The Potential Dangers of Public Schools

Introduction

On the recent episode of The Van Maren Show, the host, Jonathon, delves into the potential risks associated with sending children to public schools. He highlights the shift in societal values and how it has influenced the public education system.

Public Schools and State Ideology

Jonathon starts by highlighting the transformation of public schools into platforms for state ideology. He notes that the current society, unlike the past, is not rooted in Christian values. Instead, it is shaped by the sexual revolution that has been ongoing since the 1960s. This shift in societal values has resulted in schools adopting practices such as sexually explicit drag shows. Jonathon argues that this change has been so drastic that people are now nostalgic for the public schools of two decades ago.

Can Public Schools be Retaken?

Jonathon disagrees with author Katy Faust's suggestion that parents can still send their children to public schools as long as they instill Christian and conservative values at home. He argues that the public school system is beyond redemption, despite the efforts of parental rights movements and protesters. He cites the example of grassroots groups like Moms for Liberty who have taken over school boards and prevented the introduction of a woke, pro-LGBT curriculum. However, Jonathon still believes that sending children to public schools is risky due to the state's ideology, which is fundamentally opposed to Christianity.

The Impact of Public School Education

Jonathon further explores the impact of public school education on our culture. He points out that the decline of religion has created a vacuum that has been filled by state ideology. He also notes the effectiveness of indoctrination in public schools, citing a 2022 report that shows an 853 percent increase in students identifying as 'non-binary' over three years in Seattle public schools. Jonathon argues that this trend is a result of children being used in a large-scale social experiment involving new gender ideology.

The Cost of Public School Education

Jonathon emphasizes that the rise of gender ideology has increased the potential risks of public school education. He argues that children are not only exposed to liberal views of sex and sexuality but are also introduced to identity questions at a young age. This early introduction could lead them to transition, and in many jurisdictions, it is illegal for teachers to inform parents if their children start identifying as a different gender at school.

The Influence of Peer Pressure

Jonathon also discusses the role of peer pressure and the desire for popularity in influencing children's identities. He quotes from a 2019 column by Suzanne Glover in the Daily Mail about her 13-year-old daughter's experience at a U.K. public school. The column reveals that about 12 percent of her daughter's classmates have identified as gay, bisexual, or transgender. Jonathon questions why this trend is so prevalent in schools and criticizes the schools for introducing and encouraging the identification with other genders and sexualities.

Conclusion

For more insights on the issues plaguing our public school system, tune in to this week’s episode of The Van Maren Show.

Bottom Line

The transformation of public schools into platforms for state ideology raises serious concerns about the future of our children. The exposure to liberal views on sex and sexuality and the introduction of identity questions at a young age could have lasting impacts on the children's identities. What are your thoughts on this issue? Do you agree with Jonathon's views? Share this article with your friends and engage in the conversation. Also, don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is delivered every day at 6 pm.