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Teaching Young Children Consent and Boundaries

Presented by: Megan de leon

Mdeleon@dayoneny.org

About Day One

Day One partners with New York City youth ages 24 and under to end dating abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault and domestic sex trafficking through community education, supportive services, legal advocacy, trainings, technical assistance, and leadership development.

Day One uses an empowerment model that invests and involves young people in maintaining safe relationships for themselves and their peers.

WELCOME

consent and boundaries

definitions

Consent occurs when one person voluntarily agrees to the proposal or desires of another

Parents and caregivers can lay the foundation for understanding bodily autonomy and consent early on. One practical action that can be practiced includes refraining from forcing hugs when a child appears uncomfortable. By doing so, we can empower children to make choices about their bodies.

Boundaries help to create a clear guideline/rule/limits of how you would like to be treated. Boundaries help you define what you are comfortable with and can apply to any kind of relationship you have – whether with a friend, family member, partner or anyone else in your life.

Why is it important?

as it relates to children

Jill Whitney, a licensed marriage and family therapist in Connecticut and blogger at Keep The Talk Going, tells Romper in an email interview. “Teaching kids that their body is their own and they can control who touches it, when, and how, makes them less vulnerable to child sex abuse when they're young, and more likely to experience respectful, self-advocating sexual partners when they grow up.”

benefits

  • lets your child know that their voice matters and they have choices

  • They'll also learn to respect the choices of others as they understand the concept of consent

  • introduction to healthy relationships

benefits

ways to introduce the concept

everyday ways to introduce the concept of consent to young children

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Explain That "Yes" Can Turn Into "No" At Any Time

ask for permission when using touch

As newborns, practice gentle touch vs. forceful touch

everyday ways to introduce the concept of consent to young children

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LISTEN WITH INTENT

ASK CHILDREN ABOUT THEIR FEELINGS AND RELATIONSHIPS

tell children their opinion MATTERS

how to support yourself

tips on how parents/caregivers can support themselves

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Acknowledge that having critical conversations are not easy

Use language and examples that young children can understand

Practice healthy self-esteem by being kind to yourself

Resources

Resources

day one know your rights guide

healthy friendships: https://dayoneny.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/D1_KYR_DIGITAL_EPIC.pdf

day one know your rights guide

consent and coercion:

https://dayoneny.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/D1_KYR_DIGITAL_Coercion.pdf

book: My Body Belongs to Me: A Parent's Guide: How to Talk with Young Children about Personal Boundaries, Respect, and Consent

https://www.amazon.com/My-Body-Belongs-Me-Boundaries/dp/1638070601

Thank you

www.dayoneny.org

Helpline: 800.214.4150

Text: 646.535.DAY1(3291)

Email: info@dayoneny.org

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