With the looming presidential election, our class of Lower Elementary studies join our Upper Elementary class each day to discuss some of the issues. We generally speak about them in kid friendly terms, although they amaze me at how deeply they truly understand. Today’s focus was on the military. Should women be in combat? Should we invest more money in our military? Should we send troops overseas to fight ISIS?
Everyone has an opinion. They discuss the pros and cons of each situation. Someone relates war allies to the alliance he feels toward his buddy on the playground. This puts a new spin on the idea of helping in another country. War is not just a foreign concept anymore.
As the discussion continues, one of the first- year students raises her hand. She patiently waits her turn to speak. “Why can’t they just make peace instead?”
A hush falls over the room. Teachers and students nod in agreement. Well said, my friend.
Written by Shannon Bennett, Elementary Guide
Everyone has an opinion. They discuss the pros and cons of each situation. Someone relates war allies to the alliance he feels toward his buddy on the playground. This puts a new spin on the idea of helping in another country. War is not just a foreign concept anymore.
As the discussion continues, one of the first- year students raises her hand. She patiently waits her turn to speak. “Why can’t they just make peace instead?”
A hush falls over the room. Teachers and students nod in agreement. Well said, my friend.
Written by Shannon Bennett, Elementary Guide
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