My baby was 2 and told her “I do not consent.” I wanted her to know the word. I wanted her to be able to call them out if they were ignoring her.
2025-05-31 16:49:34
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Kalanej87 :
I have 4 kids. 1 is still nursing. she's allowed to tell me "no" to everything except diaper changes. (a clean bottom is not optional)
2025-04-04 13:33:42
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Pam :
EXACTLY!
2025-05-26 19:27:41
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Shannon Dietrich :
I always would say “do you want to give anybody a hug before we go?” when leaving family events. And if they say no, that’s their answer and decision
2025-04-27 15:35:33
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user9579498621365 :
Unfortunately, I was not blessed with children of my own, but I never make anyone's child hug me. I ask, "May I have a hug?". If they say no, I tell them that's okay and that they don't have to hug anyone they don't want to. I hated being told as a child to hug someone that made me uncomfortable out of "politness" and I think that's why it compromised my ability to say no throughout my life.
2025-05-16 00:45:48
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MmMayhem :
I think it's also important to teach kids how to vocalise when they don't give consent. I used to work in childcare and kids struggled finding the words, as parents (being the ppl they trust the most to confide in) it's really important to give them the tools to use as they enter social interactions.
2025-05-18 06:05:01
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Stephanie B Borsis :
my son wouldnt give his grandma a bye kiss for like a yr. I didn't make him, I said wanna give her a bye high 5? So he high 5 her about a yr then started giving hugs then kisses on his own.
2025-04-24 02:14:27
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tinasmith3366 :
The look I get from some parents when I say "that's OK. You dont have to hug me if dont want to."
2025-04-22 18:22:30
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Drew-bee-do-bee-doo :
Not in Indiana…. Our legislature 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
2025-04-23 00:50:04
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kiwilovesmom :
AND if I cook they only have to try it. Adults don't eat things they don't like.
2025-05-18 05:55:50
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Angry Hippo :
I teach my class to use their words. “Please don’t do that I don’t like it.” Boys and girls.
2025-05-02 03:14:16
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Oleander :
As a preschool teacher many years ago we learned consent. They learned to say no thank you, I don’t like that.
2025-05-08 20:28:49
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Sarah Mondavi :
My fiancé will give our daughter kisses and sometimes she says no and he says ok honey I love you good night like good job dad teaching her at 2
2025-04-06 05:04:58
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meowingmamma :
Had my (now ex) stepfather rage at me, because I wouldn't force my 2 yr old son to hug him. Nope. Always supported my son's autonomy. He was an affectionate child, with only people he trusted.
2025-04-26 12:50:18
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Phatz_maa :
As soon as children can hold a conversation using complete sentences they need to learn about consent PERIOD! Thank you teacher for teaching the preschoolers this because it’s important
2025-05-30 16:40:30
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A. Maxwell :
My grandma had a hard time with the “no forced hugs.” Even went so far as to tell me I was raising her to be rude 🙄 ..get away from my baby
2025-04-04 21:45:10
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Me. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ :
Thats like kids crying and screaming on santa or easter bunny lap. WHY DO PARENTS DO THIS
2025-04-29 13:45:31
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Nick :
I work w small children and esp w toddlers, preschoolers, they often run up to give me a hug. I stop them & say “wait a min, did you ask me 4 a hug?” When they ask, I say “TY 4 asking me id love 2!”
2025-04-25 03:12:50
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CathyTheTeenLibrarian :
Only correction is “JoAnne turn to Bobby & TELL him to stop” not ask
2025-04-05 15:25:31
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NoMansBitch3 :
I have isolated myself from family, so when I run into a grown nibbling, and they tell their kids "go hug auntie", I remind them that their kids don't know me
2025-05-05 19:39:27
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RogieBear85 :
I asked my 2 year old nephew for a hug goodbye one day he said no. I put my hands up and told him okay. Trying to enforce that he has full autonomy. His mom thanked me
2025-04-05 07:49:00
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Rachelle Careddu :
From day one all children should know it’s their body and no one should touch them without their consent
2025-05-10 22:25:37
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Darklylax :
“All children should learn about consent.” This!!!! ALL children! Every child can say no or no thank you but not every child is taught to listen and respect it.💯
2025-04-29 13:43:36
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Tricia :
I always ask if I can have a hug or a high five... if no that's cool.
2025-04-04 18:24:34
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user6996722499101 :
We teach the 1-3year olds in my daycare room about consent and boundaries with our bodies
2025-04-04 21:21:21
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