From the article: Teaching Children Skills to Prevent Abduction
Talking to children about sexual abuse can be a difficult subject for parents to address. What successful approach did you take with your child when discussing sexual abuse? Share Your Tips
What better way that with a GREAT book!
- I found a book titled Mr. Stranger and the Lost Puppy that I read to my kids. Surprisingly both my 5yr old AND 10 yr old liked it. The message in the book was to let your parents know before going with anyone and when the kids in the story met someone who needed their help they began to think and remember promises made to their mom. My kids connected with the characters and more importantly I was able to EASILY branch off into other safety issues with my kids. I used the story and its characters as the example--what should THEY do and then turned it into 'well, if you were in the same situation...' It was so much better than saying 'Don't do this, don't do that' I recommend this book for every parent who wants an educated conversation about safety and making good decisions (cause good decisions will save their lives). The website I bought it from is dknovels.com and I even received an autographed copy!
- —Guest SmartMom
no touch zone
- I told my children, that no one should touch them in their no touch zone. Not with hands, or objects. Only the docter, when I am present. If they are touched, make sure they call me ASAP. ..especially if they feel uncomfortable in any situation, even if they are not touched. Don't let the perpetrator(s), know they are going to call me. I'm sure the law won't like the way I deal with it.
- —Lanisha_Almond
