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Kids Who Follow Conspiracy Theories Are Extremists, Officials Say
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British child protection officials have come under heavy criticism after warning parents in the UK that young people who are critical of the government, question authority or follow conspiracy theories, should be considered “extremists”.
In a leaflet made by an inner-city child safeguarding board, they warn parents that children “appearing angry about government policies, especially foreign policies” should be taken as a sign “specific to radicalisation”.
Parents and guardians have been told by officials in the London Borough of Camden that showing mistrust of media reports and a belief in conspiracy theories constitutes a sign that children are being groomed by extremists.
Independent.co.uk reports:
Parents and carers have also been advised by the safeguarding children board in the London Borough of Camden that “showing a mistrust of mainstream media reports and a belief in conspiracy theories” could be a sign that children are being groomed by extremists.
Other apparent hints listed include young people changing friendship groups or styles of dress, secretive behaviour, switching computer screens when adults approach, or glorifying violence.
The leaflet says children who show a combination of these signs may be en route to emulating those who “have been persuaded to leave the country in secret and against the wishes of their family, putting themselves in extreme danger as a result”.
“This leaflet aims to help parents and carers recognise when their child may be at risk from radicalisation and where to get help if they are worried,” it explains.
Camden Safeguarding Children Board is a statutory organisation overseen by the area’s local council to safeguard children in the borough.
Source: http://truthisscary.com/2015/12/kids-who-follow-conspiracy-theories-are-extremists-officials-say/
