By teaching body literacy within the context of Catholic teachings on human dignity, we can better form kids who respect their bodies and the bodies of others. That means a lot of kids’ body education comes from whispered conversations, playground myths, social media, or pornography. Model consentAnother early way to teach respect for our bodies and the bodies of others is through lessons about consent. Support physical health and moral developmentWe can create homes where body conversations are respectful and empowering while honoring church teaching. If we want our children to honor their bodies, we must first teach them how to understand them.