[billethkid]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I see the point you are trying to make with some pretty extreme examples but why not use Kwanza or Chanakah or Ramadan...but in answer to that question for me...especially for elementary school and holidays that are celebrated by kids, I would say...YES.

But that isn't being done anymore. Not even Halloween which was SO much fun I thought. We have watered down the fun and taken away the chance to learn by doing this.

I don't think religion should be taught in school or ethics per se, but soon rules will be abolished that MOST of us think are important because everyone can't agree and kids will be coming to school if they want bare butt naked because their parents think that is their right and no one will be able to agree on any rules because we would hurt someone's feelings.

I do NOT expect agreement, but to me, it seems that it is just common sense and dear heavens, I am so glad I am not on either end of the spectrum here. My goal to be moderate in all things fails sometimes, but I see it as reasonable way to deal with such matters. Sometimes in a democracy, the majority has to rule.

I don't know why I wrote this. I respect your right to disagree. Please respect mine.

I sure am finding out a LOT more about people as I grow older.

I am glad I taught when we had Santa Claus and Dreidels and costumes for Halloween. And I got to be an angel in a play when I was a kid. And ate Christmas cookies and Matzoh with my friends at lunch.

And I am glad I got to help the kids when I taught, all of them, make Mother's Day cards and have them explain to whom they were going and why they loved that special person.

Thank you dear teachers for showing us ethics in our public schools when I was a kid.

Times, they are a changin'.

I truly understand and accept how the public schools are today...but this whole issue of Mother's Day is still confusing to me. We couldn't have arrived here without a mother, Everyone has one or a person who stands in that role and making a card for them to me...is nice.

btk