There aren't many issues where I feel this way, but this is one where I actually think parents should take matters into their own hands if the school officials don't have enough functioning brain cells left to do it themselves.
This is abuse. It's an attempt to sell children on something that they don't have the ability to assess for themselves at this early age. It is as wrong as it can be.
I believe you nailed it. This is abuse. This is as wrong as it can be. If my kids were in this class they would be pulled immediately and homeschooled.