The WallBuilders Show

Parental Rights and the Battle for Our Children's Innocence

Tim Barton, David Barton & Rick Green

The battle for our children's innocence rages across America's schools and libraries, transcending political divisions and geographic boundaries. Karen England of Capital Resource Institute joins the WallBuilders team to unveil the shocking reality of sexually explicit materials being made available to minors through school libraries nationwide.

England shares the powerful resource her organization created - takebacktheclassroom.com - where parents can lookup specific school districts and view excerpts from inappropriate books currently accessible to children as young as kindergarten age. What began as isolated concerns has revealed itself as a systematic problem affecting communities in both conservative and progressive areas.

David Barton brings striking biblical perspective to the conversation, highlighting Jesus's unusually harsh warning in Matthew 18:6 about those who cause children to stumble. This represents one of the strongest condemnations in scripture, underscoring how seriously we should approach protecting children's innocence.

The discussion challenges listeners to recognize their responsibility even if they don't have children in public education. As Tim Barton notes, "When we are not involved in the process, our uninvolvement is ultimately giving a level of consent." Today's public school students will become tomorrow's neighbors, voters, and leaders - giving everyone a stake in this fight.

England provides practical guidance for concerned citizens, explaining the legal framework established by Supreme Court precedent for removing inappropriate materials from school libraries. She emphasizes the importance of community involvement and highlights that this represents an issue where an overwhelming majority of Americans agree.

Ready to protect the children in your community? Visit takebacktheclassroom.com to identify concerning materials in your local schools and access resources for effective advocacy. The innocence of a generation depends on citizens willing to stand in the gap.

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