How has woke ideology transformed schools and other institutions for young children, and what can parents do about it?

In this episode, Naomi and Ian are joined by Karol Markowicz, columnist at the New York Post and co-author of the new book, Stolen Youth: How Radicals Are Erasing Innocence and Indoctrinating a Generation. Karol compares the current progressive attempts at indoctrination of young people to education in the Soviet Union (where she was born and lived the early years of her life). There, she notes, forced conformity led to the end of merit and individual achievement. And she sees the same thing happening here. Wokeism has spread beyond just education however, and it differs from “old leftism” in that it does not allow for any deviation from orthodoxy. Professionals in once-trusted institutions are now afraid of public disagreement for fear of losing their jobs. Wokeism will not die out naturally. Karol suggests that parents should speak up about these matters, have honest discussions about politics with their children, and consider running for school board positions.

Resources:

• Stolen Youth: How Radicals Are Erasing Innocence and Indoctrinating a Generation | Karol Markowicz, Bethany Mandel | DW Books

• Here’s Why All Students Need Agency Rather Than Equity | Ian Rowe | New York Post

Show Notes:

• 02:55 | What are some examples of wokeism being imposed on children?

• 05:09 |Comparing wokiesm to the Soviet Union

• 11:06 | Equality vs. Equity

• 18:47 | Will wokeism die out on its own?

• 20:31 | This isn’t just a blue state problem