I have one daughter who is more of the typical compliant type. She has had teachers with liberal philosophies but she didnt' feel comfortable challenging them. One English teacher in particular did a number on McCarthy. That was then.......this is now. My younger daughter realized she would probably have this teacher and has read everything she can get her hands on about Joe McCarthy, including Coulter's book. This is one girl who is ready to challenge any teacher with facts. She is one tenacious little bulldog who is not afraid of challenges. But, you are very correct in your assumption that she is in the minority. It is the boys that more often will either challenge, or just ignore and go back to planning whatever mischief they can. (I was not fortunate enough to have boys, but I do get an absolute KICK out of my 4 nephews. Always, always something in the works with them.)
You sound like ANOTHER great parent. I like hearing about others' kids. I get a big kick out of some things that these little ones do and say too.