Why do so many drag queens want to read to kids?

[admiral1018]

https://www.dragstoryhour.org/

There is an entire organization set up now to promote drag reading shows for kids around the U.S. I have never gotten a good answer to this, but why? Why this fixation on reading to kids?

I don't see drag queens pushing other literacy initiatives, like reading to seniors or inmates. And I don't see any other types of organized drag community services, like helping at soup kitchens. It seems that their sole focus is about organizing large groups of children for reading events. Can anyone give a genuine answer as to why they are so interested in this?

[Ulfrinn]

Автор сообщения: salamander

because they are attempting to show that they are just normal people like anyone else. they are trying to show children that it is okay how adults wish to be dressing, and that it is not abnormal. they are trying to teach these children to be accepting of peoples who are different from them at a young age, the same way one might do in school by teaching children to be kind to others regardless of their skin colour.

You do realize that a "drag queen" is a performer in a drag show, which is a form of adult entertainment, right? They're not just normal people with a lifestyle choice. Even many other drag queens will say the ones wanting to be close to kids are sus.

[hypercybermegatron]

Автор сообщения: BR B-263-54

Автор сообщения: hypercybermegatron

Catholic priests have done diddled the kids quite a bit across the world. Priests who became known for it in one parish were moved to another region and parish, with senior clergy turning a blind eye to avoid scandal.

So in terms of track record, probably less safe to have your kids left alone at a Catholic church than drag queen story time if we're to be serious about child safety and if we're being honest with ourselves.

The church has been dragged into the courts across the world but don't think much will change from institutional point of view, apart from attendance to Sunday mass continuing to dwindle year on year, so who knows how long they'll continue to exist. Orthodox priests are allowed to be married, so not as many problems like Catholic church where clerical celebacy is mandated for ordained priests.

It's any institution not just the church but any institution.

Any means by which a person can have easy access to children is of huge safeguarding concern.

This is why as parents you have to trust your instinct and gut, you have to be diligent.

Yes this is true, it's a problem with other institutions, religious or otherwise. Really, such institutions that rely on parent's trust need to have to strong reporting systems, and laws are also needed so there are consequences for covering up abuse.

[Ulfrinn]

Автор сообщения: Bathtub ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

So basically, trans people exist.

tho i would leave the gender textbook at home. Just focus more on reading to the kids and teaching basic values of acceptance. No harm in that. Draw the line on what questions are appropriate to ask etc.

Most drag queens are not transgender.

[BR B-263-54]

Автор сообщения: Shade

Автор сообщения: BR B-263-54

It's any institution not just the church but any institution.

Any means by which a person can have easy access to children is of huge safeguarding concern.

This is why as parents you have to trust your instinct and gut, you have to be diligent.

I keep my children away from structured religion also, especially Catholicism.

Again it isn't just the church it is ANY institution.

Safeguarding is a universal concept.

[Bathtub Shitter]

Автор сообщения: Ulfrinn

Автор сообщения: Bathtub ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

So basically, trans people exist.

tho i would leave the gender textbook at home. Just focus more on reading to the kids and teaching basic values of acceptance. No harm in that. Draw the line on what questions are appropriate to ask etc.

Most drag queens are not transgender.

Aren't there a lot of trans people doing this as well tho? either way trans and gender identity would probably be a talking point to come up in these.

[JD]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gruDIPtDkF8

[Candyy]

I do not see the problem with dragas but more with the activity of reading a book to a bunch of ppl in class...

Reading books to kids in class? In 2025?! Come on we are not in 2006 anymore, times change...

If I have learnt something from my practices is that just reading the book to kids (either if the teacher or assistant do it or the kids themselves do it by turns) gets boring (for them), they get distracted or just do not pay attention, they do not even know what is going on that book even though someone just read it on their face...

Even though the book that was read was Peter Pan...

But yeah, is not just little kids, what is more funny is that in high schools (at least here) ppl still do that with books in english... 1 person reads the book in the class and then the teacher "hey you, is your turn to read" but the guy got distracted becuase of boredom and does not even know on what page they are and on top of that ppl get an exam of that book...

Times have changed, how is this activity not outdated yet?

Do like a threatre with dolls at least or make the class more interactive in any other way, we have phones now (well, not those below primary), they are a great tool to make the class better, but noooo, the phones are the "devil" in person OMG... The phones are the blame for everything...

Then the old complain why ppl these do not want to read books... 🙄

How do ppl expect kids to get interested in reading books (or any subject in general) if you make the class not appealing at all?

[76561199829811770]

The problem arises when the story hour takes a dark turn. Drag queens begin to dance inappropriately in front of the kids and they tend to touch themselves and the kids inappropriately.

[Bathtub Shitter]

Twisted sister should play at elementary schools

[Xero_Daxter]

Read to kids? This is new news. Me personally I don’t even like kids. They’re rowdy, talk too much, and need constant attention so they don’t hurt themselves. I can’t even babysit myself.

[Shade]

Автор сообщения: BR B-263-54

Автор сообщения: Shade

I keep my children away from structured religion also, especially Catholicism.

Again it isn't just the church it is ANY institution.

Safeguarding is a universal concept.

By that thought process nothing is innocent or pure? perhaps you are correct, and even if you are correct, i'll still try to keep them as innocent and pure as i can.

[Goblin]

they just look like people with cartoonish clothes reading with a lot of enthusiasm.

though you have to fault them by the things they haven't done yet. With a tone that this is some how wrong

[Hobbit XIII]

Автор сообщения: Candyy

I do not see the problem with dragas but more with the activity of reading a book to a bunch of ppl in class...

Reading books to kids in class? In 2025?! Come on we are not in 2006 anymore, times change...

If I have learnt something from my practices is that just reading the book to kids (either if the teacher or assistant do it or the kids themselves do it by turns) gets boring (for them), they get distracted or just do not pay attention, they do not even know what is going on that book even though someone just read it on their face...

Even though the book that was read was Peter Pan...

But yeah, is not just little kids, what is more funny is that in high schools (at least here) ppl still do that with books in english... 1 person reads the book in the class and then the teacher "hey you, is your turn to read" but the guy got distracted becuase of boredom and does not even know on what page they are and on top of that ppl get an exam of that book...

Times have changed, how is this activity not outdated yet?

Do like a threatre with dolls at least or make the class more interactive in any other way, we have phones now (well, not those below primary), they are a great tool to make the class better, but noooo, the phones are the "devil" in person OMG... The phones are the blame for everything...

Then the old complain why ppl these do not want to read books... 🙄

How do ppl expect kids to get interested in reading books (or any subject in general) if you make the class not appealing at all?

Class reading should be entertaining and engaging.
If it goes on too long then it will become an exercise of who sleeps first.

My way with special needs adults was to read some and then they would draw a picture of something in that section.

For children which I have no clue other than what I would have liked would be bit more theatrical from the reader themselves and as an after thought now have a bit of drama play or something engaging themselves.

Back to the Drag Queen reading, its not something I would have expected at school but it would do ticket sales some good when panto time comes around again.

[Fuki]

Автор сообщения: -OrLoK- Слава Україн

I trust a Drag Queen more than I trust a Church Pastor or any other Christian conservative representative.

False dichotomy, reject both

[BR B-263-54]

Автор сообщения: Shade

Автор сообщения: BR B-263-54

Again it isn't just the church it is ANY institution.

Safeguarding is a universal concept.

By that thought process nothing is innocent or pure? perhaps you are correct, and even if you are correct, i'll still try to keep them as innocent and pure as i can.

What does this even mean?

It's about being aware and vigilant and not falling into the trap that these scandals only happen in church or religious settings.