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Mz Pip

(27,439 posts)

8. How about writing something generic?

Reply to Firebirds01 (Original post)

Sat Nov 10, 2012, 09:15 PM

Nov 2012

Something that doesn't take sides but is more of an observation of the process. Like"last week America voted. Millions stood in line and cast their ballots. We are fortunate to live in a country where we have a voice. Some are happy at the outcome; some are sad. The outcomes of elections seldome please everyone but we all should be thankful that we have a voice." Yada, yada, yada.

Do the assignment, reveal nothing personal.

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Son's assignment on the election [View all] Firebirds01 Nov 2012 OP

The key is in his own response: noamnety Nov 2012 #1

It's better to keep his opinion private Turbineguy Nov 2012 #2

Whatever you decide to tell him EmeraldCityGrl Nov 2012 #3

If he's not comfortable with doing it, he can sidestep. yewberry Nov 2012 #4

Ask to see where this is mentioned in the curriculum of studies TrogL Nov 2012 #5

I'm thinking the teacher gave the assignment EC Nov 2012 #6

He could write that he is just beginning to study how elections work... nenagh Nov 2012 #7

How about writing something generic? Mz Pip Nov 2012 #8

My personal opinion? You are teaching LukeFL Nov 2012 #9

+1,000,000 Tired of democrats having to hide who we are. it has to stop. nt progressivebydesign Nov 2012 #12

Teach him to box. woolldog Nov 2012 #10

I hate this. I hate that it's the Democrats that have had to HIDE who they are since 2000. progressivebydesign Nov 2012 #11

Is this really the sort of education you want for your child? surrealAmerican Nov 2012 #13

It's a good opportunity to talk about authoritarianism and surveillance. politicat Nov 2012 #14

Yes you're right fadedrose Nov 2012 #15

If he doesn't come out and say he supported Romney... qwlauren35 Nov 2012 #16