Why don't parents tell their kids about history?
451648
There's no future in it
333
I guess it's because I'm not a parent, but I don't understand why you can't tell your son where babies actually come from?  Don't you know?
1157605
I agree.  If people would really look, they would see a totally different story.  Also, many people don't know the history behind what is happening now.  If they did, maybe they would understand and not b**** about it so much.  Excellent point.
1130329
I think it says something for our education system, the laziness of today's youth, and the unwillingness of parents to get involved in their kids' education.  It just doesn't seem to be stressed to people these days that whether they think so or not, and whether they like it or not, they WILL be judged on their communication skills, both verbal and written.
221044
Everyone should try to find out their family history and be proud of their ancestors. They should share this knowledge with their children and grandchildren. Yes I am proud of my family's history.
360059
Because there are so many examples of parent's not asking and that leading to bad stuff.  Be thankful they care enough to ask.  Not all kids have that!
580465
You wouldn't know anything unless someone told you.  Even something as simple as a spoon came to you from another.  A good counter example are child who were lost and raised themselves in the wild.  There are a few examples in history.  Not only do they lack most of what we have, they can't civilize themselves, but it seems that by the time they reach older childhood, they can't be taught either except the most rudimentary things.\n\nEverything you do and believe came to you from another, even your own thoughts, even this question is the result of what others have told you.
916632
Yes.  I believe teaching it could help dispell many myths that parents don't touch on.
41752
At the same age any parent should tell their kids anything- when they ask.  Obviously it should be an age appropiate answer.  Parents seem to get flustered trying to tell their kids the whole story at once, when their kids would be satisfied with a simple answer.  They will let you know how much you should tell them by the questions they ask.  Let that be your guide.\n\nAnd what does self-esteem have to do with anything?  If they don't have issues with being black in the first place, their black ancestory shouldn't affect the way they feel, unless you project it upon them.  Every culture has/does have racial hardships.
589066
good question and reason we (older americans) are buying old history books for our grandkids....\n\nIMHO, because the "Politically Correct" is been taken to the extreme!  Instructors/writers want to re-write history - instead of remembering that we should LEARN from History (or past mistakes, from the good, bad and ugly).  It is a sad commentary on today.
437581
They wanted information, specifically what had happened to their children.  The children had often been abducted and given to high-ranking families to raise as their own.  And it was more often grandmothers than mothers who marched.
973594
You shouldn't put your kids in this position.  I think it really confuses them about who has what role in their lives.  How old are they?  If they are old enough, tell them the truth, but if they are young, just tell them the necessary information.
738837
Because usually the teacher knows some things and the kids want to or are supposed to learn those things.\n\nThe art of it is in HOW the info is transmitted. I think its best when the kids are into it asking many many endless questions. The teacher can tell what he or she knows, do fieldtrips, get experts to come in and talk, and show the kids how to find answers and info on their own.
1160211
why don't you tell us?
229541
I am a parent, if my daughter were to tell me, I'd be shocked. But then I'd rather know. There is no best way. you will have sit them down and tell them as nicely as you can. If you have a sibling, then take their help, that is if they are older than you. If not you could say that i have something very important to tell you.... most of the time they would want to see you happy! \n\nGood luck!
743082
I am a HIgh School Teacher and am familar with history day.\n\nThis is very negative, and I am not sure what it would promote.\nThey want obscure history that is interesting and inspiring. \nFind out some things about the Undreground Railroad, Lewis & Clark, the Whig Party. etc.   \nJim Jones is history but it is minor and without alot of merit.
940457
Some parents have the misconception that if they ignore the "sex" issue that their children will not be curious about it. That is unfortunate. I had many young ladies come through the hospital where I used to work who were pregnant mostly because they were uneducated in the sexuality department.All children should be taught sex and they should be taught from the parents moral standards and background. I think some parents don't know how to approach the subject with their kids. I also think that many are uncomfortable with their own sexuality so it makes it very hard for them to talk to their kids and explain something that they are uncomfortable talking about themselves.