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[quote=Anonymous]We taught both kids that they do not have to fear saying no to adult in any situation that makes them uncomfortable.  We assured them that even if the adult tells them they'll be in trouble, they will not be in trouble with us for saying no.  We, of course, taught them the difference between saying no to a teacher who wants you to behave and one who wants to meet with you one-on-one, etc.  We also taught them that they had 100% control over their bodies and what happened to it.

I remember when my DD was 11 or maybe 12 she had a UTI and the Ped assigned to us for the sick visit was not her regular Ped and was also an older male.  When he wanted to do a visual exam below the waist, she did not hesitate to tell him no, she was not comfortable with it.  Even after he explained that he needed to look to make sure things were okay, she still said no.  I was in the room with her and was very proud of how she handled herself.  She asked to wait for a female doctor and he was a little taken aback that she had the audacity to make the request as a child.  He kept looking to me like I'd step in and make her let him examine her, but I just told him, "we've taught her from when she was a little kid that her body equals her choice and this is her choice."    [/quote]

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