Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
How do we interact with other people? What does the word 'relationship' mean to you? How can you negotiate your place in the world while respecting other people's boundaries? What exactly is consent? What does it mean and why does it matter? Why is there so much debate around it?
Can we talk about it?
Consent is a powerful word, but not everyone understands exactly what it means.
Can We Talk About Consent? explains clearly what consent means and why it matters -
in all areas of life.
- With honest, expert explanations by experienced sex and relationships educator Justin Hancock, children will learn how consent is a vital part of how we relate to ourselves and our self-esteem, the people close to us and the wider world.
- Readers will uncover how to develop and maintain a variety of relationships, how to manage and avoid negative relationships and learn more about equality and respect.
- Covers a broad range of situations, including: how we greet each other; how we work out who wants to play in goal; what video game we're going to play; what kind of touch is okay in the playground; and how we choose things for ourselves.
- Colorful, striking illustrations by Fuchsia MacAree help children relate what they read to the world around them.
Can We Talk About Consent? breaks down the basics of how to have
healthyrelationships throughout our lives. This
clearly written,
stylishly illustrated guide to respecting ourselves and others makes a valuable handbook for
boys and girls 12 years and older.
Synopsis
What exactly is consent? Why does it matter? Can we talk about it? This clearly written, stylishly illustrated guide breaks down the basics of how to have healthy relationships in every aspect of life for boys and girls 12 years and older. How do we interact with other people? What does the word "relationship" mean to you? How can you
negotiate your place in the world while respecting other people's boundaries?
Consent is a powerful word, but not everyone understands exactly what it means.
Can We Talk About Consent?explains clearly what consent means and why it matters--in all areas of life.
- With honest, expert explanations by experienced sex and relationships educator Justin Hancock, children will learn how consent is a vital part of how we relate to ourselves and our self-esteem, the people close to us, and the wider world.
- Readers will uncover how to develop and maintain a variety of relationships, how to manage and avoid negative relationships, and learn more about equality and respect.
- Covers a broad range of situations, including: how we greet each other; how we work out who wants to play in goal; what video game we're going to play; what kind of touch is okay in the playground; and how we choose things for ourselves.
- Colorful, striking illustrations by Fuchsia MacAree help children relate what they read to the world around them.
This guide to respecting ourselves and others sets young people on the path to a lifetime of healthy relationships.
Synopsis
What exactly is consent? Why does it matter? How can you negotiate your place in the world while respecting other people's boundaries, and have them respect yours? Can We Talk About Consent? breaks down the basics of how to have healthy relationships in every aspect of life for readers aged 14 years and older.
Consent is a powerful word, but not everyone understands exactly what it means. This clearly written, stylishly illustrated guide explains clearly what consent means and why it matters--for all of us.
- With honest explanations by experienced sex and relationships educator Justin Hancock, children will learn how consent is a vital part of how we connect with ourselves and our self-esteem, the people close to us and the wider world.
- Readers will uncover how to develop and maintain relationships, how to manage and avoid negative relationships, and will learn more about equality and respect.
- Covers a broad range of topics, including: how we greet each other; how to choose things for ourselves; how we say no to things we don't want to do; communicating and respecting choices in sexual relationships; the factors than can affect a person's ability to choose; and how to empower other people by giving them consent.
- Colorful, striking illustrations by Fuchsia MacAree help children relate what they read to the world around them.
This guide to consent will set young people on the path to a lifetime of healthy relationships.
Synopsis
What exactly is consent? Why does it matter? How can you respect other people's boundaries, and have them respect yours? Can We Talk About Consent? breaks down the basics of how to give and get consent in every aspect of life for readers aged 14 years and older. It's a powerful word, but not everyone understands exactly what it means. This stylish guide explains clearly why consent matters--for all of us.
With honest explanations by experienced sex and relationships educator Justin Hancock, you'll learn how consent is a vital part of how we connect with ourselves and our self-esteem, the people close to us, and the wider world.
The book covers a broad range of topics, including:
- how we greet each other
- how to choose things for ourselves
- how we say no to things
- communicating and respecting choices in sexual relationships
- the factors that can affect a person's ability to choose
- how to empower other people by giving them consent
And--there's a whole lot of pizza. This guide to consent gives you all the tools you need to build consensual relationships.