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I’m certain you don’t want your child to be on either side of this situation – to be the harassed or the harasser. The solution is to talk about it now so they can be safe and make good decisions about their interactions with future friends and co-workers. ...
When you talk openly with your kids about tough topics like this one, especially at an early age, it paves the way for more complex conversations as they get older. And even though it probably doesn’t seem like the most fun ever, the pay-off is huge: healthy and happy kids who grow up to be healthy, happy and whole adults."
Great SCRIPTS and TIPS for talking to your Kids about Sexual Harassment via Amy Lang of Birds+Bees+Kids ... See MoreSee Less
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