Sunday 28 April 2013

help your child

This are some tips to the parents who are mostly fond for taking care for their children .
1. listen to everything your child has to say . he/she may reveal something chilling
2. in case you sense something alarming in her/his innocent talk,probe the matter in a friendly way.
3.reach out to a counselor.don't make counselling a stigma / taboo.
4.don't be insensitive to your child in case he discloses a family member's,neighbour's/friend's name.
5.don't leave the child alone at home with a help or a family member if you notice a change in his/her behavior.
6.survey the school and day care premises, and be familiar with the risk areas.
7.help the child to differentiate between a safe and unsafe touch.
8.tell the child that a touch on the private parts excluding cleaning routine or doctors examination is NOT NORMAL.
9.don't cover up.you may emotionally stifle your child for life.

http://www.newindianexpress.com  dated 28.04.2013 and the Sunday magazines cover story.

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