The hypocritical and tangled web of deciding “what’s appropriate for children” is one of the many reasons it’s ideologically abhorrent to me to restrict what children are allowed to read. context link
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I think it would be wonderful if all parents were like that. That’s very much the right approach. Well, aside from dropping the book on your head. π context link
See the thing is that children reading literal porn is already illegal. (in the US.) You don’t need to normalize giving parents the control to restrict their children’s access to reading material to keep kids safe from porn if that’s[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Because when someone believes that a parent should be able to control their child’s reading material, that means: π they can restrict them from ever seeing material that shows queer or trans characters or depicts being queer or trans in[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
maria-sklodowskas-twix-bar: just-antithings: I swear antis see incest everywhere. they think about it way more than incest shippers ever could When i enter the incest thoughts competition and my opponent is an anti This is reminiscent of how we slowly lost[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
homunculus-argument: Some people are baffled by the concept that there really are people who actually like children but don’t want any of their own. “Childfree” doesn’t automatically mean someone who simply hates children. The thing is, I do like kids,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The irony is that Bella actually wields a lot of personal agency in Twilight, she just doesn’t use it in socially approved Strong Female Character ™️ways. Sending love, anon, sorry your parent was like that. Source: xxblackheartbiohazardsxx
I am sure there are fancops out there would would call your mother’s action “good parenting” because they believe there is something wrong with a 12 year old who expresses attraction to a celebrity. They are wrong, and your mother[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
fancops who say this don’t understand the concept of abusive, toxic, or neglectful parents. Trust me we have tried to explain. Source: xxblackheartbiohazardsxx
🔹 It’s okay to have a bad relationship with your mother. 🔹It’s okay to not have a relationship with your mother. 🔹It’s okay to not want to have a relationship with your mother. 🔹You are a complete and whole person[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
People love stereotypes. They love to put other people in neat boxes with clear identities. People especially love to be able to put labels on things they think are dangerous, because they think it makes them safer. It’s instinctive, I[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I want to be the person I needed when I was little So much of that sentiment drives our motivation too, anon. You sound like a wonderful person, and I’m glad that these kids have you to rely on.