Puberty Awareness
In the recent blog, I have discussed puberty, as I think kids must have this knowledge before some mishap happens and they face embarrassment. In the same way, it's crucial to let them know about good and bad touch, and this information must be given in childhood, as the world is so bad that we can't trust anyone. I saw a video Video Link on the internet recently where a teacher was teaching kids about their private parts assertively. She taught them physically that these are private parts: “If you touch them, I will inform my mother, father, and teacher.” To all extents, I agree with her. Methodically, kids in their early age must have the concept of this so that they do not allow anyone to prey upon their innocence.
Good Touches and Bad Touches
Now coming toward the touches, comfortable hugs, shaking hands, and comfortable kisses on the forehead or hand are good. But when they become disrespectful, they are included in bad touches. If anyone wants to touch your private parts, or gives a forceful hug or kiss, it should be reported immediately. I, being a guy, taught my niece about all these and asked her if she would inform her parents if someone crossed the boundaries of respect. Surprisingly, she acted upon my advice. The day when an aunty belonging to the village pushed her and gave her a forceful kiss, she raised her voice: “Aunty, you can shake hands instead of doing bad touches.” I was not much surprised, as I knew kids learn things immediately.
Pregnancy and Baby Manufacturing Phenomenon
We all ask our parents about how babies are made, and they respond by saying an angel puts them in a cart when we request the Lord to have a baby. This makes sense until they grow old, around 6–7 years, and we meet someone who is pregnant or visit a hospital, then we get confused about how to mold the story. “We got a baby from the hospital,” “The doctor gave us the baby on payment,” etc. Such weird logic doesn’t work anytime. These things become embarrassing when they grow older and express their thoughts in public, and someone else tells them that they are wrong. It’s the duty of parents to tell them that babies are sent by the Almighty but grow in the uterus or tummy of mothers so that they learn to respect pregnant women too. I once heard a kid who said at a family function, “Mom, look at the tummy of that aunty. Isn’t she having a pillow in it? Can I do the same to walk like her?” This is a point of consideration for parents.
For Your Assistance
There are many animations available on the internet right now where they teach kids well about the things we think are restricted to be discussed in childhood which isn’t rightful. So, you can take assistance from those animations to clear concepts regarding good touch, bad touch, pregnancy, and sex, etc. These sensitive topics must be addressed early, as the kid’s brain is developing, and if he or she learns from others, it may be conveyed in a wrong sense.
Tips for Your Easiness
You must remember to remain humble, open, and empathetic while listening to your kids.
Don’t be overwhelmed by these things.
Instead, be clear and convey your knowledge in chunks. Choose an appropriate time and place to discuss these things.
Don’t hesitate, as you are conveying the right thing at the right time, and you have the right to tell your kids about right and wrong things.
