"It Happened to Me" video + discussion
Parents and children are invited to arrive at 6:30 pm (immediately before the November Pack Meeting) on Nov. 19th when we will show the video, "It Happened to Me".
A link to the video can be found here. We strongly encourage all parents to preview this video and decide how you would like to cover this difficult topic with your child. If your family prefers to cover this topic in private, please watch the video with your Scout at home. A helpful discussion guide can be found here.
This video was produced by the Boy Scouts of America to help Cub Scout–age boys and girls develop personal safety skills. This presentation focuses on four simple rules for children to follow as they rely on parents and other trusted adults to help them make personal safety decisions.
It Happened to Me is an important part of the BSA’s Youth Protection training. Each Cub Scout pack is encouraged to present the video to its members and their parents once a year. The video portrays common situations that demonstrate the application of the “Four Rules of Personal Safety.” The content of the video has been reviewed by parents, Cub Scout leaders and educators. The review panels found it suitable for viewing by children as young as 6 years old.
Child development professionals unanimously agree that open communication between parent and child is vital to the child’s personal safety. Viewing this video together will help to provide a common point of reference for subsequent conversations you may have on this topic. |