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Reading – When worry is good: Talking to your child about sexual abuse

If you won’t, someone else might talk to them about sexual abuse, and convince them there’s nothing wrong with it.

Who would you rather talk to your kids?

When worry is good: Talking to your child about sexual abuse

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