Utilize These Engaging Videos to Educate Your Kids on Consent

In our society, discussions around consent and sexual assault are becoming more commonplace, yet there’s still a lot of confusion surrounding these topics. That’s why we’ve compiled some fantastic, easy-to-understand videos that can help parents teach their children about consent—each designed for different age groups.

Videos for Preschoolers and Younger Elementary Kids

The first video targets preschoolers and younger elementary kids, delivering a fundamental message: “This is your body, and you have the right to decide what happens to it.” Crafted by Blue Seat Studios, it’s straightforward and entirely age-appropriate.

Catchy Tunes for Kids

Next up, we have a delightful offering from Ruby’s Studio that features a catchy tune. The chorus cheerfully proclaims, “I may be young. I may be small. But it’s my body, I’m in charge of it all.” My own seven-year-old couldn’t help but peek over my shoulder while I watched. During the song, she opened up about a classmate who tends to play a bit too rough during recess (we’re definitely addressing that first thing tomorrow!).

Relatable Content for Tweens and Teens

For the older kids, particularly tweens and teens, there’s a relatable video from the nonprofit organization AMAZE. This one tackles the essentials of consent and emphasizes an important point: consent for one action doesn’t equate to consent for another. For instance, agreeing to a hug doesn’t mean you’ve consented to something more intimate. The video also reminds viewers that it’s perfectly okay to change your mind.

Humorous Metaphors for Understanding

Lastly, there’s a clever video by Blue Seat Studios that uses tea as a metaphor for consent. It’s humorous and straightforward, making it a hit for both tweens and teens.

The Importance of Awareness

It’s alarming how many people remain unaware of what constitutes sexual assault. If you’re wondering how this is even possible, consider these statistics from a survey conducted by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center: only 56% of men and 72% of women recognize “watching someone in a private act without their knowledge or permission” as assault. Similarly, only 67% of men and 79% of women view “sexual intercourse where one partner is pressured into giving consent” as assault. Even more concerning, just 48% of men identified “unwanted verbal remarks that are provocative or unsolicited” (like catcalling) as assault. The disparity in awareness between genders is striking.

If adults struggle to identify what sexual assault is, how can we expect our kids to understand? The time to educate them is now. You don’t need to wait until they’re sexually active to start these conversations—these videos are a fantastic way to kick things off.

Further Resources

For further resources, check out this post on our blog, which dives deeper into home insemination topics. Also, sites like Make a Mom offer valuable insights on home insemination methods, and the NHS provides excellent information about IUI procedures.

In summary, taking the time to educate your children about consent using these engaging videos can foster a better understanding of personal boundaries and respect.