Good Touch Bad Touch
Topic : My body belongs to me, Learning to protect myself
Date: 04/04/25 and 05/04/25
Grade and venue :III to V, Bollywood dance room , 2nd floor
Learning outcome of the Activity:
- Differentiating between good and bad touch:
- Recognizing private body parts
- Understanding body boundaries
- Knowing how to say “no”
- Knowing who to trust:
- Encouraging open communication
Report on the Activity:
“Wisdom is giving children their wings, along with the rudder of awareness to keep them safe from the prying hands”
It is the growing concern among parents and teachers about the safety of children which has forced the schools to drop their tight-lipped approach towards sex education and teach the children about safe and unsafe touches. Every single day, the media reports cases where young children, both boys and girls, are sexually abused by any adult around them
Considering the importance and sensitivity of the issue, on 4th and 5th April 2025, St. John International School conducted a Seminar on ‘Good Touch and Bad Touch’, The workshop was attended by the students of classes III to V along with the teachers. This workshop was spearheaded by Mrs. Hetal Shah.
Mrs. Hetal explained differentiating between good touch and bad touch through video and demonstration. Many examples were quoted to make students understand better.
The students were explained what it means to have ownership of their bodies, and set healthy boundaries. They were also explained what private parts are and that no one is supposed to touch an individual there. The children were made aware that if they are uncomfortable or hurt even by a hug or handshake, they have the right to say ‘No’ or ‘Stop’ to that person. They learnt to handle strangers and say ‘No’ to unwanted touches by running away and shouting out loud. They were taught to inform about such happenings to the adults they trust and immediately report if they were told to hide the same from their parents.
The motto of the session was to enlighten the children that their body belongs to them and they need to stay safe and secure.