Fantastic Beasts: Child Abuse, Identity, and Social Functioning

[Content Warning: Discussions of childhood abuse and sexual abuse] How much do our childhood experiences shape who we become? In this episode we will be discussing Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, particularly the characters of Creedence and Newt Scamander, and exploring that question. We will be tackling a variety of topics: childhood abuse, grooming, parenting, social skills, trauma, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. We will also be exploring how the strictness of familial beliefs (religious or otherwise) impact a child’s identity and growth, especially if that child’s identity formation goes against those beliefs.