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me cultural values, the standards within the community in terms of disciplining children must be recognized,” she acknowledged. “But where children are being hurt maliciously, that’s where you get involved.”
The Falls Church program doesn’t focus specifically on abuse but rather on decision-making skills, Mrs. Williams explained. As an example, the health program also addresses problems confronting “latchkey” children whose parents work and therefore must leave their children in the home alone after school. Children learn who to call in an emergency, and they learn not only that they have a right to report “bad touching,” but who to tell, Mrs. Williams explained.
She emphasized that parents should be involved in developing the curriculum. She suggested scheduling meetings so parents can preview the material to be incorporated in a child safety program, particularly information on sexual abuse.
In Falls Church, Mrs. Williams noted, there was little opposition. “Parents asked the schools to help them learn how to talk to their children about these safety issues . . . Parents are the primary educators. That’s why they must be integrated ... We can’t just teach the children. We have to teach the parents and the teachers as well,” Mrs. Williams said. , “It’s important not to go on a
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