Mom teaches son about consent, husband disagrees

A mother asks if she was in the wrong for teaching her 9 year old son about consent after seeing him put his arm around a girl without her permission. Her husband disagrees, saying it was just innocent playground fun. But is it ever too early to teach kids about the importance of consent? Join the discussion on AITA.

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A mom’s decision to teach her 9-year-old son about consent has caused a rift in her marriage. After seeing her son put his arm around a girl without asking for permission, she gently explained to him the importance of getting consent before touching anyone. While her son seemed to understand, her husband accused her of overreacting and making their son sound like a predator. The mom questions whether her complicated history with consent is clouding her judgment. This raises the question: should parents teach their children about consent from a young age or is it an unnecessary overreaction? Join the conversation below.

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