Book Review
A short overview of this book
Jack Teaches His Friends to Be KidSafe! by Sally Berenzeig and Cherie Benjoseph is a book that will help parents to prevent sexual abuse.
It will help parents to talk about:
- The difference between good secret and bad secrets
- Adults they DO NOT know should not be asking children for help
- The difference between safe and unsafe touch
- How to access help
- Identifying their circle of safe adults
You can learn more on this page, about how to talk to kids about sex education.
Ideal Age
Ideal for children aged 5 to 9 years.
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Video Transcription
A transcription in case you are more of a reader than a listener
Hey there! Welcome to Sex Ed Rescue, my YouTube channel where I review all sorts of books on sex education. Today, I want to talk about a really important topic: preventing sexual abuse. I’ve got two great books to share with you, and they complement each other perfectly. The first one is called Jack Teaches His Friends To Be Kid Safe by Sally Berezeig and Cherie Benjoseph.
This book is packed with lots of valuable information. It covers important concepts like the difference between a good secret and a bad secret. It emphasizes that adults they don’t know should never ask children for help. And instead of using the terms good touch and bad touch, it focuses on safe and unsafe touches, which I think is really helpful.
The book also teaches kids how to get help and introduces the idea of circles of safe adults. These are the people your child can turn to if they ever feel worried or unsafe. It’s all about empowering kids to recognize and trust their own safety voice, that little voice inside that tells them when something is wrong.
The book also includes some practical rules to help keep kids safe. For example, always staying close to trusted adults when out in public, checking with a grown-up before going anywhere, and not talking to strangers. It even addresses the common stereotype of someone offering candy or a puppy to lure kids into a car, reminding children to be cautious and not fall for it.
One of the most important messages in the book is that it’s a child’s right to feel safe and strong. If someone makes them feel uncomfortable or worried, that person is doing something wrong. Kids should never feel afraid to speak up and tell someone they trust.
I think this book is a great tool for starting conversations about keeping kids safe from sexual abuse. It provides clear and age-appropriate information that can really make a difference. And remember, it’s never too early to start teaching kids about personal safety.
I hope you found this review helpful. If you want more resources and information, be sure to check out my website. Thanks for tuning in! Cheers!
