Children Have the Right to Set the Following Boundaries:Bodily Autonomy: They have the right to say “no” to unwanted touch or affection, even
Children Have the Right to Set the Following Boundaries:
Bodily Autonomy: They have the right to say “no” to unwanted touch or affection, even from familiar adults.
Personal Privacy: Children are entitled to privacy over their bodies and personal space.
Voice and Consent: Their voices deserve to be heard and respected without fear of punishment or ridicule.
Emotional Boundaries: They have the right to express their feelings without being shamed or silenced.
Safety and Protection: Children have the right to set boundaries that protect their safety and dignity.
Right to Discomfort: They have the right to express discomfort and to be taken seriously when they do.
Freedom from Coercion: Children should never be pressured or coerced into activities or interactions that make them uncomfortable.
Respect for Autonomy: Their autonomy and individuality must be honored and protected.
Validation of Their Experiences: They deserve to have their experiences and boundaries validated, not dismissed or minimized.
Dignity and Respect: Above all, children have the right to be treated with respect and dignity, just as any other human being.
At RosasChildren.com and WESurviveAbuse.com, we believe that children deserve even more than love—they deserve respect.
That respect begins with honoring their boundaries. Whether it’s their body, their privacy, or their emotions, children have the right to say “no,” and they deserve to be heard without question.
When we teach children to defend their boundaries, we’re not just protecting them today—we’re empowering them for a lifetime. They learn that their voice matters, their body is their own, and their feelings are valid.
This isn’t about making adults comfortable; it’s about keeping children safe. It’s about teaching them that respect is mutual, and their dignity is non-negotiable.
At RosasChildren.com, we stand firm:
Children’s boundaries are sacred.
It’s OUR RESPONSIBILITY as adults to defend them.
Friend or no “friend”
Family or no “family”
Church or no church
Political party or no political party
Children come FIRST!
*Fortunately, we are not alone in this.
Hope
