Posted on March 19, 2008 in latest news
Parents are becoming more and more concerned about their children’s safety from Child Abuse. And what makes things worse is that often the abuser is a member of your extended family, your neighbor, trusted friend, your child’s bus driver, sports team coach or even at the church. Just when you think that the abuser is showering his affection on the little kid and ignore, you might be making your little one susceptible to Child abuse.
Girls and boys both are at equal risk of child abuse. And it is not wise only to look at men as abusers. Many times, even women can abuse your child. The American Academy of Pediatrics has given the following tips as precautionary measures of preventing your children from Sexual Abuse.
- Teach your children about their private parts – When your kids are old enough, say about 6 or 7 years old teach them about their private parts. Tell them that private parts are those that they cover with their innerwear. And ask him or her to immediately report to you if any one, no matter who it is, tries to touch their private parts.
- Listen to the child carefully – It is very important to listen to your child carefully. Many a times children find it difficult to tell their parents about abuse because it is difficult for them to understand why they where abused the way they were abused. You need to keep your communication channel with your kid very strong. Assure him/her that no matter what, you will support him and be by his/her side whenever he/she needs you.
- Know whom your child is spending time with – It is very important to know whom your child is spending time with. Abuser could even be his/her teacher. Be careful about allowing your child to spend time with other adults or older children.
- Educate your child about Sex and Sexual abuse – Once your child is about 11-12 years old. Educate him/her about sex and sexual abuse. Tell him/her not to feel ashamed and hesitant to share such things with their parents. Tell him that it is the abuser who is wrong and he will be punished.
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