Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

marybourg

(13,642 posts)

7. Yes, I saw my first one in AZ in my 50's..

Reply to Effete Snob (Reply #4)

Mon Aug 15, 2022, 05:31 PM

Aug 2022

The didn't grow much cotton in the Bronx.

I'm not sure why the objection to the hands on lesson, except for the normal parental desire to shield our children from the worst ugliness humans can perpetrate. I think that desire is one we have to fight against. We can't learn the lessons of history without knowing the history.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

30 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Black mom sues L.A. Unified over cotton-picking project at elementary school, suit says [View all] Celerity Aug 2022 OP

This article is misleading Effete Snob Aug 2022 #1

Thank you. Ms. Toad Aug 2022 #16

The dismissal was fairly recent Effete Snob Aug 2022 #20

Just curious about what triggered the flood of articles. Ms. Toad Aug 2022 #21

The child's parent/guardian appears to be well-connected to LA media Effete Snob Aug 2022 #23

Interesting, indeed. Ms. Toad Aug 2022 #27

So a great program helping some urban children maybe gain some food independence alphafemale Aug 2022 #28

I do not see how it is a bad idea for kids to understand how brutal it was. alphafemale Aug 2022 #2

Based on my experience as a parent, marybourg Aug 2022 #3

I am in my late 50's Effete Snob Aug 2022 #4

Yes, I saw my first one in AZ in my 50's.. marybourg Aug 2022 #7

I grew up in NC, and I've seen a lot of cotton fields. BlackSkimmer Aug 2022 #15

Most kids don't know what it's like to be hit with a whip, either. Should they experience that? WhiskeyGrinder Aug 2022 #9

That is not even close to what happened. alphafemale Aug 2022 #11

I accused you of nothing; just asked a question. WhiskeyGrinder Aug 2022 #12

That is not even close to what happened. alphafemale Aug 2022 #29

I don't approve of this sort of thing...waste of time first of all. And I would be pissed if Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #26

Well, if the kids were being forced to work Farmer-Rick Aug 2022 #5

The complaint does not even allege anyone was forced to do anything Effete Snob Aug 2022 #6

Now I really don't understand. Igel Aug 2022 #10

That is quoted from the complaint Effete Snob Aug 2022 #22

We did that too Jilly_in_VA Aug 2022 #24

Ah, WeHo between Melrose and Santa Monica Blvd. Effete Snob Aug 2022 #25

Well if she wasn't forced.... Farmer-Rick Aug 2022 #13

Writing an essay or taking a test or gym class could be seen as forced labor. alphafemale Aug 2022 #8

I'm white. I grew up in Arizona as a child of a farmer Horse with no Name Aug 2022 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author alphafemale Aug 2022 #17

I never mentioned whips? Horse with no Name Aug 2022 #18

Maybe wrong post. alphafemale Aug 2022 #19

Oh for Pete's sake tavernier Aug 2022 #30