An Attack on Parenthood is Coming

Now underway in Massachusetts there is a sneak attack on the rights of parents. (In some form it is happening in ALL states throughout the country.) It is starting with "recommendations" but you can be sure if parents don't speak up it will become fixed in school curriculums. The sneak attack is coming under "The Massachusetts Health Curriculum Frameworks". While no one is opposed to heath education, it goes much further than that. It includes how to get an abortion without parental knowledge; how to get contraceptives; "behaviors" for pregnancy prevention; acceptance of premarital sex; and curriculum on homosexual behavior as early as grade 6. All of this will usurp the rights of parents.

Parents who are concerned should take immediate action to head this off. First we must use our votes to elect good people for public office in the state. Many of the current elected politicians have a religious faith that is directly opposed to much of this...including many Catholics. If these elected representatives violate their own religious faith, then how can they be trusted with other issues of government?

Parents and taxpayers must take back control of our public schools. There currently is a 5 Step Program that is being promoted throughout the country for this purpose:

1) Form a Committee of Concerned Parents and Taxpayers.

2) Put together a Parents / Taxpayers Bill of Rights with respect to the public school system. If this "Bill of Rights" meets opposition then get it in the ballot in the next local election so it becomes law.

3) Seek out, support, and elect good candidates for the Board of Education.

4) Replace superintendents and school administrators who do not act in the best interests of the students and the community. Change policies that are not in the best interests of the students and the community.

5) Keep a constant vigil and remember that this is for your children, the most precious resource in the community. "Public" means serving and responsible to the community.

It is time for all parents to assert their natural rights as parents and the importance of family. It is your job...not the states'.