seems to be a lot of child molesters lurking around
2006-10-10 09:48:34 · 8 answers · asked by Cathy A 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
However you choose to talk to your child, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE remind them that they are not to be touched by other children either! My 3 year old was molested by a 10 year old neighbor. We have talked and talked with both of our children about being touched by anyone, but we must have given them the impression that we only meant adults. Remind them that their private area is just that - THEIR "private" area and that NO ONE - adult or child - should be touching them there - unless it is mom or dad or doctor and ya'll shouldn't be doing it unless you ask them for their permission - like when washing them or doctoring them down there.
Please pass on the info about talking to kids about other kids! You shouldn't have to worry about stuff like that, but unfortunately it happens - it happened to my daughter!
Good Luck!
2006-10-13 04:13:30 · answer #1 · answered by Christy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My childrens school had an excellent program last year put on by the police department that addressed this issue. They explained to both boys and girls what their private parts were and explained that it was never right for anyone to touch them there in a way other than to provide medical care. They also carefully explained to the kids how a "hug" should be and things of that nature. In the end they told the kids as well as show them what things a stranger would say to get them to go with them. They used stuffed bears to demonstrate the inappropriate touches. The officers then told the kids that if anyone ever touched them in a way that made them feel uncomfortable that it was wrong and they needed to tell an adult and that above all they wouldn't be in trouble for it this was just something bad people told them to get them to be quiet. I wish all schools would put on this program it is great and the parents are encouraged to attend with the kids.
2006-10-10 11:13:42 · answer #2 · answered by Martha S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tell mine to definatly stay away from strangers no matter what. If a stranger comes up to them tell them that it is not okay for anyone to touch there private parts( explain the areas that are covered by a bathing suit) As a parent im sure even you dont touch them there so make it quite clear that no one should ever touch them in those areas unfortunatly sometimes the molestors are not strangers but peopke we know tell them its not okay to keep secrets about touching and that if someone touches them you will always believe them and see to it that person goes to jail
2006-10-10 10:26:26 · answer #3 · answered by Catie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cathy A
My parents pointed to me what were my "private" parts and that no one should be touching them and if they tell me if you tell your parents I will harm them and then you that was there way to make me quiet and not tell but its wrong and I need to tell my parents ASAP teach your 8 yr old what are their "private" parts and go from there good luck
2006-10-10 10:10:52 · answer #4 · answered by AngelVirgo9206 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her and POINT put what parts are wrong for ANY one to touch. I wish all parents thought like you
2006-10-10 10:00:23 · answer #5 · answered by Photographer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
teach her that her body is hers. all parts of her body. and if anyone is ever touching any part of her body and she feels uncomfortable she need to speak up and ask them to stop. she needs to own her body and all parts of it. btw- most kids who are molested are molested by friends and family. people they and you know and trust.
2006-10-10 09:55:00 · answer #6 · answered by whatever 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about just explaining to stay the hell away from all strangers all together??
2006-10-10 09:51:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
write it down
2006-10-10 10:09:03 · answer #8 · answered by Ashley H 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋