[Calpernia]

>>>The problem is that many times history or topics of history is presented in such a way as to attack one group of people, or make another group feel guilty,bitter,etc.

Propaganda thrives from this.

>>>I went to a Catholic school that never taught black history separately from American history.

I understand this. My kids go to a catholic school. I am unfortunately not talented enough to teach them at home. I DO supplement their learnings though. Catholic school is skewed. But you know what? Public school is worse.

>>>I have two of the most awesome parents that told me both their entire family histories. Both my parents came here with nothing, came from families with nothing, but made themselves into something.

This is what the long term natives of this country is missing. This is why they are complacent. This is what the propaganda exploits. Having relatives with history is VALUABLE!

>>>* Okay this may sound bad, but when I feel especially lazy or something at work, I try to put myself in my grandparents' shoes.

None of your post sounds bad at all! VERY relevant to the article. If it weren't for my family stories, I wouldn't be who I am either. You and I have something the other complacent citizens miss. This is the message that needs to be sent. Our stories would remove the current propaganda.

GREAT POST!

Bump!

[cyborg]

I understand this. My kids go to a catholic school. I am unfortunately not talented enough to teach them at home. I DO supplement their learnings though. Catholic school is skewed. But you know what? Public school is worse.

* Do not underestimate yourself about your ability to homeschool. My mother had a ninth grade education. She taught me to read from English colonial readers and these little red horn books. That was when I was three. I've never really learned anything in any school setting ever since then.