They hurt kids with bomb threats. They hurt kids by banning books. They hurt kids by altering curriculum to reflect their stilted and distorted views of reality. They hurt kids by teaching them to feel hate and shame for being who they are. They hurt kids by letting them go hungry in school.

They hurt children, and lie about wanting to keep them safe. You know who else does that? Every villain in old school children's books. Fake support with intent to harm or neglect is emotional abuse.