No matter how old your children are, they will always need protecting.
Sending out positive, stay safe messages from an early age is essential but don't forget teens need protecting too.
From tots to teens - ALL children can be vulnerable to abuse. As parents (teachers, youth workers, social workers, neighbours, family friends.....add any other title here) it is our job, role, responsibility to protect them.
Safeguarding children is EVERYONES responsibility!
Did you know most children who are abused, are abused by someone they know?
This puts the whole stranger danger talk out the window.
Children need stay safe advice that is relevant and that works.
I know most parents would feel happy in explaining to their child that hitting is wrong and that they should tell an adult they trust straight away if someone harms them in this way. But how would you fair in talking about sexual abuse with your kids?
Scary subject hey? I mean how on earth would you ever bring this topic up in conversation with your kids?
Well the NSPCC are encouraging us to do just that. They have introduced a new campaign all about 'Talking Pants'.
By using the NSPCCs underwear rule, children will learn how to stay safe from sexual abuse. You can watch the campaign video on their website. www.nspcc.org.uk. The kind people at NSPCC have put together tips and advice for parents/professionals too. Take a look at the website for more information.
So get talking pants people and let's keep our children safe!
