Recently I emphatically insisted that my naughty little boys recite the Pledge of Alliance respectfully. They were using funny voices in an attempt to make each other laugh. I told them that my son was serving in Afghanistan, and they disrespected him and all military members when they acted that way. They got the message, and they straightened up. There is a big disconnect between patriotism, the USA Flag, and 12-year-old boys. Some things can be learned from example, but this required direct instruction.
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I thought the Pledge of Allegiance wasn't recited anymore in public schools.
It sounds like your boys would do well to be enrolled in Boy Scouts. Patriotism is one of the important things taught.
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