Ihr Kind braucht Grenzen, um Selbstvertrauen und Selbstwertgefühl zu entwickeln. Ihrem Kind eine gewisse altersgerechte Freiheit zu gewähren, ist von entscheidender Bedeutung.Joelle Casteix

• It could be easy to let your imagination run away with you when thinking through potential risks. Instead of making a list of anything that could possibly go wrong, focus on what your child may be doing and the people, places, or things that may lead to issues. Whether it’s a sleepover with their cousins, something that occurs at a holiday party, or potentially being alone with someone older, you’ll want to think through the risks.

• When children understand boundaries and consent they are less vulnerable to abuse and less likely to engage in harmful sexual behaviors. Even if you’ve had conversations about these topics before, it’s always good to review them before an event. It’s important for them to remember that they need to respect other people’s boundaries and consent, just as they should know that the boundaries they have and the consent they give or withhold deserves to be respected.

• You probably already have family rules for everyday life, but during the holidays you may need to create some new ones with safety in mind. These may include expectations for when you aren’t around, what to do when someone asks them to do something they know is wrong, or reminding them to come to you when something happens that makes them uncomfortable.

• Have open and honest conversations with any friends or family members who will be spending time with your child during the holidays. You can let them know what your rules are for your children, your dedication to preventing your child from being sexually abused, and ways that they can help.

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