April 3, 2009
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Learn to “Stop” Inappropriate Activity Before It Happens
Child safety tip: Teach your child to respect the word “stop!” Teach your preschooler that “stop” means “stop,” and that your child has the right to stop people from touching his or her body.
Obviously, exceptions will have to be made for doctors and parents, but even parents must listen when a child doesn’t want to be tickled or hugged anymore.
Reinforcing this excellent lesson gives your child the power to recognize — and to stop “bad touching” by others if it should happen.