Components of the “woke” ideology that’s been spreading throughout the American education system are harmful to children’s psychological development, according to experts and parents who’ve seen the effects first-hand.
The experts noted that many of the concerns raised by proponents of the ideology are real. The way the ideology frames the issues, however, is inappropriate for children. The ideology applies a quasi-Marxist analysis which frames issues of race, “gender,” sexuality, and others as conflicts between “oppressor” and “oppressed” groups. A child is likely to internalize the message as either guilt or victim mentality, both harmful for healthy psychological development.
