Just last summer, as I was throwing around all the reasons why homeschooling may be a good option for our family, I regretted the fact that America's schools, in a purpose towards "equality" of culture and "neutrality" in education, have really done a great disservice to good old patriotism; you know, the thing that holds one people, one nation together, regardless of race, creed, or color? I was very attracted to the classical model of educating at home in no small part because I would be free to teach HISTORY (as opposed to Social Studies) in a manner that might breed the same sort of patriotism I admire so much in my husband. Although it is true that one need not read far into history to find that the United States is a far from perfect union and has much to be shameful about, the United States is indeed a nation whose history and people will be noted and admired for hundreds of years to come.
Barack Obama, while also not perfect (he IS a politician after all!), has the opportunity to become one of The Great American Presidents. While his choices thus far have been both attacked and lauded by supporters and dissenters alike, I remain curious about the larger picture of his plans and hopeful of his intentions for our welfare.
For now, let's enjoy the significance and beauty of our talented democracy. This one's for you, Dad!
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