Young or old, our kids need to know: When it comes to my body, I AM IN CHARGE, and there are lines no one can cross without my permission! But how do we get that into their heads?
When we teach our kids about body safety, we're helping to protect them from a host of dangers—from predators and sharing nudes to unwanted sexual attention and date rape.
But how do we instill this knowledge without scaring them to death?
Think of it this way. Rather than painting a picture of the big scary world and encouraging our kids to cower in a corner, we can put a cape of confidence around them and teach them to trust their powers of self-awareness.
So, let's talk about WHY, WHEN, and HOW we empower kids and teens with protective information.
Media Savvy Moms is a podcast by ParentsAware, an organization dedicated to helping parents talk to kids and teens about pornography and healthy sexuality. For complete podcast notes, visit http://parentsaware.info/index.php/podcast/.
