My local library put on one of these disgusting events, i emailed them my problem with sexualised insulting women face being forced on children in what should be a place of lesrning & education. Needless to say they didn't bother to reply. I no longer use that library, especially since they cancelled health events for older people but happily funded these misogynists. I can't say i will be sorry when it closes, as it surely will.
Thank you RGE for this excellent comment and analysis, and for all the great work you do in informing those with ears to hear. The Let Kids Be Kids team spent much of last week looking into this further, and meeting with Cr Robert Lee from Rotorua Lakes Council. We did a deep dive into who Erika and Coco flash are... all of this is on our latest substack. When more people realise what's really going on behind the sequins and big hair, they can make brave stands. https://letkidsbekids.substack.com/p/its-dragging-on-but-were-exposing
Yes! We're all needed as we all have different audiences and bring all our skills and viewpoints in to help share the messages that parents and the community need so much. Because truth sure isn't coming from previously 'trusted' sources! Kia kaha
With respect, just as a man dressed as a woman is not and cannot be a woman, no child has "two mothers" or "two fathers". It's impossible. A child may have two caregivers of the same sex, one or none of whom may that child's parents. If we care about truth, take one step back and consider that lie as foundational for the subsequent one.
That's just stretching the term "parent" to breaking point. If an adopted child goes from one couple to another, due to some circumstance, does the child now have four parents? If a child's parents die, and the child goes to live with an uncle and aunt, are those people the child's parents, or the child's uncle and aunt?
By the way, a lot of the people I know who were adopted at birth don't consider their birth mother their mother/parent, (let alone the man who ejaculated into her), because they didn't meet her until they were adults, and she simply didn't parent them. She wasn't involved in their life as a child. The people they regard as their parents and call mum and dad are the adopted parents, ie the people who chose to parent them. They have mum, dad, and Carole. Mum is the one who fed them, clothed them, helped them with their homework, forced them to eat vegetables, and dealt with the parents of the kid who was bullying them. Carole is the slightly deranged middle aged woman who gave birth to them, and they thank heavens that she gave them up, because she was addicted to drugs and her life was a disaster and she was obviously completely unfit to be a PARENT.
Colloquially, a foster parent may be referred to as a parent. But strictly it's still not "two mums" or "two dads", as that is a biological impossibility. I don't mean to demean foster parents, I think foster parents can be a great, loving solution in difficult circumstances.
If you read my comment, you will see I'm talking about ADOPTIVE parents, not FOSTER parents btw. When you have two mothers or two fathers, one of them is ADOPTIVE. One is the biological parent, and one is the adopted parent and they are raising the child together. When you say that you can't have two mothers or two fathers you are by definition demeaning the adoptive parent. I'm going to stop responding to you now, because the contradictions in your argument add up to this: gay adoptive parents aren't really parents, but straight adoptive parents are really parents, and that is just naked homophobia.
"gay adoptive parents aren't really parents, but straight adoptive parents are really parents"
That's not my argument at all. My argument is that only biological parents are truly parents. Anything else is either adoptive, foster, etc. I don't intend to demean those people, I just think we should careful with our language here, because it's the same twisting of language that permits men to be referred to and thought as "real" women.
It's like Stripper Story Time. Sure, they could dress more demurely for the kids, but it's essentially a lie, because actual drag or stripper culture is very oriented towards sex.
So why would we want to fool ourselves or our kids into believing otherwise?
Drag is not appropriate for kids, no matter how it's marketed.
The founder of DQST was very clear about its purpose - to indoctrinate kids into Queer Theory (Which advocates for among other things the removal of age of consent laws):
I note the story time attended by an RGE member was for children 12+ years and I am wondering what the real purpose of this was, considering that (in theory) every 12+ student probably considers themselves a bit past the being read to age? I was already reading young adult novels at 12 by myself. At 12, children are prime targets for those who seek to use them to further their own means; "catch 'em early and you've got them for life" has been used by corporations for decades to ensure future profits.
I agree with those who say that if drag queens are good entertainment, then why not strippers or other forms of "adult entertainment"? Parents have a duty of safeguarding their children, which clearly some don't manage. This piece has some photos of some other DQSHs that are deemed acceptable for children, but I disagree: https://lucyleader.substack.com/p/what-the-hell-is-wrong-with-parents
Just a suggestion for the section "Double standard and excuses". You mention pole dancers. My understanding is that pole dancing has become a popular form of exercise for many women. I'd suggest saying lap dancers instead, as it is overtly sexual.
We don't need this noncence in our libraries or schools. Totally agree with the Resist Gender Education,
This gender is pushed by the WEF all over the world to cause infighting amongst parents and causing confusion in our children. They are out to get our children. I dont want these weirdos anywhere near my kids. I will pull them out of school if need.
My local library put on one of these disgusting events, i emailed them my problem with sexualised insulting women face being forced on children in what should be a place of lesrning & education. Needless to say they didn't bother to reply. I no longer use that library, especially since they cancelled health events for older people but happily funded these misogynists. I can't say i will be sorry when it closes, as it surely will.
Why are these people so desperate to read to children anyway, as if it isn’t obvious
Thank you RGE for this excellent comment and analysis, and for all the great work you do in informing those with ears to hear. The Let Kids Be Kids team spent much of last week looking into this further, and meeting with Cr Robert Lee from Rotorua Lakes Council. We did a deep dive into who Erika and Coco flash are... all of this is on our latest substack. When more people realise what's really going on behind the sequins and big hair, they can make brave stands. https://letkidsbekids.substack.com/p/its-dragging-on-but-were-exposing
Thanks, we have watched your excellent backgrounder on your substack. If we all keep saying it, hopefully the message will finally get through!
Yes! We're all needed as we all have different audiences and bring all our skills and viewpoints in to help share the messages that parents and the community need so much. Because truth sure isn't coming from previously 'trusted' sources! Kia kaha
With respect, just as a man dressed as a woman is not and cannot be a woman, no child has "two mothers" or "two fathers". It's impossible. A child may have two caregivers of the same sex, one or none of whom may that child's parents. If we care about truth, take one step back and consider that lie as foundational for the subsequent one.
A child can have two mothers or two fathers in the same way that a child who has been adopted has two parents, neither of whom are biological parents.
That's just stretching the term "parent" to breaking point. If an adopted child goes from one couple to another, due to some circumstance, does the child now have four parents? If a child's parents die, and the child goes to live with an uncle and aunt, are those people the child's parents, or the child's uncle and aunt?
From merriam webster online dictionary
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parent
parent
1 of 2 noun
par·ent ˈper-ənt
Synonyms of parent
1a: one that begets or brings forth offspring
just became parents of twins
b: a person who brings up and cares for another
foster parents
By the way, a lot of the people I know who were adopted at birth don't consider their birth mother their mother/parent, (let alone the man who ejaculated into her), because they didn't meet her until they were adults, and she simply didn't parent them. She wasn't involved in their life as a child. The people they regard as their parents and call mum and dad are the adopted parents, ie the people who chose to parent them. They have mum, dad, and Carole. Mum is the one who fed them, clothed them, helped them with their homework, forced them to eat vegetables, and dealt with the parents of the kid who was bullying them. Carole is the slightly deranged middle aged woman who gave birth to them, and they thank heavens that she gave them up, because she was addicted to drugs and her life was a disaster and she was obviously completely unfit to be a PARENT.
Colloquially, a foster parent may be referred to as a parent. But strictly it's still not "two mums" or "two dads", as that is a biological impossibility. I don't mean to demean foster parents, I think foster parents can be a great, loving solution in difficult circumstances.
If you read my comment, you will see I'm talking about ADOPTIVE parents, not FOSTER parents btw. When you have two mothers or two fathers, one of them is ADOPTIVE. One is the biological parent, and one is the adopted parent and they are raising the child together. When you say that you can't have two mothers or two fathers you are by definition demeaning the adoptive parent. I'm going to stop responding to you now, because the contradictions in your argument add up to this: gay adoptive parents aren't really parents, but straight adoptive parents are really parents, and that is just naked homophobia.
"gay adoptive parents aren't really parents, but straight adoptive parents are really parents"
That's not my argument at all. My argument is that only biological parents are truly parents. Anything else is either adoptive, foster, etc. I don't intend to demean those people, I just think we should careful with our language here, because it's the same twisting of language that permits men to be referred to and thought as "real" women.
Simply part of the global agenda to create confusion around gender, wrong focus on diversity and inclusion, and not appropriate use of libraries.
It's like Stripper Story Time. Sure, they could dress more demurely for the kids, but it's essentially a lie, because actual drag or stripper culture is very oriented towards sex.
So why would we want to fool ourselves or our kids into believing otherwise?
Drag is not appropriate for kids, no matter how it's marketed.
The founder of DQST was very clear about its purpose - to indoctrinate kids into Queer Theory (Which advocates for among other things the removal of age of consent laws):
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03626784.2020.1864621
If there is no nefarious agenda, why do grown men feel the need to wear such costumes, wigs, and make-up to be with young children?
I note the story time attended by an RGE member was for children 12+ years and I am wondering what the real purpose of this was, considering that (in theory) every 12+ student probably considers themselves a bit past the being read to age? I was already reading young adult novels at 12 by myself. At 12, children are prime targets for those who seek to use them to further their own means; "catch 'em early and you've got them for life" has been used by corporations for decades to ensure future profits.
I agree with those who say that if drag queens are good entertainment, then why not strippers or other forms of "adult entertainment"? Parents have a duty of safeguarding their children, which clearly some don't manage. This piece has some photos of some other DQSHs that are deemed acceptable for children, but I disagree: https://lucyleader.substack.com/p/what-the-hell-is-wrong-with-parents
True, and the books being read were picture books! The (small) audience was largely 15-18 year olds associated with a ''Queer' youth group.
Just a suggestion for the section "Double standard and excuses". You mention pole dancers. My understanding is that pole dancing has become a popular form of exercise for many women. I'd suggest saying lap dancers instead, as it is overtly sexual.
Done.
We don't need this noncence in our libraries or schools. Totally agree with the Resist Gender Education,
This gender is pushed by the WEF all over the world to cause infighting amongst parents and causing confusion in our children. They are out to get our children. I dont want these weirdos anywhere near my kids. I will pull them out of school if need.