Education is Key

I am a nanny for two young children, aged 7 and 9. Already, their perception of America is twisted - the public schools simply aren't telling the tale of America. Their version is twisted, watered-down, and corrupted. No wonder that by the time the average American reaches their teen-age years, they're disenchanted with their country. Not only are we used to taking our 'liberties for granted,' but by the time we're becoming old enough to vote and grow truly interested in politics, we're chock-full of the problems with the US government, and of the bonuses of other forms of government, like communism and its ilk.

It is imperative that we do our best to educate people about the true story of the United States, and to show them the true vision that our Founding Fathers had for our country. It is important that teens and kids can see that our government isn't idealistic, or simply a dream. They have to see that our country is worth fighting for, is worth taking some heat from their friends for, is worth the time spent learning about it.

And that all begins with parents, grandparents, and family members. Stay on top of what you're kids are learning in school; make sure to point out the outright fallacies or flaws in the teachings. Show them documents authored by our Founding Fathers; let them see the real, glorious vision that the US is - and most of all, let them see that the vision is obtainable, as long as they are willing to participate, and to fight for the government they want. This is a government run for the people, by the people - but in order for it to work, the people must be educated, and the people have to want it.

After all, every truly strong political leader knows that the key to a country is its youth. And if we can get the youth on our side, if we can get them to the point where they will purposely talk with their friends and share their views, if we can inspire pride in the USA in the youth to such a degree - well, then, we'll have won the 'battle,' and perhaps even the 'war.'