What if we all reminded our kids to respect boundaries around affection and touch as often as we reminded them to stop picking their noses?
Or heck, WAY MORE often than we teach them about nose picking?
I'd way rather live in a world where a bunch of people picked their noses instead of a world where a bunch of people pressure their bodies on to others without their true enthusiastic consent.
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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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In this video, learn how teaching children about body autonomy can protect them from unwanted touch and help them understand when it's okay to play and show affection.
Learn how to keep your children safe and empowered against sexual abuse and trauma by watching this powerful video on the importance of having "the talk" with anyone who watches your children, and how it can serve as a warning to predators and empower your children to have the language and tools to prevent and heal from such abuse.
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