




Good touch and bad touch are important concepts for children to understand for their safety and well-being. Good touch is physical contact that makes a child feel safe, comfortable, and loved, like hugs from family members or a high-five from a friend. Bad touch is any physical contact that makes a child uncomfortable, scared, or threatened, such as unwanted touching of private parts or being hit or pushed.
Good Touch:
- Definition: Good touch is physical contact that is safe, caring, and respectful.
- Examples: Hugs, kisses from loved ones, high-fives, handshakes, and pats on the back.
- Characteristics: Feels good, creates positive emotions, and is initiated by trusted individuals.
Bad Touch:
- Definition:Bad touch is any physical contact that makes a child feel uncomfortable, scared, or unsafe.
- Examples:Unwanted touching of private parts, hitting, pushing, pinching, or any contact that causes pain or fear.
- Characteristics:Causes negative emotions, makes the child feel unsafe or threatened, and may be initiated by someone the child doesn't trust.
Aug 3, 2025 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM


