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Should we teach our children about the history of mass murderers and millennia of crimes against humanity? What about the massive problems their generation will
by cdolan 8y ago
Should we teach our children about the history of mass murderers and millennia of crimes against humanity? What about the massive problems their generation will face, in geopolitical, environmental, and other problems?
Your logic, in a vacuum, makes sense... but most parents cherish the few years of their child’s innocence, and would prefer to avoid teaching them in 3rd grade that you think it can be appropriate to drop F bombs under certain logical conditions.
Moreover, opinions that start with “you should” are unlikely to convince your audience.
/endrant. Sorry your comment just struck me as rude lol.
- majewsky 8y agoNot sure what the question is here. We should absolutely teach them, at the appropriate age. Same argument as with swear words: They're going to learn about it anyway at some point.
- gdogw1 8y agoYou're misinformed if you think children above 1st graders have never heard the "f bomb." Also, what's the problem with them hearing a word? Can you explain how hearing an expressive curse word ruins your child's innocence? I mean, seriously, you sound like the type of parent that would never let their kid watch SpongeBob until their 16.
- CryptoPunk 8y agoIt's about use of the term being normalized. Children mimic the behaviour they observe. When they see people using curse words casually/often, they are less likely to see it as something to be avoided. This doesn't apply to all kids, but it does to some, hence the concern some parents have.