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Protecting Our Children from Unwanted Touch… Three Books To Read
Protecting Our Children from Unwanted Touch… Three Books To Read
As all of us can imagine a childhood free and clear of what we lived through, we also know that we will do – whatever it takes – to ensure nothing ever, ever happens to our own children.
And because of what we know – we know the signals, we know what to look out for, what to see in our children to tell us something is wrong – we think nothing will ever happen. Ever vigilant, we are there, standing guard, hoarding them to ourselves, keeping them safe from ever experiencing the life of a child sexually abused.Yet, it can still happen.No matter how over-the-top cautious we are. No matter how tightly we hold, how closely we watch; something, someone might still through. The odds are for us, no doubt. Because we are so careful and watchful and aware, the chances of anything ever happening to our children outside of the usual scrapped knee is tiny. Microscopic even.However…as horrible a thought it is to have to think, it is a truth none of us can ignore. Because if we do – if we turn our heads to the fact that something could happen – we know the end result. We lived the end result. And we do not want that for our children.Therefore, we prepare.We arm ourselves against the what if's and could happens. We inform our children and those around us. We stay vigilant, ever watchful, keeping a close eye out for what others miss.
And, above all, we do not turn our backs when we see something out of the norm. We don't pretend to not notice that one of our children – or a child of a friend, family member – is acting out of sorts. Is trying to tell us something. Anyone something.We never ignore these things. Hence, most, if not all of the what if's and could of's never happen. No child around us is safe in our minds, so we are here for all of them. We are their army. We will keep them safe.And the best way to keep them safe: teach them how to keep themselves safe.With children, it's tricky. You don't want to come out and say, "see that man across the street?" and fill their heads with nightmare scenes of what could happen. No. Instead, we arm them with the information they need, in the language they speak, to keep them aware and safe.
Three books that I have on my children's bookshelf – not hidden away, not special books, only to be brought out when I feel the need to inform them, but normal, everyday books on their normal, everyday bookshelf – are three books that I feel every parent, every child should read together.Some Parts Are NOT For Sharing is perfect for children of all ages, especially younger ones. It doesn't leave you with the feeling that you need to explain further to a child. It's simply, some body parts – parts covered by your bathing suit – are not for sharing. And to find a trusted adult to talk to if you need to.Your Body Belongs To You is a wonderfully written children's book that informs kids that sometimes, you don't want to be touched – hugged, kissed – and it's okay! It teaches kids that, even though they are small, they still have a say in what happens to them, to their body. It empowers them, in a polite way, to say no. No thank you. Not now. And, if they need to, to talk to a trusted adult if they aren't being listened to.Good Touch Bad Touch is a book for older children. It goes into much more detail than the previous two books and has a lengthy introduction for both parents and children about the importance of knowing between good and bad touches. It's a good book to include when you want to have a discussion about knowing the difference between wanted and unwanted touches.
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Friday, August 26, 2011
Protecting Our Children from Unwanted Touch… Three Books To Read
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