A Special Place in Hell

Dance Moms of Davos: Behind Every Child Activist Stands . . A Munchausen By Proxy Mom?

Jul 14, 2023

Greta Thunberg, young climate activist, discusses her refusal to share skincare secrets. The hosts delve into ageism and women standing up for men. They also touch on a confusing op-ed and problematic discussion about body types.

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Greta Thunberg

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Quick takeaways

Children's involvement in activism should be balanced to protect their well-being while encouraging engagement with important social issues.

Challenges and dynamics within the nonprofit and activist sectors should be critically examined and addressed to ensure effective and ethical service.

Children can participate in activism with guidance and support from adults, prioritizing their safety, well-being, and development.

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The Impact of Activism on Children

Activism can have a significant impact on young children, especially when they are exposed to intense and compelling messages or experiences. This can lead to a strong emotional response and a desire to take action, which may result in them becoming involved in activism at a young age. However, it is important to consider the potential negative effects of involving children in activism, such as the risk of exploitation and the potential for them to become overwhelmed or consumed by the cause. It is crucial to strike a balance between encouraging young people to engage with important social issues and ensuring their well-being and development are prioritized.

Introduction

2min

Disliking Lunch and Nudity on Gay Men's Nude Beaches

6min

The Legacy of Young Girls as Activists

12min

The Impact of Activist Documentaries

19min

Lying to Children and the Elaborate Traffic Light Story

2min

The Connection Between Autism Spectrum and Activism

12min

Sister's Singing Career and Housekeeping

2min

Updates, Advice Segment, and Controversial Discussions

13min

Unwillingness to Accept Male Sexuality and the Consent Model

2min

10.

The Challenges of Men Falling Behind

15min

11.

Exploring Diversity and Challenges in Ballet

1min

On this episode, the girls/women go in search of the secrets of school-age lassies who do double duty as saint-adjacent as moral sages. Is this the kind of work no grown woman can do? To wit, is it the final frontier of ageism? At age 20, Greta Thunberg look a day over 11. So why is she refusing to share her skincare secrets?

FYI: The girls/women are launching an advice segment–send in your personal/professional/political/spiritual questions to us, and we will kill a pig, examine its intestines, and share our wisdom with you.

Finally, the girls move onto more incel white-knighting (brown-knighting, in Sarah’s case) and wonder why it’s women who stand up for the guys more than most men do. Just another form of unpaid, emotional labor.

And in the BONUS segment for members only, the girls/women discuss a confusing op-ed in the New York Times by a black ballet dancer, and move onto a seriously problematic discussion about body types, ending with Sarah’s (racist?) awakening at a nude spa.

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LINKS:

The Advocate: Gay Nude Resort Must Allow Women, Judge Declares

The Atlantic: Don’t Wait for the Children to Save Us

NYT: American Ballet Theatre Doesn’t See Me As I See Myself

WaPo: Men are lost. Here’s a map out of the wilderness

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