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[Raziaar]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061122/ap_on_re_us/teaching_thanksgiving

So... what do you guys think?

By the way if you disagree with my claim... please accept these beautiful blankets. They're completely unaffected with disease.

 

[Que-Ever]

D:

I am angry and want my things back.

BTW, what if the indians, instead of telling the pilgrims to eat turkey, said to eat... alligator?

 

[Raziaar]

D:

I am angry and want my things back.

BTW, what if the indians, instead of telling the pilgrims to eat turkey, said to eat... alligator?

Then Florida Alligators wouldn't be so abundant right now.

 

[Darkside55]

Have you guys seen those History channel commercials (or maybe it's the Discovery channel) for the true story of Thanksgiving? It shows a kid dressed as a pilgrim standing up on stage during a school play saying, "The first Thanksgiving, we stole from Indians, and we robbed their graves."

I always cheer for that kid, telling it like it was.

But I only half-heartedly agree with what this teacher's doing. Historical accuracy is important, and kids should be taught that, but the message behind the Thanksgiving celebration--sharing--is somewhat...well I wouldn't go as far as to say nullified, but pretty close to that...if we're actually telling young children how it really happened. So I'm split.

 

[Ridge]

While i do agree that elementary school is a bit too early to teach kids these things, it definately needs to be taught. I learned the truth from the History Channel, and it honestly suprised and angered me...

They need to learn what really happened, but 3rd grade is too young...

 

[Absinthe]

"He is teaching his students to hate their country."

Hahahahahaha! Ahh... the typical either/or bullshit. If you're not sensually rubbing America's nether regions with adoration, you hate America!

The teacher's approach may be heavy-handed, but I think it's important to think about. By all means, teach them about sharing and the spirit of Thanksgiving. But don't completely neglect all the bad things either.