Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 11

Introduction: Creating a Warrior Heart 13

1 Know the Turf, Have a Plan, Protect Your Children 19

2 You Want Me to Talk About Sex? 25

Section I Children Five and Under

3 Children Five and Under: What They Should Know 33

4 Abuse by Authority Figure: The Sitter 39

5 Abuse by a Peer: The Small Group Bible Study 54

6 Abuse by Family Member or Trusted Friend: The Cousin 65

7 Abuse by Strangers: At the Restaurant 80

Section II Children Ages Six to Eleven

8 Children Six to Eleven: What They Should Know 95

9 Abuse by Authority Figure: Private Lessons 100

10 Abuse by Family/Trusted Friends: The Sleepover 112

11 Abuse by Peer/Authority Figure: Summer Camp 123

12 Abuse by Stranger: Riding Bikes in the Neighborhood 134

13 Abuse Involving Technology: The Wikipedia Ambush 144

Section III Ages Twelve and Older

14 Ages Twelve and Older: What Your Adolescent Should Know 159

15 Abuse by Authority Figure: The Mission Trip 166

16 Abuse by Family/Trusted Friend: The Coach 179

17 Abuse by Peer: Dating Violence 193

18 Abuse by Strangers: Malls and Other Public Places 205

19 Abuse Using Technology: Unsupervised Access to Technology-Apps 216

Conclusion 227

Recommended Resources 233

Notes 235