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In reply to the discussion: It is heartsickening to see America go down this road. [View all]duffyduff
(3,251 posts)Just so you know. Not a bunch of college-level philosophical bullshit, but they are taught it as appropriate for grade level as early as the primary grades when they are taught the difference between fact and opinion and what propaganda is.
They are taught as early as kindergarten the difference between fact and opinion. This is at the root of critical thinking, to be able to tell the difference.
They don't tell kids WHAT to think either way. Teachers who do that are disciplined for it, let me tell you.
When children are asked to pick a side for discussing an issue, they are required to explain why they think that way and have evidence to support their thinking.
It isn't schools that are to blame for attitudes.
Almost all political attitudes stem from the home.
And yes, they do teach history in the schools, just not the Howard Zinn version of history.