A Critical Look at James Hind’s Dubious Claims of Child Protection.
James Hind, a self-proclaimed child protection advocate, recently tweeted, "Project Night Watch vision is to create spaces online and in the real world called 'gardens' where children and young people can experience safety, courage and hope in the face of adversity. The symbol of these gardens is the 'three apple trees'." While on the surface this statement may appear well-intentioned, a deeper examination reveals troubling inconsistencies and raises significant concerns about Hind’s true motives and his understanding of child welfare. The Safe Spaces for Children: Homes, Not "Gardens". First and foremost, the notion that children need artificial "gardens" to feel safe and hopeful is perplexing. The true safe space for any child should be their home, where they are cared for by their family or guardians. Hind’s proposal to create these so-called "gardens" feels unnecessary at best, and manipulative at worst. Why does Hind feel t...
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