A Speech Every American High School Principal Should Give By Dennis Prager Analysis

Dennis Prager’s article “A Speech Every American High School Principal Should Give” states all the necessities of how school should be a strictly based area. His aversion for the obliteration of the programs, clubs, and classes at school may be convenient for him, but him against the whole world, it’s at odds. The concepts and ideas that he wants to implement is ludicrous and non applicable in the real world. It’s an actual mess and a half. During high school, that is the pivotal point for the youth who are trying to find themselves and see who th Having a sexual orientation and ethnic club, along with self-esteem programs helps teens in need, along with non-educational classes should most definitely be allowed, for it’s all educating …show more content…
I disagree with Prager where he states that, “your clubs will be based on interests and passions, not blood, ethnic, racial or other physically defined ties.” Not only is that completely absurd, but pure ignorance. That is literally the whole point of clubs; to interconnect with peers with the same background and culture. There is no need to censor clubs that may save someone’s life and broaden the perspective of any individual. “Nationwide, students are forming these groups in part to combat bullying and harassment of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender) students and to promote understanding and respect on the school community” (Duncan). Clubs serve as a positive environment and deeming away from these can do more harm than good. Students feel as if no one can understand the difficult things they’re going through, so they become a different person in order to fit in with the rest of the world, going at lengths to try to hide their sexuality. They shouldn 't have to fear the idea of people daunting them for their sexual orientation and even their ethnic identity. Having a sexual orientation club will somewhat alleviate their feeling of solitude. “A positive school climate has been associated with decreased depression, suicidal feelings, substance use, and unexcused school absences among LGBT students” …show more content…
I disagree with Prager’s statement, “I am reorienting the school toward academics and away from politics and propaganda.” Being in oblivion about the topics of real life issues and not having a clue is the worst things that can happen. Living in ignorance about the topics that should’ve been taught in school can lead to unawareness and undoubtedly, danger. Classes that teach aware “And then, through deliberation, students are learning about the issues. They’re learning how to form arguments, how to weigh evidence” (McAvoy). Students are given opportunities to expand their knowledge in the field of whatever they are learning about. Those lessons will better prepare them for the future after high school. For example, having a tax class and budgeting/finance class will be beneficial for the future to be aware of the value of money. Knowledge is always needed for progression which shouldn’t be disregarded in any way. An acquaintance of mine has said, “Taking health classes are extremely beneficial for me because it taught self-awareness of the standing issues that teen girls face, sex. All the possible hazards and health infections I’ve learned through health class saved me.” Having a class like health can bring uninformed students attention about the safety and any potential danger that may occur. Parents may not be able or provide their wisdom or