A generation of educators who emphasized moral relativism neglected the traditional obligation of character education. There is a set of ethical precepts that command allegiance from people of various races, ethnic groups, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The moral erosion that pervades American society today stems directly from the decline of religious influence in the public schools and elsewhere. Considering how important the Christian religion is to most Americans in their daily lives and how important it has been to this nation historically, public schools must clearly convey Christian values. As things stand, parents are forced by compulsory attendance and compulsory taxation to support a school system that does not reflect the values held by millions of Americans.
Parents have the right to raise their children according to their own values.
Schools should emphasize the ability to think critically, to make carefully considered personal choices, and to live and work with those who come from different cultures or have different lifestyles. Ensure that teachers remain strictly neutral, exposing children to various values and cultural traditions, but espousing none of them. Treat all cultures equally in the classroom, through a curriculum that is truly multicultural. The public school curriculum should teach values such as honesty, respect, responsibility, and good citizenship. To develop the habit of virtue, children need to be exposed to exemplary lives, clear examples of right and wrong.