Boys are just as vulnerable to sexual harassment as girls
“Be gender neutral in your statements,” she continues. ‘And explain to your children that girls and boys can become victims of sexually inappropriate behaviour. And above all: explain – however complex – that even if you ‘enjoyed’ ‘a part’ of the abuse physically or emotionally, it can still be abuse.’
Shout
Ashkaine herself has literally taught her children to use their voice. “When they were young, I would regularly take them to an open field or the beach to teach them to scream. Teach children to raise their voices and yell ‘NO’ and ‘STOP’. (…) In this way they will never freeze in dangerous situations, because they dare to scream.’
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The influencer also finds it important that children know that it does not matter what others think of you. That it’s okay not to color within the lines or follow the rules. And teach children that they don’t always have to listen to adults just because they are adults. They too can be stupid and bad. Give your children the security to share their fears, feelings, and embarrassments with you. Teach your kids that it’s okay to say ‘no.’
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