Education and Parental Rights
The classroom has become a battleground for political and cultural ideologies. From debates on curriculum content to the role of parents in education, this section shines a light on how gaslighting tactics are used to manipulate conversations around what’s being taught—and who should decide.
Critical Race Theory in Schools
Despite mounting evidence of Critical Race Theory (CRT) principles being introduced into school curricula, media outlets and education officials deny its presence, gaslighting parents who raise concerns. This denial attempts to deflect from the growing influence of CRT in shaping education.
Misrepresentation of Education Laws
Recent legislation aimed at ensuring age-appropriate education is often mischaracterized as banning certain topics entirely. This gaslighting leads to widespread confusion about the actual content of these laws, distorting public understanding of what is being implemented in schools.
Parental Rights in Education
Parents who voice concerns about school curricula—particularly on topics such as gender identity, Critical Race Theory, and sex education—are frequently dismissed or labeled as extremists. This gaslighting minimizes legitimate concerns about what is being taught in public schools, framing parental involvement as harmful or unnecessary.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Push
DEI initiatives are promoted as essential for creating equality, but critics argue they may result in reverse discrimination. Public discourse frequently gaslights those who raise concerns, framing them as opposing diversity, when their focus is on maintaining fairness and equal opportunity.
K-12 Education During COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, school closures and remote learning were widely presented as essential for safety, while the long-term consequences were downplayed. Parents were gaslighted into believing that opposing these closures was irresponsible, despite evidence of the significant harm caused to children’s well-being.
Please note: The topics shared in this section are examples and not intended to be an exhaustive list of gaslighting or poetic truth instances in history or modern times. Please visit the website regularly, as our team continues to research and add new topics on an ongoing basis.