Ewuro4:
Not only in Nigeria, the truth is ; until the person is red handedly caught in the act with a minor then he can be charged for statutory ràpe ELSE the worst an accuser can do is to get a restraining order against the person and you better have a good case in order to get one from the courts.

Being a parent is a choice. Caring and keeping them safe is MANDATORY. The world as a whole is filled with toxic minds roaming the streets. You just never know!

I started sex education ( implications of early sex & it's benefit when you wait) from Kindergarten till now then public health nurses are doing a great job in regards to body changes and what to expect after the first cycle. I sternly instructed my girls never to sit on any Aunty or Uncle's lap, avoid frontal hugs , and they were to never allow anyone lift them!

Better to be safe than sorry.

woodcook:
I think it is time we as a society started having those "unholy" conversation at family level.

kayo80:
Yea, the man is a pervert. But why did you look at his thing in the first place or give him any attention at all.

carmag:
Nawa....Oh!!! @op. someone must have dosed off b4 he can finish reading this epistles

its either you're a good story teller or you're trying to perfect your writing skills

I doubt if people would want to spend the whole day just to go through your story..ahh

frenchwine:
Let me also lend credence to the post.
I get to treat an increasing number of sexual assault cases every now and then. 100% of victims have been pre-pubertal females.
Now this is an underestimate of the number of such cases in the society cos I work in a northern state which is Muslim dominated and as such they usually shy away from coming to the hospital except infections have begun to set in.
Let's begin sex education from pre-school years.

Onegai:
The writer of the article organised a program for people with Natural Hair and Organic lifestyles (Food, Drinks etc). Because of this issue which just happened to her, she has invited a speaker from an NGO to train parents on how to talk to their kids about sex education and molestation. I've attended her programs and I may decide to attend this one, it's tomorrow on the island, 25th June. Try and come.

I have also mentioned Nomthi Odukoya's book for kids "No Don't Touch Me There", it is easily digested by even a 3 year old.

I wasn't planning on going but I've seen this her situation before happen (perverts publicly exposing themselves and no-one doing anything). I have even seen the same reaction from her neighbour (who has kids!) From other men: smiles and telling me "you're overreacting/he's a madman/ignore" then something will go wrong and we all start wailing and calling Jesus.

We need to start making people take responsibility for their behaviour. Stop allowing people whip out their privates in public in the name of urinating (why must you stop immediately and pee right there? Why not find a private spot? Do Hausa mallams who squat to pee privately have 2 heads that they have the brains to be modest and some people will do it and even checking out who is walking past, schoolchildren or not??). Please start educating people because if not you will continue to hear "45 year old men attack 7 year old girl or boy".

Acidosis:



Again, I agree with some of your points, but not all.

I still believe being open is good, but using sensitive words and explicit photos like one teaching Anatomy 401, is way too much for a kid. A kid should know certain things, a teenager should know more, and at adulthood, they can know all if they choose to.

A 3 year old girl should know that her vg is meant for urination.

At 8, 9, 10, they can learn about sex education and reproduction.


At 12, 13, a girl should know that beyond urination and reproduction, the vg is also used for monthly flow.


At 15, 16+ I'm sure they'll know the meaning of ovulation.