#MeToo and child abuse: Why it's time elders start listening to kids far more seriously Children today are far more aware of touch, space, dignity and rights. For those who've become used to norms, it's time to hear the young ones.
#MeToo and child abuse: Why it's time elders start listening to kids far more seriously Children today are far more aware of touch, space, dignity and rights. For those who've become used to norms, it's time to hear the young ones. @subuhis In a recent conversation with some young people, I was asked what they could do to prevent sexual abuse. To be clear, the girls in the group asked me what they could do to prevent it happening to them and the boys asked what they could do to prevent it happening to their friends/sisters/mothers, etc. The world belongs to them. But how safe is that world? (Photo: Reuters) I said I hoped nothing would ever happen to any one of them — but statistically, that was impossible. As much as it pained me, all I could say is that their efforts to raise boys and girls better in time would hopefully mean a better world for their grandchildren. The unfortunate truth in this world is that even a group of young peopl...