The Surprise Birthday Party
Tarhata Brazsal
Paperback
(CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Dec. 18, 2017)
We all know that sexual assault is a widespread epidemic in our communities no matter what part of the world you live in. It is a terrifying thought to think about when it comes to thinking of your own children. Due to this fact, many parents avoid addressing these issues. Gender-based violence is most prevalent among adolescent and adult populations, therefore normalizing dialogue in our own homes on healthy bodies and relationships is crucial when our children are young in order to prevent these issues from manifesting as they grow older. This book confronts these concerns by teaching children the essential concepts of abuse prevention, whether it be physical, sexual, or emotional. As parents, we can help them understand boundaries, trust emotions, and identify the right people to confide in whenever there are any challenging life moments. More importantly, we can play a significant role in molding communities by empowering children to become socially intelligent and responsible people. This book serves as a resource to talk comfortably about fundamental concepts of respect and empowerment for young children.