What happens when elementary children are encouraged to have fun over competing against each other during a field day? Republicans lose their collective minds, that’s what.
Parents of students at North Hill Elementar
y in Rochester Hills, Michigan, were sent a memo about an upcoming field day at the school. Instead of students partaking in events where competition becomes everything, they were told students should enjoy themselves.
The memo stated, “The purpose of the day is for our school to get together for an enjoyable two hours of activities and provide an opportunity for students, teachers and parents to interact cooperatively. Since we believe that all of our students are winners, the need for athletic ability and competitive “urge to win” will be kept to a minimum. The real reward will be the enjoyment and good feelings of participation.”
One parent commented, “I am speechless…the ‘urge to win’ will be kept at a minimum. What are we teaching our children? Everyone isn’t a winner, there are winners and losers. The kids that win and get awards drive those that don’t to do better.”
Conservative blog Progressives Today went so far as to call it “cultural Marxism.”
Are all the children going to hold hands as they cross the finish line together? Will they all get a trophy and medal because they all finished in first place? Is that the progressive value being taught in government schools today?Tragically, the answer is yes.
Republicans simply cannot see the benefit of working together with anybody for anything. While we thought this was strictly political, apparently their loathing for camaraderie and sportsmanship even extends to their children’s activities.
There is nothing at stake with the North Hill field day. There is no championship title, no school rivalry. It is simply a fun day in the sun. And, apparently, it is yet another chance for Republicans to blame President Obama for something that has absolutely nothing to do with him.
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