Lesson 9

Consent is a Superpower

Consent is framed as a positive tool for connection, not just a protection rule. Covers asking before touching, saying yes and no, respecting others' answers, and what outing is and why it is harmful.
Key Ideas
  • Consent means asking before you touch someone and respecting their answer.
  • Everyone is the boss of their own body.
  • Saying yes to a hug is giving consent. Saying no is also giving consent because you are in charge.
  • People can change their minds about what they want, and that must be respected.
  • If someone says no, stop, or do not, we stop immediately. This counts for everyone.
  • Outing means sharing someone's private information, like their gender identity or pronouns, without their permission. This is harmful and not okay.
  • Consent makes relationships safer and more trusting for everyone.


Vocabulary
TermDefinition
ConsentPermission that is freely and clearly given before touching or sharing someone's private information.
OutingSharing someone's gender identity, sexual orientation, or other private information without their permission.
Respecting boundariesListening to what someone says about their body and stopping when they say to.