Raising a child means guiding their values, nurturing their spirit, and preparing them for life’s challenges. It’s a profound duty, one that parents hold dear. Yet, a Montgomery County, Maryland, school board policy is undermining this role, requiring young children to read LGBTQ-themed storybooks without giving parents the chance to opt out or even be notified.

On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the Supreme Court will take up Mahmoud v. Taylor, a case that could decide whether parents retain the right to shape their children’s moral education or if schools can override them in the name of ideology.

This isn’t about fostering acceptance—it’s about eroding the freedoms of families.

Since 2022, Montgomery County schools have used books like “Pride Puppy!” and “Born Ready” for children as young as 3. These aren’t simple stories about kindness. They introduce complex ideas—gender transitions, Pride events, pronoun choices—that often conflict with the religious and cultural values of diverse families.

Initially, the school board promised parental notification and opt-outs, but in March 2023, it

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