Warning bell

Mar 9

The game is called - #Warning_Bell 🛎🛎🛎

And it goes like this - you explain to the children that we all have a warning bell inside our body and ask them to try to feel and listen to the bell very carefully.

Then, you give them various scenarios and ask them whether the bell rang or not.

For example -

If a soft and pleasant kitten 🐱 comes and sits close to you, will the bell ring?

Most children will say no...

And if a stranger 🧔🏻 comes and sits close to you, will your bell ring?

Most children will say yes...

And so, during any free time, at dinner or while driving in the car, we can play "Warning Bell." Sometimes we provide the scenarios, and sometimes the children do. This way, we teach the children:

#To_listen_to_their_inner_voice.

#To_connect_with_their_intuition.

#To_identify_"red_flag"_situations.

And along the way, we can also guide them on what to do when the bell rings. For example:

- Immediately turn to parents/kindergarten teacher/teacher.

- Only go with a friend.

- Run to a crowded place.

- Immediately call a close person/police, etc.

So how do you play?

For example:

What makes your bell ring?

# A hug from mom or dad? (Rings or not?)

# A stranger promising you candy if you come with them? (Yes/No)

# A friend inviting you to their house? (Yes/No)

# An adult telling you not to tell anyone what happened? (Yes/No)

# An uncle taking you out for a fun day? (Yes/No)

# An uncle hugging you in an uncomfortable way? (Yes/No)

# Mom helping you choose clothes? (Yes/No)

# Someone at school asking you to take off your pants? (Yes/No)

# When a stranger wants to tell you a secret? (Yes/No)

# When your friend tells you a secret? (Yes/No)

Through this game, we create open and honest communication with the children, teach them tools and coping strategies, and most importantly - #teach_them_to_listen_to_their_intuition, identify risky situations, and convey a clear message - that we are here for them.

So next time you're driving in the car or eating dinner together...

Play the Warning Bell game with the kids 🛎🛎🛎

*The idea for the game comes from psychologist Nigel Latta, who specializes in working with children.

*You can also play with a real bell. Place a bell in the center of the table, and every time a suitable statement is made, ring the bell.

*Feel free to share so it reaches as many parents as possible.

I’m also attaching guidelines recommended by the website "Reliable Information About Sex."

You can find more information at the link:

https://www.minamin.org/