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Date Posted: 18:21:11 03/06/06 Mon
Author: amadaun
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In reply to: GarlicSoul 's message, "thanks for the new Nazi Youth" on 11:13:17 03/03/06 Fri

"my problem is that i think kids are taught a mixture of facts and opinions specifically tailored to engender patriotism"
You're on to it Chrys.

I also agree with Nathan, when he said that the intelligence of kids is often underestimated. And not only 16 and 17 year olds, but right down to kids 8 and up.

I think alot of people shy away from discussing sensitive topics with their kids, not just because they don't think they will understand, but because they don't really know how to deal with those things themselves.

And kids DO understand way more than adults give them credit for.

I think not only should they discuss controversial subjects, but they should also read about them, and see movies relating to them as well.
I rented a copy of Schindler's List last year, for the kids to check out. Also we saw Hotel Rwanda, which is amazing, [if you haven't seen it, you've missed out on something special.]

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[> Re: thanks for the new Nazi Youth -- Robert, 18:35:42 03/06/06 Mon [1]

I think that the sooner a kid learns how fucked up the world is, the better shot they have of making it. Civil rights are important. Human rights are important, but ultimately, they will not matter. When the shit hits the fan, so will your rights, and you better be ready for when that day comes...because it will come...it always does.

No one is interested in teaching reality.

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