Deanne Carson argues that a \u201cculture of consent\u201d needs to start at birth, sparking curiosity and confusion from the online community, with one netizen asking if it\u2019s also necessary to get \u201cconsent from your cat to change its litter tray.\u201d<\/p>\n
In a world where parenting techniques are evolving faster than ever, the topic of consent is making its way into unexpected areas, including diaper changes.<\/p>\n
Asking a baby for consent before a changing a dirty nappy might sound impractical, mostly because newborns and infants lack the verbal skills to reply.<\/p>\n
But Deanne Carson argues that it\u2019s less about receiving a formal answer and more about setting the foundation for consent and respectful boundaries as early as possible.<\/p>\n
According to Carson \u2013 who describes herself as a \u201csexuality educator, speaker, and author\u201d on Twitter \u2013 a culture of consent needs to start at birth.<\/p>\n
She explains the idea is to emphasize respect for the child\u2019s body and autonomy. By narrating actions \u2013 like \u201cI\u2019m going to change your diaper now, is that okay?\u201d \u2013 and pausing to read body language, parents can introduce infants to the concept of personal agency.<\/p>\n
The self-proclaimed expert argues that this practice isn\u2019t meant to wait for a verbal \u201cyes\u201d but to encourage a two-way communication path between parent and child.<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course, a baby is not going to respond, \u2018yes mum, that is awesome, I\u2019d love to have my nappy changed,\u201d Carson said in an interview with Australia\u2019s ABC network. \u201cBut if you leave a space and wait for body language and wait to make eye contact then you are letting that child know that their response matters.\u201d<\/p>\n
Pediatricians and early childhood experts often emphasize the value of responding to a baby\u2019s non-verbal cues, like coos, giggles, or movements, as part of healthy communication. Incorporating consent into diaper changes aligns with this by making babies aware, on some level, of what is happening and involving them in the process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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