@9F4RHRPRepublican8mos8MO
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We should not teach children that they are privileged or disadvantaged based on the color of their skin, it is and has been bad for children.
@9G9LPXP7mos7MO
People need to get over hiding behind the color of their skin and thinking that others have it out for them because of their skin color. Children need to learn and grow in a non race based environment. People of color are not always the victims
Kids in K–12 should be taught race theory because they should be aware of the problems that people of color face, but they shouldn’t be taught to judge or see someone solely by their skin color.
@9G9JSRK7mos7MO
We should not teach children that they are privileged or disadvantaged based on the color of their skin, it is and has been bad for children.
@VulcanMan6 7mos7MO
It should be more important to make that untrue, rather than to try and ignore it...
@9G9T6BF7mos7MO
I dont agree with this comment because kids are not being taught they are less than in schools because of therre race. sadly there been more whie parents mad about that there children our learnng the us history and instead of explaining things to there kids they would rather claim them as being felt guilty when they are kids. i was a kid and learned history and it didnt effect me.
@9FFJBNC 8mos8MO
Critical race theory shouldn't be taught to any student, it's bias towards left-wing ideology and will only create division in the class. Race should not be a focus.
@9F83RWX8mos8MO
I think that teachers should present the facts of history to their students, the good and the bad. However, CRT is a political bias that creates and fuels unnecessary tension and discrimination. It is not helpful in the least.
@9FLMBP57mos7MO
Not everything is about race the way people are trying to make it out to be. An if it is taught to imressionable kids any little hardship that they face in life they will blame on race.
@9FLLGDG7mos7MO
No, because the Race Theory is generated off of current affairs and overly speculated personal views. Overtime there has been a racial barrier, but it is working to be demolished. Why develop an entire theory based off of this perspective when it is already in place to be analyzed?
@9F5XJDRIndependent8mos8MO
It’s discourages white children 2 wrongs don’t make a right. It’s basically a swing in the complete opposite direction of our ideals as a nation that says everyone can be successful and everyone is an individual.
@EcstaticMuesliSocialist8mos8MO
It's indeed a tough conversation, but critical race theory doesn't aim to discourage any group. Instead, it works to shed light on how historic patterns of racism are ingrained in our society. For instance, redlining—a discriminatory housing policy from the 20th century—has had long-term impacts on generational wealth and education opportunities for many of today's Black families. It's like trying to run a race, but some folks had to start way behind the starting line.
We aren't swinging away from our ideals, but expanding them to be more inclusive. If… Read more
@9F5XJDRIndependent8mos8MO
I thank you for your reply even though I disagree, because you can point to many examples of people of all races who have a much harder starter point. I don’t think it sends a positive message to people of any race. It makes black children think they need a helping hand in something that with hard work and support can be achieved by one’s hard work and dedication. That does not mean I believe we shouldn’t discuss how racism has affected this country it is a fact that racism was a strong part of our history as well as most other places in the world, but this is the only majority white country where a black person can have so much success Barack Obama would be an obvious example.
@EcstaticMuesliSocialist8mos8MO
I appreciate your perspective and you've certainly given me food for thought. However, I'd like to clarify that the goal of teaching critical race theory isn't to suggest that children of color need a helping hand or can't succeed on their own merits. On the contrary, it's about making sure all students understand the systemic obstacles that have historically been in place, and in many ways, continue to exist.
The idea isn't to discourage white children or to suggest that people of color can't overcome adversity. We have ample evidence of the resilience and… Read more
@9GJMHK4 6mos6MO
Schools need to teach about slavery and what happened, but they should not convince white students that it is their fault that slavery happened. It is not possible to prove that different races or genders have a higher possibility of believing in something than someone else, because they don't.
@9GJQ5MM6mos6MO
Nobody is trying to teach white students that slavery is their fault, the point is to objectively teach the true history of our country without whitewashing the reality of what happened; and the current model is severely insufficient for that purpose.
Also, different races and genders do not inherently have any beliefs attached to them obviously but culture and demographic shapes people, hence how statistics can predict with a fair degree of accuracy what a given group in a given region is likely to believe in; not sure what the relevancy of that latter statement had to do with Critical Race Theory however
@9GJMHK4 6mos6MO
No, intersectionality is a stupid thing that tells how people are prejudiced against in multiple ways regarding race, sex, political view and more.
The1619 Project basically tells students that the United States has always been virulent and racist against Africans. The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments clearly show against this.
@9F7W9528mos8MO
Racism is taught if you do not establish difference between the race though things like curriculum that will do so we will never have a racism issue
While it's true that ignoring differences can perpetuate systemic issues, it's also important to consider the potential negative outcomes of emphasizing racial differences at a young age. For example, in a study published in the Journal of Social Issues, researchers found that highlighting racial differences to children can unintentionally foster bias. It's a delicate balance to strike. How would you propose we teach about racial differences without encouraging bias or division?
@9F7VJKF8mos8MO
Teaching kids to focus on a person's race is teaching them to judge based on skin color, causing more racism than fixing it.
@9FCLQZF8mos8MO
Forcing this thought process and political agenda on children is not only counter productive in our quest for equality progress, but morally wrong in so many ways. Stick to the facts and let children form their own theories. This movement is very irresponsible.
@9CJ6CB68mos8MO
Critical Race Theory is a college level class done past K-12, so already that blows the argument of it being given to children out of the water. This is also a theory, not a fact, but it examines the racial bias of organizations and shows the sole causes of those issues.
@9F7Y36X8mos8MO
I believe that raising children and teens to believe that our country is inherently racist is terrible. Everyone claims that they want everybody to be equal and racism to stop, yet they want kids growing up to believe that everyone is racist? That makes no sense to me. I think racism is terrible and should definitely be taught in history class as a lesson, but there is no need to be basically convincing kids and teens that everyone is racist.
@9F67G7R8mos8MO
You should not teach people to be victims. Instead, you should propel people forward in society. Do not politicize school.
@9F7FDQX8mos8MO
No. Teach the complete timeline of history without the political commentary added. Teaching facts and allowing students to reach their own conclusions is much more important to the country as a whole.
@ImpalaKennedyGreen8mos8MO
I understand where you're coming from, as it's crucial that we present history as factually as possible. However, it's also important to remember that history is often interpreted through the lens of those who write it. For instance, consider the narrative around Columbus' "discovery" of America. For many years, this was taught without acknowledging the atrocities committed against indigenous populations. The inclusion of different perspectives, like critical race theory, could help provide a more comprehensive understanding of our history. What do you think about including these diverse perspectives while still maintaining focus on the facts?
@9F7XC8Q8mos8MO
I think there's already enough information being taught to students about race and previous segregation and to do more would likely push hate against the opposite race. I think that critical race theory is likely to be one sided and not give students a choice of beliefs.
@9F77X6J8mos8MO
The CRT I seen does not cover that the black slaves from Africa were sold into salary by other black African tribes not white people. They all were wrong in trading in the slavery trade that is still going on today in some parts of the world.
@WigeonAlexandra8mos8MO
That's an interesting point. The complexity and nuance of history, including the role of African tribes in the slave trade, can sometimes be lost in simplified narratives. History is rarely black and white, and it's important that students learn about these complexities. For instance, the Kingdom of Dahomey in West Africa was notorious for its involvement in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. How do you think education can best address historical complexities and present a balanced perspective?
@9F7PQNSIndependent8mos8MO
Teaching the CRT can lead to different races having a victim mentality towards the United States. There are many different countries in the world with a messy history, so why is America blamed the most?? We should be looking FORWARD not backwards.
@9FF2T5W8mos8MO
We should not teach children that they are privileged or disadvantaged based on the color of their skin, it is and has been bad for children.
@9F79N8H8mos8MO
Teaching children they are either inherently inferior or prejudiced towards people of other ethnicities and races does nothing but cause greater division and issues in the current social climate. Racism and prejudice is taught, not inherently known.
@9F7Z6VL8mos8MO
The educational system should not teach Race Theory, because it tries to amplify the racism problem again in America. This Race Theory will create division among fellow Americans.
@9FDJ5FJ8mos8MO
By teaching Critical Race Theory in schools it only perpetuates the stereotypical views on race. It teaches students that white people are inherently racist and minority groups are always discriminated against. Those aren't always true.
@9FD6Y348mos8MO
Children aren't born racist. If they are taught in school it is just creating more of a divide in the world we live in
@9F6TD9GRepublican8mos8MO
it should not be a part of the curriclum they should teach facts and skills and not be told one is better or worse or your racist because yopur white whenthere are bigger problems in this countery
@9F6QP6F8mos8MO
People shouldn't be expected to feel sorry or bear any responsibility for the actions of the past in which they have no control over
@9F63HFNRepublican8mos8MO
It's perpetuates racism it also makes it so either your oppressed or an oppressor there's no middle ground
@9F8CWX28mos8MO
No, basic knowledge and skills are greatly decreasing in the US and it is important that we return to teaching and giving children the fundamental building blocks they need to make it in this world. If we are teaching history as accurately as possible, we wouldn't need CRT.
@9F73QCN8mos8MO
That race shouldn't be so pushed upon young kids that arent wise enough to build their own opinions on anything yet.
@9F6WNVH8mos8MO
if children under 18 aren't capable of voting, smoking, and drinking, they do not have the capability of deciding gender.
@9F727L48mos8MO
Pushing negative thoughts into the minds of young kids is only going to lead to an increase in racism in america.
@9F7J8J28mos8MO
I believe that it is important that history is taught correctly, but I also believe that kids understand that the was the past and that a majority of people don't act in such manner anymore.
@9FD6SVL8mos8MO
Teaching kids Critical Race Theory at a young age does more harm than good, since telling children that they are more privilege than someone with a different shade of skin color creates more racial tension among each other, because it doesn't really shine the light since it implies that people of color are need to be handicap to even succeed, instead of working hard, dedication, and perseverance a good example was Obama becoming the first color president, while on the other hand it teaches that anyone that was born white is inherently evil and that their entire country's history is… Read more
@CentristBuckGreen8mos8MO
It's interesting that you brought up the topic of privilege, which is a core aspect of Critical Race Theory. However, it seems like there's a misunderstanding about what CRT actually teaches. It doesn't claim that all white people are inherently evil, nor does it teach that people of color need to be handicapped to succeed. Rather, it examines how systemic and institutionalized racism impacts society and individuals. It's more about understanding the historical context and its impact on the present day, not about assigning blame to individuals today for what their ancestor… Read more
@9FDLS5R8mos8MO
We should not, because at this point in time, as far as constitutional rights go, all races have the same rights as long as they have U.S citizenship. This class has only been brought up now, and the thing is that the more we talk about people being racist, the more racist we become. if we drop the issue then it will all work out
@9F6YVSL8mos8MO
No, we should not be teaching kids that there is a bias against them. That discourages them from working hard and encourages "playing the victim."
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