先日英語の授業で国旗と国歌についての授業を受けました。アメリカの公立校では毎日国旗に向かって、「私は国家に忠誠を誓う」といった内容の誓約文を暗唱します。自由を重んじるこの国で、毎日国家に忠誠を誓うなんて、私はすごく不思議な感じがしました。また、アメリカでは国旗を至る所で見ます。国立公園などの観光スポットはもちろん、スーパーやバスなどの公共交通機関にまで。自国への愛国心は小さい頃から相当刷り込まれているんだと思います。
On the other day, we studied about American national flag and national anthem in the English class. At all public schools in the U.S., all the students recite the pledge statement which says I pledge allegiance to the country every morning. It was quite weird for me because American people respect liberty. Moreover, I see American national flags everywhere not only in tourist spots like national parks but also in public transportation in the U.S. I think the patriotism of American kids for their country is instilled from an early age.
by chat GBT
The other day, I had a lesson in my English class about national flags and anthems. In American public schools, there's a tradition of reciting a pledge to the flag every day, expressing loyalty to the nation. It felt quite strange to me to pledge allegiance to the country every day in a nation that values freedom so much. Additionally, in the United States, you can see the national flag everywhere – not only at tourist spots like national parks but also in public places like supermarkets and buses. I believe a sense of patriotism is instilled from a young age in this country.