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Rehtaeh Parsons' Father On Why Every Parent Needs To Talk To Kids About Sexual Violence

“If you don’t do it, the internet’s going to do it for you.”
Isabelle Khoo

One of the most important talks we need to have with our kids is about sexual violence, says Glen Canning.

“If you don’t do it, the internet’s going to do it for you,” he told The Huffington Post Canada. “And you’re going to end up being really, really sorry about that.”

Canning’s daughter, Rehtaeh Parsons, was a victim of sexual assault. In 2013, she took her own life after enduring months of cyberbullying following the incident. Since then, Canning has become an advocate for sexual assault victims and a cyberbully activist.

In the video above, he explains why talking to kids about sexual violence, consent and healthy relationships is so important and how parents can start this conversation.

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From Facebook:Thank You Richard for sending me this photo...I did not have this class picture of me in grade six but as soon as I saw it I recalled the year and the principal in the back Mr Gallagher. I was starting to become more girlish looking and developing into a young lady (far left front) and a group of boys that were friends since 1st grade noticed the changes and suddenly were grabbing me inappropriately when I was walking the hallways. I told Mr Gallagher, he pulled each boy into his office and I never knew what he said but those boys never touched me or said another word about it. Mr Gallagher, where ever you are I thank you and I never forgot how you stood up for me. (credit:Facebook)
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Today on Father's Day remembering the love of a father and daughter. (Glen and Rehtaeh) (credit:Facebook)
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These are photos of Halifax teenager Rehtaeh Parsons, who was the victim of an alleged gang rape and an online bullying campaign over the last few months. Her mother, Leah Parsons, posted the images and her daughter's tragic story on a Facebook memorial page. (credit:Facebook)
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