a childrens story about how to practice safe body boundaries and how to spot unsafe behavior and safe and not safe touching


Respect my body boundaries

Rosie sitting on a picnic blanket in a sunny park, with toys and snacks around her

Rosie and Fern were best friends who loved to play together. One sunny day, they decided to have a picnic in the park. They brought their favorite toys and snacks. As they played, Rosie remembered something important her mom told her. 'Fern, do you know about body boundaries?' she asked.

Rosie and Fern Meet

Fern sitting on the grass in the park, looking curious

Fern looked curious and said, 'No, what are body boundaries?' Rosie explained, 'Body boundaries are rules about how we like to be touched and how we don't like to be touched.' Fern nodded and said, 'So it's like saying yes or no to hugs and high-fives?' Rosie smiled, 'Exactly! And it's important to always listen when someone says no.'

Understanding Body Boundaries

Rosie explaining body boundaries to Fern, with a serious expression

Rosie continued, 'Safe touches are ones that make us feel happy and comfortable, like hugs from Mom or holding hands with friends.' Fern asked, 'What about unsafe touches?' Rosie replied, 'Unsafe touches make us feel scared or uncomfortable. If someone touches you and it feels wrong, you should tell a grown-up you trust.' Fern felt a bit worried but knew it was important to learn.

Safe and Unsafe Touches

Rosie and Fern practicing saying 'no' and 'yes' to different touches, both smiling and laughing

The girls decided to practice saying 'no' and 'yes' to different touches. Rosie said, 'Can I give you a high-five?' Fern smiled and said, 'Yes!' Then Fern asked, 'Can I tickle you?' Rosie shook her head and said, 'No, I don't like that.' They both laughed and felt proud for understanding their body boundaries. From then on, they always made sure to respect each other's feelings.