Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture Pro-Child Policies (with Katy Faust)
Nov 19, 2024
Katy Faust, Founder and President of Them Before Us, dives into the urgent topic of children's rights, advocating for their needs in policy discussions. She challenges damaging cultural narratives surrounding masculinity and femininity, highlighting their impact on youth. Faust critiques environmental policies, revealing how they can harm children's health, and discusses the troubling trends in education that prioritize adult interests over student achievement. Her insights are a call to rethink cultural misconceptions that affect our youngest generations.
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Expanding Advocacy for Children
- Katy Faust expands her advocacy to various political issues by prioritizing children's rights.
- This lens leads to better personal and policy decisions, promoting both individual and national well-being.
Assault on Family Bonds
- Family policies often prioritize adult desires over children's rights, treating children as accessories.
- Culture, law, and technology contribute to this issue, undermining children's fundamental rights.
Harmful Lies About Masculinity
- The two extremes of masculinity, machismo and toxic masculinity, harm boys and consequently girls and families.
- Both extremes are lies that damage children if they grow up believing those are their only options.
