Our SONG TO CHEW this week, LETTER TO MR. BROWN, is from my “Take Me With You” album. When I wrote this in 1986, there was a backlash going on because so many child sexual abuse cases were coming out in the news.  Everyone who worked with children; teachers, boy scout leaders, choir directors, even parents became very careful about not touching children at all, unless it was absolutely necessary, because they were afraid, they might get in trouble.  This song helps us talk openly about the effect these kinds of fears have on us.  It models healthy, and safe ways that adults might touch children as we physically help them go through their day.  Our kids need to know that they're important, loved and cared for, and touching them lets them know that in a very powerful way that no words can quite convey. Kids need safe touching, because when they're not touched appropriately, they're even more susceptible to inappropriate touching! Lots of other questions come up as we discuss these ideas with our children, so I hope you will take the time to do that.  And it's always okay for a parent to say "I don't know the answer to that question.  Let's think of some ways we could handle it, so it will be safe for you."  I’m Peter Alsop.  Please subscribe to this podcast and invite your friends.  I’ll see you again next week, with another ‘Song to Chew’.  Bye for now!
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