Lots of people experience sexual abuse in childhood at the hands of another child, who is older, more knowledgeable, or more developmentally advanced.
This trauma is confusing, shame-triggering and as damaging as the trauma done at the hands of an adult.
Here are three things you can do as a parent to reduce your child's chances of experiencing this type of abuse.
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As parents, we want to protect our children from harm, but threats of violence may not be the best way to do so. Instead, we can be a refuge and a barrier for our children, offering comfort and support in times of need.
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