Your Body Belongs to You
An age-appropriate resource helping children understand body boundaries and what to do if someone crosses them.
Your body belongs to you — nobody else gets to make the rules about it.
Your body is yours. You are the boss of it. Nobody should touch you in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable, and nobody should ask you to touch them in a way that feels wrong. This is true in real life and online too.
Your Body, Your Rules
You get to decide who touches your body. If someone tries to touch you and you do not like it, you can say 'No' or 'Stop.' That is not rude — that is you being the boss of your own body. This is true for hugs, tickles, or any kind of touch. If someone does not listen when you say stop, tell a grown-up straight away.
Online Body Boundaries
Body boundaries apply online too. Nobody should ask you to show your body on a camera or in a photo. Nobody should send you pictures of their body or other people's bodies that make you feel uncomfortable. If this happens, close the screen straight away and tell a grown-up. You have not done anything wrong.
Telling Someone
If anyone — whether it is someone you know or a stranger — has touched you in a way that felt wrong, or asked you to do something with your body that did not feel right, please tell a grown-up you trust. This could be a parent, a teacher, a doctor or another family member. If the first person you tell does not help, tell someone else. You can also ring Childline on 0800 1111 — it is free and private.
If you ever need someone to talk to, you can call Childline for free on 0800 1111.
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Last reviewed: 2026-03-29