Protecting Your Baby's Innocence
There are many things in this world that you don't want your
baby to see. While you can't protect them for their whole lives,
you can certainly take measures to protect their innocence as
infants. The best way to protect your baby's innocence is to
equip your child with knowledge and to actively confront any
issues that arise.
Children start to absorb things from their environment at a
young age, so its important to know what places to avoid and
what to teach them about what they see. It's common sense to
stick to family friendly places and situations only, but
sometimes these places only appear family friendly on the
outside so be sure to investigate. Be sure also to research any
daycare or babysitter - know who's watching your kids. Check to
see if there are any other complaints or lawsuits against the
person or company. When you're out and about with your infant,
sometimes you run into people that aren't in the best of moods.
When confronted with rude people, be prepared to stand up for
yourself. If someone is swearing out loud repeatedly, chances
are you aren't the only one offended, so speak up and ask them
to not use that language around your baby. You may be surprised
at how quickly they apologize. As they get older, another
important part of protecting your child's innocence is the
essential sex talk. Every parent seems to dread it, but there
are ways to make it easier. The best advice is to not hit them
with it all at once. Gauge how much they need and want to know
before you start talking. For example, if your 3 or 4 year old
asks where babies come from, the answer "from a mommy's tummy"
or "from a mommy's womb" will suffice. When they want to know
more, they'll ask you.