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A bird explaining to a hedgehog crossing so it doesn’t die.

The first drawing of Inktober2018!!! So excited to finally do it

How to talk to children

This is based on decades of experience as an uncle and as an older brother.

Never forget that children are just as much people as adults are.

Kids 10 years or younger (and sometimes older than that) don't get sarcasm or irony, so don't use them.

If a child has difficulty pronouncing a word, don't copy their misprounciation when speaking to them. They can hear the word just fine. It could sound to them like you're making fun of them.

(Yes, this means no babytalk)

Don't be dismissive.

Listen to what they're saying.

To get on the same eye-level, don't bend over or squat: it seems condescending. Kneeling or sitting are better.

It should go without saying that you should respect children's body autonomy. Don't force affection on them.

Respect children's emotional autonomy as well. Let them be angry. Let them be sad. Don't force them to be happy.

Let children like things. Don't run down the things they like just because you find them cringy.

Don't think that you know better.

To children, adults are giants. Be a big friendly giant.

Don't stifle children's curiosity.

Don't stifle children's enthusiasm.

To quote Sondheim, "Be careful the words you say, children will listen."

Don't look down on children.

Hi, I searched your posts so I’m sorry if I missed anything, but I was wondering if you knew of any book recommendations that discuss asexual culture/history. Thanks!

I actually just finished a great book on the subject!

Ace by Angela Chen:

“An engaging exploration of what it means to be asexual in a world that's obsessed with sexual attraction, and what we can all learn about desire and identity by using an ace lens to see the world What exactly is sexual attraction and what is it like to go through the world not experiencing it? What does asexuality reveal about consent, about compromise, about the structures of society? This exceedingly accessible guide to asexuality shows that the issues that aces face—confusion around sexual activity, the intersection of sexuality and identity, navigating different needs in relationships—are conflicts that all of us need to address as we move through the world. Through interviews, cultural criticism, and memoir, ACE invites all readers to consider big-picture issues through the lens of asexuality, because every place that sexuality touches our world, asexuality does too. Journalist Angela Chen uses her own journey of self-discovery as an asexual person to unpretentiously educate and vulnerably connect with readers, effortlessly weaving analysis of sexuality and societally imposed norms with interviews of ace people. Among those included are the woman who had blood tests done because she was convinced that "not wanting sex" was a sign of serious illness, and the man who grew up in an evangelical household and did everything "right," only to realize after marriage that his experience of sexuality had never been the same as that of others. Also represented are disabled aces, aces of color, non-gender-conforming aces questioning whether their asexuality is a reaction against stereotypes, and aces who don't want romantic relationships asking how our society can make room for them.”  

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Shadowhunters Episode 12 ‘Malec’ - The Wedding

Group ending pose 

These are just too good

So. If you’re ever confused, think of sexualities like this:

In a classroom, the majority of students use pencils. These represent straight people.

Some people, however, prefer pens over pencils. For the purpose of this metaphor, the students who use pens represent gay people.

Some students will use both pens and pencils, but often prefer one over the other, hence being bisexual. See what I’m getting at here?

Some people will use any writing utensil, these people being pansexuals.

Some people will use two types of writing utensils (but not both pens and pencils), and these people are referred to as polysexual.

Often some people will prefer one type of writing utensil, but only use it once someone gives it to them, so they are demisexual.

Some people will sometimes use a writing utensil, but at other times will not use anything. These people are gray-asexual.

Asexuals just don’t write. They instead sit in the corner baking cakes, as they don’t feel the need to write anything down.

Boom.