Ah schools. I use to remember saying the Pledge of Allegiance back in my day. Dunno how it is now. I think some schools don't allow it and some have it optional for students to say it whether or not?
Personally I believe it should be obligatory, just like punishment should be in schools. But you know, look at Democracy now. Most Democrats were coddle as children. I bet the majority never knew what an ass whooping was growing up. Probably taught how to use their inner voice and time out.