I dunno...

Considering our current POTUS has been pushing a rather socialistic healthcare plan, is already spending more then his predecessor (which is a considerable feat), has created almost 40 'czars' which act as unelected 'arms of the President' and has surrounded himself with many questionable characters for his 'inner circle'; I think people being apprehensive of the President speaking directly to their children without proper announcement and during a time when parents cannot really see what is being said- not to mention those classroom activity gems of 'do what the gov tells you' and 'what does the Pres. want me to do' for kids pre-k through sixth- is more then justifiable.

Also bear in mind; historically speaking, the last leader to start doing this was also a socialist...