1) You are forced to finance government school wether or not you want to. 2) Government has increased the cost of living in many areas making it difficult for parents to send their children to private school. 3) Mandatory attendance laws contain criminal penalties for non-compliance. 4) Although no child must speak the words the child is exposed to whatever is being said in the classroom or at the school assembly. 5) An impetus is placed on children to participate out of fear of being teased or ridiculed by other students. Even the teacher may give the child dirty looks or make comments.
In this country if we set a standard and others do not want to adhere to that standard then let them leave.
I think the people who want to live under a system of coercive force should leave. I want to live in a free society.
It is somewhat ridiculous for an AMERICAN to complain about being Exposed to the pledge.
It would seem that you've completely missed the point.
No, I haven't missed any points, maybe misspelled a couple of words here or there, but I understand your view.
4) Although no child must speak the words the child is exposed to whatever is being said in the classroom or at the school assembly.
So? that doesn't mean the child has to listen or agree.
5) An impetus is placed on children to participate out of fear of being teased or ridiculed by other students. Even the teacher may give the child dirty looks or make comments.
OH for goodness sakes, my child's not some wimpish pussy!
"dirty looks" LOL!!
I've raised my child to have enough brains and self esteem to know better, and not act like some mushy, bleeding heart, tearjerking, pansy. My child would stand up and recite the full text of the Constitution and inform the "evil eyes" of her rights as a citizen of the U.S. The teachers and principal would be heading for cover faster than a longtailed cat in a room full of rockin' chairs.....
"Teased and ridiculed," although your points are well taken they do not rise to the level of being "FORCED" to do anything.