Stuff You Missed in History Class Behind the Scenes Minis: Morality and Friction
Mar 21, 2025
Dive into the unsettling world of the Children's Morality Code project, revealing how it mirrors dark historical events. Explore the tumultuous life of Mary Hunter Austin, who faced numerous conflicts with influential figures. Discover the ethical dilemmas of past research methods involving children, and the hidden financial mysteries tied to historical personalities. The discussion also touches on the challenges of caregiving, especially for mothers navigating societal pressures while raising disabled children.
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Morality Code's Goal
- The Children's Morality Code project aimed to indoctrinate children with strict moral laws.
- It involved creepy surveillance tactics and disturbing ableist and eugenicist undertones.
Children's Morality Code
- Tracy and Holly discuss the Children's Morality Code project and its unsettling implications.
- Holly expresses her disgust at the project's methods and goals.
Potential for Abuse
- The Morality Code could be used to suppress dissent and maintain power imbalances.
- Children taught blind loyalty might not challenge authority figures' wrongdoings.