Pierre Barns is a dedicated father of four children who has become a vocal advocate for protecting children from sexualization and inappropriate content in schools. Drawing from his own experiences in foster care as a youth, ha was motivated to extensively research and educate himself on issues related to child welfare, becoming a self-taught expert on topics like child exploitation and gender ideology in education. Barns testifies about sexually explicit materials available to children in schools and libraries. He discusses legal definitions of grooming and sexual abuse, and expresses concerns about gender ideology being promoted to youth.
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Summary
Pierre Barns testifies about his concerns regarding sexually explicit materials being made available to children in schools and libraries across Canada. He discusses legal definitions of grooming and non-contact sexual abuse, arguing that some books and educational materials meet these criteria. Barns presents examples of books containing graphic sexual content and language that he believes are inappropriate for youth. He expresses alarm about gender ideology being promoted to children through various books and policies. Barns discusses laws around “conversion therapy” and medical treatments for gender-questioning youth. He argues there is a broader cultural shift normalizing the sexualization of children that parents should be aware of and resist. Throughout his testimony, Barns emphasizes the need to protect children from exposure to adult sexual content and ideologies at young ages.
Credentials
Pierre Barns is a dedicated father of four children who has become a vocal advocate for protecting children from sexualization and inappropriate content in schools. Drawing from his own experiences in foster care as a youth, Barns developed a deep understanding of the challenges vulnerable children face. This motivated him to extensively research and educate himself on issues related to child welfare, becoming a self-taught expert on topics like child exploitation and gender ideology in education. Barns is known for his passionate commitment to safeguarding children and empowering parents.
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