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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Learn how to help your child stand up to bullying and set boundaries by watching this insightful video that emphasizes the importance of modeling how to do it and practicing in front of your child, along with practical tips and encouragement from the comments section.
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In this video, you'll learn that hovering over our kids to protect them is not the best form of protection, as they need us to be connected with them so they can come to us as a refuge, and that the best protection we can offer them is connection.
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Teach your kids to ask, "Is this okay?" and look for a clear and enthusiastic yes, even if someone seems reserved or quiet, to ensure that all affection is confirmed and enthusiastic.
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