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Manipulative Article By Katie Hopkins

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Her evident brainwashing, her obvious classism, and her continual display of her ego. What level-headed, rational, or sane person would judge a child so harshly by their name? Earlier, I had the misfortune of reading the manipulative article by Katie Hopkins. This article is the result of her disturbing viewpoint being given the opportunity to express her beliefs to the media. And it is repulsive. If this article is an example of her judgmental attitudes towards children, then it is concerning to know that she is a mother herself.

Katie is an elitist. “Dirty, sticky soft play area”, is how Katie describes the venue of a birthday party her daughter received a “garish” party invitation to. Immediately, she shows she doesn't want her daughter to go, even though she's visibly excited. Why? Well, even though the venue and card are “bad enough” she won't let her go because of the birthday girl's name, Charmaine. Without knowing the child or parents, she “knows” Charmaine is a bad influence. How ridiculous. Charmaine, a middle-class name; a soft play area, a typical middle-class birthday venue, What are you implying, Hopkins? Do you expect young children to …show more content…

For example, if there's a child who is the best at maths but the worst at English, would that child (in primary school) be good enough for Mrs. Hopkins? Is that young child a failure? It is this type of behaviour that is creating hostile environments for people to be in, and it is certainly not the right attitude for a

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