PACubsFan23 t1_jaoqbq8 wrote
I work in a school, so let me get that out there from the start.
- SEL has always been in schools in some way, just more specific these days because of several reasons A. Kids are emotionally and socially “different” as a result of the pandemic. B. Some Parents are not holding kids accountable for their actions in school, and have consistently bashed schools & teachers with ridiculous claims & misinformation they’ve heard on Fox & others
- Schools do not indoctrinate kids. We discuss issues that kids bring to us, and try to help them navigate their thoughts, feelings and emotions. It’s a slippery slope, but in some cases…we’re the only ones they can trust.
- Per latter part of #2 above, some kids want to discuss topics with us because they feel they can’t discuss those topics with their parents.
- Public Schools are not Religious-based, so if your child or you as a parent want that, check yourself into a parochial school.
- We want to partner with you because if there’s a disconnect…the kids get confused & we have mass chaos.
It’s not about us Vs. them…it truly isn’t. But if we have kids who don’t value others, treat each other with respect & kindness, follow rules & respect the adults…we’ll have no chance of teaching them anything.
PS - I find it odd that most people who claim schools are indoctrinating kids & pushing all of these “scary” things haven’t stepped foot in a school for years. Instead of going on the news, suing districts, ranting on social media…go get your teaching degree & sub or get a teaching job. You can “fix it” from within if it’s truly broken - There is a teaching shortage in PA! But we all know that doesn’t fit their narrative so 🤷
Adept-Ad-661 t1_jaw0kwp wrote
There’s a legendary tweet from a Philly teacher that’s like…if we were indoctrinating your kids we’d indoctrinate them to wear deodorant and stop using their cell phones in class
PACubsFan23 t1_jazaatd wrote
Ain’t that the truth!!
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