Raising of America Ep. 2 When Childcare for all Wasn't a Fairy Tale

Pre viewing: On a Scale of 1-4 Rate how you agree or disagree with the following statements. There is NO right or wrong belief.

During Viewing / Post Video: As these controversial statements are explored and explained, assign the statement a new adjusted rating, or keep the same you had. For this final rating, you need to Justify your beliefs. In sentences in explain your viewpoint in an educated manner. Viewing of the video should be one evident in your response.

---1 Strongly Disagree---2 Disagree ----3 Agree----4 Strongly Agree---

Pre- Viewing Rating Statement Final Rating Justification of rating

People who can't afford to raise children shouldn't have them.

Anyone in the U.S. who works hard and makes responsible choices can improve their economics status without government help

Government assistance to family greater payoffs than government programs or policies designed to create a favorable investment climate for Wall Street

It's easier today for most young families to provide for their babies' and children's well-being than it was 60 or 70 years ago

Children are our future so the government has a responsibility to invest in their well being.

Pre-K should be universally available at no charge to all children, just as K-12 is now

Mothers (or fathers) should stay home and take care of their young children until they enter kindergarten.

Summary Questions

Directions: Answer in Complete sentences with detailed answers and support your thinking.

Describe one thing you learned from the film. How does your new insight affect the way you think about early care and education?

If you could guarantee that policy makers and politicians would watch this film, what would you want their "takeaway" to be?