Tag: consent education
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Why Every Child Should Learn About Consent: A Lesson We Can’t Ignore
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent post from a well-known social media platform that captures the essence of New York City, we were reminded of a crucial conversation that many parents must have with their children: the importance of understanding consent. The post featured a young woman sharing a deeply personal story about her first…
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12-Year-Old Girl Faces Charges for Mischief at School
Get Pregnant Fast A 12-year-old girl in Florida is experiencing serious repercussions after a seemingly innocent prank at school turned into a legal issue. Jamie Thompson was charged with misdemeanor battery after she playfully pinched a boy’s backside while participating in a game with her classmates at Westwood Middle School in Longwood, Florida. According to…
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Parents, Your Child Could Be a Victim of Sexual Assault: A Call to Action
Get Pregnant Fast As I walked from the parking lot to my office last week, a utility van passed by, and the driver’s gaze lingered a bit too long. He then pulled into the parking lot, and my heart raced. Instinctively, I positioned my car keys between my fingers, a habit I developed long ago.…
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Judge’s Disturbing Remarks in Rape Case Sparks Outrage
Get Pregnant Fast In a shocking incident, Judge Samuel Wright has come under intense scrutiny for his insensitive remarks during a rape trial involving a 19-year-old woman. The alleged victim claimed she was assaulted at a house party, and during the proceedings, Wright made several deeply troubling statements, including one that asked, “Why couldn’t you…
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California Leads the Way in Mandatory High School Consent Education
Get Pregnant Fast The legislation, which garnered bipartisan support, mandates that all school districts include teachings on affirmative consent in health classes that students must complete to graduate. It is worth noting, however, that districts without a mandatory health class are exempt from this law. Fortunately, most high schools across the country still uphold this…
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We Must Educate Our Sons on Consent, and It’s Time to Start Early
Get Pregnant Fast Dear fellow parents, When I say, “We must educate our sons on consent,” I mean we need to begin this crucial conversation at a young age. Start small, while they are still impressionable and learning about the world around them. Instilling Respect for Their Own Bodies Begin by instilling respect for their…
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Why I’m Teaching My 3-Year-Old Daughter About Consent
Get Pregnant Fast When I stumbled upon the conversation around teaching young children about consent, I couldn’t help but feel a surge of frustration toward certain voices in the debate. Take, for instance, Caroline Bright and the organization Family Values Coalition—both of whom espouse narrow-minded views that simply don’t resonate with the realities of raising…