\'No Means No \' is a children\'s picture book about an empowered little girl who has a very strong and clear voice in all issues, especially those relating to her body and Personal boundaries.
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Their aim is to desensitize the child to having Their Personal space violated and desensitize them to touch.
Some of the scenarios in this book are typical of approaches used by sexual abusers (sexual predators/molesters/pedophiles) when grooming Children for sexual abuse.
Both girls and boys need to learn to ask for consent and this can be taught from a very young age.
Body Safety Education (aka sexual abuse prevention education) empowers girls and boys through knowledge, and teaches them they have the Right to say, \'No\' and to respect other\'s Personal boundaries.
By educating our Children to have true respect for one another, this world can be a much safer and more positive place.
A world where \'No \' does actually mean \'No \' can be a world with far less violence and increased respect for humankind.
When a child, teenager or adult says, \'No \' to any form of coercion, this should be immediately respected.
The aim of this book is to empower young Children and to give them a voice so they can grow up into empowered adults.
With the prevalence today of online and offline bullying and various forms of abuse, such as physical, emotional and sexual abuse; our young people need to learn (from a young age) to always speak up when Their rights are not being respected.
A strong, confident voice as a young child converts to a strong, confident pre-teen, teenager and adult.
In this way, they will have the confidence to speak up when they are unhappy or feel uncomfortable in any situation.
It is crucial that our children, from a very young age, are taught to have a clear, strong voice in regards to Their rights - especially about Their bodies.
The \'Note to the Reader\' at the beginning of the book and the \'Discussion Questions\' on the final pages, guide and enhance this essential discussion.
It is a springboard for discussions regarding children\'s Choices and Their rights.
This book can be read to Children from 2 to 9 years. \'No Means No \' is a children\'s picture book about an empowered little girl who has a very strong and clear voice in all issues, especially those relating to her body and Personal boundaries
