‘Sexuality Expert’: Parents Should Ask Babies’ Permission for Diaper Changes


Author and self-proclaimed ‘sexuality expert’ Deanne Carson likely underestimated the mass ridicule that would follow her suggestion that babies should “give consent” to having their diapers changed by their parents.

Carson, who works with Body Safe Australia, made the comments on an ABC News segment on establishing a “culture of consent” in the home. She suggested one way to establish consent while changing diapers is to use questions such as “I’m going to change your nappy now, is that okay?”

Of course, the ensuing reaction on social media didn’t play in her favor:

Carson responded to the backlash on her Facebook page, which is currently unavailable. “I gave an interview the other day about teaching consent to young children,” she said. “Sadly, some people have chosen to ridicule me (oh no! Pink hair! Must be a lesbian!) and the notion of giving infants bodily autonomy (poo in nappies har har amiright?!)

“Troll me all you want, add to your blog inches, but remember that when you do, you are negating the voices of these brave survivors of sexual abuse.”



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