Issues, Etc. Netflix Programming Targeting Children with LGBTQ Activism – Nathanael Blake, 10/15/25 (2881)
Oct 15, 2025
Nathanael Blake, a Senior contributor at The Federalist and expert on family ethics, explores the controversial intersection of Netflix children’s programming and LGBTQ activism. He discusses whether such programming is a reflection of societal change or a form of indoctrination. Blake highlights specific examples of LGBTQ themes in kids’ shows and critiques the selective representation by streaming services. He emphasizes the need for a stable understanding of human sexuality and urges a positive alternative to current narratives.
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Streaming Curates A Desired Reality
- Netflix deliberately curates children's programming to promote preferred social values rather than neutrally reflecting reality.
- Nathanael Blake argues platforms show the reality they want, not an unbiased cross-section of society.
The Movement Reached Beyond Adults
- The LGBTQ movement has extended well beyond consenting adults into schools, libraries, and children's media.
- Blake says this expansion undermines earlier claims that the movement concerned only adult relationships.
Controversial Kids Clips Spark Backlash
- Conservative influencers highlighted clips of preschool and early-elementary shows with LGBTQ themes, sparking a backlash.
- Examples included a toddler dressing in a dress for his two dads and teens kissing, which led to cancellations and a stock drop.
