Title:

Teaching Patriotism To Our Children

Word Count:
482
Summary:
Since September 11, 2001 Independence Day for the United States on July 4th has
been especially poignant. While there has been a surge in patriotism, we all nee
d to maintain a sense of pride and love for our country whether we are at war or
in peace time.
Children need to feel a sense of belonging too, in their family, their classroom
s and in their country. They will thrive in an environment of respect, compassio
n and stability. If we as parents teach our kids to love, hon...

Keywords:
Teaching Patriotism to Our Children,Christian and patriotic parental teachings,H
ome school

Article Body:
Since September 11, 2001 Independence Day for the United States on July 4th has
been especially poignant. While there has been a surge in patriotism, we all nee
d to maintain a sense of pride and love for our country whether we are at war or
in peace time.
Children need to feel a sense of belonging too, in their family, their classroom
s and in their country. They will thrive in an environment of respect, compassio
n and stability. If we as parents teach our kids to love, honor, show compassion
and respect for their country as well as for their fellow man, they will not on
ly be graced by a sense of patriotism, they will become better citizens, and in
turn role models for our future generations.
One of our greatest challenges as parents is to raise our children to be honorab
le and respectful adults. Adopting a path of patriotism is a good reinforcement
for them to show honor and a sense of ethics.
Our babies learn kindness at first from our gentle touch; they also learn self-e
steem by our praise and respect. They mostly learn these living examples from th
eir parents and at school. We are responsible for teaching them to respect and b
e kind to others, regardless of our differences. We are also responsible for tea
ching them to keep their community clean, and to trust that their country will d
efend and protect them as best it can. I truly believe they should be taught to
revere their country s flag and all it stands for as well.
Children should be taught that, while it might be legal to burn their country s flag
as an expression of individual freedom, they would be hard-pressed to get this
past Mom and Dad if they ever entertained the idea! This is the posture that a g
ood parent should adopt.
Children need to know they are a very large and integral part of their country s m
ake up. They are the future parents and government that will uphold the morals a
nd ethics inherited from their parents and grandparents.
Is it too much to ask that our children be patriotic, actively show patriotism,
honor their flag, and stand up for what s right and good about their country? I do
n t think so.
It is our job to instill a sense of honor and patriotism in their young hearts,
offering them the opportunity to love and honor their country and its flag. In d
oing so, their actions will be seen as a good example for their country to show
mankind and the world.
As much as we want our children to love their country, we also need to recognize
the importance of global relationships in today s world. Setting good examples of
patriotism should, in turn, teach our kids that every person counts, no matter
where they live, or who they might be, or what country they represent.