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Hampden_Hibby · 02-02-08, 16:50

You're right, teaching patriotism isn't any different from teaching other concepts which are allegedly "all good".

Rather than instilling an unquestioning love of their country, I'd be happier with teachers instilling in the kids, a love and desire of knowledge (for good and bad) about their country. Then the weans will be properly equipped to decide if they actually do love their country and by how much.

Unsurprisingly I believe that should be applied to certain other aspects of school curricula.
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Hampden_Hibby A True Gadgie/Gadgess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: . Posts: 4,235 vCash: 500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 76 Times in 30 Posts Rep Power: 16	Re: teaching patriotism in schools You're right, teaching patriotism isn't any different from teaching other concepts which are allegedly "all good". Rather than instilling an unquestioning love of their country, I'd be happier with teachers instilling in the kids, a love and desire of knowledge (for good and bad) about their country. Then the weans will be properly equipped to decide if they actually do love their country and by how much. Unsurprisingly I believe that should be applied to certain other aspects of school curricula. To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.