Fellow parents, we can no longer afford to be silent. The recent decisions made by Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) have crossed a line, and it’s time for us to stand up and make our voices heard.
As a mother of two young children, I’m deeply troubled by the new policies being implemented in our schools. These changes aren’t just controversial – they’re potentially harmful to our children’s mental and physical well-being, and they blatantly discriminate against families of faith.
FCPS recently stated, “We are confident that the court will affirm our policies, as they protect all students’ rights. We will continue to vigorously defend our policies that support all our students and staff at FCPS.” But let’s be clear: these policies do not protect all students. In fact, they disregard the rights and safety of many.
The decision to introduce complex gender ideology to young children and allow students to use restrooms based on gender identity rather than biological sex is alarming. As parents, it’s our responsibility to ensure that the schools claiming to represent us are actually protecting the rights of all students – not just a vocal minority.
We’ve been silent for too long, believing that our concerns would be heard and addressed. But the unanimous vote by the school board to implement these changes, despite significant parental opposition, shows that our historical silence has been mistaken for consent.
It’s time for the silent majority to find its voice. We need to:
1. Attend school board meetings en masse. Let’s fill these rooms to capacity and beyond.
2. Write letters, make phone calls, and send emails to our representatives. They need to hear from us daily.
3. Organize peaceful protests and rallies to show the strength of our numbers.
4. Support legal challenges, like the recent case allowing a student to sue FCPS over these policies.
5. Consider running for positions on the school board. We need representation that truly reflects our community’s values.
Remember, we’re not alone. The district’s own summary of public comments showed that an overwhelming majority of parents and community members do not support adding lessons on gender identity in elementary schools. Yet, the board ignored this feedback. We cannot let this continue.
To those who say we’re being intolerant or discriminatory, I say this: We’re fighting for the right to raise our children according to our values. We’re standing up for the safety and privacy of all students. We’re demanding that our public schools remain neutral grounds for education, not battlefields for ideological warfare.
Parents, this is our call to action. Our children’s future is at stake. We can no longer stay silent while policies that endanger our children mentally and physically are implemented without our consent. It’s time to stand up, speak out, and take back our schools.
The silent majority must be silent no more. Our children are counting on us.
2 comments
Caleigh Weichbrodt being a military spouse is between a rock and a hard spot. They cannot really afford to move away. IF they found a way then the cost of commuting would eat away at the small military pay. Moreover, the Fairfax County has little regard for the transient military. Their voices will not be heard.
How about a strike against every public school in Fairfax County?