Re: [Fsuk-manchester] Young people & free software

[Simon Ward]

On Mon, May 26, 2008 at 09:29:24AM +0100, MJ Ray wrote:
> I believe ageism is wrong in both directions (either 50+ers prejudging
> teenagers or teenagers prejudging 50+ers) and should not be supported,

People are already pre‐judged.

> but there are special concerns when working with minors, including
> duties of care, protection and so on.

Exactly like this.  There are special concerns when working with minors,
and as Lucy said this can be mitigated by them setting up a group for
themselves.

> So, I believe it would be best to offer strong support (information,
> advice, hosting, visits, other resources) about free software and
> encourage existing groups that are already set up to work with minors
> to start special interest areas or subgroups

I could be wrong, but I think Tim had something in mind that would work
with Manchester Free Software, not orthogonal to it.  Such groups could
also encourage members to get involved with the mainstream group as a
group:  It takes some courage to turn up to a user group as a youngster,
and can be made easier if a few of you arrange to go together.

Simon
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