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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So he can read it and weigh if it holds up or not.
Open a conversation about it sometime. Ask child to point out its best arguments and its biggest flaws.
Critical thinking will be good for them. (Not saying Kirk is good, but many perspectives.)[/quote]

I think this is being way too generous about what a pile of garbage this dude pedals.

However, there is value in reading garbage learning to identify what unstated insecurities, fears, desires is the book trying to hook into, what type of person is drawn to this vs repelled by this, what blatant inaccuracies do you see yet want to pass over, why do some people find this appealing…
Hate and bigotry sells now better to understand why and actively work against than ignore it hoping it goes away.

Look at it as opposition research. [/quote]

OP, heed PP's comments and incorporate them into a broader parenting plan. Be careful not to just criticize or name-call Charlie Kirk and Turning Point -- be neutral about explaining who he is and what the organization is and just as calmly emphasize your opinion, your (hopefully both parents') values and why you think a college education is beneficial, if not important or critical.

And if you can reveal anything that discredits Kirk and his ilk, throwing that matter-of-factly would be great.

FWIW, I tried to emphasize to my non-school-oriented kid that, to me, college is not just about getting a job. College is about being a well-educated individual with a good knowledge base and understanding about life via history, culture, etc. It's about personal development and being a better citizen/voter because you have a broader worldview and understanding of issues, particularly in the context of history and culture. And even if you don't think you need college now, having that additional period of growth and that degree will leave more doors open. Or it will reveal new interests and talents he's not currently aware of.

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