on 13-01-2020 10:23 AM
Drag queens reading to kids in Brisbane library confronted by UQ Liberal National Club members
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-13/lnp-distances-itself-from-drag-queen-protesters/11861762
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on 13-01-2020 02:51 PM
Members of the Liberal National Party have quickly distanced themselves from the individuals involved.
Trevor Evans, the federal Liberal National Party member for Brisbane, said the "ratbags" who stormed the event were not party members.
"Last year the LNP resolved to take legal action to stop these ratbags from claiming to be affiliated with the LNP after some other silly stunts," he said in a statement.
"The ratbags who protested the event wouldn't know liberal values if they fell over them."
Councillor Vicki Howard said the actions of the "narrow-minded" protesters were "appalling" and did not represent the council or the LNP.
"It will not and never will be tolerated," she said in a statement.
"This event was presented by experienced entertainers who both have Blue Card registration, which all entertainers are required to hold if they are working with children.
"They were fully-trained entertainers who lead singing, dancing, reading and craft classes for children and their families."
A spokesman for Queensland opposition leader Deb Frecklington also said the group had been disendorsed by the LNP and asked to "desist from using the party's name and colours".
Sorry for the scroller.
13-01-2020 02:55 PM - edited 13-01-2020 02:55 PM
@the_great_she_elephant wrote:
@icyfroth wrote:Why do kids need to be read to?
Don't we send them to school so they can learn to read?
1) Reading aloud to children creates a lifetime interest in reading.
2) Reading to young children extends their attention spans.
3) Reading aloud to children aids in language development.
4) As you read aloud, the power of a child’s imagination is strengthened.
5)Reading aloud helps build a child’s comprehension
https://blog.allaboutlearningpress.com/6-great-reasons-to-read-aloud/
There you go, Icy. You learn something new every day.
By reading.
on 13-01-2020 03:12 PM
@icyfroth wrote:Why do kids need to be read to?
Don't we send them to school so they can learn to read?
Children learn in different ways. The teachers at the schools we send them to know this and utilise different approaches so the kids can identify the best way for them to learn. This includes reading to them. It is also why some of us read aloud. It is important to understand this Icy so we can support the teachers at the schools we send them to.
The below link explains it better if you are interested:
on 13-01-2020 03:15 PM
@not_for_sale2025 wrote:
@icyfroth wrote:Why do kids need to be read to?
Don't we send them to school so they can learn to read?
Children learn in different ways. The teachers at the schools we send them to know this and utilise different approaches so the kids can identify the best way for them to learn. This includes reading to them. It is also why some of us read aloud. It is important to understand this Icy so we can support the teachers at the schools we send them to.
The below link explains it better if you are interested:
https://www.time4learning.com/learning-styles/#auditory
So why drag queens?
on 13-01-2020 03:22 PM
on 13-01-2020 03:25 PM
@icyfroth wrote:
@not_for_sale2025 wrote:
@icyfroth wrote:Why do kids need to be read to?
Don't we send them to school so they can learn to read?
Children learn in different ways. The teachers at the schools we send them to know this and utilise different approaches so the kids can identify the best way for them to learn. This includes reading to them. It is also why some of us read aloud. It is important to understand this Icy so we can support the teachers at the schools we send them to.
The below link explains it better if you are interested:
https://www.time4learning.com/learning-styles/#auditory
So why drag queens?
Why not.
Ever been to the theatre.
on 13-01-2020 03:26 PM
"So why drag queens?"
Well I don't know, you would have to ask them. But I assume it is because they care.
Why not drag queens? Are they verboten in your mind?
on 13-01-2020 03:31 PM
Having lived in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney for many years - a number became close friends.
Very genuine - loving - caring - different - etc.
The only problem I had - was having to vacuum sequins after they left for their various pursuits.
on 13-01-2020 03:46 PM
on 13-01-2020 03:49 PM
Classic.
You were a bit over verbose with the second line. lol