blog #14

My personal belief is no, personal values and ethics should not be taught in public schools. Now there is some specificity to be applied in this case. I think certain ethics and morals are obvious and should be taught and/or reminded to students in public schools. Such as not talking when the teacher is talking or treat people the way you would want to be treated. However, other things such as person beliefs in morals and ethics should not be taught in schools. These are things that really cannot be taught because they are opinions. Everyone has a different opinion and everyone is entitled to their opinions. If you tried to teach opinions, your setting yourself up for an ugly unwanted debate. Students should be able to learn as they grow and decide for themselves what their morals and ethics are. I think that people should have respect for the beliefs of others because like I said, everyone is entitled to an opinion. Also, a lot of ethics and morals that people posses are religiously related to their beliefs. Trying to teach students morals in public schools could confuse kids. If they are told something at their home or in church then told differently in public school, confusion and anger could occur. That is why it is a safer situation to avoid this subject being taught in public schools.