parental Rights Bill with 8/10 respondents believing parents should be driving these conversations with their children. Additionally, the October 2021 Harvard CAPS/ Harris Poll revealed that 72% of Americans believe there are two genders and 62% do not believe people should be able ......

(taken from the Baynet)

 

[UglyBear]

Wish we had one of them anti-grooming bills…

@NorthBeachPerso , as an educator, what are your thoughts on this?

 

[LightRoasted]

Wish we had one of them anti-grooming bills…

@NorthBeachPerso , as an educator indoctrinator, what are your thoughts on this?

FIFA

 

[NorthBeachPerso]

Wish we had one of them anti-grooming bills…

@NorthBeachPerso , as an educator, what are your thoughts on this?

Anything of that nature is inappropriate for that age group.

Now, the next question should be "Is that book on the approved reading list?" If so, the next question to ask is "Who reviewed it?" Then keep going up the food chain. Now, it may very well be a "mandated read" by the Maryland State Department of Education. That's when you go after the Maryland State Board of Education.

If it's not on the approved list then there are HR based things that can, and likely will, be done. You might not like that outcome because it most likely would end up being a short term LWOP and a notation in the personnel file.

Now, due to the early maturing of a lot of kids, primarily girls, over the last couple decades Sex Ed has had to be started earlier, and you still have pregnant 12 year olds. Average age of first menses for girls is now 12, down a couple years from two or three decades ago. Black girls on average begin their periods six months before White girls.

And sorry, schools have to do it because parents as a whole drop that ball and always have.

You also have a lot of sexual acting out in later (3rd Grade and up) elementary now. Having said that, it's being learned at home whether in person or through the internet. Look on YouTube and see the number of parents who are teaching their two year olds to twerk.

 

[UglyBear]

Anything of that nature is inappropriate for that age group.

Now, the next question should be "Is that book on the approved reading list?" If so, the next question to ask is "Who reviewed it?" Then keep going up the food chain. Now, it may very well be a "mandated read" by the Maryland State Department of Education. That's when you go after the Maryland State Board of Education.

If it's not on the approved list then there are HR based things that can, and likely will, be done. You might not like that outcome because it most likely would end up being a short term LWOP and a notation in the personnel file.

Now, due to the early maturing of a lot of kids, primarily girls, over the last couple decades Sex Ed has had to be started earlier, and you still have pregnant 12 year olds. Average age of first menses for girls is now 12, down a couple years from two or three decades ago. Black girls on average begin their periods six months before White girls.

And sorry, schools have to do it because parents as a whole drop that ball and always have.

You also have a lot of sexual acting out in later (3rd Grade and up) elementary now. Having said that, it's being learned at home whether in person or through the internet. Look on YouTube and see the number of parents who are teaching their two year olds to twerk.

Thank you, Sir, for your explanation.

 

[vraiblonde]

And sorry, schools have to do it because parents as a whole drop that ball and always have.

Has sex ed in school prevented even one teen pregnancy?

I mean, I agree with you - parents aren't doing their job when it comes to the birds and the bees, but at least parents can (should) keep track of kids on weekends and during social activities. Schools, once the bell rings that's it.

You also have a lot of sexual acting out in later (3rd Grade and up) elementary now. Having said that, it's being learned at home whether in person or through the internet.

Our pop culture is all casual sex and kids can't help but be exposed to it. You can't turn on TV or listen to radio without it glorifying hookups and slutty behavior. And, as you said, parents are these ignorant asses who teach their daughters to twerk and encourage simulated sex with children.

We're a sick society.

 

[LightRoasted]

If I may ...

Anything of that nature is inappropriate for that age group.

Now, the next question should be "Is that book on the approved reading list?" If so, the next question to ask is "Who reviewed it?" Then keep going up the food chain. Now, it may very well be a "mandated read" by the Maryland State Department of Education. That's when you go after the Maryland State Board of Education.

If it's not on the approved list then there are HR based things that can, and likely will, be done. You might not like that outcome because it most likely would end up being a short term LWOP and a notation in the personnel file.

Now, due to the early maturing of a lot of kids, primarily girls, over the last couple decades Sex Ed has had to be started earlier, and you still have pregnant 12 year olds. Average age of first menses for girls is now 12, down a couple years from two or three decades ago. Black girls on average begin their periods six months before White girls.

And sorry, schools have to do it because parents as a whole drop that ball and always have.

You also have a lot of sexual acting out in later (3rd Grade and up) elementary now. Having said that, it's being learned at home whether in person or through the internet. Look on YouTube and see the number of parents who are teaching their two year olds to twerk.

So, there is a State approved reading list? And there is a "mandated read" list? And the local school boards have no say in pulling any books, or curriculum, that a local community might object?

 

[NorthBeachPerso]

If I may ...


So, there is a State approved reading list? And there is a "mandated read" list? And the local school boards have no say in pulling any books, or curriculum, that a local community might object?

Yes.
There used to be. I'm retired so have lost track of things so maybe not now. But I doubt they gave that up
Generally, nope.

You have to remember that Maryland is a top down state for education. They have what are called Voluntary State Curricula for almost every subject. Here's the thing, they're not voluntary.