Book Review
Short Summary
What This Book Is About
Even at a young age, kids have the right to speak up especially when it comes to things that can make them feel unsafe or uncomfortable. In this book, a brave girl uses her voice to say no especially when it comes to things that invade her personal boundaries.
Some of the things this book tells young readers include:
- They can say no to relative asking for a kiss especially if it makes them uncomfortable
- They can say no to a family member who wants to wash their private parts while giving them a bath
- They can say no to kisses, cuddles or tickles
- They can say no if a friend asks them to build a sandcastle but they don’t feel like it
- How to say no
Reflection and Comments
Giving kids the power to say no helps them protect themselves from abuse and teaches them not just to demand respect from others, but to give respect to others as well. This helps them become more confident.
The practice of saying no to anything that makes them uncomfortable also helps them with their social skills. Saying no prepares them for the time when they start dealing with peer pressure.
Most importantly, it trains them to be persistent when a potential abuser approaches them. Because they know the importance of their personal space, they are able to immediately protect themselves.
The book ends with a guide for parents, carers and educators on the importance of empowering kids to have their own voice. There are discussion questions they can use to have open conversations that can help them understand their kids’ feelings better, especially when it comes to their personal space.
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