Most people recognise that consent is essential for a healthy sexual experience, yet many still find it challenging to fully understand its meaning. In this conversation, we'll explore the complexities and nuances of consent and how we can address these crucial topics with our children, step by step, as they grow. 

In this episode:
Consent Can't Wait | consent.gov.au
Body safety, boundaries, respect, "no means no"


Tickling, rough-housing, bath time, hugs and kisses


When consent is taken to the extreme
Verbal and non-verbal communication
Developing identity and voice
Critical thinking
Respectful engagement with others
Compliance and obedience
Teenagers and romantic relationships
Withdrawing consent
Alcohol, drugs, maturity, impairments
Teaching ethics, empathy, rights, bodily autonomy

Related links: 
#217 The Age of Consent with Rebecca Sparrow
#226 More Than Consent Education with Melinda Tankard Reist
Sex, Consent & Staying Safe [Webinar]
#1071 - Body Boundaries With Jayneen Sanders

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Most people recognise that consent is essential for a healthy sexual experience, yet many still find it challenging to fully understand its meaning. In this conversation, we'll explore the complexities and nuances of consent and how we can address these crucial topics with our children, step by step, as they grow. 
In this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.consent.gov.au/?gad_source=1&amp;gbraid=0AAAAA9vb58tI0B6ZytotyI_D_hbeC73oR&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwjY64BhCaARIsAIfc7YZgKs-ystV4lMj2sdG8fXqFRtWlmqa5xV0ytqKMobsglbpn64srYiIaArpwEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">Consent Can't Wait | consent.gov.au</a></li>
<li>Body safety, boundaries, respect, "no means no"</li>
<li>
Tickling, rough-housing, bath time, hugs and kisses
</li>
<li>
When consent is taken to the extreme
</li>
<li>Verbal and non-verbal communication</li>
<li>Developing identity and voice</li>
<li>Critical thinking</li>
<li>Respectful engagement with others</li>
<li>Compliance and obedience</li>
<li>Teenagers and romantic relationships</li>
<li>Withdrawing consent</li>
<li>Alcohol, drugs, maturity, impairments</li>
<li>Teaching ethics, empathy, rights, bodily autonomy</li>
</ul>
Related links: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/140-life-after-year-12">#217 The Age of Consent with Rebecca Sparrow</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/226-more-than-consent-education-with-melinda-tankard-reist">#226 More Than Consent Education with Melinda Tankard Reist</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/sex-consent-staying-safe">Sex, Consent &amp; Staying Safe [Webinar]</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/1071-body-boundaries-with-jayneen-sanders">#1071 - Body Boundaries With Jayneen Sanders</a></li>
</ul>
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#1096 - Age-Based Consent Conversations

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