{"id":4176,"date":"2024-09-13T09:00:48","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T09:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kradle2krayons.com.au\/?p=4176"},"modified":"2025-02-18T05:41:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T05:41:24","slug":"teach-your-child-good-touch-bad-touch-a-parents-guide-to-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kradle2krayons.com.au\/blog\/teach-your-child-good-touch-bad-touch-a-parents-guide-to-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Teach Your Child Good Touch, Bad Touch: A Parent’s Guide to Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"

At kradle 2 krayons<\/strong>, we believe in giving children a strong foundation of knowledge that helps them grow and flourish like a tree with branches extending in every direction like mentally challenging activities, physical activities, art, culture, science, and more. We nurture every aspect of their development to help them thrive. One of the most important lessons we can teach is about personal safety, including the difference between good touch and bad touch.<\/span><\/p>\n

Importance of Teaching Good Touch and Bad Touch<\/span><\/h2>\n

As Reported in 2021, by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (<\/strong><\/a>AIHW) 1 out of 6 girls and 1 out of 9 boys go through some kind of sexual abuse before they turn 15. Also, a survey done by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) found that about <\/span>1.6 million Australians <\/b>have been through child abuse, and <\/span>65%<\/b> of these cases involved sexual abuse. These numbers show how important it is to teach kids early about their rights and how to keep themselves safe.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to teach kids about good touch and bad touch early on so they understand personal boundaries and know how to protect themselves. When children learn that they are in control of their bodies, they feel more confident and safe.<\/span><\/p>\n

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By understanding the difference between touches that feel comfortable and those that don\u2019t feel comfortable, kids can learn to develop boundaries when something doesn\u2019t feel right. This knowledge helps them speak up if they ever feel uncomfortable, which can prevent bad situations from happening. Teaching these concepts early helps children feel secure and supported, knowing that they can always talk to trusted adults if something makes them feel uneasy.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Good Touch?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Good touch is physical contact that makes you feel safe, happy, and comfortable. These are touches that happen every day to show love and care respectfully.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Some examples of good touch include:<\/span><\/p>\n