The old 'don't ask, don't tell' policy rears its ugly head again! Birth control, sexuality, sexual violence....ugh. So disempowering - I guess that's exactly the point! I so agree that whatever is mentionable is manageable. Thank you for your work!
Every school library from middle school (6th grade) and up should have books addressing sexual violence. Let us know how you do Victoria and good luck!
Fred Rogers was one of the most memorable televisual figures of my childhood, and I have tried to live honestly based on the principles of kindness he taught us.
The old 'don't ask, don't tell' policy rears its ugly head again! Birth control, sexuality, sexual violence....ugh. So disempowering - I guess that's exactly the point! I so agree that whatever is mentionable is manageable. Thank you for your work!
Thanks for reading! Disempowering is the perfect word!
Every school library from middle school (6th grade) and up should have books addressing sexual violence. Let us know how you do Victoria and good luck!
Thank you!
So glad you are enjoying Those People. I always enjoy your substack. Thanks for all the library news too.
You’re welcome.
Fred Rogers was one of the most memorable televisual figures of my childhood, and I have tried to live honestly based on the principles of kindness he taught us.
That is wonderful. An excellent role model!