Do you think discussing this country’s history on race undermines patriotism? Why or why not? Should classes on race be REQUIRED? If so, for what grade and how many/what kind?

Learning Goal: I’m working on a political science discussion question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

Note to tutor: This should be answered in your opinion, I don’t want a work cited page so this should be your opinion. I also want a short reply to two classmates’ discussion posts. Thank you

The teaching of race in schools has become controversial in recent years, with some politicians regularly framing any discussion of race as one that undermines national cohesion and makes white students feel guilty for something they had no hand in. While I clearly don’t subscribe to that view myself, there is a question of when and how race should be taught in school. First, at what age do you think it’s appropriate to begin talking to children about race and racism? Do you think discussing this country’s history on race undermines patriotism? Why or why not? Should classes on race be REQUIRED? If so, for what grade and how many/what kind?