Recent violence in France and other European nations has raised concerns about the potential for similar unrest in America. According to The Daily Signal, the root of the problem may lie in the education system, where harmful modes of thought are being encouraged.
The publication suggests that contemporary education often teaches students to despise their own civilization, leading to a lack of responsibility and a tendency to resort to violence when faced with disagreements. The Daily Signal cites examples of educational materials that promote divisive and racist ideologies, such as a teacher training book that invites educators to use schools as a "site of organizing" and another that encourages teachers to select texts that "agitate the oppressors".
These materials can lead students to interpret disappointment as oppression and blame others rather than taking responsibility for their actions. This worldview can ultimately lead to anger and violence, as students are taught to see their country and its institutions as fundamentally flawed.
The Daily Signal argues that America is not immune to the violence seen in France, as its own educational institutions often fail students in similar ways. The publication suggests that children need to be taught that their lives can contribute something good, that their neighbors are worth loving, and that their country needs them.
By taking a different approach to education, Americans can work to prevent the kind of violence seen in France from coming to their own country.