So, I Might as Well Own Up To It

Most of you have figured out that I am pretty conservative in my perspective. While I am not a fundamentalist, I appreciate respect for the Scriptures as the Church’s authority. I appreciate freedom and value those who serve the country, protecting us and preserving our freedoms. I prefer traditional values while appreciating the progress of civilization. I have more in common with some Roman Catholics than I do with ultra liberal Protestants.

Which leads me to this: I found this on one of the conservative Catholic sites I read…I thought it was worth passing along. If you disagree, I will still be your friend!

What Will Your Child Learn In School?

To feel good - even though he can’t read,
write or calculate?
That’s called “Self Esteem.”

That he should not try to achieve
excellence because he must stick with the
mediocrity of his class?
That’s called “Outcome-Based Education”
or “Cooperative Learning.”

That every behavior or lifestyle is acceptable
and must not be criticized?
That’s called “Diversity” and “Tolerance.”

That America is a bad and oppressive nation?
That’s called “Multiculturalism” or
“National History Standards.”

To make his own decisions, without adult
direction, about which kinds of sex and drugs
to do?
That’s called “Values Clarification”
or “Decision Making.”

To criticize his parents’ morals and religion as
out-of-date?
That’s called “Critical Thinking.”

To guess at words (instead of sounding them
out) and skip over words he doesn’t know?
That’s called “Whole Language.”

That it’s OK to spell words any way he
wants?
That’s called “Inventive Spelling.”

To look to the school to provide all his
medical care?
That’s called “School-Based Clinics.”

To confide in school counselors instead of in parents?
That’s called “Guidance.

Grace and peace,
Dave Felter