It seems that Haines will experience drag queens, thanks to the Fair. This, after hearing public testimony over Alaska House Bill 105, has enhanced my understanding of the term “grooming”. This term applies to those who knowingly divert a child from parental direction and leadership. Groomers do not honor parents – they desire to possess parents’ power to define society – but what gets put in its place? Can the family be successfully redefined, especially if groomers cannot even publicly define the word “woman”? Impossible. Please remember a few things. All children are born to mom/dad combinations. Parents are the most motivated, efficient caregivers. There are just not enough specialists to manage children without oppression. Parents also carry legal responsibility for children’s behavior – a pretty good deal for society. Groomers now apply social pressure on the vulnerable to disobey or deceive struggling parents. Sure – families struggle. It is no secret that every healthy family passes through very threatening struggles, but those very struggles work maturity in families. So the family is vulnerable and needs support, not subversion. What to do? Let us respond by carefully considering before delegating ANY entity influence over parental direction – social media, especially. Get involved in your children’s education. Fnd entities that encourage obedience to parents. Watch our own lives – are our actions consistent with our words? We need to support our struggling families, if we truly want a free society. Keep a steady eye on those who “groom” our children.
Scott Hansen