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Carly Perruzza- To Whom Do Children Belong?

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Carly Perruzza- To Whom Do Children Belong?

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What is the major conflict being described in this reading?

The major conflict being discussed in the reading is who do children belong to. Do they belong to the political community or to their parents? This is a debate as there is the discussion and debate on who should have a say on what children are learning in school.

Who are the main players in the conflict?

The main players are children, parents, along with the schools. Both parents and schools feel that they should have a say on what is being taught to their children/students. This leads back to the debate, who do children belong to and who really has this say.

In your opinion, Are the decisions and responsibilities of a child’s education up to the parent, the teacher, the community/tax payers, the government, the church, or a combination of all of these stakeholders?

This is a hard question to answer but I feel as if it should be a combination of all these stakeholders. Having more people contribute and have a say on what is being taught can help decrease bias and ensure the best interest of children is being considered.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?

I feel my answer is justified as this coincides with just about everything in our society. There must be a system in which everyone is being over-watched by others to ensure they are doing their job. Giving too much power to one person is not good and can easily lead to bias.

Who plays a bigger part or should have a bigger say in these decisions?

The people who should have a bigger say in these decisions are the teachers. These are the people who are directly working with the children and are teaching them the content.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?

I feel that my answer is justified. At the end of the day, they are the ones with the proper education and knowledge of the information being taught. I am definitely not saying they should have all the power as there are always some people who don’t have the best interest of the others kept in mind.

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George Menabdishvili: To Whom Do Children Belong? - My Response

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George Menabdishvili: To Whom Do Children Belong? - My Response

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What is the major conflict being described in this reading?

The major conflict being described is the idea that the system created around education is negatively impacting the youth. An example in the article brought up the fact that some schools handed out textbooks of some sort with profanity, slang terms, and even referred to sexual acts. It is no wonder why our generation of youth is much more desensitized than our past generations.

Who are the main players in the conflict?

Public schools are the first main players when it comes to this type of conflict. Due to the number of time children spend in school daily, they will naturally be influenced by the things they see and hear all the time. If they constantly are exposed to negative ideology and influence, then they will grow up embracing that mentality of negativity.

In your opinion, Are the decisions and responsibilities of a child’s education up to the parent, the teacher, the community/taxpayers, the government, the church, or a combination of all of these stakeholders?

I believe these decisions are to be made by parents. That does not go to say all parents will do right. Some may fear that those who organize the system are careless and may not be entirely empathetic when it comes to this topic. There is no better party to make these decisions than the parents who want what is truly best for their children.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?

I formulated my answer based on what I experienced in the past. My parents knew what was best for me and I do not disagree with them on that. The decisions they made for me and opportunities that have come my way because of that would not have happened if someone who truly cared about me was not in authority.

Who plays a bigger part or should have a bigger say in these decisions?

The only stakeholders in decision-making that I believe should have a bigger say would be the community/taxpayers. When those groups of people that share similar interests and beneficial ideologies come together, it can bring forth some extremely valuable things that may be taken into consideration by those of higher authority.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?

If the community/taxpayers also consist of parents who want better for their kids, I do not see why they shouldn’t be the ones who have the strongest voice in this ongoing conflict. When all these voices come together, they can outshine those who do not want the benefit of the youth.

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Samantha Cresciullo - To Whom Do Children Belong? 

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What is the major conflict being described in this reading?

- The central conflict is when the author states that the political community and not the family holds the primary responsibility for and the authority over children. There is a debate between state and family ownership over a child's education in the reading. There is also a massive conflict between religion and schooling because the parents within the article felt the schools were not protecting their children against explicit content.

Who are the leading players in the conflict?

- The primary player within this conflict is family/parents and state/schools. Each side feels they have a say in the situation, and they both feel they have the children's best interest.

In your opinion, Are the decisions and responsibilities of a child's education up to the parent, the teacher, the community/taxpayers, the government, the church, or a combination of all of these stakeholders?

- When looking into who should have sole ownership of a child's education, I feel there is a combination of all. This is because there are bad people within the world and those bad people might be the parents of a child or a teacher etc. there needs to be an army of people to ensure the safety of a child and their educational experience is being brought out in a positive way to help make sure not one person is not taking advantage of the child and their education. Although I feel it is a responsibility of all listening to the parents for their children is very necessary within their education.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?

- I feel my answer is justified because, like everything, there needs to be a check and balance of a system. If we give all the power to one person over a child's educational path, that could affect it negatively or positively. I am brought to this answer because having the ability in one's hands can negatively affect the child. I think of the outcomes of abuse and neglect in a child's education if it is not correctly being monored. Although growing up, I have complete trust in my parents, and they have done right, I fear for those who do not have their child's education as a top priority.

Who plays a more significant part or should have a bigger say in these decisions?

- I feel the parents should have an upper say to what they think is best for their child, but the opinion of teachers and the school can be heard too. But ultimately, parents are supposed to have their child's best interest at heart and should be the ones taking a higher step above others.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?

- I feel my answer is justified because although there is a worry about the mistreatment of a child, we are supposed to believe that every parent has the best interest of their child. However, that might not always be the case, which is why they use other facilities.

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Gianna Colabelli- To whom do children belong?

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Gianna Colabelli- To whom do children belong?

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What is the major conflict being described in this reading? There are many conflicts in this reading. One major conflict being described in this reading is if the school systems teach students the wrong lessons. This is a debatable statement. Some parents think teachers lessons are inappropiate, but this depends on the parent. Some parents may not think lessons are inappropiate. Futhermore, if a parent thinks the lessons are inappropiate they will homeschool them (another conflict based off the schools lessons).

Who are the main players in the conflict?  The main players in the conflict is the parents, school board and the government. I think the school board and government are the main players because they dictate what lessons teachers can teach etc. Then, the parents because some parents agree with what the students are learning or not.

In your opinion, Are the decisions and responsibilities of a child’s education up to the parent, the teacher, the community/tax payers, the government, the church, or a combination of all of these stakeholders? In my opinion, I think all of these stakeholders play a role in a childs education. The parents have the biggest say because its their child. The teacher has a responsibility for the children in their classroom. The community / tax payers are paying for the teachers and schools etc.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)? I feel my answer is justified because its like a recipe. For example, when you cook you don't just use one ingredient to make food; you use multiple. Just like the school system everything works together.

Who plays a bigger part or should have a bigger say in these decisions? The parent has the bigger say in these decisons because they are their childs responsibilty and just want the best for them.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)? My answer is justified because the parent is gonna do what they want anyway. They want the best for their child. The teachers aren't gonna argue with them or the school board.

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Andrea Jauregui - To Whom Do Children Belong?

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Andrea Jauregui - To Whom Do Children Belong?

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What is the major conflict being described in this reading?

The major conflict being described in this reading is who do children belong to. This reading is talking about whether children should belong to their parents or communities when it comes to their education. This reading used the case of the Romeike family where the oldest three went to public school but then the oldest two were experiencing personal changes, headaches, and stomach aches which the family believed was a result of public education. The parents also thought that public school was teaching their children inappropriately when the family looked in the son’s health textbook.

Who are the main players in the conflict?

The main players in this conflict are parents and the school/government. The parents are not happy with how public school is affecting their children and they do need to believe what they are being taught because it does not line up with their Christian values. The school/government believes that all children need to go to school to get the proper education and should not be limited as they may be by home education.

In your opinion, Are the decisions and responsibilities of a child’s education up to the parent, the teacher, the community/taxpayers, the government, the church, or a combination of all of these stakeholders?

This is a hard question to answer. As much as I want to say that a parent knows best, I do not think that is true in this situation. I believe that the community, government, and teachers should be working together to build a curriculum that best benefits the learning outcomes of the students. I feel that religion should be kept out of public schools and a choice parents should make out of school. I understand that parents want their children to hold the same values, but children also need school to be exposed to things they may not be exposed to at home to make them well-rounded functioning members of society. As well as most people do not just choose to be their child’s doctor as they are not trained to do so, and I feel it is the same way with teaching that we need to leave it up to the trained professionals. I am not saying that parents should not be involved in community meetings or within their child’s classroom, but they should not be the ones making the final call.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?

I feel that my answer is justified because we do not try to be our child’s doctors or be our own lawyers, we leave it up to the people who are trained in the skill. I think the education of children needs to be done in a team approach, so everyone is being held accountable. In no way am I saying that parents should have no say in their child’s education because they certainly should but rather be one of the team members working together to give the children the best education possible.

Who plays a bigger part or should have a bigger say in these decisions?

| I do think the person who should have the biggest decisions in a child’s education is the teacher and the parent. The teacher is the person who is trained in this field, but the parents know their children the best. Then comes the government and all others. Like anything we need to put trust into the professional but have all the other people like parents and the government also help to make the best decisions possible so the children get the best education they can.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?

I feel that my answer is justified because at the end of the day parents know their children best and teachers know the content and curriculum best. So, there is no question that they should be the ones with the most say while having the government and others hold them accountable. Like in any situation accountability is so important so when all parties can come together it will have the best lasting impact on the children. Let’s all remember that education is for the children so let’s make sure they are the ones in the spotlight.

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Christina Vitale- To Whom Do Children Belong?

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Christina Vitale- To Whom Do Children Belong?

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What is the major conflict being described in this reading?

The major conflict being described in this reading is the question of who do children belong to. This means that children could be a part of more than just their families.

Who are the main players in the conflict?

The main players in the conflict is the Romeike family and the state authorities in Germany. Political Scientist Melissa Harris- Perry plays in the bigger idea of the conflict. The Romeike parents pulled their children out of school because of the school curriculum and the negative environment.

In your opinion, Are the decisions and responsibilities of a child’s education up to the parent, the teacher, the community/tax payers, the government, the church, or a combination of all of these stakeholders?
In my opinion, the decisions and responsibilities of a child’s education belong to all of these stakeholders. All of these players are looking out for children and what is best for them. Sometimes for religious reasons or other reasons, it might not be the best idea to pull students out of school which is where I think other stakeholders should come in.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?

I feel that my answer is justified because if parents decide to take their children out of school for no reason, the child has no say in what happens to them. Sometimes parents don’t always have the best intentions for their children and children need an advocate for them.

Who plays a bigger part or should have a bigger say in these decisions?

I think that the teachers should have a bigger say in the decisions a little more than the government and parents. A teacher is with the child for the majority or the day and week and they see how the child acts best. From there the government and parents should come up with a plan.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?

I fell my answer is justified because children need to stay in school whether it is through home school, public, or private school. The government, parents, and the teacher should figure out what would be best for the child and the child’s learning. All children are different, so outside opinions should be valid.

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Melissa Murphy - To Whom Do Children Belong?

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Melissa Murphy - To Whom Do Children Belong?

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What is the major conflict being described in this reading?

The major conflict being described here is the negative impacts the school system has on children. The Romeike family pulled their children out of school because they didn’t like the curriculum or how it was making their children act. Therefore, the topic of homeschooling is debated back and forth.

Who are the main players in the conflict?

The Romeikes family and the state of Germany was one of the biggest conflicts. Also, Harris-Perry claimed that children belong to the political community rather than their parents. There were also examples of the United States supreme court cases where the school districts went against family’s beliefs or cultures.

In your opinion, Are the decisions and responsibilities of a child’s education up to the parent, the teacher, the community/tax payers, the government, the church, or a combination of all of these stakeholders?

In my opinion, this is a tough question. I think it should be a combination of all these stakeholders. Parents should be involved in children’s decision but unfortunately not all parents have the best interest of their kids. Everyone else involved should create curriculums that are best suited for the children.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?

I feel my answer is justified because it’s important for children to become educated. A combination of parents, teachers, government etc. involved will result in more children in school. If there is a system of people responsible, then everyone is being held accountable.

Who plays a bigger part or should have a bigger say in these decisions?

I think that parents or teachers should have a bigger say in these decisions. Teachers are well educated in this field so they can produce a good curriculum. Parents are protective over their children so they will intervene if they feel the need to.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?

I feel like my answer is justified because it’s the job of the parents to raise their kids with good knowledge and behavior. Teachers also play a role in this because they spend a lot of time with the kids throughout the week, so they are shaping them as well.

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Victoria Ferguson - To Whom Do Children Belong

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Victoria Ferguson - To Whom Do Children Belong

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What is the major conflict being described in this reading?

The conflict is the question regarding 'should children be forced to go into schools by the government or should parents be able to decide how to educate their children?' The major concern here is what is in the child's best interest and questioning arising is who should determine that.

Who are the main players in the conflict?

Schools and the family are the main players in the conflict because it is unsure as to whether the government/schools should be forcing children to get an education or if the family should get to decide on what to do education wise with their children.

In your opinion, are the decisions and responsibilities of a child's education up to the parent, the teacher, the community/taxpayers, the government, the church, or a combination of all of these stakeholders?

I feel the parents would be able to make the best decision on education. The amish people do not force their kids to go to school after 8th grade and teach them how to grow up in an Amish country. I think that is what best suites them and should be applicable for all students of any kind. Parents should be able to choose what is best for their children.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?

I feel my answer is justified because in the beginning of the story, the Romeicks family saw a decrease in their children after attending school with remarks of stomach aches and different language. This is unpleasant for the family to see because their children are struggling with the in school environment. If the parents felt it was best for their child's sake to pull them out of school, then they should be able too.

Who plays a bigger part or should have a bigger say in these decisions?

The parents play a bigger part because they are determining what is better for their child in the long run. As much as the government thinks school is beneficial, it may not train their child in the field they want to go in or benefit the children in the long run. The children need to focus on and do whatever is best for them.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?

I feel my answer is justified because the future could be different for anyone and if a child is doing worse mentally in school, then it should be up to the parents whether to decide in next steps. The government can encourage school towards students and families, but if it is ruining the students as people, I think parents have a right to pull them out and discover the next steps and better options for their own children. The whole point of this is to find the best interest for the children.

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What is the major conflict being described in this reading?
- There were a lot of conflicts in this reading. However, the major conflict would be who decides what children learn in school. Some people might think that the school system is negative and blame the educator for inappropriate lessons. Some students are at school more than they are at home and look up to their teachers which raises the question, “Who do children belong to?”

Who are the main players in the conflict?
- The main players in the conflict are between the school/authority figures and the families. Parents feel like they have a say in what their child should be learning. However, it is up for debate because educators follow a system on what they should be teaching.

In your opinion, Are the decisions and responsibilities of a child’s education up to the parent, the teacher, the community/tax payers, the government, the church, or a combination of all of these stakeholders?
- In my opinion, the decisions and responsibilities of a child’s education is a combination of all the stakeholders. Not one person should have a say in this case. Everyone’s thoughts matter just as much as anyone else, and it is beneficial to receive different perspectives from a wide variety of people.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?
- My answer is justified because parents who are the caregiver of their child should have a say.  All the other stakeholders should have a say because the teachers have a degree where they are educated enough to know what to teach children. The community/taxpayers and the government should have a say because they fund public schools. The church can have a say if it is a private institution.

Who plays a bigger part or should have a bigger say in these decisions?
- The parents play a bigger part in these decisions because they are responsible for their child. If the parent(s) do not like what the teacher is teaching their child, they can transfer their child to a different school or homeschool them. I don’t think the teachers would change what they are teaching unless a numerous amount of parents complained about it.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?
- My answer is justified because it is the parents’ responsibility to raise their child. On the other hand, it is the teacher’s job to educate a parent’s child.

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Alessandra Varon - To Whom Do Children Belong

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Alessandra Varon - To Whom Do Children Belong

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What is the major conflict being described in this reading?
The broad conflict in this excerpt is about whether or not parents should have more power over the education of their children than the state/public schools. In essence, do children “belong” to their parents and families, who should be given final say on those matters, or do they “belong” to their communities/ to society, giving the state the final say.

Who are the main players in the conflict?  Broadly, the main players are parents and the state and federal governments. More specifically cited are the Romeike family and the German government. Supporting roles in the debate include the U.S. Government and Supreme Court, the Amish community, and Melissa Harris-Perry, among others.

In your opinion, Are the decisions and responsibilities of a child’s education up to the parent, the teacher, the community/tax payers, the government, the church, or a combination of all of these stakeholders?
I believe that the decisions and responsibilities of a child’s education are up to all of the above, with the exception of the church— at least in the United States. As a country with no national religion, I believe that religion and specified religious education should remain completely separate from K-12 education (and arguably post-secondary education as well, though that is slightly more circumstantial). If a person or their parents would like to enforce religious education, they should absolutely have the right to do that, however it should be conducted completely separately from standard K-12 education. Within the walls of a school, I believe there’s a hierarchy: the government should be setting a standard of education, which is then further specified by the community/taxpayers (whose opinions should be influencing the government anyway), and from there, the teachers determine specifically how to educate students on the requirements (and perhaps more). If parents find school curriculums unsuitable, there are ways to make their voices heard, but ultimately a parent’s disagreement with the curriculum should not give them the right to remove their child(ren) from the school. Whatever knowledge a parent wants to impart onto their child that differs from a school curriculum can be done at home.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?
I’m going to make an analogy here, so bear with me: Every year, all drivers need to get their cars inspected. Every single car must meet a certain set of requirements in order to pass that inspection and be able to legally stay on the road. One of the things you need is easily accessible, well kept, and perfectly functioning seat belts (in the back and the front). Some people don’t wear their seatbelts, sure (those people get fined), but for the safety of the driver and passengers, the state requires that you are able to be safely strapped into your car. It doesn’t matter if you are a good driver, because a) things happen, and b) there are a lot of bad drivers out there, and having a malfunctioning or broken seatbelt could lead to severe injury or death. It doesn’t matter if you believe that God would save you from injury or death were you to get into an accident. You will not pass inspection with broken seatbelts no matter what your opinions or beliefs are.  Just so, it is imperative that all students are educated about certain things. Not “believing in it” or having an ulterior view is neither an excuse nor a reason to omit any part of a well-rounded, diversified education from a child’s life. If you don’t believe in evolution, you can attempt to re-educate your children at home, or send them to a Sunday School that teaches Creationism, but you do not have the right to deny your children the ability to open their minds, and to be taught evidence-based science. And that’s just one example.  There are cases, however, where a curriculum can be wrong. For example, there have been several occasions throughout history where curriculums have included discriminatory lessons and ideologies (e.g. queerness is a mental disorder), and when the government is a big source of the bigotry, that is when it is most important that the taxpayers/community band together and force the hand of the government in the interest of creating a truthful, safe learning environment that seeks to better the next generation rather than maintain discriminatory/prejudiced ideologies.

Who plays a bigger part or should have a bigger say in these decisions?
See above.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?
See above.

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Tyler Stowik ED260- To whom do children belong debate

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Tyler Stowik ED260- To whom do children belong debate

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What is the major conflict being described in this reading?

The major conflict within the reading is the basic idea of how much power does a state have in the laws they can make regarding education. They state many times, “to whom do children belong?” Many answer that they do not simply belong to the parents or family but rather to the community and the political community as Harris Perry states. In addition, we see a problem as to how much a state can intervene in education. The reading shows that many people look to homeschool children and more specifically the Romeikes family did not agree with the values being taught in public school in Germany. They looked to homeschool although it was illegal in Germany at the time. The big conflict in this case is who has the right to do what and where do they draw the line for both cases and to what extent can the state be involved in education.

Who are the main players in the conflict?

The main players in the conflict within the reading are parents and students and then the schools and the state. We see conflict between who has the power to decide where the student belong and who has authority to enforce it. These two groups create the conflicts.

In your opinion, Are the decisions and responsibilities of a child’s education up to the parent, the teacher, the community/tax payers, the government, the church, or a combination of all of these stakeholders?

It is difficult to simply say that only one of these stakeholders has the full decision-making ability and responsibility as to the student’s education. I feel like a combination of all of these stakeholders is the only possible way to find the best situation.  So many people have different lives, values, needs within their life that you cannot simply have one situation that everyone has to fall under.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)? I say this because as I stated earlier, everyone has different lives. When reading the passage, I was stuck on the situation about the Amish children and religion. In this case, based on their religion and values, I think that they should be able to leave public school during the 8th grade as they need to learn important skills and education about the Amish lifestyle. This fits their education perfectly because they still have the basic public education but also are able to learn the skills that best suit their life by leaving the school at a certain time. This is why I think that all of these stakeholder’s have an important impact because of the differences between people and the education they need to be successful in their own life.

Who plays a bigger part or should have a bigger say in these decisions?

I think that the parent and the teachers should have an equally larger say than the other stakeholders. By having these two parties work together hand in hand, there is a clear understanding from what the parent wants or expects and what the teacher believes the child needs after working with them.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?

My answer can be justified. This is because the parent has expectations of the reality of child’s life based on how they are raising them. As said earlier, different lifestyles i.e., the Amish lifestyle mentioned in the reading, changes the way a child needs education and the type that they need. With this important information, the teacher, who works with the child every day, can better understand what the child needs and how educate them in the best way possible. I think that without the two parties working together, there will be a never-ending battle between all people involved.

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Maya Mizrahy - To Whom Do Children Belong? 

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What is the major conflict being described in this reading?

The major conflict being described is who do children belong to. The reading talks about whether children should belong to their parents or the community when it comes to their education. To go more in-depth the article discusses if children should be forced to go into school by the government or should parents be able to decide how to educate their kids. For example, the Romeike family pulled their children out of school because they didn't like the curriculum the school was teaching their kids.

Who are the main players in the conflict?

The main players in this conflict are the children, parents, and schools. To split it up the conflict is between the families/parents and states/schools. Each side has a say in the situation and they both feel they have the children's best interest.

In your opinion, Are the decisions and responsibilities of a child's education up to the parent, the teacher, the community/taxpayers, the government, the church, or a combination of all these stakeholders?

When deciding who should be responsible for a child's education, I feel it should be a combination of everyone. I think they should all work together to build a curriculum that fits best for all the children and that benefits the learning outcomes to better the children. I don't think one person should hold all the power of deciding what the best curriculum is.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?

I feel my answer is justified because how are we gonna let only one small part of the education decide what's best for all the children. There should be a way that everyone gets the opportunity to have their opinions heard and from there they work together to establish the best curriculum for all the children.

Who plays a more significant part or should have a bigger say in these decisions?

I think the teachers or parents should have the biggest say in the decision process, but more the teachers. I think the teachers should have the most say because they learned for years about how to teach and what's the best way for the children.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?

I feel my answer is justified because the teachers are the ones with the kids 5 days a week and see how they adapt to new material. They also see the best learning methods are to help each child.

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Lauren Gunther - To Whom Do Children Belong?

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Lauren Gunther - To Whom Do Children Belong?

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What is the major conflict being described in this reading?

The major conflict being discussed in this reading is the debate around who holds the majority of responsibility for children. The debate is specifically focused on parents and the communities in which the children are from. Within the conflict, they are trying to determine who out of the families and community should be able to make the educational call for children.

Who are the main players in the conflict?

The main players in the conflict are the families of these children and the communities in which they reside in. Specifically, in communities it is focused on the schools within. Both of these players are contributing to the conflict because they both feel as though they stand in an important role to make decisions for the children.

In your opinion, Are the decisions and responsibilities of a child’s education up to the parent, the teacher, the community/taxpayers, the government, the church, or a combination of all of these stakeholders?

I definitely think that all parties have a decent amount of insight into what is best for the children. However, with that being said, I do believe that parents should ultimately have the final say in what their children do in terms of education. Parents have the responsibility of raising their children long term and thus should be able to make the decision of what might be best for them in terms of education. There are more factors that go into a child’s education that would include teachers, taxpayers, etc. but parents should be in charge of the final call.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?  I feel like my answer is justified because like I stated previously, these parents are in charge of their children for years. They make tons of decisions to determine what is best for their child and their child’s future. Thus, I do feel that because of all the other decisions that are made by parents, they should be able to make the educational decision while their child can’t.

Who plays a bigger part or should have a bigger say in these decisions?

Parents should play the biggest part in decision making for their children because they are helping plan the best future for their child. However, other parties could definitely have a relatively important say. With that being said, I think it is important to get varying opinions, but parents should be able to make the final call.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?

I think my answer is justified because like stated previously, parents are the ones making most other decisions for their children and are trying to set up the best future for their children.

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Andrew Sullivan- To Whom Do children Belong?

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Andrew Sullivan- To Whom Do children Belong?

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What is the major conflict described in this reading?
The main conflict described in this reading is who do the children belong to and who should be in charge of their education. It also is mainly about the overall impact the school systems have on children in either a positive or negative way.

Who are the main players of conflict?
The main players of conflict was the Romeike family. They decided to take their kids out of the school system because they didn't like how the school was making their children act. Harris- perry was also a huge main player  because she was the one who claimed that the children belong to the school and political system rather than parents.

In your opinion, Are the decisions and responsibilities of a child’s education up to the parent, the teacher, the community/tax payers, the government, the church, or a combination of all of these stakeholders?
In my opinion I believe the decisions and responsibilities belong to all of these stakeholders. I think not just one person or group should be in charge. It should be a group effort because their are many different things you can learn from different people. You don't just want to hear and learn from simply one person.

Why do you feel your answer is justified?
I believe my answer is justified because parents who take their kids out of school are just gonna teach their kids what they believe and think. I think it is important for kids to learn from many different people. Whether that is parents, teachers, the government, there are many aspects you can learn from many people.

Who plays a bigger part or should have a bigger say in these decisions?
Personally I think teachers should play a bigger role in these decisions because they are the ones who specialize in this department. They give the knowledge to children that help them grow and learn. They also spend most of their time with the kids and they know how the children act and learn the best and from there can talk with the parents and together can develop ideas and plans to continue to push their child to their best potential.

Why do you feel your answer is justified?
I believe my answer is justified because I believe children and kids need to all stay in school. I think that is their best option to learn the best and develop as a student and also a person. But overall, teachers, parents and the government need to work together to help all children grow up to be the best versions of themselves.

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Rachael Case- To Whom Do Children Belong?

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Rachael Case- To Whom Do Children Belong?

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what is the major conflict described in this reading?
The major conflict described in this reading is whether parents or the communities in which their children are involved in have a say in what educational factors they consume in school. To some parents, certain things are okay to teach, but not all parents think the same. If certain topics are required in the curriculum, teachers don't really have a choice on whether or not to teach it, which means that parents don't really have a choice of what their children learn. So that leaves us with the question of "who do children REALLY belong to?"
who are the main players of the conflict?
The main players of the conflict are parents, teachers, or authorities who may have control over children in some way. Parents are usually the biggest influencers in a child's life which helps shape a lot of who the children become. But teachers spend an ample amount of time with children as well during the school year. Many times, relationships between teachers and students are very effective in what kind of people the students grow up to be. As well as the relationship between parents and their children.
In your opinion, are the decisions and responsibilities of a child's education up to the parent, the teacher, the community/taxpayers, the government, the church, or a combination of all these stakeholders?
I think that aspects of a child's education should be up to teachers and parents. To pick just one stakeholder to decide everything that is taught to you could lead to a lot of unhappiness. For example, if my parents decided that I wasn't to be taught something because they thought I might be uncomfortable, that is unfair to me personally. If health class to them was something unethical, and I shouldn't learn that in school, it would only cause my harm later on in life. But who we learn from should be a combination of all the leaders in our life. If we learn strictly what our parents believe, we will have no room for our own opinions. If we go to school and don't discuss what we learned and ask questions with our parents, we may believe exactly what the school taught which could be untrue.
why (do you feel your answer is justified?)
I believe that my answer is justified because I have learned very useful lessons from all the communities in my life. I have learned lessons from my parents that were biased due to their beliefs and as I got older began to see a different side. Now that I am older, in school, I notice that there are even teachers who teach biased subtly based on what they believe. So to take in information from communities in your life, you should try to be open minded and think about creating your own opinions.
who plays a bigger part or should have a bigger say in these decisions?
I believe that parents and teachers should have the biggest say in what their children/students are taught. Teachers have to teach the lesson in a non-bias way to their students which gives students straight facts (mostly.) While parents teach their children what they will need to know to be a functioning person in society and how to be the best person possible. Both of these stakeholders have huge influence on who children become which leads me to believe that they should decide what kids learn.
why (do you feel your answer is justified?)
I think my answer is justified because my parents and teachers have taught me so much about who I want to be and have given me a proper education over the years. Other authorities such as the government and state don't interact with me every day, therefore they shouldn't have as much of a say of what I learn as my parents and teachers. Relationships with parents and teachers allow me to be confident enough to trust them because I know them personally and they should decide what my peers and I learn.

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To Whom Do Children Belong? (Stefanie Szawerda)

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To Whom Do Children Belong? (Stefanie Szawerda)

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What is the major conflict being described in this reading?

The major conflict being described in this reading is deciding who has the ultimate say in the education of children.

Who are the main players in the conflict?

The main players in this conflict are our parents, students, state and local governments and community members.

In your opinion, are the decisions and responsibilities of a child’s education up to the parent, the teacher, the community/tax payers, the government, the church, or a combination of all of these stakeholders?

In my opinion, I think that all of the different stakeholders, such as the parent, the teacher, the community, the government, and the church are allowed to have their say or opinion on the child’s education, but at the end of the day it ultimately comes down to the parent for the final say.

Why do you feel your answer is justified?

I think that my answer is justified because every child and every family is different. If the parent has valid reasons to homeschool their child they should be allowed to do so as long as they are ensuring that the child is receiving an education that will help them be successful in life. If the child that is being homeschooled is missing out on a sufficient education, then it falls to the church or the community to speak up and to help that child get the education they need. But I don’t think it is the government’s right to tell the parent how to educate their child, unless their decisions are putting the child in danger, both mentally or physically.

Who plays a bigger part or should have a bigger say in these decisions?

I think the child should have a bigger say in these decisions. I know that they are not one of the options but I think their opinion is truly the most important, although the final decisions can still come down to the parent.

Why do you feel your answer is justified?

While I understand that when the children are very young, they may not understand what decisions they want to make but it is important to remember that the child knows themselves and what they need the best and it is important to listen to them. If a child feels as though they are not getting the education they need or feels as though they are not being challenged enough then they should be able to voice their opinions and have their opinions actually listened to. If a child is clearly wishing to go to school because they feel as though they are not getting enough education being homeschooled then the parent should listen. If the parent does not listen, it is up to the community and the other main people in that child’s life to advocate for what the child is asking for.

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Madison Stout: To Whom Do Children Belong

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Madison Stout: To Whom Do Children Belong

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What is the major conflict being described in this reading?

The conflict described is who has responsibility and decision-making authority over children, specifically in regards to their education.

Who are the main players in the conflict?

Main players/stakeholders in the conflicts described are parents, students, schools, and state actors. Specifically mentioned, Germany, the U.S., the Romeike family and the U.S. Supreme Court.

In your opinion, Are the decisions and responsibilities of a child’s education up to the parent, the teacher, the community/tax payers, the government, the church, or a combination of all of these stakeholders?

I believe it’s a combination of all of the above, minus the church. As Moschella mentions, children also belong to multiple communities, not just their families. Additionally, they will grow into adults that will be making decisions in those communities, and as such should be educated in wholesome approach to be better suited to integrate fully into their communities.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?

To elaborate, one day the children will grow to be functional, critical parts of society and their communities. In order to do so effectively and to the best of their ability, they need to have a well rounded education that expands their knowledge outside that of their family unit and into a more diverse capacity level with that of their communities. I would say that the church shouldn’t have a role since it’s a belief system, and past being taught about different religions to expand world view, it doesn’t have a place in dictating their education.

Who plays a bigger part or should have a bigger say in these decisions?

I think that the teachers and the educational boards/NGO’s/departments should have more of a say in those decisions, since they’re the “experts” in the subject. I believe a parent controlling a students education is a bad idea, because their child is a person outside of them, and deserves to be treated as such. Also, a parent dictating the education of their child is too limiting and narrowing, and hinders their ability to integrate into their communities and the bigger society down the line, and buts them at a disadvantage later on.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?

I think my answer is justified because at the end of the day, the children will become adults that will have to navigate new spaces, communities and the greater society outside of the ones they grew up in. They can’t effectively do that if their knowledge was narrowed/limited, and as Moschella mentioned about the cases in Germany, the state’s has a capitalizing interest in ensuring the ability of fully integration to the broader community.

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Jahzara Hope - To Whom Do Children Belong?

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Jahzara Hope - To Whom Do Children Belong?

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What is the major conflict being described in this reading?

The main conflict being described in this reading is whether or not a child's education and learning should be in the hands of their parents or in the hands of the education system/ community in which they are a part of.  This conflict is also caused by the debate of if a parent has the right to take their child out of school because of the negative effects of what they learn in school or if the state and education system has the right to keep kids in school regardless of  the effects it has on the child — because they are a part of the community.

Who are the main players in the conflict?

The main players in this conflict are the parents/family and the education system/schools. They are the main players because they both think that the child belongs to them and that they have the right to decide how the child grows—in the sense of knowledge and learning—which leads to the debate on “To whom do children belong”.

In your opinion, Are the decisions and responsibilities of a child’s education up to the parent, the teacher, the community/tax payers, the government, the church, or a combination of all of these stakeholders?

In my opinion the decisions and responsibilities of a child’s education is up to a combination of all of these stakeholders. This opinion is based on the fact that all of these stakeholders in their own way want what is best for the child or else they wouldn’t have invested/contributed in anyway, and they need to come to a common ground and move forward with the development of said ground for future children’s betterment.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?

I believe my answer is justified because by giving all the stakeholders a say it also opens up the path for diversity and learning new culture and things but in the way that is best for the child and not the system. Giving the child these people as support is better for the child and that is what matters most. In addition, giving one person or organization the control over a child’s growth is a form of dictatorship and that can hinder the child instead of helping them.

Who plays a bigger part or should have a bigger say in these decisions?

The person who should have a bigger say in these decisions is the teachers. This is my conclusion because they observe and interact with the children the most, so they would be able to provide the best options possible for that child. Teachers are the first to notice a child’s change in behavior and attitude, meaning they know sooner than parents what affects a child and how.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?
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What is the major conflict being described in this reading?

-       To whom do children belong?

-       Argued they belong to communities, not just parents. Also argued that they are part of communities

Who are the main players in the conflict?
-       Harris-Perry’s argument indicated that they thought political communities have primary responsibility and decision-making authority over children, rather than their parents.

-       Parents feel they should have responsibility and decision-making authority over children.

-       Romeike family lived in a German town and felt that public schooling was having a negative effect on their children, especially in regards to religion and morals. Weren’t allowed to homeschool in Germany, although they did so illegally, and then moved to US to do so freely

-       Plato’s discussion of communal childrearing, limit of parental educational authority vs state educational authority

-       Amish Wisconsin v. Yoder, Amish one to allow their children to not school past 8th grade for religious affiliations to let their children learn about

-       Should state be involved in student’s education, or is homeschooling okay?

In your opinion, Are the decisions and responsibilities of a child’s education up to the parent, the teacher, the community/tax payers, the government, the church, or a combination of all of these stakeholders?

In my opinion, the decisions and responsibilities of a child’s education are up to the parent. Every single child has varying learning abilities.

My sister has disabilities, having the government regulate that would not be feasible because they don’t know what she needs and my parents being around her all the time know what is best to regulate her to function at her highest. I do think that once they’re in school, though, the decisions regarding education at a primary institute should be made up of decisions from a multitude of parties.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?

I feel my answers justified because every individual has their own style of being able to learn. Additionally, it is more than just whether a child should go to school or not or where they should go to school but it also takes into account personal morals, religion, and other educational beliefs that every family may differ from. Having a government or an overarching source decide that for an individual is a little unsettling.

Who plays a bigger part or should have a bigger say in these decisions?

I think in many cases the parents play the bigger part because they often will argue that they know what is best for their children. Again, every child differs with their own needs and expectations and having a consistent set of these for every child is just not feasible.

Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?

My answer is justified because I’m not giving the sole ownership to one particular group. In a situation like this there definitely needs to be many points of use but I feel that the parents should be the of utmost importance because it is their child.

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Bridgett Kobberger- To Whom Do Children Belong?

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Bridgett Kobberger- To Whom Do Children Belong?

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1. What is the major conflict being described in this reading?

That we need to break out of the thought that kids belong to someone. She talks about how people often say that kids belong to their parents or families. She says that instead kids should belong to the whole community. How children are not property.

1. Who are the leading players in the conflict?

The leader in this conflict I would say is the German government. I do think that they went against the law and clearly they have strong laws against homeschooling. However I think people should have access to whether or not they want to homeschool their children.

1. In your opinion, Are the decisions and responsibilities of a child's education up to the parent, the teacher, the community/taxpayers, the government, the church, or a combination of all of these stakeholders?

I think parents should have a say in a child's education. Along with teachers and the community. However I think children should also have a say in what type of education they would like to receive. They should be able to create their opinions on which learning environment they work best in

1. Why (do you feel your answer is justified)?

I feel this way because I think people don’t always give children enough credit. I think children are smart enough to make decisions on their own and know what works for them. I believe teachers and parents can guide you but overall they