Sexual Abuse
It's NOT okay for anyone bigger or stronger to touch or look at your private parts or make you touch or look at their private parts. That is called sexual abuse.
True
Is it okay for grownups to spank kids?
Moms and dads are allowed to spank kids as long as kids don't get hurt. But foster parents are not allowed to do it. Usually it's better to use time out or take away a toy to help kids learn.
Why are kids taken away from their parents and put in foster care?
This happens because the state investigators (who ask questions) do not think the parents are keeping kids safe and the kids can't stay with the parents for a while
_____ was the first food eaten in space by astronauts.
Applesauce!
Laura grew up in this state
Minnesota
What are some reasons kids might not tell a grownup about sexual abuse?
-Scared they might get in trouble
-Don't know how to explain it
-Scared they might get someone else in trouble
-They want to forget it and move on
Physical abuse is when a grownup does something that makes a kid have red marks, cuts, bruises, broken bones, or hurt muscles.
True.
How long are kids in foster care?
It depends! It can take a few days or a few years. It is hard for kids to wait so long.
A fox uses its ____ to communicate with other foxes.
Tail
Laura is afraid of what animal?
Sharks
Private parts are anything that would be covered up by a swimsuit.
True
It's kids fault if the grownup hurts their body. They were not listening.
False! Grownups should not hurt kids, ever.
What might kids feel when they are in foster care?
All the feelings!
______ are the only warm-blooded animal to stay on Antarctica for the winter.
Laura used to have this farm animal as a pet
Chickens
Why are some reasons a bigger kid might make you do something with your or their private parts?
-It might feel good to them
-They might be curious because they saw pictures of it
-They might have had it happen to them and need to keep doing it over and over again
Parents who hit before can learn new ways to safely teach kids how to behave.
True! There are lots of classes grownups can take to learn new things like time out.
The _____ is in charge of talking to the therapist, the parents, the foster parent and judge and makes sure everything is working.
Social worker
These two body parts never stop growing
Ears and nose
Laura's sibling is a ___
Older brother
Is it okay to touch your own private parts? What are the rules with that?
Yes! The general rules are to just use hands, because using other objects can accidentally hurt your private parts. Do it when you have privacy, like in the bathroom or in your bed.
What feelings might kids have if their parents hurt them?
-Angry
-Helpless
-Angry
-Guilty
-Embarrassed
-Confused
-Sad
The _____ works at the courthouse, they are in charge of listening to everyone and having the last say about what will happen to kids in foster care and what the plan will be.
Judge
The average brain weighs about ____
3 pounds
This is Laura's favorite food
Burritos