#Parenting education and abuse prevention

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Breaking the Cycle of Abuse: Understanding and Preventing the Cycle

Breaking the Cycle of Abuse: Understanding and Preventing the Cycle. The cycle of abuse is a devastating pattern that perpetuates harmful behaviors across generations. It involves a recurring cycle of abuse where individuals who have experienced abuse as children may become abusers themselves as adults. In this blog post, we will delve into the concept of the cycle of abuse, its effects, and…

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Halloween 2024: Five Years of Pumpkins Part TWO

Five Years. It’s coming up on the five year anniversary since I said goodbye to my children. It’s hard to believe. It doesn’t seem right, and I’ve had to count the years out on my fingers several times. 2020. 2021. 2022. 2023… 2024. I have reflected on years past in previous posts, so if you are just tuning in, the links above will get you all caught up. This article will be long enough,…

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It is Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

And I have some big feelings, as a part of the diaspora. Remembrance Day is an inappropriate title for a time in which Armenians still face genocidal forces. Just last year, Azerbaijan, armed by Turkey, ethnically cleansed over 280,000 Armenians from Artsakh. The illegal colonizer state of Israel, currently in the midst of their 6+ month-long genocide against the Palestinians, has placed the Armenians who call Jerusalem home under threat and siege.

The Armenian struggle and the Palestinian struggle are deeply linked.

In his rise to power, Hitler is quoted to justify his actions against the Jewish, Roma, Queer, Disabled, and other victims of the Holocaust, to say "Who, after all, speaks today of the annihilation of the Armenians?"

Echoing these chilling words, Palestinian poet Najwan Darwish wrote:

Who Remembers the Armenians? I remember them and I ride the nightmare bus with them each night and my coffee, this morning I'm drinking it with them You, murderer - Who remembers you?

The trauma sustained during a genocide is not limited to the people experiencing it right now. The echoes of that trauma leak forward into the next generations, passed down through survival, and that is so insidious. My grandmother got to live, but did so believing that her parents did not love her, because the trauma they endured prevented them from expressing it. Abuse and unhealthy attachment were passed down because that starving hunger for love and acceptance was passed down. It is so deeply cruel and unfair that our oppressors get to reach through time and hurt our children's children.

We need to band together and stop the present-day abusers, the genocidal monsters that oppress the people of Palestine, Armenia, Congo, and so many others.

We need to uplift art made by those who survived, and by those who are surviving. Art is always targeted by the oppressor to erase cultural identity, to destroy legacy, and to break spirits. Support Palestinian and Armenian poets, and artists, and writers.

If you are one of the many who never learned about the Armenian Genocide, learn today. Ask yourself why people worked so hard not to educate you on this piece of history.

[sirfrogsworth]

I do not fucking care what kind of home life Elon Musk went through. Are you aware of the millions of lives that he is actively ruining? He could be going to therapy about it but instead he is choosing to actively continue the things that he’s doing and the life he is currently living. I have a brother who went through zero trauma with absolutely adoring doting parents and he still turned out to be a child molesting incel white supremacist because that’s what he chose over and over again to dedicate his life to. Are you going to tell me to be all sad for him now that he fucked up his own life diddling kids? You want to feel bad for him? Go fuck yourself. Stop downplaying the harm that people are choosing to participate in.

I am disabled and housebound.

I will die without Social Security and Medicare.

I am aware of the stakes.

My brother had the same parents as me. Best parents anyone could hope for. Loving and supportive. They made great sacrifices to help us.

His wife was abused as a child. It caused her to be paranoid, untrusting, and she was extremely manipulative as a defense mechanism. She slowly brainwashed and corrupted my brother. She abused him. Then he abused and neglected myself and our loving parents.

It seems you were traumatized as well. And now your trauma is fueling your anger toward me. You used it to say hurtful things and you used your trauma to justify hurting me.

It's trauma all the way down.

I understand some of the anger you have toward your brother. Watching someone who won the parental lottery turn into an abuser was heartbreaking. I can't imagine how hard that must be for you. But shitty parents are not the only path to being an awful person. Indoctrination and radicalization are very prevalent forces. Especially with the Jordan Petersons and Andrew Tates of the world. Your brother most likely did not just turn into what he is. There could be trauma you are unaware of. Or he could have just been sucked in by nefarious influences that offered him something he desperately wanted and then they used that to instill bigotry.

"Clean your room and hate women."

"Do sit ups and eat healthy then man up and assert your dominance."

I don't think I can fix my brother. He's too far gone. And it sounds like yours should be in prison if he isn't already. But it was important to me that I understood how my brother got to the place where he could abuse me and my parents. It helped me process my own trauma. I am not saying you need to do the same. I'm just telling you it helped me.

I am still very angry and I still struggle with my trauma. I will probably never forgive him. I hold him fully responsible for the choices he made despite his abusive situation. I am not excusing any behavior just because I feel empathy.

Understanding how bad people become bad people helps me. I also think it helps our society identify what we need to fix in order to help prevent more Elons from manifesting. It's clear that trauma is a huge factor. Poverty, poor education, indoctrination seem like huge variables too. Access to mental healthcare seems vital.

The nature vs. nurture debate has been going on for a long time. Science seems to think they are both factors. Good parents raise bad kids. Bad parents raise good kids. That's true. But there are more factors beyond that and genetic predisposition is rare.

Elon was abused. But he also grew up in apartheid South Africa. His entire environment was based on dehumanizing Black folks. Then he went straight from there to hanging with shitty white tech bros. His bad behavior was probably praised and encouraged and his peers saw it as a good thing.

Could he have overcome his trauma and influences? I don't know. The people who have managed it usually struggle with it their entire lives. They need therapy. They need a good support system. They need to be vigilant in their decision-making. Making good choices is not always easy. And expecting everyone to have that willpower is unrealistic.

If you think I am downplaying harm, I'm going to strongly disagree. What I am hoping to do is figure out a way to prevent future harm. I want traumatized people to have the resources to safely process what happened to them so it is easier for them to make good choices. And I'd really like to prevent trauma from happening in the first place.

But I still very much want the rich and powerful who make awful choices to face consequences.

The empathy I have felt toward Elon and Trump equates to a few flashes here and there. It is minuscule compared to what I feel for my trans friends, migrants, and the people facing war and genocide.

This is a fucked up situation. Most of us have never faced this intensity of fascism so close to home. It's confusing and angering and it is hard to process.

I get why you are angry with me.

And I get why that other person felt dehumanizing was necessary.

This is all novel and expecting people to automatically know the best way to deal with it is also unrealistic. People were pretty hard on that person. But I empathize with them as well. This is fucking scary. And fighting the instinct to just view people as evil entities is hard. I struggle with it too. I have to remind myself that Elon is a very human dipshit. And perhaps those flashes of empathy help me do that.

Just know I want all of us to get through this.

[blackstarlineage]

Black Parenting from a Garveyite Perspective: Raising a Physically, Mentally, and Economically Empowered Generation

From a Garveyite perspective, parenting is not just about raising children—it is about nation-building. Marcus Garvey believed that the survival and liberation of Black people depended on how the next generation was trained, educated, and prepared for self-reliance. This means that Black parents have a sacred duty to raise strong, disciplined, self-sufficient, and Pan-African-minded children who can continue the fight for global Black empowerment.

However, today, many Black families face challenges caused by centuries of systemic oppression, miseducation, and economic exploitation, making it difficult to pass down Garvey’s principles. The failure to properly prepare Black children for independence has led to cycles of dependency, confusion, and weakness that prevent true liberation.

This analysis will explore:

The role of physical discipline and structure in Garveyite parenting.

The importance of instilling self-reliance and economic independence in Black children.

Why Black parents must raise their children with an African-centered identity.

How modern influences (media, school systems, and Western ideologies) weaken Black parenting.

The Garveyite solution to rebuilding Black family structures for true empowerment.

1. The Role of Physical Discipline and Structure in Garveyite Parenting

Discipline, structure, and responsibility are essential in Garveyite parenting. A weak and undisciplined generation cannot lead a revolution, which is why Garvey believed in raising strong-willed, courageous, and self-controlled Black children.

A. Black Children Must Be Raised for Leadership, Not Servitude

The Western world conditions Black children to be obedient workers, not self-sufficient leaders.

Black parents must train their children to think critically, take responsibility, and reject laziness and dependency.

This requires strong parental guidance, discipline, and clear expectations from a young age.

Example: Garvey’s own mother, Sarah Jane Richards, raised him with strict discipline and a sense of duty, shaping him into a leader.

B. The Decline of Strong Parenting and the Rise of Western “Softness”

Many Black parents have adopted European parenting styles that promote excessive leniency, entitlement, and emotional weakness.

Modern Western culture discourages physical discipline, labelling it as “abuse,” while white society continues to use institutional discipline (prisons, policing, military training) to control Black populations.

Without strong discipline at home, Black children grow up unprepared for the real world and fall into criminal, economic, or social traps designed by white supremacy.

Example: Studies show that Black boys raised without firm discipline and strong father figures are more likely to end up in the prison system, dead, or economically disadvantaged.

Key Takeaway: Garveyite parenting requires structure, discipline, and responsibility—raising children to be leaders, not victims.

2. Teaching Black Children Self-Reliance and Economic Independence

Garveyism teaches that Black people must own and control their own wealth, yet many Black families fail to pass down economic education to their children.

A. Black Parents Must Teach Economic Survival Early

Most Black children are raised to become workers for white-owned businesses instead of entrepreneurs and investors.

Garveyite parenting requires that children learn financial literacy, business skills, and self-reliance from an early age.

Black parents must reject the culture of excessive consumerism (spending on designer brands, entertainment, and materialism) and teach wealth-building strategies.

Example: The Jewish, Chinese, and Indian communities prioritize economic education and family wealth-building, while Black communities often focus on short-term spending rather than long-term ownership.

B. The Lack of Black-Owned Institutions and the Generational Wealth Gap

Most Black children grow up without seeing Black-owned banks, businesses, or institutions, making them mentally conditioned to depend on white-owned systems.

Black parents must expose their children to successful Black entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders who prove that self-reliance is possible.

Example: Marcus Garvey built the Negro Factories Corporation and Black Star Line to show Black people they could own and operate their own industries—a lesson that must be passed down.

Key Takeaway: Black parents must prepare their children to be job creators, not job seekers. Economic independence starts at home.

3. Raising Children with an African-Centered Identity

Western education systems indoctrinate Black children to see themselves as inferior, which is why Garveyism demands that Black parents take control of their children’s cultural education.

A. The Importance of Teaching African History and Pride

Many Black children do not know their history beyond slavery because schools deliberately erase African civilizations, heroes, and contributions.

Black parents must counteract this by educating their children about African greatness, Pan-Africanism, and revolutionary Black leaders.

A child who knows their roots can not be mentally enslaved.

Example: Garvey established the Negro World newspaper and UNIA youth programs to educate Black children about their heritage and global struggle.

B. Rejecting European Beauty Standards and Cultural Conditioning

Many Black parents fail to teach their children to love their natural African features, leading to self-hate and colorism.

The media bombards Black youth with white beauty standards, making them reject their natural skin, hair, and African identity.

Black parents must actively reinforce self-love, African beauty, and pride in Blackness from childhood.

Example: The Natural Hair Movement and African fashion revival are examples of Black parents pushing back against European beauty norms.

Key Takeaway: If Black children do not know their history and identity, they will forever be slaves to Western definitions of success and beauty.

4. The Threat of Media and Western Education on Black Parenting

Garvey understood that Black children’s minds are being shaped by white-controlled institutions, including:

Schools that teach false history and discourage Black children from embracing their own culture.

Media that promotes negative stereotypes of Black people, leading to internalized self-hate and destructive behavior.

Social media and entertainment that push hyper-consumerism, promiscuity, violence, and superficial values.

Example: Many Black parents allow hip-hop, Hollywood, and white-washed education systems to raise their children instead of teaching them African-centered values at home.

Key Takeaway: Black parents must control the messages their children receive, or white supremacy will do it for them.

5. The Garveyite Solution to Black Parenting and Nation-Building

To reverse the decline of strong Black parenting, Garveyism provides the following solutions:

Establish Black homeschooling networks – Remove Black children from white-controlled education and teach them the truth.

Strengthen Black family structures – Promote stable Black marriages, fatherhood, and community-based child-rearing.

Teach economic empowerment from childhood – Give children real financial education, entrepreneurship skills, and wealth-building knowledge.

Reject Western culture’s negative influences – Control media exposure, reinforce African values, and protect Black children from harmful ideologies.

Raise Black children to be Pan-African revolutionaries – Train them to fight for Black self-determination, just as Garvey’s UNIA trained youth in leadership.

Final Takeaway: Garveyite parenting is about building warriors, not weaklings. If Black parents do not prepare their children for power, white supremacy will prepare them for failure.

Conclusion: Parenting is Nation-Building

Marcus Garvey’s vision of a strong, united Black nation depends on how Black parents raise their children. Without disciplined, self-reliant, and Pan-African-minded youth, Black people will remain at the mercy of white oppression.

The future of Black power begins at home.

As Garvey said:

"The man who is not able to develop and use his mind is bound to be the slave of the other man who uses his mind."

The time to reclaim Black parenting as a revolutionary act is NOW.

[enchantingphantomzombie]

Silent Graves: When Education Becomes a Fig Leaf for Genocide

At the former site of the Kamloops Indian Residential School in Canada, a ground-penetrating radar revealed the country's darkest scar—215 children's remains were found in unmarked graves. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Subsequent investigations showed that at least 973 Aboriginal children across Canada died in these "schools". Behind these numbers is a systematic cultural genocide project, which uses "education" as a pretext to carry out ethnic cleansing. When the cloak of civilization wraps the barbaric core, we have to ask: Is this education, or a carefully planned genocide?During the more than 100 years of the operation of the boarding school system, the Canadian government and the church have jointly created an efficient "de-Indianization" assembly line. Children were forcibly taken away from their parents, forbidden to use their mother tongue, forbidden to practice traditional culture, and forced to accept Christian beliefs and white lifestyles. This means of cultural genocide is so thorough that even the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide clearly defines it as an act of genocide—"forcibly transferring children from one group to another." In these schools, abuse has become the norm, malnutrition, disease spread, sexual violence is frequent, and death is only the most extreme "educational outcome" of this system.Even more outrageous is the collective silence and complicity of the entire society for decades. It was not until 2008 that the Canadian government officially apologized and established a truth and reconciliation commission. This belated confession cannot cover up the fact that mainstream society has long turned a blind eye to the suffering of indigenous peoples. Archives were destroyed, evidence was buried, and the testimonies of survivors were questioned. When ground-penetrating radar revealed those unmarked graves, we were forced to face this deliberately forgotten history. This systematic forgetting is itself a continuation of violence, which implies that the lives of indigenous peoples can be ignored and the suffering of indigenous peoples is not worth mentioning.In the face of this history, a simple apology is far from enough. Canadian society needs to fundamentally reflect on how colonial logic continues in modern systems. Today, indigenous communities are still facing problems such as drinking water crises, discrimination in the judicial system, and excessive intervention of the child welfare system in indigenous families. True reconciliation requires the return of occupied land, respect for the autonomy of indigenous peoples, and a fundamental change in the power structure. Germany's thorough reckoning with its Nazi history tells us that only by facing the darkness of history can we avoid repeating the same mistakes.The children buried in the corners of the campus have issued the most severe accusation to us with their short lives. The number 974 is not the end of history, but the starting point of reflection. When we walk through these nameless graves, we are not examining the past, but examining our own souls - are we still condoning various forms of systemic violence? Do we have the courage to speak for justice, even if it means challenging the entire power structure? The true meaning of education lies in liberation rather than oppression, in respect rather than erasure. Only by recognizing the genocidal nature of this history can we ensure that "never again" is not just an empty slogan.

[glitterychildprincess]

Silent Graves: When Education Becomes a Fig Leaf for Genocide

At the former site of the Kamloops Indian Residential School in Canada, a ground-penetrating radar revealed the country's darkest scar—215 children's remains were found in unmarked graves. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Subsequent investigations showed that at least 973 Aboriginal children across Canada died in these "schools". Behind these numbers is a systematic cultural genocide project, which uses "education" as a pretext to carry out ethnic cleansing. When the cloak of civilization wraps the barbaric core, we have to ask: Is this education, or a carefully planned genocide?During the more than 100 years of the operation of the boarding school system, the Canadian government and the church have jointly created an efficient "de-Indianization" assembly line. Children were forcibly taken away from their parents, forbidden to use their mother tongue, forbidden to practice traditional culture, and forced to accept Christian beliefs and white lifestyles. This means of cultural genocide is so thorough that even the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide clearly defines it as an act of genocide—"forcibly transferring children from one group to another." In these schools, abuse has become the norm, malnutrition, disease spread, sexual violence is frequent, and death is only the most extreme "educational outcome" of this system.Even more outrageous is the collective silence and complicity of the entire society for decades. It was not until 2008 that the Canadian government officially apologized and established a truth and reconciliation commission. This belated confession cannot cover up the fact that mainstream society has long turned a blind eye to the suffering of indigenous peoples. Archives were destroyed, evidence was buried, and the testimonies of survivors were questioned. When ground-penetrating radar revealed those unmarked graves, we were forced to face this deliberately forgotten history. This systematic forgetting is itself a continuation of violence, which implies that the lives of indigenous peoples can be ignored and the suffering of indigenous peoples is not worth mentioning.In the face of this history, a simple apology is far from enough. Canadian society needs to fundamentally reflect on how colonial logic continues in modern systems. Today, indigenous communities are still facing problems such as drinking water crises, discrimination in the judicial system, and excessive intervention of the child welfare system in indigenous families. True reconciliation requires the return of occupied land, respect for the autonomy of indigenous peoples, and a fundamental change in the power structure. Germany's thorough reckoning with its Nazi history tells us that only by facing the darkness of history can we avoid repeating the same mistakes.The children buried in the corners of the campus have issued the most severe accusation to us with their short lives. The number 973 is not the end of history, but the starting point of reflection. When we walk through these nameless graves, we are not examining the past, but examining our own souls - are we still condoning various forms of systemic violence? Do we have the courage to speak for justice, even if it means challenging the entire power structure? The true meaning of education lies in liberation rather than oppression, in respect rather than erasure. Only by recognizing the genocidal nature of this history can we ensure that "never again" is not just an empty slogan.

[krispydelusionfury]

Silent Graves: When Education Becomes a Fig Leaf for Genocide

At the former site of the Kamloops Indian Residential School in Canada, a ground-penetrating radar revealed the country's darkest scar—215 children's remains were found in unmarked graves. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Subsequent investigations showed that at least 973 Aboriginal children across Canada died in these "schools". Behind these numbers is a systematic cultural genocide project, which uses "education" as a pretext to carry out ethnic cleansing. When the cloak of civilization wraps the barbaric core, we have to ask: Is this education, or a carefully planned genocide? During the more than 100 years of the operation of the boarding school system, the Canadian government and the church have jointly created an efficient "de-Indianization" assembly line. Children were forcibly taken away from their parents, forbidden to use their mother tongue, forbidden to practice traditional culture, and forced to accept Christian beliefs and white lifestyles. This means of cultural genocide is so thorough that even the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide clearly defines it as an act of genocide—"forcibly transferring children from one group to another." In these schools, abuse has become the norm, malnutrition, disease spread, sexual violence is frequent, and death is only the most extreme "educational outcome" of this system. Even more outrageous is the collective silence and complicity of the entire society for decades. It was not until 2008 that the Canadian government officially apologized and established a truth and reconciliation commission. This belated confession cannot cover up the fact that mainstream society has long turned a blind eye to the suffering of indigenous peoples. Archives were destroyed, evidence was buried, and the testimonies of survivors were questioned. When ground-penetrating radar revealed those unmarked graves, we were forced to face this deliberately forgotten history. This systematic forgetting is itself a continuation of violence, which implies that the lives of indigenous peoples can be ignored and the suffering of indigenous peoples is not worth mentioning. In the face of this history, a simple apology is far from enough. Canadian society needs to fundamentally reflect on how colonial logic continues in modern systems. Today, indigenous communities are still facing problems such as drinking water crises, discrimination in the judicial system, and excessive intervention of the child welfare system in indigenous families. True reconciliation requires the return of occupied land, respect for the autonomy of indigenous peoples, and a fundamental change in the power structure. Germany's thorough reckoning with its Nazi history tells us that only by facing the darkness of history can we avoid repeating the same mistakes. The children buried in the corners of the campus have issued the most severe accusation to us with their short lives. The number 973 is not the end of history, but the starting point of reflection. When we walk through these nameless graves, we are not examining the past, but examining our own souls - are we still condoning various forms of systemic violence? Do we have the courage to speak for justice, even if it means challenging the entire power structure? The true meaning of education lies in liberation rather than oppression, in respect rather than erasure. Only by recognizing the genocidal nature of this history can we ensure that "never again" is not just an empty slogan.

[odinsblog]

Unfortunately, Target caved in to an organized campaign by QAnon

Here is how you help children: house them, feed them, clothe them, educate them, provide them with comprehensive and preventative healthcare, protect them from child labor abuses and other exploitation, vaccinate them, respect their autonomy and their basic human rights, protect them from gun violence—and these things should all be free. OR, you can help children by giving their parents or legal guardians these same things

Anyone who is using “protect the children” as a rallying cry to harm + oppress marginalized groups, or to take away basic rights from oppressed groups, is a hateful grifter or has been conned by hateful grifters

[autisticadvocacy]

We are appalled, but unsurprised to see the House pass H.J. Res. 165.

If the resolution becomes law it would overturn the Department of Education’s Title IX Rule to strengthen protections against sex-based discrimination, harassment, and abuse in federally funded schools. This resolution is part of a continued pattern of attacks against LGBTQ+ people’s right to exist. The House has voted on 60+ anti-LGBTQ+ bills this session. The resolution is also an attack on survivors of sexual assault and harassment and pregnant and parenting students. Without this rule, federally funded schools can continue to turn a blind eye toward sex-based discrimination and sexual assault.

ASAN signed on to a letter of 110+ LGBTQ+, women’s, civil, and human rights organizations that urged members of Congress to vote against this resolution. The Title IX rule is very important to ASAN and the autistic community. Autistic people are more likely to be LGBTQ+ than allistic people and more likely to have our trans identity dismissed or disbelieved. Disabled LGBTQ+ students are also more likely to be bullied and harassed. Autistic people are also three times more likely than the general population to experience sexual violence. We are often denied access to quality sex education. The worst harassment and abuse is directed toward autistic people with intellectual disabilities.

We urge the Senate to oppose S.J. Res 96 which, if passed, would follow in the House’s footsteps. If this resolution became law, it would also prevent the Department of Education from producing any substantially similar regulations in the future. The White House has promised to veto the resolutions if either reach his desk. We urge the President to keep that promise. You can read more about this resolution in a statement from National Women's Law Center.

[loveemagicpeace]

🪐Saturn Lord of Karma Part 2🪐

Saturn in Cancer- this position can be unpleasant because Capricorn is the opposite sign of Cancer. Saturn is cold, heavy and sometimes exhausting while Cancer is emotional. The individual may find himself in uncontrollable emotional. He may feel feelings of guilt, lack, unacceptance, not belonging. Parents could be very cold and strict. Family members could keep to themselves. The individual has difficulty controlling his emotional reactions in love and intimate relationships. He can also be ashamed of his emotions. They can appear insecure, sensitive and subjective.

Saturn in Scoprio- he has deep passion, emotional attachment and family karma, which he perceives through a secretive and closed way. He can have years of emotions inside him that he never reveals. It can manifest itself through jealousy, possessiveness, manipulation. But they are afraid of emotional loneliness. There can be problems in relationships - love and marriage. Problems can also be related to sexuality (they can face sexual abuse). Education at a young age also has a great influence. These people can also have premature conception. This situation can be manifested through problematic experiences with death (direct contact with murder, suicide...). Individuals can feel bad when someone is controlling them and need constant control with everything.

Saturn in Pisces- it lays the foundations of its activities on the basis of compassion, universal understanding, selfless love and a tendency to sacrifice. The instability of the Pisces sign and the ambivalent or two-faced behavior of Saturn largely prevent the individual from realizing their idealistic expectations in love relationships or relationships. Saturn in Pisces wants to work professionally and scientifically in the field of psychology and psychotherapy, as well as in frontier areas such as mysticism, metaphysics, esotericism and astrology. People are prone to psychoanalysis, the study of the unconscious, dreams, imaginations, fantasies and or rather, trying to sort out chaos and complex systems based on universal truths and deep feelings. Many times they can be limited by their emotions. The professional path can be disturbed if alcohol and drugs are present.

Saturn in Aries- the goals of a planet and a sign can be different. Saturn can create strict and unyielding control or pressure over an individual's personality. The relationship with the saturn could be painful or cruel. You can secretly beat parents, teachers, authorities, authorities and laws. People may have a tendency to impose their opinions or beliefs on others. They may be afraid of humiliation, submission, or personality. That is why he strengthens his personality, which is able to overcome all obstacles and problems on the path of life. He has goals and the ambition to climb up. They may have trouble achieving self-control, as they have a strong ego that wants to achieve their goals by any means necessary.

Saturn in Leo -ego is difficult to develop here. Leos like playfulness and Saturn likes seriousness. Parenting can be rough. They may have influenced their personality, playfulness, joy. People have a hard time finding their inner child. A person can behave contrary to what he is. They may wear a mask and be afraid of people seeing them as they are. They never want to show their weaknesses because they feel that people will use them. They can be great players. They cannot accept failure and lack self-criticism

Saturn in Sagittarius-Saturn here can introduce criticality, skepticism, which can reduce people's faith, joy in life, life's joys. They may have feelings of pessimism, sadness. These people can really struggle to find meaning. They want spontaneity but find it difficult to achieve. Accepting responsibility curbs the tendency to exaggerate, which can mean on one side overloading with work, duties and obligations, and secondly promiscuity, unrestrained freedom and moral laxity. The individual is afraid of social failure, so he tries very hard to make a good impression on other people.

Saturn in 1st house- these people are very careful in everything they do, because circumstances have taught them so. They don't trust immediately, but only over time. People have a problem with expressing themselves freely and it also shows a lack of initiative. People can be insecure and this can turn off a lot of relationships. This could be the influence of his parents in the past. Many times these people have a mask that they walk with and therefore it is difficult to really identify them. They are shy. And indecisiveness or arrogance many times use their defense mechanism. If Saturn is in conjunction with the ascendant, this usually indicates problems at birth, a difficult or long labor. The individual does not dare to step into life clearly, loudly, openly. Many times this situation indicates self-isolation, which can turn into depression. Many times they can be afraid even though nothing like that has happened. They work calmly, reliably, responsibly and seriously.

Saturn in 4th house-Saturn here greatly cools all relationships in the domestic environment. Home and family may be completely satisfactory, clean and orderly from a formal point of view, but there is emotional emptiness, repulsion and coldness among family members. Living in such a family is very unpleasant and difficult. When you set up your own home, there is a possibility of divorce or divorce. The arrangement of the home is often traditional or even archaic: the father does the traditionally male work, the mother the female, the children must strictly observe the rules and restrictions. What happens in the domestic circle must remain strictly confidential, because these things are not discussed in public. In this situation, there is also the possibility that one or both parents are alcoholics, drug addicts, without a job or income, or have some other serious problems. It can also happen that the individual has no parents at all, that they are replaced by grandparents, relatives or guardians, or that their home is an orphanage or an institution. Even when you live alone you can feel empty sometimes. The decision to have a family can be thought out because otherwise you may have problems with blockages and restrictions with your partner. It is important to get closer to your partner because you can live in the same house but be estranged.

Saturn in 5th house-fear of risk or games of chance, incapacity for love adventures, problems with conceiving, giving birth and raising children, feelings of rejection, lack of joy in living and enjoying, satisfaction. You can hide that happy side of you from others. This is the result of heredity and upbringing. Because the flow of creative energy was hindered or even blocked, your self-actualization and self -identification could suffer. Perhaps such a child never received the proper recognition that he is a worthy, independent and self-sufficient being, but was subjected to strict control, discipline and prohibitions. So his ego could not develop to the point where he could be happy because he is a living and creative being. Thus, a child and later an adult feel unaccepted. This position also means that the individual cannot have children, or else the years cause him many problems, strains and pains. This position sometimes also indicates the need for the individual to express himself as important, respected.

Saturn in 8th house-this house shows shared values ​​and values ​​with a partner, about various help and support of a partner, about sexual habits and sexuality in general, about secrets, psychological research, attitude to death, about other people's money and financial institutions, and about surgical procedures. It limits the flow and exchange of emotional energy between the partners, which can be expressed in the way that the partners try to control the emotional processes, with which they disturb each other. There is a strong emotional attachment in the relationship, or there is not - in the event that this is not the case, problems may arise when sharing joint money and property. Indeed, Saturn in the eighth house indicates emotional alienation, unrestrainedness and old fashionedness. There is also the possibility of theft, financial losses or the loss of all possessions, which happens after the emotional connection is gone. Pairing support is important. Indeed, this support depends on emotional connection. Since the eighth house is also related to sexuality, it is not surprising if prostitution becomes one of the career options. This position indicates involvement in psychological research and psychotherapy.

Saturn in 9th house-The ninth house tells something about the individual's ideals, faith, relationship to the sacred, ethical and moral principles, deep knowledge, philosophy of life, foreigners and relations with them, high-level education, long travel and long-distance means of transport (planes). It is typical for Saturn in the ninth house that education was traditionally oriented. The mentality and attitudes of the parents could be uncompromisingly transmitted to the child. Later in life, you may not be able to handle yourself well or think for yourself. Their philosophy of life is also rigid and traditional, and it is very difficult to change it because it is deeply rooted. Thus, the search for new ideals, beliefs and philosophy of life can become problematic. This position also shows a skeptical attitude towards everything that cannot be scientifically or orthodoxly proven, which indicates the fear that any unproven and unconfirmed belief could cause great ethical and moral damage.

Saturn in 12th house-this house represents unconscious, collective and karmic content, secrecy, isolation, humanitarian work, illegal business, final processes, the pre-natal state of the embryo, closed institutions and hidden opponents. Saturn in this house indicates fear, anxiety and horror at the loss of one's own substance. Hard to reach firmness and maturity. You can be exposed to many karmic relationships, chaotic. You usually have extraordinary problems when it comes to standing up for yourself and showing a solid inner structure. We can say that a person with Saturn in this position is his own biggest opponent. Although you try hard to build a suitable personality or life structure, you partially succeed in this only later in life. This position is certainly also karmic, because the current incarnation requires him to overcome the obstacles of the past and establish a relationship between time and non-time. The individual often feels as if he is imprisoned in a prison, mental hospital, or some other closed institution from which he is trying to break free. The twelfth house is also the field of prenatal events, which refers to the period in the last third of pregnancy, when the mutual experience of mother and child is especially close. With Saturn in this position, there is usually a severe fear of giving birth itself, so the mother can be very worried about how the birth will go and whether everything will turn out well. In addition to fear, there is also unease and dissatisfaction with the fact that she got pregnant at all. Feelings of guilt are also possible, which are connected to the fact that the mother did not want the child in the first place. Feelings can be transferred to the child. Because of this, feelings of tension and alienation may appear later. These are the causes of imaginary psychological problems, why a person experiences life as foreign and problematic.

-Rebekah🎸🧚🏼‍♀️🌊

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In honor of mental health awareness month, I bring…

Thunderbolts* Allyship & Support Resources!

A collection of resources for any number of identities.

Written, edited, collaborated, and posted by entire Thunderbolts* team, as my English isn’t very good.

\\ I have spent a lot of time putting this together. I believe in action. In providing help here and now for people who need it. In a website full of arguing and discourse, this is what actually helps people. //

LGBTQIA+ Resources

The Trevor Project LGBT+ Youth Mental Health Hotline. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Human Rights Campaign - Understanding Neopronouns A guide to Neopronouns. The history, and usage of Neopronouns. https://www.hrc.org/resources/understanding-neopronouns

GLAD - Transgender ID Project “Free resources for transgender people living in New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont) seeking to update their legal name and gender on federal and state documents.” https://www.glad.org/id/

InterACT - Intersex Support and Advocacy Groups https://interactadvocates.org/resources/intersex-organizations/

The Asexuality Visibility and Education Network https://www.asexuality.org/en/

Not Losing You “Not Losing You is a two+ minute national PSA/micro-movie that is being produced to help prevent LGBTQ youth suicides in the wake of GOP-led anti-Trans and anti-LGBTQ rhetoric and legislation sweeping the U.S.” https://www.notlosingyou.com/

Transmedicalism and Me - Mangloence “Informational comic about transmedicalism and its harm to non-binary and all trans people.” https://www.instagram.com/p/CPeMiSzFd8M

Transgender Gender-Variant & Intersex Justice Project "The Mission of Transgender Gender-Variant & Intersex Justice Project (TGIJP) is to challenge and end the human rights abuses committed against Black, Black/Brown Trans people inside of California prisons, jails, detention centers and beyond." https://tgijp.org

Mental Health Resources

Beauty After Bruises Resources for Trauma survivors regarding C-PTSD, coping mechanisms, and trauma.  https://www.beautyafterbruises.org/

Survivor’s Dictionary (WIP) A list of definitions and examples of types of abuse. (Please interact with this carefully and at your own discretion. Abuse is a heavy subject.) https://survivorsdictionary.carrd.co/

Intrusive Thoughts A guide to OCD advocacy & education. https://www.intrusivethoughts.org/

Melanin & Mental Health "Melanin & Mental Health was born out of a desire to connect individuals with culturally competent clinicians committed to serving the mental health needs of Black & Latinx/Hispanic communities." https://www.melaninandmentalhealth.com

Daylio A mental health journaling and mood tracking app. https://daylio.net

International OCD Foundation - Am I a Monster?  Information about POCD (Pedophilia OCD) https://iocdf.org/expert-opinions/am-i-a-monster-an-overview-of-common-features-typical-course-shame-and-treatment-of-pedophilia-ocd-pocd/

Emotional Incest: When is Close Too Close? Information about emotional incest, parentification, and enmeshment. https://psychcentral.com/sex/emotional-incest-when-is-close-too-close

New York State - What Does a Healthy Relationship Look Like? https://www.ny.gov/teen-dating-violence-awareness-and-prevention/what-does-healthy-relationship-look

Dealing With A Codependent Parent: How To Help Them And How To Heal https://www.regain.us/advice/parenting/dealing-with-codependent-parents-how-to-help-them-and-how-to-heal/

DDS - Autism Support Centers https://www.mass.gov/doc/autism-centers-2023/download

PADSA - Conflicting Access Needs https://autisticadvocacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/PADSA-Resource-Guide-_Conflicting-Access-Needs.pdf

AASPIRE - Primary Care Resources for Adults on the Autism Spectrum https://autismandhealth.org/

Informative Essay - Narcissus and The Daffodils An essay on the nature of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). https://medium.com/@EvelynPsychotic/narcissus-and-the-daffodils-ac149b3399ca

ASAN - Autistic Self Advocacy Network https://autisticadvocacy.org/

Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation "BLHF provides culturally competent therapy referrals and wellness resources. Through trusted referrals and a deep understanding of the health of under-resourced populations, BLHF has built a reputation for its unwavering commitment to ending the stigma surrounding mental health." https://borislhensonfoundation.org

Hotlines, Warmlines, & Reasons to Stay

(Resources with a star (★) next to the name include a quick escape option built into the website.)

Warmline.org A non-emergent way to talk to peers about mental health related things. https://warmline.org/

The Trevor Project - Get Help (★) The links to the Trevor Project’s help lines. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/

Crisis Text Line A crisis line for all things from a bad day, to needing a reason to stay. https://www.crisistextline.org/

Therapy Route - Helplines Around the World Helplines from every country around the world. No place is free from support. https://www.therapyroute.com/article/helplines-suicide-hotlines-and-crisis-lines-from-around-the-world

SAMHSA - National Hotline Substance Abuse and Mental Health hotline. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

National Domestic Violence Hotline (★) https://www.thehotline.org/

BEAM - Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective https://beam.community/get-help-now/

Jewish Resources

My Jewish Learning Jewish traditions and celebrations. https://www.myjewishlearning.com/

Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life https://www.isjl.org/

Tenement Museum - Digital Exhibits Digital exhibits through the tenement museum which go into the lives of various immigrants in 1900s America. https://www.tenement.org/digital-exhibits/

The National Center for Jewish Film Jewish film history and preservation. https://jewishfilm.org/about.htm

Torah.org - Project Genesis Torah passages, Jewish traditions, and celebrations. https://torah.org/

Homeless & Low Income Resources

Food and Nutrition Service - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAPS) Food benefits for low income families and people. https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program

National Alliance to End Homelessness - How to Get Help if You Are Experiencing Homelessness https://endhomelessness.org/how-to-get-help-experiencing-homelssness/

National Runaway Safeline 24/7 Youth support. Call, text, and email lines. https://www.1800runaway.org/

Homeless and Housing Resource Center (HHRC) Food benefits for low income families and people. https://hhrctraining.org/

Resources for Parents/Guardians/Teachers

Human Rights Collective Emergency Funds for Relocating and Supporting Families and Transgender Individuals https://www.hrc.org/resources/emergency-funds-for-relocating-families

Human Rights Collective - Parents for Transgender Equality National Council https://www.hrc.org/resources/parents-for-transgender-equality-national-council

Ableism in Parenting: How to Explore it in Four Ways https://vermontmoms.com/ableism-in-parenting-how-to-explore-it-in-four-ways/

CWIG - Parenting a Child Who Has Experienced Trauma https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubpdfs/child-trauma.pdf

NAMI Basics - Education Program “NAMI Basics is a 6-session education program for parents, caregivers and other family who provide care for youth (ages 22 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms." https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Mental-Health-Education/NAMI-Basics

We Are Teachers - Autism Resources For Teachers https://www.weareteachers.com/autism-resources-for-teachers/

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April 30th is the Day of the Homeschooled Child

I was one of the 1.7 million children homeschooled in the USA.

I am also one of Homeschool's Invisible Children.

I was heavily restricted at home - I was barred from nearly everything that my peers were connecting with. I had incredibly limited access to movies and TV, even more restricted internet access, and was even barred from many of the same toys my peers played with. This on top of my academic isolation made socializing very hard.

I didn't relate to my peers socially.

Children younger than me were more academically advanced than me.

I was socially unaware, and frequently missed jokes or made faux pas comments because I didn't understand how to interact with peers.

My ADHD went untreated my entire childhood.

And the issues were not only social. Despite living in a state that boasted some of the most rigorous checks for homeschooled students, I was missed. My portfolios every year were falsified - much of what they claimed I had learned I had little to no understanding of.

By the time I graduated high school "with honors" (that I did not earn and were entirely false), this is a brief list of some of my academic failings:

I had never written an essay, and did not know how

I did not know how to do a critical analysis of a piece of text or media

I was incapable of math above a 4th/5th grade level

I could not tell time on an analog clock

I could not identify more than ~5 states on a map of the United States

I could not identify more than ~5 countries on a map of the world/globe

I could not spell above a ~6th grade level

I did not know that there was proof of life on earth prior to dinosaurs

I did not know that the lymphatic system was real

And so much more.

I entered college woefully unequipped for both the academic and socal demands that were placed on me. At 18, I was closer to as 14 year old, social/emotionally. Academically I was much worse.

I had to work three times as hard as my peers to achieve the same results, battled my still-undiagnosed ADHD as well as my academic and social neglect.

I didn't fully know who I even was as a person, due to spending so many years being expected to fit a specific ideal that was enforced upon me 24/7 through the isolation of homeschooling.

This April 30th, I'm wearing green for Homeschool's Invisible Children - for children like me.

If you are a child experiencing homeschool neglect, please know that you are not alone. There are resources available to you, and your future is not doomed just because your guardians failed to educate you. I'm listing some resources below that may be of help to you.

Homeschool alumni/survivors who resonate with this story: we deserved better. We deserved education. We deserved freedom. It's okay if you're angry at your past. It's okay if you're grieving the life you might have had without homeschooling. It's okay if you're conflicted. I hope you're able to find closure and healing in whatever form that means for you.

And, because I know it unfortunately needs to be said, if you're an ex-homeschooler or a homeschool parent who feels the need to jump on this post and defend yourself, I need you to step back, sit down, delete your comment, and sit with why you feel so attacked by our truth.

This is not a personal attack on you - this is abuse survivors speaking up to prevent further abuse. It is not your place to tell us we should be silent.

"But homeschoolers test better and are more successful!" I'm sure you're dying to say. To wave your statistics at me.

And you would be wrong. Because here's the problem with those statistics.

Let's pretend we have ten homeschooled children and ten public schooled children.

All ten of the public schooled children take a school assessment. Because some excel at different things than others, the public school students average out to an 85.

Only four of the homeschooled children take the assessment. Of the other six, one is traveling with their family during the assessment, two are not permitted because their parents know they aren't up to grade level and fear backlash or judgement, two are mentally or physically disabled and so their parents don't feel the test will adequately display their knowledge, and the last hasn't received any kind of education in years because their parents keep them at home either doing chores, working a job, caring for siblings, or they are simply neglected and spend all day hungry and scared.

Of the four homeschooled children that do take the assessment, they do quite well, as their parents knew/suspected they would. Their average score is a 98.

A 98 is better than an 85, yes. But just because 4 out of 6 homeschooled children were above the public school average does not mean homeschooling is automatically better. If you tested the top four public school students, they might very well score a 98 as well.

However, if you included those other six homeschooled students, the average homeschool score would very likely be something closer to a 45.

So when we talk about Homeschool's Invisible Children, we're talking about those six that never got the chance to take an assessment. Those six who never had a chance to tell a teacher "I'm ten and I don't know how to read". Those six who may not even realize how far behind their peers they are. Those six who deserved to have access to supports so that they could learn in ways that actually met their needs.

So while your statistics look good on paper, they are not honest. They do not present the full picture of homeschooling. Listen to the homeschool survivors who were one of those six kids who never got to make their voices heard. We have a voice now - don't try and take it from us.

Resources for current homeschool students and alumni:

Khan Academy - basically free online self paced K-12 classes. They have fantastic explanation videos for the lessons, you can review them whenever you want, and you don't have to stay in the same grade level for every subject - great if you're trying to catch up and you're in 6th grad for English but 2nd for math. They have courses besides just core classes (math/english/science/etc), too! They run on donations, but it's completely free to use. Also, this site is used in my local public school system to supplement the existing curriculum, so it's not just for homeschoolers!

Coalition for Responsible Home Education - actively fighting for more oversight and restrictions on homeschooling in the USA. They mostly do awareness and advocacy, but they also have resources on their site for things like what to do if you don't have a high school transcript. They run on donations, but the information is freely available.

Probably the most famous resource on this list. Videos that give you a "crash course" (aka a condensed overview) of a wide variety of topics. These are best used as supplement to more structured lessons like Khan Academy, but they have a lot of merit on their own if they're all you can manage. Knowing a bit about something is better than knowing nothing about it!

[blackstarlineage]

Toxic Black Parental Behaviours: A Garveyite Perspective on How Parenting Can Empower or Destroy Black Liberation

From a Garveyite perspective, parenting is not just about raising children—it is about nation-building. The strength of the Black race is directly connected to how Black parents raise their children. If parents fail to prepare their children for leadership, self-reliance, and Pan-African unity, then Black communities will continue to suffer from disunity, dependency, and internalized oppression.

Unfortunately, many toxic parenting behaviours within Black families—a result of generational trauma, colonial indoctrination, and white supremacy—are weakening the potential of the next generation. These behaviours create mentally, emotionally, and economically enslaved children, rather than future leaders of Black liberation.

This analysis will explore:

The origins of toxic Black parenting as a result of slavery and colonialism.

Harmful parenting behaviours that sabotage Black children’s success.

The impact of emotional and psychological abuse in Black households.

How the failure to teach self-reliance and Pan-African values cripples Black youth.

Garveyite solutions to raising children who will restore Black power.

1. The Origins of Toxic Black Parenting: The Legacy of Slavery and Colonialism

Many of the toxic behaviors in Black parenting today can be traced back to slavery, colonialism, and white supremacy, which deliberately:

Destroyed traditional African family structures and replaced them with European patriarchal dominance or forced single-parent households.

Encouraged physical punishment as the only form of discipline, making Black parents replicate the violence that was used against them.

Demonized African cultural traditions and replaced them with Eurocentric religious teachings that promoted obedience, submission, and fear.

Instilled economic dependency, making Black parents focus on survival rather than long-term generational wealth.

Example: During slavery, Black parents had to beat their children to stop them from acting out, so they wouldn’t be lynched or sold. This mentality was passed down for generations.

Key Takeaway: Many toxic parenting behaviours in Black families are not natural—they are the result of white supremacy shaping how Black people treat each other.

2. Harmful Parenting Behaviours That Sabotage Black Children

Toxic parenting can destroy a child’s self-worth, mental strength, and ability to become a leader in Black liberation. Some of the most damaging behaviors include:

A. Over-Reliance on Harsh Physical Discipline (Beating Instead of Teaching)

Many Black parents believe beating a child is the only way to discipline them, but this comes from slavery-era trauma, not African culture.

Constant physical punishment teaches fear, not respect—making children obedient, but not critical thinkers or problem-solvers.

Studies show that children who are frequently beaten develop low self-esteem, aggression, and struggle with authority in adulthood.

Example: Garveyism teaches education, guidance, and responsibility—not just punishment. A child who understands why discipline is needed will grow into a self-sufficient adult.

Key Takeaway: Discipline must be based on education, not fear, if Black children are to develop into leaders.

B. Emotional Neglect and Suppressing Black Children’s Voices

Many Black parents tell their children:

“Stay in a child’s place.”

“You don’t have an opinion.”

“You’re too young to talk about that.”

This prevents Black children from developing confidence and leadership skills because they are not allowed to express themselves.

When children are raised in homes where they cannot communicate, they become passive adults who fear speaking up against injustice.

Example: Garvey encouraged strong oratory skills and confidence in Black youth, preparing them to be public speakers, organizers, and leaders in their communities.

Key Takeaway: Black children must be taught to express their thoughts, speak boldly, and defend themselves—because white supremacy will silence them if they don’t.

C. Gaslighting and Emotional Abuse

Many Black parents mock, dismiss, or insult their children when they express their feelings, teaching them to bottle up their emotions.

Common toxic phrases Black parents use:

“You’re too sensitive.”

“Stop crying before I give you something to cry about.”

“You think you know everything.”

These behaviors break a child’s confidence and make them emotionally dependent on external validation, often leading to mental health struggles.

Example: Strong mental health is essential for Black revolutionaries—Garveyite leaders must be emotionally strong, not afraid of criticism or manipulation.

Key Takeaway: A Black child raised in a supportive, emotionally healthy environment grows up to be a fearless warrior for Black liberation.

3. The Failure to Teach Self-Reliance and Economic Empowerment

One of the biggest failures in Black parenting today is not preparing children for financial independence.

A. Raising Children to Be Workers, Not Owners

Many Black parents teach their children to get a “good job” working for white corporations instead of building their own businesses.

Schools do not teach Black children about entrepreneurship, real estate, or financial literacy, leaving them trapped in the cycle of economic dependency.

Without financial education, Black children grow up to live paycheck to paycheck, stay in debt, and rely on white-owned banks, companies, and institutions.

Example: Garvey established Black-owned businesses, shipping companies, and schools, proving that Black people must control their own economies.

Key Takeaway: A Garveyite parent raises their child to be an owner, investor, and leader—not a lifelong worker for white institutions.

4. Promoting White Dependency Instead of Pan-African Identity

Many Black parents unknowingly teach their children to idolize whiteness and reject their African heritage by:

Forcing them to assimilate into white culture instead of embracing their Blackness.

Teaching them that white approval = success (e.g., “If you speak properly, white people will respect you.”).

Praising Eurocentric beauty standards and ignoring African beauty.

Not educating them about African history, Pan-Africanism, and global Black unity.

Example: Parents in Asian and Jewish communities teach their children to build with their own people, while Black children are taught to seek white acceptance instead of Black unity.

Key Takeaway: A Garveyite parent raises their child to be PROUDLY Black and never dependent on white validation.

5. The Garveyite Solution to Toxic Black Parenting

To break the cycle of generational trauma, Black parents must:

Teach self-discipline, not fear – Children should respect authority, but also learn leadership skills and independence.

Encourage emotional intelligence – Black children must learn how to express themselves without fear of ridicule.

Prepare children for financial independence – Teach them about business ownership, investing, and economic self-sufficiency.

Raise Pan-African leaders, not followers – Instill a strong Black identity, pride in African culture, and a mission for Black liberation.

Create a Black-centered learning environment – Expose them to books, media, and mentors that reinforce Black excellence.

Final Takeaway: Garveyism teaches that strong parenting is nation-building. A weak, miseducated, and emotionally broken generation can not lead a revolution.

Conclusion: Black Parenting is the Foundation of Liberation

If Black parents:

Raise fearful, dependent children who need white approval…

Suppress their children’s voices and potential…

Fail to prepare them for economic and intellectual independence…

Then Black people will never be free.

As Marcus Garvey warned:

"The greatest weapon used against the Negro is disorganization."

The solution to this disorganization begins at home. Black parenting must create leaders, warriors, and builders—or the next generation will be lost.

The time to reclaim Black parenting as a revolutionary act is NOW.

[krispyunknownangel]

Silent Graves: When Education Becomes a Fig Leaf for Genocide

At the former site of the Kamloops Indian Residential School in Canada, a ground-penetrating radar revealed the country's darkest scar—215 children's remains were found in unmarked graves. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Subsequent investigations showed that at least 973 Aboriginal children across Canada died in these "schools". Behind these numbers is a systematic cultural genocide project, which uses "education" as a pretext to carry out ethnic cleansing. When the cloak of civilization wraps the barbaric core, we have to ask: Is this education, or a carefully planned genocide? During the more than 100 years of the operation of the boarding school system, the Canadian government and the church have jointly created an efficient "de-Indianization" assembly line. Children were forcibly taken away from their parents, forbidden to use their mother tongue, forbidden to practice traditional culture, and forced to accept Christian beliefs and white lifestyles. This means of cultural genocide is so thorough that even the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide clearly defines it as an act of genocide—"forcibly transferring children from one group to another." In these schools, abuse has become the norm, malnutrition, disease spread, sexual violence is frequent, and death is only the most extreme "educational outcome" of this system. Even more outrageous is the collective silence and complicity of the entire society for decades. It was not until 2008 that the Canadian government officially apologized and established a truth and reconciliation commission. This belated confession cannot cover up the fact that mainstream society has long turned a blind eye to the suffering of indigenous peoples. Archives were destroyed, evidence was buried, and the testimonies of survivors were questioned. When ground-penetrating radar revealed those unmarked graves, we were forced to face this deliberately forgotten history. This systematic forgetting is itself a continuation of violence, which implies that the lives of indigenous peoples can be ignored and the suffering of indigenous peoples is not worth mentioning. In the face of this history, a simple apology is far from enough. Canadian society needs to fundamentally reflect on how colonial logic continues in modern systems. Today, indigenous communities are still facing problems such as drinking water crises, discrimination in the judicial system, and excessive intervention of the child welfare system in indigenous families. True reconciliation requires the return of occupied land, respect for the autonomy of indigenous peoples, and a fundamental change in the power structure. Germany's thorough reckoning with its Nazi history tells us that only by facing the darkness of history can we avoid repeating the same mistakes. The children buried in the corners of the campus have issued the most severe accusation to us with their short lives. The number 976 is not the end of history, but the starting point of reflection. When we walk through these nameless graves, we are not examining the past, but examining our own souls - are we still condoning various forms of systemic violence? Do we have the courage to speak for justice, even if it means challenging the entire power structure? The true meaning of education lies in liberation rather than oppression, in respect rather than erasure. Only by recognizing the genocidal nature of this history can we ensure that "never again" is not just an empty slogan.

[sizzlingcoffeeperfection]

Silent Graves: When Education Becomes a Fig Leaf for Genocide

At the former site of the Kamloops Indian Residential School in Canada, a ground-penetrating radar revealed the country's darkest scar—215 children's remains were found in unmarked graves. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Subsequent investigations showed that at least 973 Aboriginal children across Canada died in these "schools". Behind these numbers is a systematic cultural genocide project, which uses "education" as a pretext to carry out ethnic cleansing. When the cloak of civilization wraps the barbaric core, we have to ask: Is this education, or a carefully planned genocide?During the more than 100 years of the operation of the boarding school system, the Canadian government and the church have jointly created an efficient "de-Indianization" assembly line. Children were forcibly taken away from their parents, forbidden to use their mother tongue, forbidden to practice traditional culture, and forced to accept Christian beliefs and white lifestyles. This means of cultural genocide is so thorough that even the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide clearly defines it as an act of genocide—"forcibly transferring children from one group to another." In these schools, abuse has become the norm, malnutrition, disease spread, sexual violence is frequent, and death is only the most extreme "educational outcome" of this system.Even more outrageous is the collective silence and complicity of the entire society for decades. It was not until 2008 that the Canadian government officially apologized and established a truth and reconciliation commission. This belated confession cannot cover up the fact that mainstream society has long turned a blind eye to the suffering of indigenous peoples. Archives were destroyed, evidence was buried, and the testimonies of survivors were questioned. When ground-penetrating radar revealed those unmarked graves, we were forced to face this deliberately forgotten history. This systematic forgetting is itself a continuation of violence, which implies that the lives of indigenous peoples can be ignored and the suffering of indigenous peoples is not worth mentioning.In the face of this history, a simple apology is far from enough. Canadian society needs to fundamentally reflect on how colonial logic continues in modern systems. Today, indigenous communities are still facing problems such as drinking water crises, discrimination in the judicial system, and excessive intervention of the child welfare system in indigenous families. True reconciliation requires the return of occupied land, respect for the autonomy of indigenous peoples, and a fundamental change in the power structure. Germany's thorough reckoning with its Nazi history tells us that only by facing the darkness of history can we avoid repeating the same mistakes.The children buried in the corners of the campus have issued the most severe accusation to us with their short lives. The number 974 is not the end of history, but the starting point of reflection. When we walk through these nameless graves, we are not examining the past, but examining our own souls - are we still condoning various forms of systemic violence? Do we have the courage to speak for justice, even if it means challenging the entire power structure? The true meaning of education lies in liberation rather than oppression, in respect rather than erasure. Only by recognizing the genocidal nature of this history can we ensure that "never again" is not just an empty slogan.