Consenting for Dummies

Consenting is a word that we often use to talk about agreement or permission. It's like when you want to do something, let's say you want to go to a friend's house, but before you go, you need to ask your parents if it's okay. If they say, "Yes, you can go," then that means they are consenting to your request. Can you think of other times when you need someone's permission to do something?

Now, consent can also be about people agreeing or saying "yes" to do something together. Let's say you and a friend have been wanting to play a game together, and you both agree to play it. That means you are consenting to play the game together. It's like both of you are giving your permission to do something fun. Can you give me an example of when you have agreed to do something with a friend?

So, to sum it up, consenting means giving permission or agreeing to something. When we are talking about consent, it's important that everyone involved understands what they are agreeing to, and that they feel comfortable and safe. Just like when someone gives you permission to go to a friend's house, they want to make sure it's a safe and okay thing for you to do. People's feelings and opinions matter, and it's essential to make sure everyone is on the same page before doing anything together. Do you have any questions about what we just talked about?