Modern parents do not shy away from discussing uncomfortable topics with their children, as they know that it is important to give young children the right knowledge to help keep them safe from harm. Teaching safety to children is important due to the increasing crime against children. Children who can differentiate between good touch and bad touch can tell their parents about any wrong behavior they are experiencing. In today's news, we are going to tell you how you can explain good touch and bad to your children and help them stay safe. Let us know.

What is a good touch?

Any physical contact with any person that happens with consent and feels like love and care. That is a good touch. A pat on the head or back, a hug that does not feel compulsion or pressure, is a good touch. This kind of touch makes the child feel safe.

What is bad touch?

Any physical contact that happens without consent is called bad touch. It does not feel safe and can also cause physical pain. It makes the child feel uncomfortable. Pressing or touching private body parts or being uncomfortably close is called bad touch.

How to tell the difference between good and bad touch to children?

Children are innocent and are taught to follow the instructions of their elders. They cannot differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate touch and can also be easily deceived by others. It is important to teach children from an early age that everyone has a physical boundary, which should not be crossed without consent. They need to know that no one other than their mother or certain caregivers is allowed to see or touch their private parts.

When children are given this information, they understand that someone is trying to molest or abuse them. They will recognize the wrong behavior and report it to their parents. But if they are not taught about it, they may be deceived into submission and may not speak up about what is happening to them due to fear or shame.

Explain in these ways.

Children learn best through play. So here are some activities you can do with children to teach them the difference between good touch and bad touch. Let's find out.

1. Swimsuit Game
Take the children for swimming and just before they jump into the pool, tell them that all the parts covered by their swimsuit are private. No one is allowed to see or touch them.

2. No, stop!

Ask the children to shout along that no, stop. Then, ask them to shout louder. And now, once again, ask them to shout at the top of their voice. Now tell them that if someone touches them inappropriately or does something they don't like, they have the freedom to shout and ask them to stop.

3. Boundary Game
Ask the children to stand with their legs together and mark a small circle on the floor with chalk. Now tell them that this is their physical boundary and no one is allowed inside it without their consent.

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