Disagree with sex before marriage" Elizabeth Smart has something to say about that
by Sara McGinnis posted in Parenting
Elizabeth Smart knows firsthand what it's like to be abducted as a child, and now that she's a parent herself she has sound words of advice on what we should all be teaching our children.
The 30-year-old activist, who was taken from her Salt Lake City home at the age of 14 and rescued nine long months later, recently participated in a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything). Along with admitting she doesn't always love life in the spotlight, the mother of 2-year-old Chloe answered questions from around the world.
A look at three of Elizabeth Smart's not-to-be-missed replies on tough topics...
Imperative points we need to teach our children:
"Make sure your child knows that they are loved unconditionally, and make sure your child knows what unconditionally means. "Make sure that your child understands that no one has the right to hurt them or scare them in any way. It doesn?t matter what that person may be: family, friend, religious leader, community leader, it doesn?t matter.
"Should anyone hurt your child or threaten them in any way, they need to tell you."
Her most useful anti-abduction tips:
"Practice screaming, encourage your kids to fight back, there is a place and a time when it?s not only acceptable it?s encouraged. An organization that I work closely with is Rad Kids it?s all about prevention education and you can learn more about them at www.radkids.org."
On religions that teach from a young age sex before ...
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