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5th Grader Assigned Charlie Kirk Homework At School, Father’s Reaction Goes Viral Online
The homework of an elementary schooler has gone viral on social media for all the wrong reasons.
A father revealed in a TikTok video that his fifth-grade son was given an assignment last week titled The Life of Charlie Kirk.
Many users criticized the education system for allowing such “inappropriate” content to be taught to young children.
Highlights
- A fifth-grade homework assignment asked students to study Charlie Kirk’s life, beliefs, and his organization, Turning Point USA.
- The father of one student shared the assignment in a TikTok video that quickly went viral, sparking widespread backlash.
- Social media users criticized the homework as inappropriate for elementary students, calling it “absurd” and “pushing an agenda” on children.
“I would be pulling my child from that class so fast, then get that teacher fired. They clearly care more about pushing hateful rhetoric on children than actually getting an education,” wrote one user.
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In the brief viral clip, the father shared the content of his son’s controversial school assignment
Image credits: neeltheillest / TikTok
Charlie Kirk, a right-wing conservative and political commentator, was fatally attacked during a public debate at the University of Utah on September 10.
He was hit in the neck and passed away from his injuries the same day.
In the 14-second TikTok clip, the parent, who goes by the username @neeltheillest, gave an in-depth look at his child’s assignment about the late political activist.
The six-page leaflet was designed to teach students about Kirk’s ideologies, beliefs, and life.
Image credits: Gage Skidmore / Flickr
It began with the title printed in bold on the first page, featuring a black-and-white sketch of Charlie that covered most of the space.
Upon opening it, the first page on the left-hand side contained a short biography of the 31-year-old, highlighting his conservative Christian beliefs.
“Charlie believed young people had the power to shape the future,” read one of the sentences.
The six-page leaflet, titled The Life of Charlie Kirk, was designed to teach students about his conservative ideologies and beliefs
Image credits: neeltheillest / TikTok
While flipping through the pages, the father asked his son, “What did the teacher say when she gave it to you?”
The child replied, “She was sad.”
The next page featured a true-or-false quiz, with one of the questions reading, “Many people remember Charlie for his faith, his dedication to helping young people, and his belief that one person can make a difference.”
Image credits: neeltheillest / TikTok
There was also a summary diagram with several boxes for students to write their answers under the topic The Life and Legacy of Charlie Kirk.
It included sections such as his date of birth and passing, interesting facts about him, and his career trajectory.
Image credits: neeltheillest / TikTok
The second-to-last page contained a reading comprehension exercise that asked the children for their thoughts on topics like “the main purpose of Turning Point USA,” the influence of Charlie’s “Christian faith,” and “some ways people remember” him today.
Charlie was attacked by an armed assailant during a debate at a university as part of his American Comeback Tour
Image credits: Jubilee / YouTube
Turning Point USA, a non-profit organization founded by Kirk in 2012, aims to advocate for conservative politics on high school, college, and university campuses.
The last page of the leaflet was a writing activity urging kids to write “kind words” for the late right-wing commentator.
The video, captioned “The homework they’re giving 5th-grade kids in elementary school. ‘The Life of Charlie Kirk,’” has garnered over 6.3 million views on the platform.
Image credits: Charlie Kirk / YouTube
The comment section is filled with nearly 43,000 users expressing their displeasure with the assignment, calling the topic “weird” and “gross” for fifth graders.
One user wrote, “And now we’re forcing his bigoted teachings on children? If my kid came home with this homework I would throw it in the trash and tell the teacher to call me.”
Another commented, “This is inappropriate on so many levels, age of the students, the religious aspect, a nobody being elevated to godlike status.”
Students were asked to express their views on the “purpose of Turning Point USA” and the influence of Christianity on Kirk’s life
Image credits: Gage Skidmore / Flickr
“How is THIS not pushing an agenda… I would sue, Charlie Kirk has nothing to do with schools…”
Kirk was attacked by 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who has since been arrested and charged with the crime, with his trial still ongoing.
Charlie’s memorial service took place on September 21 at State Farm Stadium in Arizona, with over 90,000 people in attendance.
Image credits: Gage Skidmore / Flickr
Notable public figures such as U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Elon Musk, Republican House Representative Anna Paulina Luna, Black American conservative Dr. Ben Carson, and others were present at the service.
Image credits: Jubilee / YouTube
Addressing the audience, Trump hailed Kirk as a “martyr,” saying, “None of us will ever forget Charlie. And neither now will history.”
Charlie is survived by his wife, former Miss Arizona Erika Kirk, and their two young children.
The teacher “was sad” when she handed out the assignment to the fifth graders, according to the child in the video
Image credits: mrserikakirk / Instagram
Charlie’s advocacy group expanded its reach beyond colleges to K–12 schools shortly after his passing.
According to Turning Point USA, the organization has more than 1,000 chapters in high schools across the country and 48 representatives on staff.
In late September, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it was partnering with the organization to launch a coalition aimed at producing educational programming for schools and universities in advance of America’s 250th birthday next year.
Image credits: Turning Point USA / YouTube
The chief education officer of Turning Point Education shared in a press interview that Charlie’s “God-centered” beliefs would be incorporated into curriculums across the country.
“[The organization] is more resolved than ever to advance God-centered, virtuous education for students flourishing across our nation.”
@neeltheillest The homework theyre giving 5th grade kids in elementary school. ‘The Life Of Charlie Kirk’ #Charliekirk#emotional#losangeles#school#homework♬ original sound – Neeltheillest
“America treating [Charlie] like he’s Jesus,” expressed one netizen, while another chimed in, “This is so disturbing.”
One user criticized the school homework, writing, “I would not allow my child to complete that. It’s absolutely absurd”
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R Dennis 1 month ago
I don't care either way about this story. Trash in life is still trash in death. "How you die does not redeem how you lived." - Rev. Howard-John Wesley
Nathan Hayden 1 month ago
idc either way you say but then you call him trash 😭💀🥀
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Bonnie Blue Bird 1 month ago
Googled to see if this was real. Beyond the initial Tik Tok there is no additional or new information or if this is from a real school or even a real assignment.
Virgil Blue 1 month ago
Yeah, I wonder how real this is. Feels very ragebaity
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FreeTheUnicorn 1 month ago
This isn't a real story, it was just tik tok rage bait that BP fell for.
Bailey 1 month ago (edited)
This just seems like something someone has made up for tik tok (no doubt when pulled up later about it, they will say "it's satire"), however the most concerning point for me is hidden further down - "In late September, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it was partnering with the organization to launch a coalition aimed at producing educational programming for schools and universities ......“[The organization] is more resolved than ever to advance God-centered, virtuous education for students flourishing across our nation.”. How the f*ck are they being allowed any influence in state education? This is an organisation who harasses and publishes personal details of educators and parents who they consider "immoral" and against their "Christian" viewpoints. USA really has just given up
Tamra 1 month ago
No, the US is currently under the stranglehold of a christofascist regime. Plenty of people are fighting back against this madness. I just don't know if it will be enough.
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Der Kommissar 1 month ago
That is a low blow. Please concentrate on more important issues of the day, such as Kirk's face was too small for his head.
Load More Replies... General Anaesthesia 1 month ago
Without a reputable source this is not news but tabloid sensationalism.
Tabitha 1 month ago (edited)
Was the teacher sad because Kirk is dead, or was she sad because she was FORCED to distribute this s**t? Boy, republicans are so desperate to create a martyr to blame “other” people for, even though he was killed by a fellow MAGAt, that they’ll latch on to someone the majority of Americans NEVER heard about before he died, wouldn’t have wanted to know anything about while he was alive, and now can’t stop hearing about because his party is exploiting his death (even though in life they probably never heard of him either or didn’t give a s**t about/were laughing at him for shilling for them, since they weren’t ever going to thank him for it), and his widow is cashing in on it (that’s class with a capital “K”). Before this s**t happened, if you had asked me who Kirk was, I would’ve said Captain of the USS Enterprise. I wish it was still like that, tbh.
WubiDubi 1 month ago
Reported to Google News as fake news. The only way to hold BP to some standards.
Rob Stevens 1 month ago
So what is it people liked about him??? The racism, bigotry, misogyny, religious hucksterism, or just the way he spread plain old hate???
JayWantsACat 1 month ago
Everyone okay with this would also be okay if this were Obama or whoever, right? ,
Antoinette the Red 1 month ago (edited)
I'd take a thousand stories narrated by drag queens than listen/read one sentence from Kirk. And, yes, I saw the "sarcastic symbol (/s) you left on the end of your comment , Wat Tyler, so I upvoted your downvote.
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Melanie Meismer 1 month ago
I would like to know what state this school is in, if it is a public school or parochial, the name of the school and the name of the teacher.
Miracle Max 1 month ago
Oh please, teachers are turning kids trans in 5th grade and you complain about this? The sick, twisted Liberals in this country are out of their minds!
SchadenFreudian Psychology 1 month ago
Charlie Kirk was a terrible role model. Encouraging children to admire him and emulate him is just plain EVIL.
Sam Trudeau 1 month ago
At least some people on the internet don't get mad at you for saying you never knew who this guy was before. I mean, he hadn't been on the news prior to that, or at least, not some of the go-to ones
RomanceRadish 1 month ago
I would not agree with this assignment and would want a serious meeting with the teacher and principal present. But I would not want the teacher fired over it. We are too quick to jump to "fire them!"
Apatheist Account2 1 month ago
Why report this but not the Gaza peace deal? How about something positive for a change? Or won't the anti-Trump agenda allow it? Balance, heard of that?
Tamra 1 month ago
Brokering a peace deal and actual peace are two different things. It was reported that Israel continued to fire after the deal was announced. I don't think many people believe Israel will honor any type of peace deal, so until that actually happens, I don't see a good news story here yet.
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Just E 1 month ago
I love how the author of this article refuses to truthfully explain how Charlie Kirk died. She could've left it unsaid but instead decides to lie. "He was hit in the neck and later died" really? Did someone hit him? Or was he shot in broad daylight in a public place, not in some lawless banana republic, but in the United States. If she would've used the same wording to describe a school shooting, the world would stop. C'mon Amita
SchadenFreudian Psychology 1 month ago (edited)
The U.S. *is* a lawless banana republic, as of Nov. 5, 2024.
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Mike Davis 1 month ago
Haha so 85% of you think a child is too young for politics?? But, they can choose what s*x they "wanna be"? Lunatics!
SchadenFreudian Psychology 1 month ago
Who do YOU think should get to choose another person’s gender? 🤔
Load More Replies... R Dennis 1 month ago
I don't care either way about this story. Trash in life is still trash in death. "How you die does not redeem how you lived." - Rev. Howard-John Wesley
Nathan Hayden 1 month ago
idc either way you say but then you call him trash 😭💀🥀
Load More Replies... Bonnie Blue Bird 1 month ago
Googled to see if this was real. Beyond the initial Tik Tok there is no additional or new information or if this is from a real school or even a real assignment.
Virgil Blue 1 month ago
Yeah, I wonder how real this is. Feels very ragebaity
Load More Replies... FreeTheUnicorn 1 month ago
This isn't a real story, it was just tik tok rage bait that BP fell for.
Bailey 1 month ago (edited)
This just seems like something someone has made up for tik tok (no doubt when pulled up later about it, they will say "it's satire"), however the most concerning point for me is hidden further down - "In late September, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it was partnering with the organization to launch a coalition aimed at producing educational programming for schools and universities ......“[The organization] is more resolved than ever to advance God-centered, virtuous education for students flourishing across our nation.”. How the f*ck are they being allowed any influence in state education? This is an organisation who harasses and publishes personal details of educators and parents who they consider "immoral" and against their "Christian" viewpoints. USA really has just given up
Tamra 1 month ago
No, the US is currently under the stranglehold of a christofascist regime. Plenty of people are fighting back against this madness. I just don't know if it will be enough.
Load More Replies... Der Kommissar 1 month ago
That is a low blow. Please concentrate on more important issues of the day, such as Kirk's face was too small for his head.
Load More Replies... General Anaesthesia 1 month ago
Without a reputable source this is not news but tabloid sensationalism.
Tabitha 1 month ago (edited)
Was the teacher sad because Kirk is dead, or was she sad because she was FORCED to distribute this s**t? Boy, republicans are so desperate to create a martyr to blame “other” people for, even though he was killed by a fellow MAGAt, that they’ll latch on to someone the majority of Americans NEVER heard about before he died, wouldn’t have wanted to know anything about while he was alive, and now can’t stop hearing about because his party is exploiting his death (even though in life they probably never heard of him either or didn’t give a s**t about/were laughing at him for shilling for them, since they weren’t ever going to thank him for it), and his widow is cashing in on it (that’s class with a capital “K”). Before this s**t happened, if you had asked me who Kirk was, I would’ve said Captain of the USS Enterprise. I wish it was still like that, tbh.
WubiDubi 1 month ago
Reported to Google News as fake news. The only way to hold BP to some standards.
Rob Stevens 1 month ago
So what is it people liked about him??? The racism, bigotry, misogyny, religious hucksterism, or just the way he spread plain old hate???
JayWantsACat 1 month ago
Everyone okay with this would also be okay if this were Obama or whoever, right? ,
Antoinette the Red 1 month ago (edited)
I'd take a thousand stories narrated by drag queens than listen/read one sentence from Kirk. And, yes, I saw the "sarcastic symbol (/s) you left on the end of your comment , Wat Tyler, so I upvoted your downvote.
Load More Replies... Melanie Meismer 1 month ago
I would like to know what state this school is in, if it is a public school or parochial, the name of the school and the name of the teacher.
Miracle Max 1 month ago
Oh please, teachers are turning kids trans in 5th grade and you complain about this? The sick, twisted Liberals in this country are out of their minds!
SchadenFreudian Psychology 1 month ago
Charlie Kirk was a terrible role model. Encouraging children to admire him and emulate him is just plain EVIL.
Sam Trudeau 1 month ago
At least some people on the internet don't get mad at you for saying you never knew who this guy was before. I mean, he hadn't been on the news prior to that, or at least, not some of the go-to ones
RomanceRadish 1 month ago
I would not agree with this assignment and would want a serious meeting with the teacher and principal present. But I would not want the teacher fired over it. We are too quick to jump to "fire them!"
Apatheist Account2 1 month ago
Why report this but not the Gaza peace deal? How about something positive for a change? Or won't the anti-Trump agenda allow it? Balance, heard of that?
Tamra 1 month ago
Brokering a peace deal and actual peace are two different things. It was reported that Israel continued to fire after the deal was announced. I don't think many people believe Israel will honor any type of peace deal, so until that actually happens, I don't see a good news story here yet.
Load More Replies... Just E 1 month ago
I love how the author of this article refuses to truthfully explain how Charlie Kirk died. She could've left it unsaid but instead decides to lie. "He was hit in the neck and later died" really? Did someone hit him? Or was he shot in broad daylight in a public place, not in some lawless banana republic, but in the United States. If she would've used the same wording to describe a school shooting, the world would stop. C'mon Amita
SchadenFreudian Psychology 1 month ago (edited)
The U.S. *is* a lawless banana republic, as of Nov. 5, 2024.
Load More Replies... Mike Davis 1 month ago
Haha so 85% of you think a child is too young for politics?? But, they can choose what s*x they "wanna be"? Lunatics!
SchadenFreudian Psychology 1 month ago
Who do YOU think should get to choose another person’s gender? 🤔
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