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Good Touch  & Bad Touch

What is good touch?

It is a touch that makes you feel pleasant and good. It makes the child or anyone feel loved, happy and get a sense of security.

what is bad touch?

It is a touch that makes you feel uncomfortable and unpleasant. You want the other person to stop right away.

How to Educate Kids about  Good Touch  Bad Touch ?

start early & keep it simple

Do not make it a big deal. Start when the child is approximately 2 years old and is able to understand few things.

Let the child be the owner of his or her own body

Let your child take charge of their own body. Tell them that if they do not want to get hugs and kisses even from any family it is completely okay.

TEACH THE CHILD ABOUT THE PRIVATE PARTS

Never hesitate to tell your child what the private parts are, as these are the parts most of the times involved in bad touch.

NEVER FORCE AFFECTIONS

I have never forced my child to hug or kiss someone if she is not willing to. Never force affections.

HELP THEM TO LEARN HOW TO SAY "NO"

Teach them to say “No”. “No” is a very powerful word, and ideally a person should never touch you once you said “No”.

My Safe Circle

A safe circle is an imaginary circle created for the child which will include all those people the child can trust.

To conclude, It is very important to teach our children about the good touch and bad touch, as we can not always be there around them to protect them from every situation.

- DentistMaa