Unfortunately we live in an imperfect world. There are bad people. Personal safety is something parents have to constantly stay aware of for their innocent children. As a childhood sexual abuse survivor by a distant family member, this examiner can speak first hand to the darkness that lurks inside the human soul. Sexual abuse is something that follows you for the duration of your life. You heal, you cope, you forgive but you will always be scarred.
This is such a difficult topic for parents to discuss with their children. You want to give them the knowledge they need to say no when appropriate, but you don’t want to make them fearful or steal their innocence by too graphic of an explanation.
In Central Texas alone you can read about countless child abuse allegations at online news sites like kwtx.com and kxxv.com. It is a reality, and a dangerous one. A recnt example of an adult exploiting a child took place at Alta Vista elementary right here in Waco, Texas. According to centraltexasnow.com:
A Waco Teacher is in jail charged with sexual abuse of a child.
Fernando Campos is a Pre-K and Kindergarten teacher at Alta Vista Montessori School. Police believe he sexually abused a five-year-old girl at the school.
According to an arrest affidavit, the child told her mom in November that Campos had inappropriately touched her several times throughout the school year.
Police arrested the 39-year-old teacher Monday afternoon at Alta Vista Elementary.
Campos faces felony charges of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child and Improper Relationship Between Educator and Student.
He is on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
A new book written by Julie K. Federico, and charmingly illustrated by Eddie Russell gives parents a resource to speak to their children about keeping themselves safe in an imperfect world.
“Some Parts are Not for Sharing” is an adorable, kid-friendly guide to what parts of our bodies are not for others to touch. The introduction of the topic by cute fishy characters lightens the subject matter and keeps children’s attention. The explanation of private parts being what is covered by a bathing suit is effective while not being too graphic for small ears.
This book will empower generations of children and give them a voice, and opportunity to say NO to what is improper before they are exploited.
This examiner, mother, and child abuse survivor gives “Some Parts are Not for Sharing” five out of five stars. This book is a great read, not too long to lose your child’s attention, and wonderful to add to your home library.
“Some Parts are Not for Sharing” is published by Tate Publishers and some versions even come with a free audio download. The book is appropriate for age 6 months and up.
You can preview the book here.
You can order your copy today here from Amazon.
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