I would assume at the age of seven that is alot to expect them to grasp. I didnt start doing "history" until I was like grade 6 for crying out loud. And it was more just the "basics" which war started when etc etc
Since your little fella is of the bright type, I think he may even be interested in the history of religion from a historical standpoint? Maybe later dunno - I find it really facinating myself.
It's good you're getting to the bottom of it. Hopefully the school can use it as an opportunity to talk about discrimination and racism and educate about equality. One very powerful tool that can be used in schools is "Blue Eyes, Brown Eyes". I've seen a doco on it and it's truly extraordinary. Here's some links:
totally agree kirsty. History was more like high school stuff if the muslim-jew r'ship was given as an historical example.
Lulu - i am sometimes amazed at the things he thinks about and tells me at dinner or some other quiet time. So wouldn't be suprised if he wants to learn about the history of religion. I don't push him to read anything he doesn't what.
Plus, he said that he learn this last term! It's not a recent learning. So, his brain is still working on things he learnt sometime ago. I guess he fully wants to understand stuff if he's thinking about things he learnt last term.
It definitely sounds strange. But it is possible that there is some mix up.
A bit OT but last night in the bath my 2 yo DS was asking me if I have a penis. I said no because I am a girl and only boys and men have penises. He then said - "do you have a taco?". LOL. ummmm sorry? Turns out he had totally switched topics to food but you can imagine I was a bit taken aback!
Anyway I think you are absolutely right to follow it up and hope you can get it all sorted.
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