Overview

This lesson introduces the idea that we have some body parts that are ok for others to touch and see and others that are not touched or shown. This concept is trickier than it first seems!

We have some body parts that are always covered such as bottoms and chests for girls and women, but that doesn’t mean that someone could come up and touch our neck or ears or put their fingers in our mouths even though these body parts are generally on display.  It is important to learn about consent for touching body parts.  The type of touch is also important (a dentist can touch your lips and cheeks but this is a clinical touch and it wouldn’t be appropriate for the dentist to stroke the lips). Some activities mean that it is acceptable to show body parts we wouldn’t normally display such as wearing bathers at the beach or getting a check up at the doctors. It’s important to teach all of these aspects and to talk through scenarios that have different social rules.

Foundation Knowledge for this lesson includes awareness of public and private concepts and basic understanding of covering genital and breast areas in public.