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I still remember my first day of school like it was yesterday. I was five years old, and I woke up that morning feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. I had been looking forward to starting school for so long, but now that the day had finally arrived, I couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive about what to expect. As my mom helped me get dressed in my new school uniform, I fidgeted nervously with the buttons on my shirt. She assured me that everything would be fine and that I would have a great time at school. I tried to believe her, but the butterflies in my stomach just wouldn't go away. We arrived at the school, and I was immediately struck by the size of the building. It seemed so big and imposing compared to my small kindergarten classroom that I had become so accustomed to. I clung tightly to my mom's hand as we made our way to the front office to check in. The school secretary greeted us warmly and handed me a name tag with my classroom number on it. My he...

In today's world, education has become a crucial aspect of a child's growth and development. However, it is essential to ensure that the education provided is of high quality and promotes critical thinking rather than mere memorization and recitation of slogans. Unfortunately, in recent times, we have seen a disturbing trend of political slogans being taught to children in schools. This trend is not only misguided but also dangerous as it can have long-lasting negative consequences on the children's intellectual and moral development. Firstly, teaching political slogans to children can lead to a lack of critical thinking and analysis. When children are taught slogans like "drain the swamp," "MAGA," or "build the wall," they are not encouraged to question the meaning or implications of these phrases. Instead, they are expected to blindly accept them as truths. This approach can lead to a lack of intellectual curiosity and a reluctance to engage ...