Book Review
Short Summary
Sexual abuse is something that we should be warning our kids about from an early age. You can empower your children to protect themselves and talk to them about potential risks around them in a safe and non-confrontational manner.
What This Book Is About
Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept tells the story of a young boy named Alfred who encounters an adult touching him in a way that makes him feel uncomfortable. The story ends by showing how he found the courage to tell his mum.
The story teaches kids the following lessons:
- To trust their gut especially when something does not feel right
- To tell a trusted adult when someone else is doing something that doesn’t feel right to them
- To be wary of people who encourage them to keep secrets especially when they are being threatened in the process
- To trust that there will always be adults willing to listen without judgment
Reflection and Comments
Kids love fairy tales. In fact, it’s one of the best ways for them to learn lessons without feeling like they’re being given a lecture. This book is structured the same way fairy tales are written, It’s written in a way that appeals to the intended audience. This allows them to enjoy the story and learn the right lessons without inflicting trauma. It’s the best approach to open conversations about body safety, consent and sexual abuse.
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