- Talk with your children early on about their body
The way we discuss body parts and respect for our bodies, from the time they are babies through adulthood, empowers them to protect themselves.
You can use books to help educate your child on all the parts of their body if it seems awkward or unnatural for you to teach them on your own.
It is important to let them know correct names for their private parts so that they can communicate effectively any pain, questions, or abuse they may encounter.
Some believe that creating code names, or nick names, for parts of your body can create a sense of shame around it.
Take this time learning together to emphasize that the parts of the body that go under a bathing suit are private parts.
Further addressing, that no one should touch with any area of their body, point to, or talk about these areas.
Also, tell your child they are not to touch another child’s private parts with any part of their body, because it is harmful to both of them, and inappropriate.
Explain to your child that a doctor may have to look at these areas, but only with a parent present.