This post originally appeared at https://wifamilycouncil.org/radio/scotus-to-decide-parental-rights-in-education-case/
The US Supreme Court will decide whether a group of Maryland parents can opt to have their children exempted from LGBTQ-themed storybooks. The coalition of Muslim, Jewish, and Christian parents are arguing that forcing their children to participate in instruction that goes against their religious beliefs violates their First Amendment right to freely exercise their religion. One of the books that spurred the initial lawsuit was Pride Puppy, which tells the story of a puppy that gets lost during an LGBTQ Pride parade.
Of course parents should have a say in what their children learn at school and should be free to opt their kids out of anything if it violates their religious views or if they deem it inappropriate. We’re thankful this coalition of parents is standing up for their families’ First Amendment rights and hope this case sets a clear precedent for the rest of the nation.
Julaine Appling