There was a time when teachers inspired pride in America — not apologies for it. But that’s changed. Now it’s more common for classrooms to be adorned with rainbow flags and activist slogans than with the Stars and Stripes. Our kids aren’t being taught civics; they’re being taught cynicism.

When public schools refuse to display the American flag and discipline students for asking why, something is deeply broken. One Maryland student, a proud future Marine, recently learned that the cost of patriotism in today’s school system may be suspension — and now he’s fighting back.

Broken schools or broken values?

Parker Jensen, an 18-year-old high school senior recently enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, noticed something odd in two of his classrooms at Towson High School: no American flags. That wasn’t just unpatriotic — it was illegal. Maryland law requires flags to be present in every classroom.

He tried to bring it up with administrators — and got the bureaucratic shoulder shrug. So Parker escalated things by approaching Baltimore County’s Board of Education. There, while trying to file a formal complaint and record the interaction, he was stopped by a supervisor and told he couldn’t film unless he was a “credentialed journalist.” Police were called. Yes, you read that right: a calm, respectful teenager trying to hold government accountable triggered a law enforcement response.

Instead of correcting their mistake or respecting the law, the school chose to suspend Parker. The reason? He dared to push back — and he had the “wrong” political beliefs, apparently. According to Jensen, his views in support of the military, President Trump, Elon Musk, and border security didn’t sit well with his ultra-progressive campus.

The Marine who wouldn’t back down

Now, Parker’s suing the school district — and not just to clear his name, but to make a point. This isn’t just about flags on a wall. It’s about respect for the very nation these schools operate within.

From Breitbart News:

“At the end of the day, I believe it was beneficial, not just for me, but for the entire school community. It serves as a reminder that it is our responsibility, as citizens, to hold our government accountable and I believe I did just that within my school.”

Imagine that. A teenager doing what supposedly educated adults couldn’t: standing up for laws they chose to ignore. The district claims they were already “working on placing the flags.” Sure they were. Probably right after the lawsuit paperwork showed up.

Saving America, one flag at a time

What happened in Maryland isn’t some isolated mishap. It’s part of a broader pattern of public schools treating love of country as something to be suppressed.

In Virginia in 2023, a student refused to remove American flags from his truck and ended up switching to homeschooling. In Indiana, another teen in 2024 faced resistance for flying a flag from his vehicle. In Oklahoma, a student protest erupted in response to a school banning flags altogether.

This isn’t about rules or classroom decor — it’s about a system allergic to patriotism. Flag-waving, military support, and love of country are now treated as radical acts. The irony? We’re told these schools support “diversity” — just not the kind that includes conservative values or respect for national pride.

What’s at stake?

Parents often ask: “What happened to our schools?” The better question might be: “Why are we still trusting them?” When students are suspended not for breaking the rules, but for expecting adults to follow them, you know the system is upside down.

Parker Jensen’s story reminds us that accountability isn’t just a civic requirement—it’s a moral one. And maybe, just maybe, the next generation isn’t so lost after all. Because standing tall when others bow down to ideology? That sounds like the first step toward winning back our country.

Key Takeaways:

• A Maryland student was suspended for demanding his school follow flag display laws.
• Public schools are increasingly hostile toward patriotism and conservative expression.
• Young Americans like Parker Jensen are standing up for the Constitution and respect for country.
• Parents and citizens must hold schools accountable or risk losing future generations to indoctrination.

Sources: Breitbart