07/03/2026
DEAR PARENTS: NOT EVERY SMILING ADULT IS SAFE.
Nadinig n’yo ba ‘yung balita? Tungkol sa isang 5-year-old na bata na hinahatid-sundo sa school ng isang lalaking "pinagkakatiwalaan" ng pamilya.
Every day, umiiyak siya pagdating sa school. At first, the teachers thought it was normal—baka separation anxiety, baka inaantok lang.
But after several days, one teacher finally paused and asked kung bakit siya laging umiiyak. And to everyone’s horror, the child whispered her truth.
She was being abused. By the man who was supposed to protect her. By the man they trusted to take her safely to school.
I have a child around that age too. And I can’t even imagine the pain, the fear, and the confusion that little girl must have gone through. I can’t imagine my child holding something that heavy—too scared to say it, too young to even understand it.
And that’s why this isn’t just “another sad story” for me. THIS IS A WAKE-UP CALL. ‼️
It reminds us—loud and clear—that intentional parenting isn’t optional. We can’t be with our kids 24/7, but we can equip them.
WHAT WE MUST DO NOW:
✅ Teach Body Safety EARLY. Wag mahiyang ituro ang proper names ng body parts. Teach them that their body is THEIRS alone.
✅ Empower them to say “NO”. Kahit sa Tito, Tita, or close friends. If they are uncomfortable with a hug or a touch, they have the right to refuse.
✅ No Secrets Rule. Teach them the difference between a “surprise” (happy) and a “secret” (makes you feel bad). Tell them that secrets that hurt should never be kept.
✅ Don't Delegate Discernment. No matter how “trusted” someone seems—if your gut feels off, don’t ignore it. You are your child’s gatekeeper.
Huwag maging kampante. We don’t need to parent from paranoia, but we do need to parent with intention.
This isn’t about fear. It’s about WISDOM. It’s about raising kids who are aware, confident, and safe.
PARENTS, DO YOU NEED HELP STARTING THIS CONVERSATION?
Alam ko, minsan awkward o mahirap ipaliwanag sa bata.
I wrote a simple eBook called "The ABC of ME"—a gentle, age-appropriate way to teach body safety and boundaries to kids as young as 3 years old.
📖 HOW TO GET IT:
👇 Option 1 (Digital Copy): Comment “ABC OF ME" below and I’ll send the link to your inbox.
🛍️ Option 2 (Printed Copy): Available na ito sa All About Yssa at www.allaboutyssa.com
Grab a physical copy for your library.
Let’s raise kids who are protected by truth, not just by trust.
