Parent letter to AISD SHAC - Read at February 7, 2018 meeting
Hello, my name is [name redacted], I am the guardian to three of my grandchildren. Two who attend Kocurek Elementary and the other attends Bailey Middle school. I am actively involved in their education, their personal development, and in all other areas of their lives. I know my grandchildren better than anyone, just like every other parent or guardian knows their child or children better than I would. I have the responsibility to do what is best for them, keep them safe, raise them to become decent human beings to be respectful of others including themselves no matter the background or home life.
That is why it upsets me that I can no longer leave them in school without wondering if they will be taught material that goes against our beliefs and values. It is up to schools to teach them how to read, write, and calculate. NOT whether they feel they are the opposite sex or how homosexuality is to be admired or copied. As a person of faith, I do respect everyone’s right to choose their own way of life, but I will not tolerate my grandchildren being encouraged or told to read books that include transgenderism and homosexual ideas which are now lining the shelves of school libraries. Why must teachers be expected and encouraged to add these ideas into the curriculum? Where do we draw the line? Our children are so young! Why should the question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" change from an astronaut or a president to a boy or a girl?
Now, I don't expect to be welcomed to teach all children my values or beliefs in school, let alone your homes. What happens in your home is YOUR business and YOUR decision. We as people of faith get tons of criticism but not only Christians believe this is wrong. There are many people, religious or not, who agree with me. But putting religion aside, WE ARE ALL PARENTS! Parents who believe these things should teach it at home, just like I have to keep my faith out of school and teach mine at home and at church. Not force it on all children.
Thank you for listening.
Hello, my name is [name redacted], I am the guardian to three of my grandchildren. Two who attend Kocurek Elementary and the other attends Bailey Middle school. I am actively involved in their education, their personal development, and in all other areas of their lives. I know my grandchildren better than anyone, just like every other parent or guardian knows their child or children better than I would. I have the responsibility to do what is best for them, keep them safe, raise them to become decent human beings to be respectful of others including themselves no matter the background or home life.
That is why it upsets me that I can no longer leave them in school without wondering if they will be taught material that goes against our beliefs and values. It is up to schools to teach them how to read, write, and calculate. NOT whether they feel they are the opposite sex or how homosexuality is to be admired or copied. As a person of faith, I do respect everyone’s right to choose their own way of life, but I will not tolerate my grandchildren being encouraged or told to read books that include transgenderism and homosexual ideas which are now lining the shelves of school libraries. Why must teachers be expected and encouraged to add these ideas into the curriculum? Where do we draw the line? Our children are so young! Why should the question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" change from an astronaut or a president to a boy or a girl?
Now, I don't expect to be welcomed to teach all children my values or beliefs in school, let alone your homes. What happens in your home is YOUR business and YOUR decision. We as people of faith get tons of criticism but not only Christians believe this is wrong. There are many people, religious or not, who agree with me. But putting religion aside, WE ARE ALL PARENTS! Parents who believe these things should teach it at home, just like I have to keep my faith out of school and teach mine at home and at church. Not force it on all children.
Thank you for listening.