This Is How to Talk to Your Son About Sexual Assault, According to an Expert

While many parents with daughters are doing a great job teaching them to explicitly demand respect for their bodily autonomy, children of both sexes need the same lessons. "We must raise boys to be feminists, which means teaching them to respect their and other's bodies," Atkins advised. "Regardless of gender, children must be taught healthy boundaries and feel empowered to protect their bodies."