"These are my private parts": SA teacher's song goes viral
Everyone should teach their children this song!
In a country riddled with crime, gender-based violence, and sexual abuse, it is important to teach our children right from wrong and how to potentially protect themselves.
A South African teacher has taken social media by storm by doing exactly that.
Taking to TikTok, local teacher Gelda Waterboer posted a video of herself teaching her class a song about consent and keeping their "private parts" safe.
"Being safe make sure they put in the emotion," she wrote on the viral video.
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The video, which has garnered more than 44 million views, shows Waterboer teaching her children the words:
"These are my private parts, private parts, private parts, no one should touch them, no one should squeeze them."
The song continues:
"And if you touch my private parts, I will tell my mother, I will tell my father, I will tell my teacher."
Watch here:
@gelda_waterboer ♬ original sound - Gelda Waterboer
But it wasn't only the song about consent and safety that captured the attention of online users — it was the teacher's immense passion.
She doesn't just sing the song; she puts real emotion into the words, showing sternness and anger to make her children understand the importance of the message.
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The comment section was filled with praise for the teacher:
"Someone give her 'Teacher of the Year' award," wrote one user.
"'Why is she yelling?' 'Why is she angry?' 'Why is she aggressive?' Because it's a serious issue. And the babies need to understand that it’s not just a fun song. Well done, Ms!" said another.
"Yes. Louder! Teaching kids to not be shy about this is so important," said another.
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