My heart breaks for the parents, too. They are us. But without honesty my goodwill is just condescension.
One thing I’d say to all adults involved in this is... DON’T.
Camp administrators and counselor’s parents: Why are you gleefully sending foxes into henhouses?
If you have to send foxes, send them honestly. Don’t BS us with “oh it’s fine, they all identify as male.” Not good enough. There has to be some way for parents to insist on having a nonconfused counselor. “So, my son’s counselors will all be realmales, right?” (I don’t say “cis,” any better ideas?) If the camp can’t promise that, then tell them “Sorry, I only choose camps that take child safety seriously.”
It's not perfect (I agree with Lunafalls that some woke parents will actively seek “inclusive” camps) but it’s something.
My heart breaks for the parents, too. They are us. But without honesty my goodwill is just condescension.
One thing I’d say to all adults involved in this is... DON’T.
Camp administrators and counselor’s parents: Why are you gleefully sending foxes into henhouses?
If you have to send foxes, send them honestly. Don’t BS us with “oh it’s fine, they all identify as male.” Not good enough. There has to be some way for parents to insist on having a nonconfused counselor. “So, my son’s counselors will all be realmales, right?” (I don’t say “cis,” any better ideas?) If the camp can’t promise that, then tell them “Sorry, I only choose camps that take child safety seriously.”
It's not perfect (I agree with Lunafalls that some woke parents will actively seek “inclusive” camps) but it’s something.