How sex educators talk to their sons about consent

Let's talk about bodily autonomy No Images? Click here   With the rise of the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements and mounting allegations of sexual misconduct against many high-profile figures across industries, our society is in need of some serious conversations about consent. And considering the often frightening state of sex education in the U.S., it’s a good idea for parents to lead these discussions at home. While it’s important for all young people to develop healthy ideas around consent, there’s a sense lately that it’s particularly needed for boys. Indeed the accused sexual predators filling news cycles skew heavily male. Additionally, male survivors of sexual assault face a greater sense of stigma and have fewer resources than their female counterparts. HuffPost’s Caroline Bologna spoke with sex educators who have sons about how they talk to their own kids ― as well as the students they serve ― about the idea of consent. They provided some actionable tips,  from toddlerhood to the teenage years, and advice for parents to lead these conversations at home. Kid fails are funny Kids love hide and seek. They also tend to really not get how it works. Here are 37 photos that show just how funny the result can be. Books to love     Australian author Jayneen Sanders runs Educate2Empower Publishing, which specializes in children’s books that explore ideas of consent, gender equality and bodily autonomy and safety. She writes clever children’s books with clear-cut life lessons. Among our favorites: “No Means No!”, “Some Secrets Should Never Be Kept,” and “You, Me And Empathy.”       . For when your kid is keeping you awake It’s best to keep your wits about you in life, but especially in parenting. And that’s where McSweeney’s “TODDLER FEELINGS HELPLINE” comes in. It just speaks to me, and if you have little ones at home, I’m sure it will speak to you, too. More stories from the trenches: These Are The ‘Most Millennial’ Baby Names What Nutritionists Give Their Kids For After-School Snack 10 Netflix Movies With Female Directors To Watch This Month     A guide to helping you raise the kind of person you'd like to know. Love what you see? Send it to a friend. Did someone forward this email? If so, subscribe here. Can't get enough? Check out (In)formation and The Good Life. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe