Dutch Government Bans Using “Mother” and “Father” to Promote Inclusive Language

An amount reaching 40,000 euros was wasted by the Dutch Ministry of Education on a language guide that public servants are required to use. This guide suggests replacing the terms “Father’s Day” and “Mother’s Day” with the expression “You Day.”

According to the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, the guide aims to promote the concept of “diversity” and to ensure that public servants include “families of all shapes and sizes” in their communications.

The decision has sparked fierce reactions, with former MEP Rob Ross describing the guide as “WOKE BULLSHIT” and noting that “we could save a lot if we reduce the number of public servants.”

Even the Minister of Education, Judith Tielen, from the same liberal party (VVD) as the new Prime Minister Rob Jetten, called the guide “over the top.” She admitted that it is not “necessarily the best” guide, raising questions about who is truly leading the ministry.

The author Maraike Haughout referred to the dangerous trend of determining which words are allowed to be used, stating that “when the government imposes which words must be used, those in power control the language.” This aligns with the government’s proposals to grant more powers to the police for monitoring citizens online, even without serious suspicion of criminal activity.

The author Klaas Wilting said that the language guide proves that “The Hague has completely lost touch with reality, and this madness is costing money.”

Who are these irrational people who conceived this idea? Don’t forget, before you know it, children will no longer be able to call their father or mother dad and mom anymore.

Additionally, the guide discourages the use of the words “white” and “Golden Age”, even suggesting capitalizing “Black”, especially when referring to a “shared cultural identity.”