Those are MY Private Parts [Paperback]

Diane Hansen (Author)

Book Description

Its primary message is: "America, please teach our young children about their sexuality before the child molester does." In just 12 pages of rhyme, the book * gives parents a great starting point for having important, candid discussions with their children about recognizing and preventing sexual abuse * names the most common perpetrators of sexual abuse in clear, kid friendly language * informs children about the tactics perpetrators use to trick children * equips children with an action plan for telling trusted adults about abuse * empowers children to say "no" and to get righteously angry if abuse happens

Editorial Reviews

Review

It is a delightful and engaging contribution to helping parents educate children about the importance of learning to set boundaries. --Kathleen Brooks, Ph.D., host of Darkness to Light: Breaking the Conspiracy of Silence

I read it to my 4 year old client. He said, "Read it again". Congratulations on this great project! --Dr. Karyl McBride, Ph.D, P.C.

MyParenTime.com highly recommends this book. Simple rhymes to colorful child drawn illustrations, it's a wonderful tool for parents. --My ParenTime June 2005

Product Details

• Paperback: 28 pages
• Publisher: Empowerment Productions (December 16, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976198800
• ISBN-13: 978-0976198802
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.1 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #147,852 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #10 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Health > Safety
  • #20 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Health > Sexuality

Customer Reviews

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35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse, June 2, 2006

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Lynn C. Tolson "author of Beyond the Tears: A... (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Those are MY Private Parts (Paperback)

How do we talk to our children about sexual abuse? What can parents and caregivers say to prevent child sexual abuse? In a society that spends more funding dollars on intervention instead of prevention, Diane Hansen, author of Those Are My Private Parts, has found a simple yet ingenious way to answer those questions. Her book is illustrated with child-friendly drawings in primary colors. The text carries short rhythms with great messages. Every educator and caregiver, as well as children's advocacy centers, should have a copy of this book as a tool to empower children.
Diane Hansen was spurred to action when she heard a perpetrator of sexual abuse on The Oprah Winfrey Show. The convicted child molester revealed how he had used secret tactics and tricks to coerce children into sex acts. A child molester claimed that it is harder to manipulate children who realize the danger. And the danger does not lie solely with a stranger: 93-95% of victims know the attacker! The sting of betrayal runs deep when a child has been abused by someone he/she had initially trusted. Those Are My Private Parts clearly conveys the message to children that no one has a right to his/her body.
"Aunts, cousins, step-fathers, step-brothers,
Nannies, grannies, Pa-Pas or mothers
Never will anyone make me play
A private parts game in any way."
Experts in the field of child abuse state that sexual abuse is a power and control issue, and sex is used as the weapon. The damaging consequences to a child who has been sexually abused are serious, including suicide attempts as well as drug and alcohol abuse. We have to protect our children! Bravo to Diane Hansen for finding a way to teach children to say, "Those are my private parts!" (Perhaps if I had had a book like this as a child I would not have had to write a story of survival from sexual abuse.)
review by Lynn C. Tolson

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Plain speaking is necessary, November 12, 2006

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FosterMom (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Those are MY Private Parts (Paperback)

I bought this book to read to a four year old foster child whose behavior indicated she had been abused. She hung on every word, staring into my face. My 9 yr old became enlightened by it and wound up making a police report against an abuser. She was angry that I hadn't told her what abuse was when she'd first come as a foster child. The thing is that I HAD read her children's books about sexual abuse, but apparently she didn't understand their message. This book is very clear, with its poetic repetition and first person wording "I do not share, No one touches me down there. Those are MY Private Parts!"

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Ok, but still want more, February 9, 2010

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Niquisay "Happy NewComer" (GTA, ON, Canada) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Those are MY Private Parts (Paperback)

I was abused when I was a little girl. The person who did was, as usual, a person trusted by my family. I want my daughter to be aware so she can come and tell me if, God forbid, something near similar happens to her. This book is a good resource to it, the only thing I don't like, it is that the way I understood it, the book tends to demonize or put tabu on your parts. My mom taught me that, although your parts are private, they are a natural part of your body, just like your arms, or legs. When you bath your babies, you, as a parent, treat their parts as another arm, or leg. Only a sick person does otherwise. I don't want my baby to tell me I can not help her finish her bath until she is not ready, only because there is some tabu with her parts. I just want her to tell me: "mommy, I don't need your help anymore because I now am able to clean my parts" just like she would when she is able to wash her arms or legs. The book, the way I understood, does not give some room for parents to do their job when cleaning your little ones. So we are now reading the text telling her that clarification.