Body Safety Education for Children » The ABC's of Consent

Teaching children about body and consent is an essential part of helping them develop healthy relationships and a strong sense of self-respect. By starting early and using age-appropriate language and examples, parents and caregivers can help kids understand the importance of personal boundaries and asking for permission.

It's never too early to start talking to your kids about consent, and the earlier you start, the better. Even if they're still learning how to walk and talk you can still introduce basic concepts.

By teaching kids about consent, we can help prevent unwanted touching, teach them the importance of respecting other people, and give kids a vocabulary to speak up if they witness or experience sexual abuse.