https://www.kctv5.com/2025/09/03/abuse- ... eed-watch/“Teens especially don’t want to create problems and want to minimize things,” she said. “I think it’s important that parents and caregivers—frankly, all adults—understand what our responsibility is as adults to protect children."
https://www.ky3.com/2025/09/05/springfi ... -children/The center warns that children do not understand what is and isn’t appropriate behavior. So, when a trusted adult begins to be inappropriate, they may not realize what is happening. It’s essential to get ahead of the curve and teach your child the importance of boundaries.
“Our kids need to know what is and isn’t okay,” said Katiina Dull of Springfield’s Child Advocacy Center. “We need to be very specific in those conversations. Obviously age-appropriate. But unless they’re told that this isn’t okay, it may not be obvious to them that what’s happening is problematic. ”