I think that schools shouldn't only teach evolution, they should teach all theories, and let them decide what

Schools teach evolution, and churches teach creationsim. If you want to brainwash your child into creationism, take her to church. Then, she will learn both and can decide for herself (or in most cases - decide which theory the parent pushes them into believing). Just relax and let her stay in school.

The only problem with that solution is that the other theory usually cited in such cases, creationism, is highly pro-Christian and would probably violate the separation of church and state. If it's that big of a problem to you, though, go ahead and homeschool your child if you can handle the workload. Also, evolution is the only theory with a scientific basis, which is why it's usually taught in Science. Teaching non-scientific theories in a Science course would be illogical.

My husband's mother went into his Biology class to speak about creationism. My parents let the schools educate us. They chose the school system. Evolution is based on facts. It may not be completely correct but at least it has real evidence to back it up. It's not pulled out of thin air. One thing that schools do is to teach students how to think for themselves.

In my experience, the public schools do touch on creationism when they discuss different religions, cultures, and their beliefs. Part of coming of age is learning to listen to everything, learn all you can, and use what you need. Don't be afraid of ideas different than your own. Use them as a discussion starting point. Good luck.

i dont think there is anything wrong wit it. in fact i just finished learning about evolution in my school. they aren't forcing us to learn it. i think my whole class was very interested in it. especially me. its very interesting and fun to learn about. u shud let ur daughter try learning about it.

This sounds more like a "Religion and Sprituality" question than one for the the Special Education category.

You know, all theories include creation myths from all the world's religions. Not just the Christian creation story. Additionally, you would also have to include the Flying Spaghetti Monster.

I agree, but the problem, public schools aren't allowed to teach the religion aspect of it. Separation of Church and State. Unless they got the ok from the parents, but, the School Board would never allow it to get that far.

Homeschooling has to follow state education mandates as well. It may not matter if you pull your daughter from the school- because evolution is still a part of the required curriculum that you have to teach her. You can teach her the alternative theories that you believe in at home. And you can explain why you don't agree with evolution. But she is going to have to learn about evolution at some point in time because it is covered in science classes straight through college. She doesn't have to agree with the material, but she needs to lean about it. And evolution in the curriculum is not going to go anywhere. If anything recent legislation has cemented it's place in academics.