Children’s TikToker takes break amid backlash over co-star’s ‘they/them’ pronouns
Luke Gentile
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Viral TikToker and teacher “Ms. Rachel” said this week she will be stepping away from social media, citing her mental health following backlash she received relating to her co-star’s use of they/them pronouns.
Ms. Rachel, whose real name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, rose to prominence on TikTok for her content tailored toward a younger audience.
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A preschool teacher, Ms. Rachel has amassed millions of followers across TikTok and YouTube through her musical and educational content.
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Recently she has been blasted in the comments for her co-host Jules, who identifies with they/them pronouns.
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The content is “inappropriate,” according to some parents of her young audience.
“Hurtful videos and comments, no matter how much attention they get, will not bring you [what] you want,” Ms. Rachel captioned her announcement. “Only love can do that.”