When it comes to children in schools today, they are no longer required to recite the pledge of allegiance in classes, mostly due to a religious reference “In God We Trust” and how it is perceived as going against or challenging other religions. In my opinion I feel that the pledge has a number of beneficial aspects, many of the problems in schools today, like bullying, acceptance, and the overall feeling of being singled out, stems from no longer being made to understand we all are here in America for the same reason, to enjoy the freedoms and opportunity’s that are available to us. In my opinion, the main goal of the pledge of allegiance being recited in schools, is to create a bond of companionship, that is not separated by race or religion, but men and woman who bond as countrymen, in order to maintain their freedom and liberty. “The Pledge of Allegiance was written in August 1892 by the socialist minister Francis Bellamy (1855-1931). It was originally …show more content…
I sometimes feel that I am only one person and what kind of a difference can I make in the world. Well that is my point exactly over the years by removing moments of solidarity or unity from our everyday lives, we have been rendered useless as individuals but united we stand.
In Conclusion, I have talked about the history of the pledge of allegiance, I have given examples for the need of the return of the pledge of allegiance in schools, as well as expressed how it can benefit the children of today’s society. From time the pledge of allegiance was created it has been a controversial and at the same time a major inspiration to many of the citizens of America and other countries around the