@9GMWN9B 6mos6MO
To adopt a victim mentality is to see the entire world working against you, rather than adopting a victor mentality where if you work hard, you can achieve anything you put your mind toward. To teach young kids of color that the world and their country's government is against them is to instill a mindset of, "everything is stacked against me so why try". If you believe the world is against you, then the world will turn against you. It's better if we teach kids about hard work, practical skills, how to learn , etc, not that because of the color of their skin, the government is against them.
@9GS9JMF6mos6MO
Equality does not mean getting treate fair, life is unfair. Equality is equal opportunities not equal outcome.
@9GS9TCR 6mos6MO
I agree, the youth of our nation should be raised to be proud of who they are, and accepting of others, without need for attention on race. The democratic view, Critical Race Theory, and welfare will hurt minorities in the long run, whether they know it or not.
@9GS9XFQ6mos6MO
Who cares about our history and if it is based in racism, it already happened and there is nothing we can do but move on and learn from our mistakes. Reparations just continue to push a past problem into the present.
@9GSFKW56mos6MO
During recent years, most people have adopted a victim mentality that has caused people to blame their environment and outside factors including the government; however, most of these claims are false. Although it is true that some outside factors have caused a negative impact on people's education, the government is not one such factor. In fact, the government has been actively trying to balance and assist people in their education. For example, several laws that discourage unfair treatment and encourage equal education to people have been placed into action. Laws that make education more accessible have also been passed. These laws have done much to spread and positively impact people's education and future. However, some aspects still need work and improvement; as a result, the government is needed to accomplish this.
@VulcanMan6 6mos6MO
It's not a "victim mentality" if it's true. Systemic racism, supported by capitalism, are real structural factors responsible for keeping certain groups oppressed. Our government is not genuinely interested in addressing these issues, because it benefits from them, so they're only willing to provide band-aid solutions instead.
@8ZKNSCPConstitution6mos6MO
Top Disagreement
How do you end racism? Stop talking about it all the time 24/7 and excuse EVERYTHING on it. Morgan Freeman said so that one time and it's more true now more than ever. There's a difference between that and learning from past mistakes and actually learning on how we can improve on those problems.
@9GKF3NVRepublican6mos6MO
I agree with this comment about Critical Race Theory. K-12 Education should NOT require kids to learn about the history of racism because it will influence them as they grow up. Black vs. White was an accident in history, sparked by the importation of African-American slaves, slavery, and the French and Indian War. I believe that kids should grow up not knowing about the issue so it won't be an influential factor in their lives.
@9GNDKHK 6mos6MO
Teaching kids that "if you are white, you are an oppressor and everything they achieve in their life is due to racial advantage" is fundamentally wrong! Teaching kids that "if you are black or minority, you are a victim and everything that you don't get in life is because of the color of your skin" is fundamentally wrong! This is unhealthy to teach to a child that tells that at a young age that they are different than other classmates. CRT only focuses on the dark parts of history but doesn't show the vast improvements made every decade since 1900. There'… Read more
@9GNHF99Republican6mos6MO
I do not agree with these statements, everyone has the ability to achieve anything they want on life nowadays. This is not the 40's and 50's where there was oppression, we should not be indoctrinating the youth because of the past.
@9F86CGQ7mos7MO
Top Agreement
We cannot end racism until we acknowledge that our laws and history are inherently racist because if something racist were to happen we need people to understand why it is racist according to past actions that shaped racism.
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Who cares about our history and if it is based in racism, it already happened and there is nothing we can do but move on and learn from our mistakes. Reparations just continue to push a past problem into the present.
@9GBMZB3Republican 6mos6MO
It's now currently 2023. Many many years have passed since the days where racism was prominent. Generations have passed and people have changed, there's now more equal opportunities for many and all races and ethnicities than there ever were, people hang onto the pessimistic past more than the optimistic future that could be.
@BipartisanAuroraGreen6mos6MO
A study published in 2020 showed that black men are still 2.5 times more likely to be killed by police than white men. I agree with you, we've come a long way, but we still have a journey to tread.
Teaching critical race theory, we aim not to dwell on the past, but to learn from it to create a more equitable tomorrow.
@9GBMZB3Republican 6mos6MO
You know, actually I really like the way you worded that, you are completely right, it will be a journey indeed. 👍
@BipartisanAuroraGreen6mos6MO
We've got the map (our past), the car (our present), and the destination (our future).
@9GB6VKL6mos6MO
History is history. Whether it was good or bad, it is still history. It should be taught the way it happened. There should be no interference from this woke stuff and other stuff that tries to blame people for things that were legal 300 years ago. Then, you go after them, and their dead, so they can't even defend themselves.
@9GB66W7Republican6mos6MO
I think that pushing reparations makes racism worse because then we will continue to view someone and treat someone based off of their race.
@9GBJGTX6mos6MO
Yes, I agree it does not need to be discussed with young children to make them question their thoughts or actions when they don't even understand what is being discussed.
@PartisanPolarHarperGreen6mos6MO
Its important to consider that kids are already navigating racial dynamics in their daily lives. For instance, a study by the American Psychological Association showed that children can start showing racial bias as early as 4 years old. By introducing critical race theory in an age-appropriate way, we could give them tools to understand and navigate these dynamics.
@9GNVJWJ 6mos6MO
If we truly want racism to be over why are we trying to teach children that they are inherently racist or disadvantaged because of their skin. That feeds into the problem. Children learn by example. If our children see that they are racist by default they will become racist because if they are racist according to CRT they think they need to act the part.
@stumpybub6mos6MO
People are not inherently racist. The more people shove in your face about how racist you are the more racist you're bound to be.
@9F87X7F7mos7MO
There is no way to change something if you refuse to acknowledge the problem, and that starts with children learning about how to be more kind, caring, and understanding individuals.
@9F85MQZ7mos7MO
Through the late 19th and early 20th century, African Americans had to adhere to Jim Crow laws, which were local and state laws enforcing racial segregation. Without Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education, students learning about this wouldn't understand how these laws and this history continue to affect African Americans today.
@9G2NN2G 7mos7MO
Children aren’t born racist, they’re taught. Every baby in the world is not born with hate but with love and clear colors glasses. But how we are raised in the way he hate, the way see the world, whether with rose tinted glasses or not. Knowing of laws and institutions are inherently racist can benefit everyone and it should be known. Knowing where laws are coming from can shape the votes, and for that reason a lot of thing are hidden. For example only recently did black/POC women have a bigger voice in there health care, this was due to a lot a doctors and nurses still following… Read more
@9G2Q6ZP7mos7MO
How about we not talk about it and stop being racist, you dont need to go teaching every kid K-12 about "crt" because its a ton of bullcrap
@EnergeticM0derate7mos7MO
I see where you're coming from, and it's certainly a valid perspective. However, some might argue that not talking about something doesn't necessarily make it go away. Sometimes, discussing the challenging and even uncomfortable aspects of our history can be an important step in understanding and overcoming them. But of course, it's crucial that such topics are taught in a nuanced and balanced manner. How do you think we can best address these issues, if not through education?
@9G2NN2G 7mos7MO
I’m struggling to find how what I said was racist or offensive can you expand more on you understanding?
@9G2PYHP7mos7MO
White people are responsible for what their ancestors did and shouldn't be treated like villains. A lot of problems in minority communities are self inflicted and sadly influenced by culture.
@9G2NN2G 7mos7MO
I agree, no one should be treated wrong based on ancestors but if your own actions are racist or such you should be held accountable. This goes for anyone.
While I understand your sentiment, it's important to consider that holding individuals accountable for their own actions might not be enough to combat systemic issues. For example, if institutional racism exists in a school, holding one racist teacher accountable won't solve the problem. The issue lies within the system itself, which may perpetuate racism, intentionally or not. To truly combat this, it's vital to address the systemic issues at their core. What solutions do you think could address this systemic problem?
@9G2NN2G 7mos7MO
Ah I understand where I misunderstood where you had come from, but to answer you’re question one way to fix this system is to look at the whole problem. Of course getting upset and fixing one teacher won’t fix the entire problem but it’s a start, though to fix the system using your example using your voice to speak out to your board of education or higher up about these problems can begin to fix the problem. Especially systemically. But if we continuously use our right to assembly and petition we can always raise awareness and demand change. It is how America started and it will be until the end. Everyone has a voice so we should all use it.
@9G6P4ZK 6mos6MO
The change that we’ve seen in the past came to be because people started talking, uniting, and fighting for change. Racism was accepted and normalized in my parents generation. These are stories they had to live with and shared with me not as just a part of their trauma but prevalence. The history I learned in grade school was already watered down. If it wasn’t for my parents who made sure that I knew my background and history of my ancestors I would be ignorant to grievances that are still happening today. Imagine if children were completely removed from the information of the past. Cycles of injustice could then be excused by “lack of knowledge.”
@9GT4MZNRepublican 5mos5MO
If we keep teaching them and telling them they are being oppressed and telling them that everything is racist then we will never be able to end racism.
@9GXM6GSRepublican5mos5MO
I agree with this. If you take a kid who's never been talked to about racism, he will think of people as nothing more than people. These kids should learn about our countries history though, learning about the slavery we went through, and the abolishment that happened. If we keep teaching our history, it should not repeat. Our country is not oppressing, our country is not racist, so no reason to teach that it is.
@9GMVGRQ6mos6MO
Teaching critical race theory in K-12 should not be allowed due to children then taking the things they are taught will then be reflected to their peers. Racism typically grows when students are taught such things due to preexisting division instilled via their parents at home. It is currently 2023 and the faults of our past hold no weight to the current generation of Americans.
@9GT4R6FRepublican6mos6MO
I agree with this statement regarding Critical Race Theory and Education. Racism and discrimination do not belong in our classrooms and are morally wrong. However, propaganda that is racially motivated should not be instructed and inflicted upon young minds. Those who support Critical Race Theory claim they wish to end discrimination. The Critical Race Theory will instead strengthen division and discrimination in our society. The movement will segregate people into two main categories: oppressors or victims. The theory is inaccurate, ineffective, and is a push of the left agenda to control our youth.
@9GT5T6D6mos6MO
Racism will continue to grow, not decrease because of the Critical Race Theory for it's base is the past is still the past. America has grown past it's racist past and become an example of a shining nation, one person adding to the statistic of racial crimes and incidents shouldn't be used as a foundation that all of America is racist.
@9GT2ZGN6mos6MO
They should not teach kids about critical race because kids don't think like that when they are little and they never reached that a long time ago so why teachit now
@VulcanMan6 6mos6MO
You understand that K-12 means kindergarten through 12th grade, right? These aren't all "little kids", this includes high-schoolers...
@9GT2Z626mos6MO
If the faults of our past hold no weight, then why do we see the echoes of the institution of slavery and Jim Crow laws today? If children learn that being mean to others is bad, shouldn't they also learn that being mean to others based on certain traits is bad, too?
@9FP4T83Republican 7mos7MO
We cannot end racism until we stop discussing racism and holding people accountable for the actions of other generations.
@9FPCTTB7mos7MO
No. We cannot end racism with racism and expect a cohesive society. Critical race theory is racist itself and teaches white kids they're guilty for being white and must repay for something that happened hundreds of years ago to which reparations have been made already socially.
To quote Michael D'Angelo: "It's not if racism took place but where did racism appear in the situation."
So it's not a straw man to say that the proponents of the theory will see literally anything as racist.
Given this, if anything is racist to them, how can we trust that their theory can hold water.
@9FPCVYH7mos7MO
We cannot end racism until we acknowledge the racist way in which the world has been built. Education about the past can help inform us for the future.
@9GJBQ78 6mos6MO
You want to teach kids who don´t even know the alphabet yet about their skin color? Those kids are too young and you'll only be feeding them lies. Teenagers who already have enough on their plate dealing with school won't care about this, plus they already see it. It's the adults' job to end racism, and let the kids be kids.
@9GHZFLP6mos6MO
Critical race theory isn't something that should be taught to children especially if they are as young as 6. I think it should be a class a person can take in college if they want to learn about it.
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