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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have no problem having my kids recognize the privileges they have in life. Yes, some of those are due to us having worked hard, but others are due to the color of our skin, sexual identity, religion. No control over those. I teach my kids to have empathy towards classmates/ peers who have to overcome more obstacles to “make it” in this society. I also point out that most people on this planet are way worse off than we are here. I agree with this kind of lesson. I hope it teaches my kids to be more grateful for what they have been given in life. Would Jesus say, “Too bad, so sad, you got stuck living with a poor, brown/black, single parent.”?[/quote]

But that’s not how it’s structured.  It’s not saying some of your classmates have challenges you don’t, be grateful for what you have.  Instead it seems intent on tearing kids down.   Have two parents? You’re privileged.  Have your own bedroom? You’re privileged.  Straight?  You’re privileged.   Being privileged is clearly not considered a good thing.  The takeaway won’t be about gratitude.  It’s will be that being privileged is bad.  So by extension, being raised by two married parents is bad.  Being straight is bad.  Being white is bad.  Being able-bodied is bad.

It’s like the old lesson that you don’t build someone up by tearing down others has been tossed out the window. The whole focus is on tearing down people perceived as “privileged”.  That will not lead to good outcomes.   [/quote]

+1     Moreover, why do they single out Christians as a privilege? How many privileged Christians are on the FCPS School Board? And, what percentage do they represent? [/quote]

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