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In reply to the discussion: How many of you took civics/government classes in high school? [View all]logosoco
(3,208 posts)185. I dropped out of high school in the 9th grade but when
I went to college I couldn't wait to take History and Intro. to American Politics and, finishing up my degree in my late 40s I took a Constitution class. Kind of a geek, I guess.
I am not sure of the requirements my kids needed, they graduated in 08,10 and 13. I wasn't worried because I knew they were learning from me and their dad. My first lesson to them was "always pay attention to what the government is doing and know your rights".
I am guessing the schools are slacking and many of the parents don't seem to know if their kids are paying attention or what they are learning. I can understand that, working hard just to make the bills. I think many at the top prefer it that way!
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How many of you took civics/government classes in high school? [View all]
Alittleliberal
Nov 2014
OP
I took a Civics course in my sophomore year which was an elective. We were, however,
Louisiana1976
Nov 2014
#1
Same here voted at 18 of course many of our friends & family were involuntarily being sent to
IdiocracyTheNewNorm
Nov 2014
#116
I went to a fairly progressive private school in the northeast. Class of 2012
Alittleliberal
Nov 2014
#7
Same in the 1950s. There was heavy emphasis on government, social studies and Am. history.
Frustratedlady
Nov 2014
#40
Thanks! My mom was a long time lurker. I've been lurking since I was 13!
Alittleliberal
Nov 2014
#23
What part of California? Anyway, we studied all that stuff every year. Required. Class of '65.
Shrike47
Nov 2014
#72
I took Civics, Social Studies and American History in high school. Required classes.
pinto
Nov 2014
#5
I had an American government class that coincided with the Watergate hearings
Art_from_Ark
Nov 2014
#130
The difficultly and slow speed of change was an intentional feature of our Constitution.
branford
Nov 2014
#87
It was designed to prevent huge cultural and legal changes based on erratic political winds.
branford
Nov 2014
#108
Millennials turned out at about the same rate as young people in past generations.
DemocraticWing
Nov 2014
#21
In my Sophomore year, 1968. The first Semester was Civics, and the Second Semester was Oklahoma
Agnosticsherbet
Nov 2014
#31
A little ashamed to admit it but I did not take civics in high school because I quit school in my
jwirr
Nov 2014
#36
Had it in my freshman year of high school (9th grade) That was 1978. nt
ChisolmTrailDem
Nov 2014
#37
Many graduate from college, and still don't understand the basics of our government.
branford
Nov 2014
#92
I also had civics in high school but better than civics I had civics at home.
Thinkingabout
Nov 2014
#47
I took civics/gov in high school in 60s, Taught civics/gov in high school..68-97
Stuart G
Nov 2014
#62
7th grade. Each student also had a NY Times on her/his desk in the morning.
Luminous Animal
Nov 2014
#69
Interesting. Wonder when & where that was. Just the decade would be appreciated.
appalachiablue
Nov 2014
#128
I have long ties, great times in FL going way back. Dislike what's happening politically there.
appalachiablue
Nov 2014
#186
This Boomer had civics class in 7th or 8th grade (a requirement) back "in the day"
lexington filly
Nov 2014
#103
Maybe the reason millennials aren't voting is because they truly do understand, better than
jtuck004
Nov 2014
#114
You could not have found a more Progressive state than Oklahoma. The people today are
jtuck004
Nov 2014
#165
I had Government class in 12th grade. It was taught by the football coach & he would wheel a TV into
catbyte
Nov 2014
#118
That was my favorite class. To say that it's only a requirement in 9 states explains a lot.
jillan
Nov 2014
#124
If it were a priority, we'd run the risk of having enganged, interested voters!
arcane1
Nov 2014
#135
How many of you, especially Millennials, knew about Electorial votes at 12 years old?
HockeyMom
Nov 2014
#147
I think it was called government and was required. We got that as seniors. I did well but probably
brewens
Nov 2014
#170
8th grade in PA - 67-68 -- the first time I became a star in any class
Douglas Carpenter
Nov 2014
#178
United States history and Wyoming government as a sophomore, and AP Poli Sci as a senior. eom
TransitJohn
Nov 2014
#188
It was required when I graduated. 10th grade 'civics', and 12th grade 'government'. n/t
X_Digger
Nov 2014
#190