writing an essay would be a) a better reminder of what country we belong to, b) would get kids to learn more about the country (when such knowledge is at an all-time low) and c) would help them improve their overall learning skills.
standing up and reciting a pledge every day, hand over heart, hats off, is a mindless ritual with little benefit. (and in fact, it was a marketing gimmick to begin with.)
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