There has to be a pony in that statement.
In kindergarten I was asked by the teacher to do something that was against the teachings of my church. I told her that I couldn't and explained why in my 5-year-old way. Something along the lines of "My Sunday school teacher said I shouldn't."
My parents taught me that I could always opt out of anything that went against what I knew to be right. If the teacher did not agree I was to ask for her to call my parents.
This child could be taught the same thing. Instead she is being taught that if she does not want to do something she not only does not have to do it but she can prevent every one else from doing it too by force.
a.cricket
Where I grew up, in Gary, IN, we had several folks who were Jehovah Witnesses (d'ya'ever notice that there aren't any windows on a JW Kingdom Hall?) in school with the rest of us. They said that they were not permitted by their religion to say the Pledge. They were allowed to sit and remain quiet.
This option was offered to Newdow and his child -- HE DECLINED!!! His entire motive was to eliminate this from American society!
Your parents gave you good advice. I'm glad you were strong enough to know when and if to do it.
Most little children don't understand that they are being indoctrinated.
This child could be taught the same thing. Instead she is being taught that if she does not want to do something she not only does not have to do it but she can prevent every one else from doing it too by force.
Hmmm,, different viewpoint than the father has. He thinks that his child is being forced to recite something she has been told is wrong. He sees the force from a different angle.
The correct solution is to abolish government schools and complusary education.
My personal view is that God probably doesn't want people to praise him at the point of a gun.