Don’t Snuggle the Orphans
There’s one rule I want you to follow if you ever visit an orphanage: Don’t Snuggle the Orphans. I explain why this loving act can ultimately be harmful to a child in a orphanage. The work of caring for orphans is hard and it is ultimately good, but we’ve learned better ways of helping kids while protecting them from sexual abuse. I also tell the tale of flat-earthers who have been convinced they were wrong and still believe the earth is flat.
In this episode I mention The Chalmers Center, Reconciled World, and the Christian Alliance for Orphans.
If you’re looking for resources on moving beyond orphanages I highly recommend the Faith to Action Initiative. Children’s homes throughout the world are using their materials to improve their work.
You can see Wendy’s explanation of duct tape and attachment here.