A Guide On Good Touch and Bad Touch For Young Children
Crime against children is steadily increasing in India. According to the Statista Research Department, the crime rate against children in Delhi was 134.9 per 100,000 children. The news about child kidnapping, abuse, molestation, and assault has unfortunately become commonplace. This is why it has become important to empower kids and make them aware of several things, including good touch and bad touch. Hence, in today’s blog, we discuss the meaning and tips to teach kids about good and bad touch. What is Good Touch and Bad Touch? Touch has a very important role to play in children’s lives. While some touches are meant to be paternal, caring and soothing, others make kids uncomfortable. This is why it is important to teach kids about good touch and bad touch. A good touch can be understood as the type of physical contact that makes kids comfortable, safe and happy. This can include hugs, pats, handshakes, hand-holding and more. A bad touch, on the other hand, can disturb them and make t...