How Christian parents can teach their children about personal safety

As Christian parents, we long to raise children who are both kind-hearted and confident—children who grow in wisdom, knowing they are deeply loved by God and equipped to live safely in the world. Jesus welcomed children with open arms, treating them with dignity and respect (Matthew 19:14), and warned strongly against those who would harm them (Matthew 18:6). That same heart of care must guide how we teach our children about personal safety.

Evidence children that are abused, tend to be abused by someone they know. We want our children to be free to build trusting relationships with those who care for them, but we also need them to be equipped to stay safe in those relationships.

So how can we, as faith-filled parents, offer our children the tools they need —without filling them with fear or mistrust? This article offers simple, age-appropriate ways to build confidence and awareness, grounded in the biblical values we hold dear.

Starting early

Many of us grew up with the idea that danger comes from strangers. However, most abuse is committed by someone the