Tip #6: Make CSA Prevention Part of Your Everyday Parenting

Many caregivers confuse a conversation about sexual abuse with ‘the sex talk”. All too often when Meghan asks a parent what they have done for sexual abuse prevention education thus far a parent will answer “Well I think they teach the kids about that in middle school”. Talking about sex and talking about sexual abuse are completely different things and Meghan helps listeners understand the difference. Sexual abuse prevention is not a one-time awkward conversation, but more a style of parenting that empowers children to know their boundaries and not keep secrets.