Gelda Waterboer is viral after posting a video of herself teaching a ‘private parts song’ to her classroom.
According to MSN the powerful classroom song has taken TikTok by storm, sparking a global conversation about the importance of teaching children about body autonomy in a safe and memorable way.
“The Private Parts Song for Kids,” posted by teacher Gelda Waterboer – from Namibia – has been viewed more than 40 million times in just three days. The song, created by Learn with Ollie and written by Elmin Tahmaz, Lisa Jay and Nichalia Schwartz encourages teachers to share the catchy tune with learners, but more importantly promote the simple aim that no one should touch their bodies.
In the clip, Waterboer recites to her young learners:
“These are my private parts, private parts, private parts, these are my private parts no-one should touch them, no-one should see them,” with the children confidently echoing her words.
“And if you touch my private parts, private parts, I will tell my mother, I will tell my father, I will tell my teacher.”
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In her caption, Waterboer wrote:
“As we continue to read horrible news everyday, it is very important they know that their voice matters.”
The video has been widely praised by viewers for its straightforward and empowering message.
TikTok user CillaNinja17 commented: “Well done. This should be sung in every school so kids don’t hold it in. Bless you.” Another, T.P, wrote: “She’s what you call an excellent teacher.”
Another user said:
“It breaks my heart that this needs to be done in schools. This world is so fallen. Why have we let this happen? But I am very grateful to this teacher. I hope that this catches on and every school, everywhere does this. Keep the kids safe people!”
Another user joked:
Telling my wife to sing this before she goes out on girls night
and another:
I don’t know why this has me crying. Brava to her for teaching this to the children.
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