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  Case: Pledge of Allegiance
You teach 6th grade at a small elementary school in a conservative community. It is school policy that at the beginning of the day, all students recite the "Pledge of Allegiance." A new family moves into town, and their 6th grade son is in your classroom. He refuses to recite the pledge, and refuses to be in the same room while the recitation is occurring. What ethical and legal considerations should you consider in dealing with this situation?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
You should consider the cultural and religious backgrounds of these students and their family customs. Perhaps this student does not agree with the school policy and should attend a different school. There are many factors and angles to consider and think upon.