Good Touch, Bad Touch

I was born with something very wonderful. Every year it grows bigger and even more wonderful. It is my body.

My body is all mine. I can share it with others by touching them and having them touch me. That is up to me.

I like good touches, like when I get tickled just a little. That makes me giggle.

There are lots of good touches that make me feel warm and comfortable and safe inside.

Some touches don't feel good like when someone pushes or hits me. Then I have to shout, "Stop!"

I'm in charge of my body. I decide when touches feel safe and good and which ones feel unsafe or bad.

Some parts of my body are private. These are the parts that I cover with clothes when I go swimming.

Your parents touched your private parts when you were a baby and they took care of you.

Now, a doctor or nurse may examine your private parts in their office.

If anyone wants to touch your private parts in a way that makes you feel upser, say "No" and tell someone you trust.

If someone asks you to take off your clothes and wants to touch your private parts, say "No, I won't do that!"

If someone asks you to look or touch their private parts, say "No, I don't want to!"

If someone tells you that you will be a bad child if you don't touch them or look at their private parts, say "No! I don't believe that!"

If someone tells you that their touches are secret, say "No! I don't like secrets like that!"

If anyone makes you feel strange or uncomfortable, run away as soon as you can.

Tell your parents or another adult you can trust. If you have to, keep telling people until someone believes you.

Remember, your body is special and it's all yours. You don't have to let anyone touch it in ways that make you feel bad. Isn't that good to know?