Parents' role in raising children

“But I also believe parents should have a real seat at the table when it comes to what’s being taught in the classroom. Families deserve to know what their children are learning and to be part of the conversation.”

“Your zip code should not dictate the quality of your education. Peggy believes parents, teachers, and students should make classroom decisions, and that the federal government should have a larger role in funding K-12 education, without a voucher program, so schools can retain and adequately pay a quality workforce and that students have access to the resources they need while not solely relying on property taxes to make up funding gaps.”

“I will fight for expanded family literacy programs, translation services, and engagement opportunities that make sure parents in every community — urban, rural, immigrant, and working-class — have a seat at the table.”

“I believe parents and teachers, not politicians, should shape education.”

“Healthcare decisions should be made by a patient (and their parents if they are a minor) and their doctor–no one else. That includes reproductive and gender-affirming care.”

“The choices we make about our bodies, our families, and our health are deeply personal. Whether someone is deciding when and how to build a family or working with doctors to determine the right care for their child, those decisions belong with families, patients, and their doctors, not politicians.”

“The government should not be tracking medical records, overruling parents and doctors, or denying medically appropriate care because of political ideology. I will defend every Missourian’s right to privacy and oppose efforts to punish patients, families, or healthcare professionals for making deeply personal medical decisions.”

“But I also believe parents should have a real seat at the table when it comes to what’s being taught in the classroom. Families deserve to know what their children are learning and to be part of the conversation.”