Jerry Seinfeld Critiques NYC Private Schools for Sensitive Policies on Election Day

Jerry Seinfeld is expressing his discontent with recent decisions made by private schools in New York regarding election day. Several schools have announced that students can take the day off to relieve anxiety from the ongoing political campaigns. Seinfeld argues that such policies are not helping children but instead limiting their thoughts and experiences.

In an interview with The New York Times, Seinfeld noted that children aren't rejecting their schools but are frustrated with the policies in place. He shared that he transferred his youngest son to a different school partly due to these issues. He criticized the schools for promoting an environment that encourages students to "buckle" under pressure. “What kind of lives have these people led that makes them think this is the right way to handle young people?” he asked.

One school in particular, The Ethical Culture Fieldstone School, has campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, with tuition costing around $65,540 per year. The school's head announced that attendance would be optional on election day for students who might feel emotionally distressed. Additionally, the school plans to offer counseling sessions for those who want to talk about their feelings.

Seinfeld believes this decision reflects an excessive sensitivity toward children. This is not the first time he has addressed issues of cultural sensitivity. Previously, he criticized the extreme left for stifling comedy, stating that it negatively impacts stand-up performers. He emphasized that while live comedy is self-regulated by the audience, scripted content often goes through multiple layers of oversight that can dilute its humor.

Since his initial comments, Seinfeld has stated that his views on these issues have evolved.