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Set clear boundaries for your child: Help your child understand what behaviors are acceptable and what are not by setting clear rules and boundaries. For example, you might say, “It’s okay to hug and kiss your family and close friends, but it’s not okay to hug or kiss someone if they don’t want to.”
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Model healthy boundaries and consent: Children learn by example, so it’s important for parents to model healthy boundaries and consent in their own behavior. For example, if you don’t want to be hugged or kissed, make sure you clearly communicate that to your child and others.
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Teach your child about their own body: Help your child understand that their body belongs to them and that they have the right to say no to physical contact or activities that make them feel uncomfortable.
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Talk to your child about consent: Explain to your child what consent means and how it applies to physical touch and other activities. For example, you might say, “Consent means that everyone involved in an activity has agreed to it and is comfortable with it. It’s important to always ask for consent before touching someone or doing something with them.”
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Discuss how to respect others’ boundaries: Help your child understand that everyone has different boundaries and that it’s important to respect those boundaries. Encourage your child to ask for permission before touching someone or engaging in activities with them.
By teaching your child about healthy boundaries and consent, you can help them grow into respectful and responsible adults who understand the importance of respecting others’ boundaries and consent.
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