My Body Belongs to Me
Mia was learning something important from Mum. "Your body belongs to you," Mum said. "The parts your swimming costume covers are your private parts, and they're just for you." Mia thought about that. It felt good to know that her body was hers, and that she got to be the boss of it. (Feeling words: Safe · Sure)
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Mia felt safe and sure — learning that her body belongs to her is one of the most important and empowering things a child can know. The private parts are the parts a swimming costume covers, and they're private — just for her. This isn't a scary idea; it's a confident one, like knowing your own name. Knowing your body is yours helps you feel strong, and it helps you know when something isn't right.
Your body belongs to you. The private parts are the parts your swimming costume covers, and they're just for you. Knowing this makes you strong and helps you stay safe. You are the boss of your own body. > For grown-ups: this foundational body-safety lesson (often called "PANTS"-style) is best taught calmly and matter-of-factly, as ordinary knowledge that empowers a child.
Mia liked knowing her body was hers. "My body belongs to me," she said, standing tall. Mum nodded. "That's right. And you can always tell me anything, and you'll never be in trouble for telling." Mia felt strong and safe. She knew which parts were private, she knew her body was her own, and she knew exactly who her trusted grown-ups were. That knowledge stayed with her like a little shield — calm, sure, and strong.
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