7. Scotland vs. New Zealand: Let Kids Be Kids Conversation with Penny Marie

Today’s podcast takes us to New Zealand where I had the opportunity to speak (virtually) with

Penny Marie

about her grassroots organisation

Let Kids Be Kids

.  Let Kids be Kids is an initiative which empowers parents to ask questions and take action about what is happening in New Zealand schools and the wider culture.  

Penny and I compare notes as to the remarkable similarities between Scotland and New Zealand wherein ideology is replacing learning and the family is being undermined.  It seems, despite our geographical distance, a playbook is being enacted in both countries  where children’s needs are not being valued or met, in fact the foundational structures which lead to a healthy and functioning adult are being destroyed through government and school initiatives.  

We talk through the advocacy she has achieved through her road shows in particular with

Elisabeth Cave

whose ‘identity disruption’ presentation I have cited many times.

I found the conversation to be really useful in understanding the wider scope of what is happening here in schools in Scotland. This is a playbook being implemented all over the world. And parents - we are the kick back.  So roll up, get your listening ears on and be prepared for action. It’s gonna be a bumpy ride….

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Links to articles referenced:

Let Kids Be Kids:

Web: https://letkidsbekids.nz/

Substack: https://substack.com/@letkidsbekids

Let Kids Be Kids

What’s Going On With Our Kids? - Roadshow Part 1 - The Big Picture

Twitter: https://x.com/letkidsbekidsnz

Elisabeth Cave:

The dangers of hyperfocus on the upper rungs

Scottish Union for Education:

Substack:

Scottish Union for Education

Scottish Union for Education – Newsletter No89

Twitter: https://x.com/ScotUnionEd

Joanna Williams
"Sexualising Children: The Rise of Comprehensive Sex Education"

Sexualising children?

https://brussels.mcc.hu/uploads/default/0001/01/5af421de2164389456d75fa542b8b1baa859bc02.pdf



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