In the past weeks, news about a father touching his daughter inappropriately was widely discussed on social media. The criticism of his improper behaviour raised awareness on how to teach children about consent and body boundaries. Even though parents are supposed to teach their children about body autonomy, some Thai parents do not fully understand the concept and feel awkward discussing it with their children.
Here are books that can help parents understand more about children's body autonomy and can be used to teach children.
Title: Ping Ping Mai Yom (Ping Ping Say No)
Author: Mae Eng Illustrator: Suvimon Lupaiboon Publisher: Pass Kids
After Ping Ping tells her mother that a new male teacher gives away candies to children in a class in exchange for kissing and touching, her mother immediately teaches her how to refuse child predators. Rhymes in this children's poetry book make messages in the story easy to remember. The book is for children up to six years old.
Ping Ping Mai Yom. (Photo courtesy of Pass Kids)
Title: Sex Education For Parents
Author: Fukuji Mami and Murase Yukihira Translator: Julalak Kornsakul Publisher: Sandclock Books
This Japanese bestselling comic book is for children aged between three to 10 years. Illustrations are a great way to explain body autonomy to young children. The book is informative and fun to read.
Sex Education For Parents. (Photo courtesy of Sandclock Books)
Title: Butterfly And Duoduo's Little Secret
Author: Chia-Hui Hsing Translator: Phanchita Thanaweekittichot Publisher: Mangmoom Book
Little girl, Duoduo, has a lively and cheerful personality but she changes after experiencing a sexual assault from an uncle. The picture book is suitable for children aged six and older.
Butterfly And Duoduo's Little Secret. (Photo courtesy of Mangmoom Book)
