American Schools and the Lost Spirit of Patriotism
Remember when teachers sparked pride in America? When our classrooms stood as little beacons of our nation’s strength? Not anymore. Today, it feels like patriotism has taken a back seat to trendy slogans and rainbow flags. Instead of igniting civic pride, some schools are fueling cynicism.
One Maryland student, Parker Jensen, is fed up. This 18-year-old high school senior—and now Marine Corps recruit—noticed two classrooms at Towson High School missing a key feature: the American flag. In Maryland, that’s not just sloppy; it’s against the law.
Parker tried talking to school administrators. He got nothing but a bureaucratic shrug. So he took matters into his own hands, heading over to Baltimore County’s Board of Education. When he tried to officially voice his complaint—recording the exchange, even—a supervisor shut him down, insisting he couldn’t film unless he was a “credentialed journalist.” And then, the cops showed up. Yes, a calm, respectful teenager, simply trying to enforce the law, ended up with law enforcement knocking at his door.
Instead of owning up to their error, the school suspended him. The reason? Parker dared to push back. His pro-military stance, his support for President Trump, Elon Musk, and tough border security rubbed some folks the wrong way on his ultra-progressive campus.
Now, Parker is suing the school district—not just to clear his name, but to stand up for the country he loves. As he puts it, this isn’t solely about flags on the wall; it’s about respect for the nation we call home.
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“At the end of the day, I believe it was beneficial, not just for me, but for the entire school community. It serves as a reminder that it is our responsibility, as citizens, to hold our government accountable and I believe I did just that within my school.”
Isn’t it ironic? A teenager, doing what adults have repeatedly failed to do, stands up for our laws and values. The district now claims they were “working on placing the flags”—probably getting started right after the lawsuit hit their desks.
This isn’t a one-off story. Across the nation, students are facing backlash for any sign of love for America. In Virginia, a student who refused to take down flags from his truck had to homeschool. In Indiana and Oklahoma, similar stories have emerged—young people dealing with unwarranted resistance for simply showing American pride.
Let’s be clear: This isn’t merely about classroom decor. It’s about a system that seems to have forgotten what it means to be patriotic. Today, waving the flag or supporting our military isn’t seen as a given—it’s a radical act. Ironically, while these schools trumpet “diversity,” it appears that conservative values or genuine national pride don’t fit the bill.
Parents are wondering: “What happened to our schools?” But maybe the real question is, “Why are we still letting them manage our children’s education?” When a student like Parker is punished for expecting basic adherence to the law, it’s a sign that something’s deeply off.
Parker’s bold stand reminds us that accountability isn’t just a civic duty—it’s a moral one. In a time when tradition is under siege, the courage of one teenager might just be the spark we need to revive true American values. After all, sticking up for the law and our country is the first real step toward reclaiming our nation’s lost pride.
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