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Parents @menlochurch should sit down with their child(ren) & talk w/ them.
- Acknowledge convo might be uncomfortable.
- Encourage child that secrets kept from mom & dad can be harmful.
- Reassure child convo is not being brought up b/c of something they did. https://twitter.com/thrivingseason/status/1278210799039905792
- Acknowledge convo might be uncomfortable.
- Encourage child that secrets kept from mom & dad can be harmful.
- Reassure child convo is not being brought up b/c of something they did. https://twitter.com/thrivingseason/status/1278210799039905792
- Reassure them of your love them & support for them.
- Ask if Johnny has ever said or done anything that has made them uncomfortable.
- Ask if Johnny has ever said or done anything that has made them uncomfortable.
- Ask if Johnny has ever touched their penis, vagina, or buttocks with his hands or mouth.
*You MUST be specific about this
*If you have nicknames for these body parts, I encourage you to begin using the anatomically correct name for this reason alone.
*You MUST be specific about this
*If you have nicknames for these body parts, I encourage you to begin using the anatomically correct name for this reason alone.
- Ask if Johnny has ever shown them his body - you can then be specific & ask if he has ever shown them his penis.
*Exhibitionism is often justified as a non-offense b/c it’s hands-off.
- Ask is they have ever seen Johnny do these things to another person.
*Exhibitionism is often justified as a non-offense b/c it’s hands-off.
- Ask is they have ever seen Johnny do these things to another person.
- After convo, thank your child for listening and participating.
- Tell them they can always come to you if they think of something afterward.
- Reaassure them of your love and support for them.
- Tell them they can always come to you if they think of something afterward.
- Reaassure them of your love and support for them.
- If your child discloses sexual abuse, DO NOT call the church.
- Instead, report the abuse to your local police station and child protective services agency.
- Find a therapist who has background in trauma &/or child sexual abuse.
- Instead, report the abuse to your local police station and child protective services agency.
- Find a therapist who has background in trauma &/or child sexual abuse.
You can also DM me at any time.
Please be aware though that I am a mandated reporter. If you disclose abuse to me, I will have to call the police and CPS.
Please be aware though that I am a mandated reporter. If you disclose abuse to me, I will have to call the police and CPS.
