Consent is SO important for our boys and our girls to learn.
The key is to start seeing it as part of tiny, everyday choices.
Don’t wait for a ‘big talk’ when they’re in primary school.
(And definitely don’t wait until secondary school!)
Learning about consent can start naturally – like when your toddler says “No!” when Grandma lunges for a funny-smelling kiss, and you actually listen and don’t let it happen.
By age 5, a child can already learn the foundations of bodily autonomy, respect, and emotional boundaries — IF we model it early and often.
So, below are 7 ways to teach consent before your child even starts school.
