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Stop Being the Only Parent Doing This Work (Here's How)
The Moment This Mom Realized Her Child Was the Only One
Sarah was hosting what seemed like a perfect playdate. Six kids, ages 4-7, running around the backyard, squealing with laughter. She was chatting with the other moms when she heard her 5-year-old's voice cut through the chaos:
"Hey, you need to ask before you hug someone!"
She looked over to see her daughter standing between two kids—one who had just grabbed the other in what looked like an uncomfortable bear hug from behind.
The grabbed child looked relieved. The hugger looked confused. And all the other parents went silent.
That's when it hit her like a punch to the gut: Her child was the only one there who had been taught about consent and body boundaries.
In that moment, she realized something heartbreaking. Despite all her efforts to educate her own child, she was essentially sending her into a world where she was the only one who understood these critical safety concepts. She was going to be surrounded by children wh...
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