African teacher reminds students to keep their 'private parts' safe with a nursery rhyme.

A passionate and devoted Black-female educator is gaining widespread attention for her creative and engaging lesson on bodily safety for children. Gelda Waterboer, a Namibian native and early childhood educator residing in Otjiwarongo, Africa, recently shared a video on her TikTok page that has since gone viral. In the video, Waterboer can be seen standing in front of her classroom, leading a group of young children in a remixed nursery rhyme. The catchy tune focuses on the importance of an individual's right to bodily autonomy, with Waterboer pointing to different parts of her anatomy and stressing the need for boundaries and consent.

As the teacher and her students sang, "These are my private parts, private parts, private parts, and no one should touch them, no one should squeeze them. And if you touch my private parts, my private parts, my private parts, I will tell my mother, I will tell my father, I will tell my teacher." The message was clear and powerful, and many observers applauded Waterboer for her efforts to reinforce personal safety in a fun and engaging way.

One TikTok user, @lauren, commented, "This is exactly the type of serious approach needed for this topic." Another, @Enchantress, wrote, "I love the assertiveness in this. I want my daughter to learn this. There is a time and place for everything. I already taught her the boundary song from Ms. Rachel, and now I'll add this one too." It's heartening to see such positive reactions and support for Waterboer's mission to educate and empower young children.

Despite the overwhelming support, Waterboer has also faced some negative feedback from her post. However, she remains undeterred and urges her followers to ignore those who may be mocking or dismissing her efforts. She acknowledges that social media has become a place where all content is considered fair game, but her ultimate goal is to spread awareness and encourage others to have similar conversations with the children in their lives.

Addressing the negative comments, Waterboer shares, "I see some of you in the comment section trying to defend me... You don't have to do that. I am perfectly fine. I don't even feel offended. I understand that many people in this world don't take things seriously. Everything is just content to them. But none of that matters as long as the message is reaching people. That's all that matters."

Waterboer's lesson is especially timely and necessary, as recent reports from Africa's eNCA network reveal alarming rates of sexual violence against children. According to their findings, 40% of all sexual offenses are committed against children. While some may try to dismiss or joke about Waterboer's efforts, she is determined to do her part in protecting and empowering vulnerable children.

In a world where violence and abuse against children are all too common, it's refreshing to see someone like Gelda Waterboer using her platform and creativity to make a positive impact. As we continue to raise awareness and have these important conversations, we can hope for a safer and more respectful world for our children.

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