One of the things we talked with Drew about regarding science camp is the whole "inappropriate touching" thing. My thought being that this is a situation where he will be with unknown adults without us around. Gracie was also involved in thr conversation.
We positioned it as sometimes people who like to be close to kids for inappropriate reasons get themselves jobs like camp counselors. We assured him that all the staff has gone thru background investigations so it was likely they were safe but added it never hurt to make sure they both new what to do if someone was acting inappropriately towards them.
We talked for a bit and then went on to discussing what they could do if approached. We talked about trusted adults that they could go to for any reason. I asked who were trusted adults in their lives and Drew's first response was.... Auntie Diana! Then came the rest of the adults important in his life....Uncle B, Tina, Marty, Auntie Deb, grandparents, etc.
I was tickled that he chose Auntie D first. It really sent a message to me. He sees her as someone he can trust, who will help him at all cost, who cares about him, who would protect him.... What more could we want from Auntie D! We really hit the jackpot when she joined the family!
I hope she is up for the big job of protector for her nephew who is bigger than she is!
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