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[[File:800px-Warning signs at CHS.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Because of violence, vandalism, and other undesirable elements, this public school has a glaring sign warning of the on-campus surveillance cameras at its parking lot entrance.]]

[[File:800px-Warning signs at CHS.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Because of violence, vandalism, and other undesirable elements, this public school has a glaring sign warning of the on-campus surveillance cameras at its parking lot entrance.]]

[[File:Prairie Ridge High School LGBT+ Flag.jpg|thumb|200px|School in Chicago area (Prairie Ridge High School) with LGBT+ flag. Students in the same school who display the [[Confederate flag]] will face discipline.<ref name="NWHerald2017"/>]]

[[File:Prairie Ridge High School LGBT+ Flag.jpg|thumb|350px|School in Chicago area (Prairie Ridge High School) with LGBT+ flag. Students in the same school who display the [[Confederate flag]] will face discipline.<ref name="NWHerald2017"/>]]

[[File:Prairie Ridge High School LGBT.jpg|thumb|200px|This Chicago-area school has "safe spaces" for homosexual students (sponsored by [[GLSEN]]).]]

[[File:Prairie Ridge High School LGBT.jpg|thumb|350px|This Chicago-area school has "safe spaces" for homosexual students (sponsored by [[GLSEN]]).]]

'''Public school culture''' is an atmosphere fostered in [[public school]],<ref>Public schools are the government-controlled schools in the United States.  In other countries different terms are used to describe the government schools.</ref> especially in the most liberal of public schools, which is characterized by:

'''Public school culture''' is an atmosphere fostered in [[public school]],<ref>Public schools are the government-controlled schools in the United States.  In other countries different terms are used to describe the government schools.</ref> especially in the most liberal of public schools, which is characterized by:

*prohibition of [[classroom prayer]]

*[[sex education]], [[Homosexuality in Schools|homosexual curriculum]] and sexual abuse by school personnel has been referred to as a "red-light district" for students <ref>[http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=59602 Public schools: The new red-light district?], [[Olivia St. John]], ''[[World Net Daily]]'', January 09, 2008</ref>

* prohibition of [[classroom prayer]]

*Promotion of the [[homosexual agenda]] in public schools (see images above), even though other forms of expression, such as displaying the [[Confederate flag]]<ref name="NWHerald2017">Prokop, Hannah (November 11, 2016). [http://www.nwherald.com/2016/11/09/prairie-ridge-high-school-suspends-student-for-wearing-confederate-flag-to-school/aelbmro/ Prairie Ridge High School suspends student for wearing Confederate flag to school]. ''Northwest Herald''. Retrieved March 24, 2017.</ref> or promoting Bible verses,<ref>Multiple references:

* [[sex education]], [[Homosexuality in Schools|homosexual curriculum]] and sexual abuse by school personnel has been referred to as a "red-light district" for students <ref>[http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=59602 Public schools: The new red-light district?], [[Olivia St. John]], ''[[World Net Daily]]'', January 09, 2008</ref>

* promotion of the [[homosexual agenda]] in public schools (see images above), even though other forms of expression, such as displaying the [[Confederate flag]]<ref name="NWHerald2017">Prokop, Hannah (November 11, 2016). [http://www.nwherald.com/2016/11/09/prairie-ridge-high-school-suspends-student-for-wearing-confederate-flag-to-school/aelbmro/ Prairie Ridge High School suspends student for wearing Confederate flag to school]. ''Northwest Herald''. Retrieved March 24, 2017.</ref> or promoting Bible verses,<ref>Multiple references:

*Gstalter, Morgan (March 13, 2019). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/433823-ohio-student-suspended-for-targeting-gay-straight-alliance-by Ohio student suspended for 'targeting' Gay-Straight Alliance by posting Bible verses in response to LGBT flags]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

*Gstalter, Morgan (March 13, 2019). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/433823-ohio-student-suspended-for-targeting-gay-straight-alliance-by Ohio student suspended for 'targeting' Gay-Straight Alliance by posting Bible verses in response to LGBT flags]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved March 13, 2019.

*Kaplan, Talia (March 12, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/faith-values/ohio-student-suspended-after-posting-bible-verses-around-school-i-wanted-to-spread-the-word-of-god Ohio student suspended after posting Bible verses around school: 'I wanted to spread the word of God']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 13, 2019.</ref> are persecuted.

*Kaplan, Talia (March 12, 2019). [https://www.foxnews.com/faith-values/ohio-student-suspended-after-posting-bible-verses-around-school-i-wanted-to-spread-the-word-of-god Ohio student suspended after posting Bible verses around school: 'I wanted to spread the word of God']. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 13, 2019.</ref> are persecuted.

*Promotion of [[socialism]].<ref>Cunningham, Andrew (March 11, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/how-did-socialism-become-okay-in-america-through-the-schools How did socialism become okay in America? Through the schools]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 11, 2019.</ref>

*Promotion of [[socialism]].<ref>Cunningham, Andrew (March 11, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/how-did-socialism-become-okay-in-america-through-the-schools How did socialism become okay in America? Through the schools]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved March 11, 2019.</ref>

*a culture of incompetence <ref>[http://www.maa.org/features/083104pointcallforaction.html POINT: A Call for Action], [[Rick Norwood]], ''[[Mathematical Association of America|The Mathematical Association of America]]'', Accessed May 4, 2008</ref><ref name="%2526quot%253BMixed Results">John Merrow, [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/education/july-dec08/nolaupdate_07-24.html Mixed Results for School Reform Efforts in New Orleans]. ''The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer''. PBS: July 24, 2008</ref>

*a culture of incompetence <ref>[http://www.maa.org/features/083104pointcallforaction.html POINT: A Call for Action], [[Rick Norwood]], ''[[Mathematical Association of America|The Mathematical Association of America]]'', Accessed May 4, 2008</ref><ref name="%2526quot%253BMixed Results">John Merrow, [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/education/july-dec08/nolaupdate_07-24.html Mixed Results for School Reform Efforts in New Orleans]. ''The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer''. PBS: July 24, 2008</ref>

* [[Fashion industry values|fashion]] that includes all black clothing ([[Goth (subculture)|Goth]])

* rebellious and distracting [[Fashion industry values|fashion]]  

* facial piercings and rings, [[tattoo]]s, and male earrings

* facial piercings and rings, [[tattoo]]s, and male earrings

* [[depressed]] demeanors (a so-called "emo" culture amongst some teens)

* [[depressed]] demeanors  

* an absence of objective [[morality]]; instead, a principal will say someone "made the wrong choice"

* an absence of objective [[morality]]; instead, a principal will say someone "made the wrong choice"

* a sense of hopelessness

* a sense of hopelessness

* lewd behavior euphemistically referred to as "PDA" or "Public Display of Affection" <ref>https://www.csmonitor.com/2005/0523/p03s01-ussc.html</ref>

* lewd behavior euphemistically referred to as "PDA" or "Public Display of Affection" <ref>https://www.csmonitor.com/2005/0523/p03s01-ussc.html</ref>

* racial discrimination resulting from set cliques of racially homogeneous students <ref>http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/lifestyle/nearly-all-high-school-cliques-are-racially-divided-study_10025532.html</ref>

* racial discrimination resulting from set cliques of racially homogeneous students <ref>http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/lifestyle/nearly-all-high-school-cliques-are-racially-divided-study_10025532.html</ref>

* tolerance of [[homosexuality]] due to school-supported and funded groups <ref>http://www.gsanetwork.org/</ref>

* forced tolerance of [[homosexuality]] due to school-supported and funded groups<ref>http://www.gsanetwork.org/</ref>

* extreme [[anxiety]]

* extreme [[anxiety]]

* disruptive yelling

* disruptive yelling

* lack of supervision, class cutting

* lack of supervision, class cutting

* lack of awareness that [[prayer]] is censored in [[public schools]] and that teachers' [[Labor union|unions]] are very [[liberal]]

* lack of awareness that [[prayer]] is censored in [[public schools]] and that teachers' [[Labor union|unions]] are very [[liberal]]

* [[smoking]], [[alcohol]] and [[drug abuse]]

* [[smoking]], [[alcohol]] and [[drug abuse]]

* drug testing <ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/07/29/new-jersey-middle-school-adopts-random-drug-testing-program/?test=latestnews New Jersey School District Random Drug Testing Program Fox News, July 29, 2001]</ref>

* drug testing<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/07/29/new-jersey-middle-school-adopts-random-drug-testing-program/?test=latestnews New Jersey School District Random Drug Testing Program Fox News, July 29, 2001]</ref>

* disrespect for teachers, taking advantage of substitute teachers

* disrespect for teachers, taking advantage of substitute teachers

* [[bullying]], [[hazing]], public humiliation   

* [[bullying]], hazing, public humiliation   

* [[gang]] activity,<ref>[http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080427/NEWS01/899830802/0/biz Gangs recruiting at middle schools], [[Diana Hefley]] and [[Kaitlin Manry]], ''[[Daily Herald]]'', April 27, 2008</ref> weapon detectors, locker searches

* [[gang]] activity,<ref>[http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20080427/NEWS01/899830802/0/biz Gangs recruiting at middle schools], [[Diana Hefley]] and [[Kaitlin Manry]], ''[[Daily Herald]]'', April 27, 2008</ref> weapon detectors, locker searches

* lack of proper etiquette and manners

* lack of proper etiquette and manners

* complete lack of awareness or involvement by parents

* complete lack of awareness or involvement by parents

* rampant cheating by students<ref>http://articles.cnn.com/2002-04-05/us/highschool.cheating_1_plagiarism-cheating-students?_s=PM:fyi</ref> and teachers<ref>http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,992885,00.html</ref>

* rampant cheating by students<ref>http://articles.cnn.com/2002-04-05/us/highschool.cheating_1_plagiarism-cheating-students?_s=PM:fyi</ref> and teachers<ref>http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,992885,00.html</ref>

* cross-dressing - in schools plays, boys wearing girl jeans, powder puff sports, etc.

* cross-dressing in schools plays, boys wearing girl jeans, powder puff sports, etc.

* special concessions for certain ethnic groups and religions while Christianity is ignored

* special concessions for certain ethnic groups and religions while Christianity is ignored

* allowing students to opt-out of saying the [[Pledge of Allegiance]]

* allowing students to opt-out of saying the [[Pledge of Allegiance]]

* acceptance and sometimes even encouragement of [[abortion]] and [[birth control]]

* acceptance and sometimes even encouragement of [[abortion]] and [[birth control]]

* a lack of respect for public property and other people's personal property, as seen by [[vandalism]] (e.g. defacing and/or inscribing obscenities into desks, lockers, etc.) and high rates of theft

* a lack of respect for public property and other people's personal property, as seen by [[vandalism]] (e.g. defacing and/or inscribing obscenities into desks, lockers, etc.) and high rates of theft

* disruptive pranks like false fire alarms have caused many schools to implement detection mechanisms such as surveillance cameras and tamper dyes.<ref>http://www.ahs.albany.k12.ny.us/AHS/misc/Hall_Sweeps_October_2008.pdf</ref>

* disruptive pranks like false fire alarms that have caused many schools to implement detection mechanisms such as surveillance cameras and tamper dyes<ref>http://www.ahs.albany.k12.ny.us/AHS/misc/Hall_Sweeps_October_2008.pdf</ref>

* students impeding traffic by walking on roadways instead of walking on the sidewalk or on the grass going to and from the school bus stop.

* students impeding traffic by walking on roadways instead of walking on the sidewalk or on the grass going to and from the school bus stop

* disrespect for authority figures and high-ranking elected public officials<ref>https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/emma-sullivans-potty-mouthed-tweet-has-a-lesson-for-all-of-us/2011/11/29/gIQAG6CEAO_story.html</ref>

* disrespect for authority figures and high-ranking elected public officials<ref>https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/emma-sullivans-potty-mouthed-tweet-has-a-lesson-for-all-of-us/2011/11/29/gIQAG6CEAO_story.html</ref>

* Participation in sports and other activities.

* [[liberal bias]] and the inducting of children into [[liberalism]] and [[secularism]]<ref>"[http://www.truthrevolt.org/news/middle-school-kids-taken-hear-louis-farrakhan-call-violence-against-crackers Middle School Kids Taken To Hear Louis Farrakhan Call For Violence Against The 'Crackers']" [[Ben Shapiro]]'s ''Truth Revolt''. "Administrator at Booker T. Washington Middle School in [[Baltimore]], [[Maryland]], took forty young teenage students as young as eleven-years-old to the 2nd Annual [[African American|Black]] United Summit International (BUSI) conference where they heard [[racist|bigoted]] purveyor of hatred [[Louis Farrakhan]] reference [[caucasian|white people]] as "crackers” and a call for “retaliation” for [[Michael Brown]]'s death. When asked by Clark why the children were taken to this conference, Anthony Pena, the Middle School administrator who took the forty students between the ages of 11 and 15 to the conference, said, "At the end of the day… it’s about how we connect to our youth and help develop them to become our future.”" Accessed January 5, 2015</ref>

* Also, many public schools are guilty of [[liberal bias]] and inducting children into [[liberalism]] and [[secularism]]<ref>"[http://www.truthrevolt.org/news/middle-school-kids-taken-hear-louis-farrakhan-call-violence-against-crackers Middle School Kids Taken To Hear Louis Farrakhan Call For Violence Against The 'Crackers']" [[Ben Shapiro]]'s ''Truth Revolt''. "Administrator at Booker T. Washington Middle School in [[Baltimore]], [[Maryland]], took forty young teenage students as young as eleven-years-old to the 2nd Annual [[African American|Black]] United Summit International (BUSI) conference where they heard [[racist|bigoted]] purveyor of hatred [[Louis Farrakhan]] reference [[caucasian|white people]] as "crackers” and a call for “retaliation” for [[Michael Brown]]'s death. When asked by Clark why the children were taken to this conference, Anthony Pena, the Middle School administrator who took the forty students between the ages of 11 and 15 to the conference, said, "At the end of the day… it’s about how we connect to our youth and help develop them to become our future.”" Accessed January 5, 2015</ref>

==See also==

==See also==