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I don't have any major point, just some thoughts.
So:
- I think a lot of "why don't people pull themselves up by their bootstraps" classism/racism glosses over the fact that children REALLY can't do this. (Not that it's fair to expect it of anyone, but noone's going to deny it's stupid to expect it of say a baby)
- Control over sexuality and identity is a MAJOR issue for intersex children, and anyone else with an "abnormal" but functional body who is operated on without their consent "for their own good".
- The way children are forced into their parents ethnic/cultural values is a serious issue for interracial/international adoptees.
There's more along those lines, but if I wait until I have more to say I'll never get around to posting this :)
EDIT: Adult Privilege Linkspam and A Transformational Politic (bell hooks).
I find myself pondering the similarities and differences with the treatment of disabled people, especially those with cognitive disabilities.
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