Why You Hate Kids Intensive
An in-depth self-paced course, analysing the oppression of children.
- adults
- children
- carers
- teachers
- parents
- elders
- counsellors
- activists
- artists and writers
- humans
THIS IS AN INVITATION TO…
- learn from the unique perspective of a young person
- challenge yourself and those around you
- construct new understandings of our society
- analyse one of the most under-discussed social oppressions
- identify strategies to transform individually and collectively
- embrace discomfort as a tool of self-reflection
- re-interpret what is means to be a child and adult
- experience self-guided learning
- delve into complex and important topics
- heal <3
You have been taught a lie. That lie says we live in a society that loves children. But children are some of the most at risk, coerced, and oppressed people on the planet.
INNOCENCE & CORRUPTION: An abolitionist understanding of youth oppression by Aiyana Goodfellow
ABOUT THE COURSE
“I hate kids.” It’s a common ageist phrase that most of us have heard or even said, but we never really deep it. We hate kids, but are, supposedly, against child abuse or mistreatment. However, we rarely acknowledge how this violence is systemic in the form of ‘anti-child ageism’ (coined by me, Aiyana Goodfellow) which is part of the patriarchal system.
Why You Hate Kids Intensive is a self-paced course offering the opportunity to learn about anti-child ageism from the often unheard perspective of a teenager. Through eight in-depth modules you will have a unique opportunity to gain an overview of anti-child ageism as part of the patriarchal system as well as learn how it exists within the context of other oppressions.
I am a young person myself, which is what makes this course even more unique. Not only are we tackling the woefully under-discussed oppression of children, but this course has been developed by a young person with current lived experience.
WHAT’S INCLUDED…
Book bundle!
The course explores and expands on theories from my newest published book INNOCENCE & CORRUPTION: An abolitionist understanding of youth oppression. You will receive both a PDF and physical copy as well as my 30+ page workbook-zine Has Oppression Found a Home in You? A a reflective introspection on age-trauma.
Self-guided learning!
Eight in-depth modules including additional resources for download. Learn at your own pace with flexible lesson access. Move through the course in a way that suits your time, energy, and style.
Ongoing participant support!
Modules include quizzes to consolidate learning and create more opportunities for participant engagement. Furthermore, there is a specialised 1:1 chat space for any questions you may have.
48hr
response time for feedback on quizzes and questions
16+
hours of original workshops across eight in-depth modules
10%
off all live workshops or courses upon completion
OUR MODULES!
Module One: Ageism 101
We begin to explore the basics of ageism, including what it is and how it functions within the context of other oppressions.
Module Two: Age-Trauma
We reflect on our childhoods, challenge medical pathologisation, and critique pop psychology.
Module Three: Schools are Prisons
Investigating time, labour, authority, and disempowerment we consider the education system as a form of incarceration.
Module Four: Empires of Blood
What is a family? How does the family function as a unit of power and oppression? What is the relationship between the patriarchal family and gender?
Module Five: Abuse & Accountability
We outline ideologies of abuse and approaches to accountability.
Module Six: Kinship & Care
We analyse the politics of birth, parenting, and community building.
Module Seven: DELINQUENCY
We challenge our privileges, map out what adult solidarity, and youth empowerment look like.
Module Eight: Youth Liberation
We deconstruct adult supremacist power and consider how to take the learnings from this course, transforming them into daily, personal, and practical action.
Prefer learning alongside others? Need external motivation or real-time support to process information?
Join us for the next run of Why You Hate Kids 101 (introductory) or Why You Hate Kids 102 (deeper analysis) and explore the course content through weekly workshop cohorts.
Investment
This course is a reciprocal investment of energy, time, and funds. I appreciate anyone and everyone who chooses to invest in youth liberation. For accessibility and in-alignment with my anti-capitalist values, I have provided a sliding scale.
If you are a young person (under 18) needing a full scholarship, someone who would like to organise a payment plan, or an adult requesting a subsidised place, please contact me.
Solidarity
£640
- For those who experience financial struggle (limited)
- Immediate access to eight in-depth modules
- Included book bundle
- Ongoing participant support with 48hr quiz/question response time
- 10% off future live courses and workshops upon completion
Standard
£820
- For those who can help balance the scales for others
- Immediate access to eight in-depth modules
- Included book bundle
- Ongoing participant support with 48hr quiz/question response time
- 10% off future live courses and workshops upon completion
Resourced
£1060
- For those with more resources who can support a highly subsidised place
- Immediate access to eight in-depth modules
- Included book bundle
- Ongoing participant support with 48hr quiz/question response time
- 10% off future live courses and workshops upon completion
- BONUS: one-off Youth Doula session
FAQs
What can I do if the course is outside of my budget?
I have provided a sliding-scale for accessibility, in alignment with my anti-capitalist values. I must also value myself, a young Black person who has spent my childhood educating adults on these matters and has spent many hours developing this course. I still have multiple options available to make this course more affordable:
1. Payment Plans — When purchasing the course, you can use Clearpay to split the cost into four spread-out payments. Additionally, I am happy to organise payment plans, where you can split the cost over up to twelve (12) months. Please contact me if interested.
2. Subsidised Places — I can offer lower cost spaces dependent on those who enrol at the Resourced tier. Please contact me with your subsidised investment amount to be added to the subsidised enrolment waiting list.
3. Value Exchanges — If you have an offering you believe might be useful and equals the course cost, you may also get in touch.
What is the difference between WYHK Intensive and WYHK 101 & 102?
Why You Hate Kids 101 (introductory) or Why You Hate Kids 102 (deeper analysis) allow you to explore information through weekly workshop cohorts that run at various times throughout the year. Why You Hate Kids Intensive is self-paced, including workshops from both 101 and 102 as well as further content.
If you prefer learning by yourself, need the course to be flexible, and/or want a particularly deep dive into the topics, go for WYHK Intensive.
If you prefer learning alongside others, need a defined timeline to motivate you, and/or real-time support to process information, go for WYHK 101 or 102.
Who is this course for? Are there pre-requisites to joining?
Anybody, of any age, can join this course, as long as you have an open-mind and interest. It will be helpful to have some understanding of terms like ‘patriarchy’ or ‘white supremacy’, however I have curated the course so that it will be both accessible to beginners and enlightening to those who already have a solid understanding. Additionally, I will be available to answer any questions you have upon enrolment and throughout the course via a specialised 1:1 chat space.
Isn’t all this information available somewhere else?
Not as far as I’m aware! I am a strong believer in “create the things you wish to see in the world” which is the driving force behind all my many projects, hence why I created this course and wrote my book INNOCENCE & CORRUPTION. My work is incredibly unique: not only is ageism a highly under-discussed system of oppression these conversations are rarely led by young people ourselves. The course explores and expands on theories from my book, but there is loads in both the course and the book that does not overlap so there’s always opportunities to learn more!
How long will I have access to the course?
You will have access for twenty-four (24) months! Please get in contact if you need to extend your access.
If you complete the course within twelve (12) months from date of purchase, you will receive a voucher for 10% off all future live courses or workshops.
What is your refund policy?
I am a young Black person who has spent my childhood educating adults on these matters and has spent many hours developing this course. Furthermore, once you purchase the course, you have immediate access – making it difficult to ascertain whether or not you have started. Therefore, I am unable to offer refunds.