This is one of those under a rock situations where you had to be practically brain dead to not be aware of the uproar over The President’s planned address to students scheduled for Tuesday September 8. After reading the full transcript for the planned speech, it is clear to me that it’s really no big deal.
While there is a chance that he won’t read the pre-written speech verbatim, I can’t find anything that a reasonable parent would object to.
In short, the president talks about some students may be reluctant to go to school and tells about when his mother used to wake him up to study before school.
He tells students that they must accept their role in their education by showing up at school, paying attention, and doing what parents and family members ask.
He reminds them that they will need an education to do ANYTHING that they want in life and if they quit, they are “not only quitting on themselves, but they are quitting on their own country.”
He plans to tell students that there is not excuse for not trying hard and doing their best. He gives examples of students who have had a difficult road but still succeeded.
He asked for a call to action. He wants students to set goals, not let failures stop them, don’t be afraid to ask questions, and never give up. He also asks student to contribute to the good of their society.
If any parent has a problem with this speech, I would love to try to understand why.
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