Maia-Cusick: "Empowering Parents Empowers Children"

Parental rights are essential because they are the foundation of our society and are critical to ensuring that children receive a high-quality education that meets their unique needs, without capitulating to dangerous woke ideologies.

In recent years, there has been a growing trend towards centralized control over education, with school boards and government bodies increasingly taking the lead in determining what children are taught and how they are taught. While this may seem like a logical step towards ensuring that all children receive a high-quality education, it is important to recognize that parents have a critical role to play in shaping their child's educational experience. One of the key reasons why parents should oversee their child's education is that they are best placed to understand their child's individual needs and abilities. Every child is unique, with their own strengths, weaknesses, and interests.

No centralized education system can cater to the needs of every child, and as a result, many children end up being left behind or struggling to keep up with their peers.

By contrast, parents who are actively involved in their child's education can tailor their approach to suit their child's specific needs, helping them to learn and grow at a pace that is right for them. Furthermore, parents have a vested interest in their child's education that goes far beyond simply ensuring they learn the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic. Parents are invested in their child's development as a whole person, and are often best placed to help them develop the values, character, and life skills that will serve them well throughout their lives. This is not something that can be achieved through a standardized curriculum or a one-size-fits-all approach to teaching. Instead, it requires a personalized, hands-on approach that only a parent can provide. Moreover, parental rights are essential because they are the foundation of our society. Parents are the primary caregivers and educators of their children, and it is their fundamental right to make decisions about their child's upbringing and education. As such, parents should have the final say on what their child is taught, and how they are taught. This is not to say that parents should be the only ones involved in their child's education. Teachers, school boards, and other educational professionals all have an important role to play in shaping the educational experience of children. However, they should be seen as partners and advisors, not as the final authority, especially as centralized schools move increasingly towards the left, blatantly merging progressive ideas with critical learning skills. It is worth noting that parental rights are not just a matter of principle. They also have a practical impact on the quality of education that children receive. Studies have consistently shown that parental involvement in education is one of the most significant factors in determining a child's academic success. When parents are actively engaged in their child's learning, they are more likely to take an interest in their progress, help them with their homework, and advocate for them when necessary. This can make a huge difference in terms of improving academic outcomes and preparing children for success in later life. It is also important to recognize that parental rights are under threat in many parts of the world. There are increasing calls for centralized control over education, with governments and educational authorities seeking to exert greater influence over what children are taught and how they are taught. This is often driven by the belief that parents are not capable of making informed decisions about their child's education, or that they may have views that are incompatible with the prevailing educational philosophy. This is a dangerous trend that undermines the role of parents as primary caregivers and educators of their children. It is also likely to have negative consequences for the quality of education that children receive, as centralized control can lead to a one-size-fits-all approach that fails to cater to the unique needs of individual children. Parents should be in charge of their child's education because they are best placed to understand their child's individual needs and abilities, and because they have a vested interest in their child's development as a whole person. Parental rights are essential because they are the foundation of our society and are critical to ensuring that children receive a high-quality education that meets their unique needs, without capitulating to dangerous woke ideologies.

Shirley Maia-Cusick is a candidate for the United States Senate in New Jersey.