11 y.o. family project from school
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11 y.o. family project from school
| Sat, 04-11-2009 - 11:41pm |
My 11 y.o. dd, Emma is in 5th grade at a public school. She has to do a family history project. To my surprise, she chose to focus on my dh (her stepdad). So she says to me today, "Mom, what do I put down for religion? We don't believe in that stuff" I am kinda pissed that she has to even do anything about religion, kwim? But honestly, I really don't know what to tell her. Should I contact her teacher? And say what?
On a side note, my IL's ARE VERY religious, since my daughter wants to focus on them should I have her report about their religion/beliefs?
Tia,
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When that question came up when I was in school, I always put n/a as in not applicable.
I think it is totally inappropriate for this teacher to ask the children to make any reference to religion in a report.
Hi Baba!
Thank you for that information and knowing that next time I have jury duty, I just don't have to say.....the so help me.
You said, "Take it as a chance to teach your daughter about your DH's religious past, but make sure the teacher knows that including religion on this project wasn't the smartest choice."
In the context of the project, I believe the teacher is not making a mistake. Religion is a big part of society and family histories. Religion has the ability to shape individuals and societies. In the context of FAMILY HISTORY, I don't believe questions concerning religion are crossing the boundaries of separation of church and state.
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