So, Mr 5 comes home saying that he says the "Pleasure of Allegiance" every morning. I tried to suggest that it was more likely to be a Pledge, but he insists.
A quick search on the internet, and I find the standard Pledge of Allegiance:
"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Students can't be compelled to repeat it, and a couple of states have made it non compulsory at the beginning of the school day. Composed by Francis Bellamy in 1892, and taken on formally by congress in 1942. A couple of word changes since then, the most recent being the addition of "under God" in 1945.
This may add to why the flag is so important?
PS - We went to a PTA (Parents and Teachers Association) meeting, and they said the pledge at the start of the meeting!!
I guess it is good that he finds it a pleasure.. (remembering his map of Australia under the sun.).the most patriotic Australians are usually away from Australia.
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