Talk PANTS
Talking PANTS teaches children important messages, like their body belongs to them and they should tell an adult if they’re upset or worried.
Pantosaurus helps children learn the PANTS underwear rules!
What are the PANTS rules?
P- Privates are private
Your underwear covers up your private parts and no one should ask to see or touch them. Sometimes a doctor, nurse or family members might have to. But they should always explain why, and ask you if it’s OK first.
A- Always remember your body belongs to you
Your body belongs to you. No one should ever make you do things that make you feel embarrassed or uncomfortable. If someone asks to see or tries to touch you underneath your underwear say ‘NO’ – and tell someone you trust and like to speak to.
N- No means no
No means no and you always have the right to say ‘no’ – even to a family member or someone you love. You’re in control of your body and the most important thing is how YOU feel. If you want to say ‘No’, it’s your choice.
T- Talk about secrets that upset you
There are good and bad secrets. Good secrets can be things like surprise parties or presents for other people. Bad secrets make you feel sad, worried or frightened. You should tell an adult you trust about a bad secret straight away.
S- Speak up, someone can help
Talk about stuff that makes you worried or upset. If you ever feel sad, anxious or frightened you should talk to an adult you trust. This doesn’t have to be a family member. It can also be a teacher or a friend’s parent – or even Childline.
When’s the right time to talk PANTS?
- bathtime, applying cream or when getting your child dressed
- car journeys
- going swimming and saying that what’s covered by swimwear is private
- during a TV show that features a sensitive storyline
- singing along to our PANTS song with Pantosaurus
- reading our new PANTS storybook together
For further information on PANTS, Pantosaurus or to order the book please visit the NSPCC website.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/pants-underwear-rule/
