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Remember when schools were a place where young people learned how to read and learned things like math, history, science, and English?
In 2023, the main focus seems to be what pronouns students use and whether or not their teachers can talk to them about sexual identity and changing genders.
Besides butchering the English language, the goal of some teachers seems to be encouraging the butchering of children so they can identify as the opposite sex or whatever they “feel” like at that point in time.
Some state governors and legislatures are trying to give parents more rights in their child’s education and demanding that teachers keep parents informed.
Earlier this month, Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp’s floor leaders, Senator Clint Dixon and Representative Josh Bonner introduced legislation to establish a Parents’ Bill of Rights.
The purpose is to “increase transparency in education by ensuring school districts have procedures in place for parental participation in schools.”
“At a time when our nation is more divided than ever, we’re leading the fight to ensure parents do not have any barriers which prevent them from playing an active role in their child’s education,” said Governor Kemp.
“As the parents of three daughters, Marty and I know students do best when their parents have a seat at the table and their voices are heard and respected.
“This bill is the product of a months-long, information-gathering campaign which includes the input of superintendents, teachers, parents, and other education stakeholders. At its core, it is about transparency, access, and promoting an engaged partnership between the parent and educators to the ultimate benefit of the student.”
It’s apparent that we’re at a time when parents have to stay on top of what their children are learning in school. It seems to have gone way beyond a typical American education.
Senator Dixon summed up what the Parents’ Bill of Rights means. He said, “I’m honored to be carrying the governor’s legislation to protect Georgia’s students and the rights of their parents. This will ensure that there is transparency for parents while upholding best practices for those who work hard to prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow.”
Senate Bill 88, Parents and Children Protection Act of 2023, proposed by 11 Republican senators takes parental rights a little further.
If passed, it would “prevent educators from talking to students about gender identity while also ensuring that parents are not left in the dark about a potential change to their child’s gender identity.”
Some critics equate it to what they dubbed the “don’t say gay” bill in Florida.
Senator Summers rejects that idea. He said, “We’re simply trying to limit the exposure that person would have on a child regarding gender.
“That’s where it’s at. They’re not supposed to … talk to that child about your gender without permission from the parent.”
Jeff Graham, the executive director of Georgia’s Equality, an LGBTQ+ advocacy group, spoke out against the bill at a news conference.
He said, “The role of our teachers is to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment for our kids, free from bullying and discrimination. Bills that force teachers to out LGBTQ+ kids to their parents are extremist political stunts, that pit teachers, parents and students against each other.”
Hiding things from parents seems like a sure way to pit teachers, parents, and students against each other.
Shouldn’t parents have a right to know when such radical ideas are going through their children’s heads?
It seems like common sense but since common sense is no longer prevalent, legislatures have to make laws about it.
