A Guide for Parents: Here's How to Explain 'Good Touch and Bad Touch' to Your Children..

Parents often teach their children many things—such as not talking to strangers, refusing food offered by others, and crossing the road only at red lights. However, conversations about bodily safety—specifically what is commonly referred to in child-friendly terms as "good touch" and "bad touch"—are less frequent in Indian households. If you haven't discussed this with your child yet, here is how you can teach them about good touch and bad touch.

Ways to teach children about good touch and bad touch
In today's world, it is a crucial responsibility for parents to educate their children about good touch and bad touch. Here are some methods that can help:

1. Use the right tone
First, parents need to understand that early childhood is the right time to discuss bodily safety. Do not assume that they are too young to learn about their body parts.

2. Tell children they are the 'boss' of their own bodies