the world is not perfect

Absolutely, especially when specific details and figures within history are left out. Much of the time the current teachings on racism, especially in issues specific to black americans, only create more of a racial divide because they simply lack information.

I agree with this perspective. Ignoring racism or pretending it doesn’t exist doesn’t prepare students for the real world. If anything, it leaves them confused or unprepared when they do encounter it. Teaching about racism and discrimination in an age-appropriate way helps students better understand history, society, and the experiences of others. It’s not about blaming anyone. It’s about awareness. When students learn why these issues exist and how they’ve shaped society, they are more likely to grow into thoughtful, informed people who can contribute to positive change. At the same time, it is important that these topics are taught in a balanced and constructive way so students feel encouraged to think critically rather than feel divided. Overall, avoiding the topic entirely does more harm than good.

That is not what critical race theory teaches, it teaches that inherently some races are oppressors and some are inherently oppressed. White people would be "oppressors" and non-whites would be "oppressed." Racism and discrimination do exist but not to the level or degree as they used to be, it's harmful for a child development to tell them they will grow up unsuccessfully in life because they are black, brown, tan or another race, that mindset instilled in them in young years breeds subconscious stereotypes-- jealousy in the "oppressed" and entitlement in the "oppressors." Which will ultimately break down community and cause more racism and discrimination.

I agree but, I think they should spend a portion of there formative years not knowing what rasicm is so they can live regularly and then once they are around 7 or 8 start to slowly educate them about it so they can understand and at the same time feel empathy for the people affected by it so they don't become racist.

If you want to teach it to your kid as a parent yourself, sure go right ahead, parents should be doing that. But to mandate it in schools is ridiculous, it just opens up the possibility for an imperfect teacher to push a bias for their own agenda. Unless there is an exact strict federal guideline on how the course is taught(which there wont be), it is pathetic to teach some kids in their general education that they should be a victim no matter the circumstance because of their race, this creates division more than knowledge and we are just moving backwards. Teach kids about how to do taxes first or something that's actually practical in life than a course in making kids feel a specific way.

the world is not perfect. we can't let people grow up thinking that there is never any racism or discrimination going on when there most definitely is.

the world is not perfect. we can't let people grow up thinking that there is never any racism or discrimination going on when there most definitely is.