5 tips to teach kids about good and bad touch
5 Tips for Teaching Kids About Good Touch Bad Touch 5 Tips for Teaching Kids About Good Touch Bad Touch 1. Give Them Ownership of Their Body “I began telling my children at about 18 months that they own their bodies (‘Your body is all yours.’) and that no one has a right to touch them unless it’s okay with them. At [ages] 2 and 3.25 now, they know that their bodies belong to them and that they can reserve certain parts as ‘private.’ Even if it’s something like holding hands with someone or having a friend hug or kiss them, they know they have the right to say no if they don’t like it. 2. Use Appropriate Language “As soon as my kids seemed at all curious about their body parts during bath time, I taught them the correct names for their anatomy. I think it really helps them to have that knowledge in case they ever need to talk to me about anything.” Krissy from 3. Keep Conversation Light and Easy “One thing I find that helps is keeping these ki...