Deeply concerned about Child Safety in Bristol

[MatthewJTaylor]

From May 5th to May 8th 2022, the Tobacco Factory Theatres in Bristol is having performances of "The Family Sex Show".
This show is aimed at children 5 years old and up.
The performers involved get naked.
The discussion with the children is on sex, sexuality and sexual pleasure.

I cannot imagine brining a 5 year old child to a theatre where people will to to her/him about sex and show their naked bodies to her/him.

Am I the crazy one?

Sources:
The Family Sex Show website
Listing at The Tobacco Factory Theatres

@PrelateChuckles

Do you think it is age-appropriate to have an adult get naked and talk about sexual pleasure to a 5-year-old? Or a 6-year-old? 7? 8?

Or do you think the current teaching that 'privates are private' is correct?

Lockheart you didn't answer this. You made up a different question and answered that. Are you able to answer what I asked, or not?

You made up the first scenario. I answered the second. But if it is not clear, then I agree that the current teaching about privates being private is correct.

@Lockheart - I hope you are a teacher as you sound measured and sensible.

@FuckeryOmbudsman

It's taking the school PSHE curriculum for that age group and turning it into a show for families.

Those who think it's outrageous/grooming, do you actually know what is on that age group's curriculum and how your school delivers it?

They specifically say they are NOT covering the school curriculum:

"Create an alternative, offline, honest & human theatre show that is offering intersectional, feminist, non-binary, anti-racist & sex-positive take on Relationships and Sex Education.......
• Use pleasure as a vehicle for consent - knowing why we might say yes so we know when to say no"

The curriculum they use is created by the 'School of Sexuality Education', which does say it is compliant / corresponds with RSHE guidelines...but the programmes they provide only start at KS3, so I am not sure how ThisEgg can have used that to create a show for 5 year olds.

@FairlyAntisocial

It's not getting beamed directly into kids brains so get a grip, the info isn't finished yet, it's up to the parent, it'sgot to beat the old Famly Circle booklet I was shown. If you're worried go and see it first, if it's inappropriate no parent will go.

There are parents who encourage their children to pet latex clad fetish “puppy play” human dogs at Pride marches, or go out of their way to take two year olds to drag story time.

I don’t think we can trust all parents to exercise good judgement.

It's fairly well reported that the average age is only 11
That is not surprising to me.
We are talking about infant-school kids here. You are talking about several Key Stages difference.

The report also highlights how harmful it is at age 7/8. Not that it's something that is normal.

[quote PunchMunch]The podcast transcripts of anyone wants to read them.

thefamilysexshow.com/podcast-transcript[/quote]
I just read the first two bits.

Really, REALLY not appropriate for kids.

Lockheart - ok, let's imagine I make up a scenario where an adult gets naked and talks about sexual pleasure to a 5 year old. Or a 6, 7 or 8-year old.
In this imaginary scenario, is that age-appropriate, in your opinion?

@Clymene

Thank you for responding *@Lockheart*

A better one would be "do you think I should sit down with my child and tell them about sex and why we do it?" In which case my answer would be absolutely, as long as it's done in an age appropriate way.

I disagree. I don't think small children need to be 'sat down' and told about why we have sex. I don't think there's an age appropriate way ri tell children that young about sex.

Sex education at this age should be child led. 5 year olds don't need to know about pleasure. Or the clitoris.

I think we will have to agree to disagree. I think there is an age appropriate way to handle most topics. And if you have a female child I can't understand why you wouldn't tell them about their anatomy if they ask.

@PrelateChuckles

It's fairly well reported that the average age is only 11 That is not surprising to me. We are talking about infant-school kids here. You are talking about several Key Stages difference.

The report also highlights how harmful it is at age 7/8. Not that it's something that is normal.

Yes, the fact that it's harmful was sort of my point...

@Clymene - they say they have a separate podcast for kids.

Ok yeah read some of that transcript. Absolutely not for 5yr olds. Wtf

And if you have a female child I can't understand why you wouldn't tell them about their anatomy if they ask.

If they ask is the important part of that sentence.

I don't think there is anything wrong with children seeing non-sexual nudity whether that's at the theatre, the beach, the changing rooms, art galleries etc.

I don't think that clashes with teaching children about appropriate behaviour, consent, and that they should keep their own private parts private.

@Lockheart this is explicitly sexual though, it's literally called The Family Sex Show, so non-sexual nudity has nothing to do with it.

PrelateChuckles

Do you think it is age-appropriate to have an adult get naked and talk about sexual pleasure to a 5-year-old?
Or a 6-year-old? 7? 8?

Or do you think the current teaching that 'privates are private' is correct?

Lockheart you didn't answer this. You made up a different question and answered that. Are you able to answer what I asked, or not?

You made up the first scenario. I answered the second. But if it is not clear, then I agree that the current teaching about privates being private is correct.

@Lockheart how on earth did @prelatechuckles make up that scenario? That's the bloody premise of this show? Suitable for age 5+, it's about sexual pleasure and we're going to get naked.....(unless you are evil horrible people who won't let us get naked with your children you horrible people)

This is incredibly concerning. I hope there is some error here.

Fucking groomers!

Erm that would be a nope from me

[quote Teesht]@sacredfeminina lets organise. This is insane, I can't sit back and watch this happen and not do anything about it.

E-mail the papers to make some noise: [email protected]
More contact details here: www.bristolpost.co.uk/contact-us/

Tabloids: [email protected]
[email protected]

E-mail the MP for that area:
[email protected]

The NSPCC: [email protected]

E-mail the mayor: [email protected]

If you can find contact details for the board of trustees than that'd be great: tobaccofactorytheatres.com/our-trustees/[/quote]
Good work!!!!

This show is also on a few other places around UK.

We should also all email the lottery.

If everyone can do that list, include quotes and/or screen shots of the the things you think are the most inappropriate. Also any links to relevant articles on child grooming tactics such as normaliaing sex at young age?...

There are enough mums in this country to tell these people to get to fuck

[quote Teesht]@Lockheart do you think a man on stage with his cock out should be explaining pegging, BDSM and squirting to a five year old?

thefamilysexshow.com/glossary?i=sexual-psychotherapy

I feel sick just writing that.[/quote]
Oh, you've seen the show? Could you tell me exactly at what point that happens?

Because otherwise it looks like you've seen the glossary and made up a load of bollocks.

@Rinatinabina

Erm that would be a nope from me

Oh my days! Thats the most disgusting thing I've read. Grooming in plain sight. Those on here who don't see a problem with this should hang their heads in shame

I like how they included terf LOL. Dickheads.