Now is the time! Parents have a new reason to seize the bully pulpit from the politicians and their minions!
It began to gain steam when parents were becoming aware of what their kids were being taught in their classroom thanks to being able to observe during the shut down when the kids were doing remote learning.
I do take them to task for not knowing before that. If one has children one has the obligation to be involved in all aspects of that child's life which certainly includes what goes on in their classrooms.
However, when it became apparent that sexual counseling seems to be allowed for first graders and up without parents being told, and critical race theory seems to be running rampant in parts of the country, the parents did begin to stand up and make themselves heard. For that, they were arrested and labeled domestic terrorists. What type of official could even think that?? I could go on for days on that one.
Now they have a new cause for which to give voice. School safety. What precautions are demanded by school districts and are they being adhered to? It is as important as what's being taught. As we've so tragically seen once again.
Take it a step further. Make sure law enforcement isn't allowed to get complacent and make sure the training they have meets the potential threat to the children.
I've long thought it's time for a third party in this country. If we are truthful with ourselves, we know what each party represents and where their strengths and weaknesses lie. Neither meets the smell test for good governance. A third party can essentially take the politics out of a lot of issues. Become the Common Sense party for the sake of the children. Politics have no place in the life of a child and should not be forced upon them. When they're old enough to understand the ramifications of politics maybe common sense will prevail.
Parents, it's in your hands. Believe that your children are our future. Do whatever is necessary for them to live. And learn. No one can do it better. Do you have the collective will to make yourselves really heard? Forget about the slings and arrows. Just do what's right so we don't lose another 19 young ones to a sequence of events that could and should have been averted.
