Is 'sin' an acceptable HS assignment subject? Opinions requested.

[Esquilax]

I'm not so sure this is really a problem. I mean, for one, there's no religion specifically mentioned; sin is kind of a loaded term, granted, but it could be broadly defined as something that goes against the mores of any religion, or even just society itself. It's entirely possible that the teacher would define it more narrowly, and that'd get my hackles up too, but at the moment it doesn't seem crazy bad, just maybe ill advised in its language.

More importantly, is there any pressure being put on your son in terms of the viewpoint he should espouse regarding whatever sin he opts to discuss? Because if not, there's nothing stopping him from going entirely negative, pointing out how ridiculous religious sin is, and really ripping into the concept. Hell, it's what I did all through my high school english classes, never hiding the fact that I often hated the reading material and some of the concepts in the assignments, and I was a straight A student all year. I think I even ended one essay by quoting the Mighty Boosh.

I dunno how it is wherever you are, though; my teachers appreciated honesty, so long as it was presented in a clear and interesting way. For all I know, your son could run the risk of being marked down for rocking the boat... but he'll have a hell of a time in the process, though.