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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]15 yr old could be predatory and creepy - or he could be immature and awkward.

Your daughter could simultaneously feel flattered by the attention and creeped out. I think 9 is a bit young to expect her to be able to articulate that conflict. If you are creeped out, listen to your gut. Keep her close, sit next to her, intervene. Also say “I noticed x touches you a lot, how does that make you feel?” And let her know it’s ok to ask for space. Kids are very black and white - so they have trouble understanding consent and that something can be fun sometimes and not fun other times. She doesn’t have to consent to the tickling and poking every time just because she did once. [/quote]

This.

Op, I was also 6 when molested by a cousin. I’m hyper vigilant when it comes to my elementary girls being tickled/touched by older cousins and have zero issues with speaking up. I try to keep it light hearted, but I get my point across. Also, speak directly to your DD. My kids didn’t like being tickled but laughed because they were ticklish. [/quote]

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