i gather my grandchildren at my feet and tell them the stories of our ancestors.

My daughter tells me to stop filling their heads with nonsense.

i tell them of the Great Creator, the Giver of Breath.

My daughter reads them bible stories. The school teaches them evolution.

i teach them about harmony.

My daughter teaches them the value of an education. The school teaches them about capitalism.

i tell them of Wounded Knee and Trails of Tears.

My daughter teaches them the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. The school tells them of great victories and Louisiana Purchases.

i tell them of genocide

My daughter tells them about opportunities. The schools tells them about the California Gold Rush.

i ask
where did i fail my daughter?