A New Hampshire Democratic lawmaker is drawing attention for telling a parent Wednesday to “shut up” and “let the teachers teach.”
The parent had emailed New Hampshire state Representative Tommy Hoyt urging him to support a law that would establish a parents’ bill of rights in education.
“Do you know why children’s results tanked during covid? Their parents were incompetent teachers. Do your children a favor, let the teachers teach, and shut up. You’re clearly no professional,” Hoyt responded.
The parent took a screenshot of Hoyt’s response and the image began circulating on social media.
When asked for comment by Fox News Digital Hoyt replied, “Nah, I’ll take my own advice and shut up.”
The parent, who wishes to remain anonymous, told Fox News Digital, “I was sending an email to all the New Hampshire State reps because SB272, the parental rights bill, was up for a vote and I wanted just to tell all the reps as a parent of four Children in New Hampshire that I wanted them to pass the bill.”
“I’m sure a number of interest groups and concerned Republican activists will be looking to let these representatives know they were let down today, and they’ll have a chance to make their voices heard during the next primary,” Maidment said.
DeAngelis also saw the incident as potential fodder for voters. “Every single Republican running for office should put this anti-parent email in campaign ads against their Democrat opponents,” he said. “The GOP has a golden opportunity to cement itself as the Parents’ Party. Democrats like Tommy Hoyt can’t help themselves and keep unintentionally giving Republicans gifts for their campaigns. When they tell you who they are, believe them. Representative Tommy Hoyt only won his last election by 18 votes. Parents should let them know how they feel at the ballot box next time around.”
“The frequent arrest records of teachers and school personnel in NH would suggest that they are no better parents than anyone else. Please stand up for families and pass SB272 without floor amendments!” it concluded, with screenshots of news stories about New Hampshire teachers accused of sexual assault attached.
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The most contentious part of the bill is regarding parents’ rights to know about their children changing gender identity. Multiple Democrats alleged these provisions would put children at risk of violence or even death at the hands of their parents. The ACLU of New Hampshire called the legislation “harmful” and “a direct attack on LGBTQ+ students.”