Raising critical thinkers: Navigating school and social media

S3 E7 • Nov 28, 2024 • 48 mins

In this episode, Blanka Falk is joined by Dr. George S. Maurer, Ed.D. who grew up in Toms River, New Jersey and currently resides near Temecula, California. He is a retired Air Force Master Sergeant who deployed to Iraq during the Global War on Terrorism and an award-winning broadcast journalist with more than 35 years of experience. His Capstone Project (dissertation light) for his Doctor of Education degree from Liberty University was about Critical Race Theory. Blanka and Dr. Maurer discuss the impact of critical race theory (CRT) and gender identity issues on family dynamics and education. Dr. Maurer shares insights from his research on how these topics affect mental health and independent thinking in children. The episode provides practical advice for maintaining strong family bonds in the face of these challenges. Link to buy his awesome book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/9sdyHS1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558402657083

Key Points

Teaching children to question and critically evaluate information is essential in an environment where schools and media may push specific narratives.
Parents should actively engage with their children's education and social media consumption to guide them towards independent thinking.
Building a strong, trusting relationship with children is crucial for open communication and helping them navigate complex social and educational issues.

Speakers

Dr. George Maurer

Guest • 84%

Blanka Falk

Host • 16%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction to Renew Motherhood and Dr. George Morrow's background and motivation
3:02	The importance of the topic for future generations and local school district research
6:07	Gaslighting parents and raising children to think independently
9:30	Negative effects of critical race theory on mental health and its Marxist roots
18:48	Fostering independent thinking and the division between parents and children
24:08	California's mandatory ethnic studies and recognizing red flags in school programs
29:30	Gender policy in Europe and the U.S. in relation to critical race theory
33:22	Strategies for parents dealing with CRT and gender identity issues
35:08	Parental involvement, social media impact, and advice on addressing CRT
41:56	Staying informed, controlling emotions, and the global spread of CRT

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