How to Protect a Child From Being Abused

1- As a parent or guardian you must educate youryou do not give her the answer, she might go
child boy or girl from the ages of 5-16 on varioussomewhere else to look for an answer, which could
issues of life. Teach the child morality, make the childbe very dangerous.
know the kind of actions and gestures someone4 - Look out for any adult be it uncle, cousin, friend,
could do that can bring disrespect and immorality toteacher, step father and neighbour that your child
his or her body, try to show them the part of theirspends most of his or her time with, try as much as
body that should not be touched with or withoutpossible to avoid leaving your child with such people
their consent, this kind of advice or talk tend tofor too long alone.
awaken the consciousness of the child.If the child must be with them, they should be there
2 - Try to win the trust of a child, that is veryin the company of their siblings or other children
important, let him or her know that he can tell youbecause this reduces the chances to the lowest
anything without been scolded, reproached or mademinimum of your child been abused.
fun of, with this the child feels very comfortable5 - A child might not be able to express his or her
talking to you, which encourages the child to confidefeelings, it is your duty as a parent to pick the signs
in you and tell those things that will help save him oryou see around you, like when the child is moody,
her from been abused in any form.appears scared, anxious, violet, quiet, sad and so....
3 - Spend more time with your child as a parent orThese are signs that parents should watch out for in
guardian, communicate with her, ask questions, bea child, this can lead you as a parent to the root of
ready to answer any question the child may have, nothat very issue or problem your child might be going
matter how stupid they may sound, remember ifthrough.