Celebrity dancer Kaffy has given parents a crucial lesson about protecting kids and establishing limits, particularly when it comes to dependable people in the house.
The mother of two recommended parents to set clear boundaries and teach their kids about proper physical contact and personal space in an Instagram video.
The dance queen claims that many families are still unaware that dangerous circumstances involving children frequently originate from people they know and trust, not from complete strangers.
She asked parents to teach their kids that it's acceptable to say "no" to unwanted touch or interactions, regardless of the adult's identity, and cautioned against placing undue trust in familiar figures like "favorite uncles" or "favorite aunties."
She said:
“Parents need to be cautious of the favorite uncles, the favorite aunties, the favorite nannies, the favorite drivers. There needs to be boundaries. Many children face uncomfortable situations from people who are close to them.”
Kaffy further explained that in many African homes, people are encouraged to be overly familiar with children, without considering how it may affect the child’s sense of personal space.
The dance choreographer revealed that she experienced inappropriate behaviour from a trusted family friend when she was younger.
She shared that when she was younger, someone close to her family crossed personal boundaries with her, and although she didn’t fully understand it at the time, she knew it didn’t feel right.
In her words:
“It happened right in front of people who trusted the person. At that age, I didn’t understand what was going on. But I knew something about it was wrong.”
Kaffy pointed out that people who harm children don’t always appear suspicious. She continued:
“Many of them appear caring. They may be the ones who always want to help or be around the child. That’s why parents need to pay attention and set clear boundaries.”
She also spoke against adults making unnecessary comments about children’s b0dies or giving physical affection without consent. She said:
“Some compliments are unnecessary. Some physical touch is unnecessary. Even if the person is a family member. A child is a child. Respect their space.”
Kaffy asked parents and guardians to teach children that they are allowed to say ‘no’ when they feel uncomfortable — regardless of who the adult is.
She concluded by saying she would continue the conversation in her upcoming session, encouraging parents to learn how to recognize early signs and create safe emotional environments for their children.
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