Lockdown has turned many parents into teachers, but one dad’s approach to educating his 13-year-old daughter about World War 2 has left the internet divided. Frustrated with his daughter’s lack of interest in the subject, he decided to show her graphic footage of concentration camps to drive home the importance of remembering the atrocities. While he believes it was a successful teaching moment, others are questioning if he went too far.
Playing Teacher During Lockdown

The Project’s Objective

Daughter’s Disinterest

Overheard Conversation

A Hands-On Approach

Humanizing the History

Graphic Footage

Emotional Impact

Reflecting on the Lesson

A Quiet Evening

Husband’s Reaction

Father’s Perspective

A Tough Lesson or a Step Too Far?
The father’s controversial teaching method has left people questioning if he crossed a line. While he believes the graphic footage made his daughter understand the importance of remembering WW2 atrocities, others argue it was too extreme for a 13-year-old. The internet is buzzing with opinions on whether this was a valuable lesson or an unnecessary trauma. What do you think? Let’s dive into some of the top reactions…
Teaching history through graphic footage: NTA or crossing the line?

Teaching the horror of WW2 to kids: important or inappropriate? NTA comment and replies share their experience and support.

Teaching the reality of history to a 13-year-old is important

Teaching about WWII atrocities at a young age: NTA

Teaching history without sugarcoating is important. NTA.

Teaching the harsh reality of WW2 atrocities – important lesson. NTA

Using visual aids to engage students is effective teaching

Learning about WW2 at 13 is important. NTA for showing.

Watching WW2 footage can be emotionally painful, daily limits advised.

Teaching WW2 atrocities to kids: NTA. Important for awareness.

Teaching the harsh reality of history.

Teaching the harsh realities of history: Eye-opening or inappropriate?

Encouraging political consciousness in children: NTA parent gets support.

Learning about WWII atrocities should shake us a bit. NTA.

Confronting the harsh reality of history can lead to compassion.

Teaching about history at a young age: NTA

NTA for showing daughter WW2 footage, but husband’s input valid. Suggest documentaries or fiction films for a more digestible approach

Middle school field trip puts WW2 footage in perspective. NTA.

Middle schoolers watch graphic WW2 footage, but dad needs input?

Learning about WW2 atrocities in school is common. NTA.

Eighth-grader’s paper on holocaust heroes supported in comment section.

Teaching kids about the harsh realities of life: NTA

Visiting Auschwitz at 14 was a tough but important lesson. NTA

German commenter defends dad’s decision to show WW2 footage to daughter.

NAH verdict on showing WW2 footage sparks insightful discussion
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Showing graphic WW2 footage to a 13-year-old: appropriate or not?

Teaching kids about the holocaust: NTA sparks discussion

Unengaging comment with no replies.

Teaching children about the Holocaust through graphic footage: appropriate or not?

Parent praised for handling sensitive topic with care

Connecting with history: NTA shows daughter WW2 footage

Teaching kids about WW2 atrocities: necessary or too much?

Teaching kids about the harsh realities of the world.
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Jewish commenter supports showing graphic WW2 footage to daughter.

Teaching history in schools needs to be more engaging

Teaching history at home, NTA gets a pass

Teaching history to kids: NTA, important for humanity’s future

Teaching the harsh realities of history: NTA’s thoughtful insight.

Watching Schindler’s List at 13: Appropriate or too young?

Starting young: Teaching kids about the Holocaust.

Dad shows daughter WW2 footage, comment says NTA.

Teaching children resilience is important for their mental health

Teaching about WW2 atrocities in school vs at home.

Recommended book to learn about the Holocaust at a young age

Teaching WW2 to a 13-year-old: NTA, good lesson taught thoughtfully

Suggests reading ‘Night’ by Elie Wiesel for WW2 and Holocaust education.

Visiting Auschwitz as a teen made me a better person

Teaching WW2 horrors to kids: NTA dad handled it well

Teaching 13-year-olds about the severity of genocide: NTA.

Powerful teaching moment sparks empathy and understanding

Teaching the truth about history is important. NTA.

Starting young: Appropriate Holocaust education or too soon?

Learning about history can be upsetting, but necessary to prevent repetition
