“The only thing left is for parents to educate their kids I don’t care how old they are. a 3 year old is old enough to understand. You explain in simple terms not to go ANYWHERE secluded with ANYONE, even if hes frum and even if he looks like a Rebbe…not into a car not into a room…and that nobody has a right to touch them in places “private places” and if someone tries to then make sure to tell Totty/Daddy and Mommy about it immediately no matter what the man…said.” (quoted from WIY on the prev. page)
That’s EXACTLY what i did when my kids were young – gave them the “talk”. i would tell my son at a young age that when learning in yeshiva or shul, he must stay in the main room with everyone else. even if the rebbe he is learning with says it will be quieter in another room, let’s go in there – always say NO (with respect of course). I told him that hopefully all the rebbeim we know can be trusted but one must always be careful.
I’ve heard too many stories!!! in our community alone, there are many individuals who have been accused and proven guilty of abuse. it’s not as uncommon as many ppl would like to believe. it’s scary!
i give so much credit to all those who have been through it and come through with flying colors. yes – i’m sure the emotional scars will always be there, but the fact that you can get on with your lives is amazing. much hatzlacha to anyone who’s been through it. it’s also amazing that you can alert the public about it. it should NOT be swept under the rug.