Uploaded January 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
There are so many arbitrary standards being pushed by society, but when you really break them down, there's just no reason to do anything to yourself that you don't actively want to. Just go for it. Do you.
MY BOOK: goo.gl/jysTna
Free copy: goo.gl/pGnEpf
Also find me here:
Twitter: twitter.com/AshHardell
Insta: instagram.com/ashhardell
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Second Channel: youtube.com/user/AshleyMardell
There are so many arbitrary standards being pushed by society, but when you really break them down, there's just no reason to do anything to yourself that you don't actively want to. Just go for it. Do you.
MY BOOK: goo.gl/jysTna
Free copy: goo.gl/pGnEpf
Also find me here:
Twitter: twitter.com/AshHardell
Insta: instagram.com/ashhardell
Tumblr: ashhardell.tumblr.com
Second Channel: youtube.com/user/AshleyMardell



![Trans Kids: Growing Up or Groomed? (When I was called a Predator…)
In recent times, there has been a growing fear-mongering campaign that claims LGBT+ individuals are trying to indoctrinate children into being gay or trans. This video investigates whether or not there is any truth to these claims (spoiler: there is not.) Additionally, it discusses how mainstream media which pushed this narrative and specifically targeted my videos/book affected me psychologically. Given the current political climate, it is more important than ever to dispel these harmful myths and misconceptions. The attack on trans youth is a real and pressing issue that demands our attention and support. I hope this video helps to educate and inform those who have been misled by these harmful sentiments.
This video was a lot of work to make and I hope you enjoy it! If you would like to see me make more videos like this more than just once a year, then supporting me on Patreon is a GREAT way to make that happen! My goal is to have enough resources from Patreon that I am eventually able to post every couple months instead of having such long breaks between vids. Check out Patreon here if you are interested in joining the community: https://www.patreon.com/MxAshHardell
And super-duper thanks to these special Patrons: Meghann H, Jaiden M, Rylan A, Bailey C, Mariah H, JD A, and Jake B!
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI9ipRJKmLA
0:00 - Content warning, brief intro, and some artsy opening footage
3:00 - Exposition (what to expect from this video and what happened last time?)
9:00 - Introducing Theme 3: Scale
11:49 - General Breakdown of Daily Mail article on trans YouTube groomers
14:05 - Christian Broadcasting network hates on the gays and my book
18:56 - Irreversible Damage’s wide reach and Transphobic messages
20:45 - How The Daily Mail, CBN, and Irreversible Damage affected my psyche
27:46 - A brief history of organized homophobia and indoctrination rhetoric up to today
44:10 - Deconstructing Indoctrination rhetoric (why it exists and why rational its flawed)
1:00:01 - Wrap up (final thoughts on how indoctrination rhetoric affected me and what to expect next time.
Credits and Thank yous:
Renée Yoxon (opening music): https://www.reneeyoxon.com/
Johnny ripper (such GOOD music): https://jonivoid.bandcamp.com/album/soundtrack-for-a-film-that-doesnt-exist
Maggie Mae Fish (voice acting): https://www.youtube.com/c/MaggieMaeFish
August (creator of original dragon art): https://twitter.com/AugustRBean
Primary writing help: A.G.
Editing consultant: cafe with Lucien
Mitch Miller (filming select shots, select editing, and various voices): https://www.mitchmillerportfolio.com/
Ty Turner (video clip appearance): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPfeM2tm3T19uPf8pU3VHLg
Some clipart/images were purchased (with licensing rights) from independent Etsy sellers. Please contact me if you are interested in learning more about a particular graphic.
[Also select music and media from: https://www.epidemicsound.com/ and https://www.pond5.com]
INSPIRATION:
Rowan Ellis: https://www.youtube.com/c/RowanEllisVideos
Some of my FAV FAVE FAV vids by Rowen:
1) On Indoctrination: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgHDWdQEQmw&t=146s
2) On LGBT+ Sexualization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUzCCRr3NpQ
3) On Kid’s Shows with LGBT+ Characters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMCSjZXQ2wg
Jessie Gender: https://www.youtube.com/c/lostrekkie
Princesjelyfish: https://twitter.com/prlncesjelyfish
Jangles ScienceLad: https://www.youtube.com/c/JanglesScienceLad
Brennen Beckwith:https://www.youtube.com/c/brennenbeckwith
Luxander: https://www.youtube.com/c/Luxander1
Ashton Daniel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AshtonDaniel
Milo Stewart: https://www.youtube.com/c/MiloStewart
CopsHateMoe: https://www.youtube.com/c/CopsHateMoe
If you helped me and it has slipped my mind to credit you in this description please reach out so I can rectify that! My apologies if this is the case for anyone. Like the last video, this project was MASSIVE!
More me:
Second Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MoreAshAndGray
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshHardell
Instagram: ashhardell
My book with lots of cool LGBT+ education :) https://goo.gl/9zXFpw
Free version of book: https://goo.gl/Gerie7
Sources:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17Z4B_aWvTYyYFuhVQFET7ACNsucDDKiEdIVRUlE7FWA/edit?usp=sharing Trans Kids: Growing Up or Groomed? (When I was called a Predator…)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zFr11u9ydPw/mqdefault.jpg)
