The Washington Post was lampooned this week for publishing a “social justice guide for children” that aims to push elements of the Black Lives Matter and #MeToo movements for children as young as three months old.
“Parents: Do you want your three-year-old son to be a sad drone of social justice when he gets to kindergarten? I would like little Pat to be the Puritan scolding of the playground, sucking the fun, life and variety of every interaction from high school? Your friends at the Washington Post have a list of books and programs for kids – everything you need to ensure your child will never be overwhelmed by over-popularity, “Media Research Center managing editor Matt Philbin wrote. “Same.”
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Philbin eviscerated an article from Natalie Jesionka’s Post last week with the headline: “Social justice for children: these new books and programs start the conversation early.” Jesionka wrote “experts say it is never too early and a new wave of tools and resources can help start the conversation”, but Philbin did not agree with the idea.
“And what tools! Anti-racism flash cards, intersectional books, a music class’ that develops an understanding of gender and personality. Wouldn’t you like to fold the little one with a relaxing reading of ‘Anti-racist baby’ or ‘Baby awake?’ Best of all, Jesionka says that ‘a drag queen story will soon be a television show’, “wrote Philbin.
The Washington Post was lampooned this week for publishing a “social justice guide for children”. (Eric BARADAT / AFP)
“What about those ‘experts’ encouraging you to politicize your child? Jesionka speaks to a woman who sells ‘a curated box of toys, books and curricula that aims to dismantle prejudice for children from 2 years of age onwards.’ (Take that genderless potato head!), “Philbin continued.” She consults others who say ‘that children develop implicit prejudice from the age of 3 months, and at the age of 4 are categorizing and developing stereotypes.’ “
In fact, the Post article praised music lessons, flashcards and a variety of books that “discuss intersectionality and expand representation” along with “short videos that teach parents and children about anti-racism ideas”. The article also included feedback from a Canadian who founded a company that aims to eliminate prejudice among children, a psychology teacher who studies race and social interaction and the owner of a children’s bookstore that “aligns with her mission to promote black authors, female activism and women artists. “
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The Post also spoke with “performance artists” with the aim of “increasing exposure to trawling, supporting children with gender variations and creating an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome” and a variety of other experts on the subject.
“Teaching children to be neo-racists. Notice how the assumption in this story is that this is an obvious asset. No source suggesting this has critics,” journalist Andrew Sullivan wrote. “None. This is advertising.”
Author Jordan B. Peterson tweeted the article and joked, “Who’s the wokest baby? Who’s the wokest baby?”
Many others used Twitter to scoff at the Post:
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