S3.4.8 For the adult
Staying healthy and safe
How do I keep my body clean, and what do I do if a touch feels wrong?
What this chapter teaches
In puberty, daily washing, clean underwear and clean clothes keep the body fresh, because bacteria on the skin feed on the new sweat. Nobody may touch a learner's private parts or make them touch anyone else's. A learner can say no, get away and tell a trusted adult, and it is never their fault.
Three questions to ask
There is no one right wording. Listen for the idea.
- Why does sweat start to smell in puberty?
- Which adults could you tell if a touch ever felt wrong?
- What is the difference between a good secret and a bad secret?
After the chapter, the learner can
- Explain how washing and clean clothes help during puberty
- Name who to tell if a touch ever feels wrong
What they copy into their notebook
Wash every day and change your underwear every day. Your body belongs to you. If a touch feels wrong: say no, get away, tell a trusted adult and keep telling. It is never your fault.