DidiQJan 27, 2023
“"In Germany, teaching the Holocaust is mandatory. It includes visits to concentration camp, museums, etc. They don’t shy away from their own ugly history. Yet the kids aren’t damaged; they’re strengthened, matured, humbled. US needs to do same re slavery. Not that complicated.”
Siggy Rose.
Show threadSörenJan 27, 2023
@DidiQ @donmelton German. Can confirm. Holocaust education is broad and extensive, for multiple years and in multiple subjects (not just history, but German, English, etc., because “how did I affect culture? What did it do to families across Europe?” is a key point), and it doesn’t hurt kids; it builds character.
Show threadNils 'Kojote' Hitze
@chucker @DidiQ @donmelton same here, German and we had roughly three years of history only on this topic including a visit to Dachau. Since I live in Dachau I think it is our responsibility
Jan 28, 2023 at 3:49pmWeb
Show threadSörenJan 28, 2023
@kojote @DidiQ @donmelton we never went to a camp but I know a lot of people my generation who did. Sounds scary (and important)