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As the 'trusted adult' in your child's life you can continue working with them on the following
areas:
- Your child needs to know that he/she is so special and important to you
that you want no one to hurt him/her.
- Your child should never be forced to kiss or accept touches from anyone.
- Your child should know the correct terms for his/her body part and consider
them 'the private zone'.
- A family 'code word' can give you and your child confidence and keep
him/her safe. Tell your child that he/she is not to give out family code word.
- Teach your child that 'bad touches' are problems grown-ups will take care
of : Reinforce tell a 'trusted adult' should anyone try to harm them.
- Design role plays using situations that might be tempting or confusing to
help him/her decide the best protective action. (example-puppy in park)
(example-touching private parts by anyone)
- Molestation (a violent crime upon a child) is almost never one of violence
but one of coercion. Teach you child to say "NO" or "STOP
". It empowers him/her to assert his/her boundaries and can protect them.
- Your child should learn his/her address and phone number. (Don't forget
about area codes.)
- Teach you child to say "BACK OFF - STRANGER". That will alert
others in the area that the person bothering your child is not known to
him/her.
- Monitor your child's computer use. Make sure the areas they are going into
are safe for children. If they use chat programs learn who they are
communicating with.
**** A personal note: If someone appears interested in your child - or too
good to be true - they probably are. Remember child predators are good at
coercion.
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