active citizenship
School children first recited the pledge of allegiance in 1892.
There is no Australian pledge of Allegiance. Children do not recite any such pledge in school.
to show respect for this great land and to show that we're loyal
They do not have to, but it shows your respect for those who fought for this nation
no students are not required to say the pledge of allegiance freedom of speech. you can even get a lawyer on a teacher just for forcing you to stand up for the pledge. Answer I know it's old school, but I am still proud of this country and its citizens. There was no issue with the pledge in the past for those reasons. As for the addition to the under God part, the country's official motto is "In God We Trust". America remains a melting pot and as the threat of terror increases, I believe this pledge is as important as ever in today's society. I hope there will come a day when all students, parents, teachers and citizens will embrace this and all join together in the pledge. That being said, it is not manditory that student's participate because of the freedom of speech ammendment in the Bill of Rights.
as soon as they learned to spell allegiance correctly, they recited it starting in first grade
The school pledge serves as a reminder of the values and principles that the school community upholds. It helps instill a sense of belonging, unity, and responsibility among students and teachers. Reciting the pledge can also foster a culture of respect, discipline, and commitment to academic excellence.
A pledge is written as a promise to do something. It can also be a promise not to do something. For example, many high school students sign a pledge not to drink during Prom.
American children start school by saying The Pledge of Allegiance. This used to be the case, as now most schools do not recite this at the beginning of each school day.
the first time it was said at school bob and bill daken
My wife and I are both public school teachers. And in the state of Michigan it not only isn't illegal, it is said every morning.The pledge of allegiance has not be made illegal in any public school in the US.However what has been made illegal is for the teacher,coach,principle,school board ect to require that every student must recite the Pledge...Due to the religious nature of the Pledge a student can decline to participate in reciting the pledge if it is against their religious beliefs or lack thereof and the student can not be punished for doing so..