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When protecting children conflicts with principles

My son wants to kneel during the pledge at school to protest police brutality and I support his values but I'm terrified he'll face retaliation from teachers or other parents.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

She's torn between wanting to shield her child from consequences and wanting to support his moral courage in challenging injustice.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with National identity and patriotism examined?”

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