The Machiavellian France and Citizenship and Development

The article critiques the discipline of Citizenship and Development in Portuguese schools, arguing it undermines family authority and promotes state control over education. It suggests that this curriculum serves as a smokescreen for deeper issues in the educational system, leading to societal chaos and a loss of moral values. The author calls for the abolition of this discipline, emphasizing that education should be the responsibility of families, while the state should focus solely on teaching. The piece highlights the inadequacy of teachers assigned to this subject, who often lack the necessary training to address sensitive moral topics. It warns against the dangers of state overreach in education, advocating for a return to a balanced relationship between family and state in the upbringing of children.