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They Deserve To Know

Dec 4, 2023

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The podcast discusses the importance of not hiding dark history from children and recounts a father's account of the Trail of Tears, emphasizing the significance of learning from past atrocities.

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By openly discussing the atrocities and injustices of the past, parents can give their children the opportunity to learn from history and work towards creating a more just and fair world.

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Teaching the Dark Side of History

John G. Burnett's decision to share the horrors of the Trail of Tears with his children highlights the importance of not hiding the dark events of history from future generations. By openly discussing the atrocities and injustices of the past, parents can give their children the opportunity to learn from history and work towards creating a more just and fair world.

The Importance of Not Hiding Dark History from Children

2min

A Father's Account of the Trail of Tears and the Importance of Learning from History

4min

It’s dark stuff. It’s not pleasant. We wish it wasn’t true.

But that doesn’t mean we can hide it from our children. Because it did happen. And it can easily happen again if we’re not careful.

John G. Burnett knew this. That’s why on his birthday in 1890, he finally told his children what happened when he was in the army in 1838. He told them what he saw at what’s become known as the Trail of Tears.

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