As a parent, yes, I take issue with it. I believe that politics should be discussed, but in an unbiased way. I honestly don’t know how far I would go with the situation, if it happened in either of my children’s school – I guess, if it happens, I will make that decision, then. I don’t want them influenced by someone’s opinion and taking on a belief system that they adopt solely because their teacher told them that is the only way. My husband and I are not registered in the same party, so even in our house, it’s form your own opinion.
My 5yr old came home from school on Friday telling me he would vote for Obama. When asked why, his response was McCain didn’t look friendly. The picture he was looking at showed Obama smiling and McCain looking very serious. He did recognize both and could tell me their names, but nothing else. I think I was looking to see if some agenda was pushed, but I don’t think it was. I was happy that even in kindergarten, they mentioned the elections and talked about them. My son hears about it at home, so it was something that he kind of understood…not the nuts an bolts of it, just the broad strokes.
Again, I’m for political discussions and debates, I encourage them. We have them often in our house, with our teenager; however, some children are so easily swayed by teacher’s opinions, I think it’s something that should be discussed, but in an unbiased manner. I would have a very difficult time, if I was a teacher!