This morning we recorded 3 episodes of our podcast show about protecting our kids from violence. These episodes wont be online until the end of the month, but with all that is being broadcast in the media right now about Polanski and whether or not he should stand trial for raping a 13 year old girl over 30 years ago, I am incensed at the lack of action occuring to enforce justice.
Rather than sit and worry, I feel compelled to action. If you have daughters, you may be feeling the same way. But rather than spend our days worrying about what might happen to our kids, we can choose action. This is the fastest way to eliminate worry...get up and do something!
Here is what I am committed to:
Educating myself about sexual abuse towards children. This can be done through books, a great one I've found is called Protecting the Gift by Gavin De Becker. There are also workshops, websites, childrens books and more. There are many resources, but first we have to stop being an Ostrich and really open our eyes to the real danger present to our kids. Remember that 90% of all molestation occurs by a family member or friend. So take a look at who you allow access to your kids. I like the line of sight rule...always keep your kids in your line of sight.
Educating my children about sexual abuse. This one can be touchy, and maybe even emberrasing to us as parents. But that doesn't mean we keep silent! If we worry too much about shattering the innocence of our children and thereby robbing them of vital education about the dangers in this world, they wont thank us later. Knowledge is POWER.
This and more about protecting our kids will be broadcast from www.confessionsandchocolate.com later in the month.
Go get informed!
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Hi Heather, Good for you taking a stand. I've been dealing w/ my next door neighbors son, a first grader who told my son (age 4) several weeks ago he was bening molested by an older cousin. The most infuriating part of the entire process is that sweet little boy is crying for help and Child Protective Services keeps telling me there is "not enough evidence to open a case" I'm not letting it go, don't worry, but I can't understand how a gov't agency that is suppose to be protecting our children denies helping children that are asking for help! Keep this sweet boy in your prayers!
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