SaraHars - I agree to a point, kids enjoy widow twanky/Justin fletcher etc, but apart from being funny/entertaining (and hopefully not scary?)
A) what does it teach them about LGBT people relationships? The layers of understanding of drag culture on the gay scene is lost on kids, so is it saying be tolerant of people who are dressed up and outrageous, don’t be clownphobic?
B) does this teach a positive or mocking image of trans women or women for that matter?
C) would it be appropriate for a female adult entertainer in sexualised clothing to read to children, if not why not?
D) Where is the educational merit in this?
C) Are all safeguarding conditions met? Do we teach children about boundaries about their own bodies, sitting on Santa’s knee etc is a thing of the past, but grabbing bits of drag queens is fine because they’re sparkly and, you know, rainbows.
D) children can use google, those working in children’s entertainment/education should have a squeaky clean public profile and not be sharing pictures of kids or rude memes. This comes down to online safeguarding and not inadvertently providing a grooming portal even if the performer themselves are crb checked and lovely.