. “Do you just tell them the world is going to burn up, if they don’t change their parents profligate ways, and leave it at that? That’s what they told my first grade son”
Don – If that happened, you had a right to be incensed. I can’t see teaching climate science, even if it’s done correctly, to first graders, and I can’t see teaching it in a biased manner to anyone. On the other hand, I also suspect that some parents have misunderstood what students were actually told – I’m not suggesting that was the case with your son, but I’m sure it happens.
Students, teachers, and parents all have responsibilities, but I just don’t think that means ignoring an important scientific topic that can be discussed at a level appropriate for the students who are being taught.