At this time of year, even with December already underway, advent calendars are still clearly visible in most supermarkets: From sweets, from perfume samples…even from Football teams. What I’m going to talk about does not come with chocolate inside, but with a clear goal: to work at home, with young children, and with consent.
This proposal It can be downloaded for freeThey started it Sheena Joy McLaws and Laura Rokita (author Paula’s journeyEditorial Des Controls 2023) when a lack of material targeting this topic was discovered. “I’ve seen that a lot of adults tend to worry The relationship of younger generations to consent“But at the same time he finds it difficult to think about his relationship to these concepts,” Shaina explains.
Arriving with approvalcontains everything from games like word searches to affirmations that younger generations can learn, such as: “It’s my boundaries, nothing personal.”. Because, as the author explains, consent requires practice, but it is very useful: “It allows you to better understand your needs and desires and the needs of others, Helps improve communication Through vulnerability, it fosters trust and connection.
Conditions couldn’t be more perfect, as the Christmas holidays are an eventful time of year Family gatheringsMeetings and reunions, many traditions, and why not, new things too. “Since the holidays are typically a very joyful time, we thought Approval could offer even more Opportunities to have fun and strengthen connections“Sheena says.
Maria Villa Juncadella is the illustrator and graphic designer who collaborated with consent experts to create this calendar designed for people ages 2 and up. “Although some games or materials may seem simple or ‘created,’ they contain concepts about consent that all people need to practice and learn (or relearn),” explained the author of the fan book La paraula més sexyés és si. “It also helps break down the idea that adults know everything and opens up space for anyone to learn, question, doubt and have fun together.”
It also helps dismantle the idea that adults know everything and opens up space for anyone to learn, question, doubt and have fun together.
With the idea of targeting the calendar to families and adults, they were both clear about it Moving from a culture of violence to a culture of consent, All generations should participate. “We also think about the cultural weight of those who serve as references in the family, and how Young people learn from the examples they see around them“Says the writer and journalist.
Create a culture of consent
Being a concept we’ve started hearing about more frequently in recent years, access to information and resources is still limited because it still is It is not part of popular culture. “The Advent Calendar fits with our goal of providing free, innovative, fun and easy ways to bring people closer to thoughts and ideas Approval toolsSheena explains
In his words, it is something that should be a more active part of our lives. “to Integrate consent into everyday life,In common situations, we construct a Culture of consent. “It’s unrealistic to expect someone to be able to do it all at once in vulnerable or high-stress situations — such as romantic or sexual relationships — if they’ve never done it in simple situations, like choosing how they want to greet each other.”
“Even though it’s for kids, actually All materials are also intended for adults. Do it with them, because all people need to continue to practice consent. We must practice it daily so that it becomes part of our way of communicating,” but to do so it should not be seen as something only related to younger members, but Appealing to everyone.
“This calendar provides information for understanding consent and autonomy theory, as well as games to put it into practice in everyday life. Open communication channels With conversation suggestions. Because it is an activity for the whole family, it conveys a clear message: We learn together; “This responsibility falls on the entire family,” the writer concludes.