{"id":17203,"date":"2025-06-17T00:02:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T00:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=17203"},"modified":"2025-06-17T00:02:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T00:02:11","slug":"expert-claims-parents-should-ask-babies-for-consent-before-changing-their-diapers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=17203","title":{"rendered":"Expert Claims Parents Should Ask Babies For Consent Before Changing Their Diapers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in May 2018.<\/em><\/p><div class=\"xukch69fed63c7a7d7\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.xukch69fed63c7a7d7 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.xukch69fed63c7a7d7 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.xukch69fed63c7a7d7 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.xukch69fed63c7a7d7 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.xukch69fed63c7a7d7 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p>A storm of criticism has descended upon author and educator Deanne Carson following her suggestion that parents should seek consent from babies before changing their diapers, sparking a debate that has divided opinion.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA1MTIzMzcwMjAxNjU0OTE2\/diaper2.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjA1MTIzMzcwMjAxNjU0OTE2\/diaper2.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA1MTIzMzcwMjAxNjU0OTE2\/diaper2.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA1MTIzMzcwMjAxNjU0OTE2\/diaper2.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjA1MTIzMzcwMjAxNjU0OTE2\/diaper2.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA1MTIzMzcwMjAxNjU0OTE2\/diaper2.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjA1MTIzMzcwMjAxNjU0OTE2\/diaper2.jpg\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Person changing a baby's diaper (for illustrative purposes), Photo Credit: Pexels\" width=\"4360\" height=\"2907\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA1MTIzMzcwMjAxNjU0OTE2\/diaper2.jpg\" \/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Person changing a baby\u2019s diaper (for illustrative purposes), Photo Credit:\u00a0Pexels<\/p>\n<p>Carson\u2019s comments, aired on ABC News, advocated for what she termed a \u201cculture of consent\u201d within households, urging parents to verbally seek permission from newborns before initiating diaper changes. While some have applauded her efforts to promote bodily autonomy from an early age, others have derided her stance as absurd and impractical.<\/p>\n<p>The segment, later featured on Sky News Australia\u2019s \u201cOutsiders\u201d show, drew scathing remarks from host Rowan Dean, who characterized the idea as \u201cleftie lunacy\u201d and mocked the concept of seeking consent from infants. The ensuing online furor propelled Carson into the spotlight, prompting her to defend her position on social media.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA1MTIzMzcwMjAxODUxNTI0\/diaper3.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjA1MTIzMzcwMjAxODUxNTI0\/diaper3.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA1MTIzMzcwMjAxODUxNTI0\/diaper3.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA1MTIzMzcwMjAxODUxNTI0\/diaper3.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjA1MTIzMzcwMjAxODUxNTI0\/diaper3.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA1MTIzMzcwMjAxODUxNTI0\/diaper3.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjA1MTIzMzcwMjAxODUxNTI0\/diaper3.jpg\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Person changing a baby's diaper (for illustrative purposes),\u00a0Photo Credit: Pexels\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4000\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA1MTIzMzcwMjAxODUxNTI0\/diaper3.jpg\" \/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\"><em>Person changing a baby\u2019s diaper (for illustrative purposes),\u00a0<\/em><em>Photo Credit:\u00a0<\/em>Pexels<\/p>\n<p>In a Facebook post addressing her critics, Carson reaffirmed the importance of teaching consent to young children, citing alarming statistics on sexual assault to underscore the urgency of her message. Despite her impassioned plea, Carson\u2019s remarks have drawn both praise and condemnation from netizens, highlighting the polarizing nature of her advocacy.<\/p>\n<p>While some have lauded Carson for her dedication to abuse prevention and championing children\u2019s rights, others have lambasted her approach as excessive and outlandish. Former New South Wales Senate candidate Kirralie Smith went so far as to label Carson\u2019s proposal as \u201cneglect and child abuse,\u201d arguing that it disregards the practicalities of childcare and infant hygiene.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA1MTIzMzcwMjAxNzg1OTg4\/diaper4.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjA1MTIzMzcwMjAxNzg1OTg4\/diaper4.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA1MTIzMzcwMjAxNzg1OTg4\/diaper4.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA1MTIzMzcwMjAxNzg1OTg4\/diaper4.png 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjA1MTIzMzcwMjAxNzg1OTg4\/diaper4.png 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA1MTIzMzcwMjAxNzg1OTg4\/diaper4.png 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjA1MTIzMzcwMjAxNzg1OTg4\/diaper4.png\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Deanne Carson speaking to hosts on Good Morning Britain,\u00a0Photo Credit: Good Morning Britain\/Youtube\" width=\"1414\" height=\"830\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA1MTIzMzcwMjAxNzg1OTg4\/diaper4.png\" \/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Deanne Carson speaking to hosts on Good Morning Britain,\u00a0<em>Photo Credit:\u00a0<\/em>Good Morning Britain\/Youtube<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Yet amidst the uproar, voices of support have emerged, with advocacy groups like Facts Without Frenzy rallying behind Carson\u2019s cause. They argue that her teachings align with international best practices in abuse prevention and provide crucial guidance for parents navigating sensitive conversations with their children.<\/p>\n<p>The debate has left many grappling with complex questions surrounding consent, bodily autonomy, and the role of caregivers in fostering healthy relationships with their children. While some view Carson\u2019s recommendations as a progressive step forward, others contend that they veer dangerously close to absurdity, trivializing the gravity of issues like sexual assault.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA1MTIzMzcwNDcwMDkwMzcy\/diaper5.webp 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjA1MTIzMzcwNDcwMDkwMzcy\/diaper5.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA1MTIzMzcwNDcwMDkwMzcy\/diaper5.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjA1MTIzMzcwNDcwMDkwMzcy\/diaper5.png 380w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjA1MTIzMzcwNDcwMDkwMzcy\/diaper5.png 620w, https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA1MTIzMzcwNDcwMDkwMzcy\/diaper5.png 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjA1MTIzMzcwNDcwMDkwMzcy\/diaper5.png\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Closeup of Deanne Carson while on Good Morning Britain, Photo Credit: Good Morning Britain\/Youtube\" width=\"1364\" height=\"828\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.opposingviews.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjA1MTIzMzcwNDcwMDkwMzcy\/diaper5.png\" \/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Closeup of Deanne Carson while on Good Morning Britain, Photo Credit:\u00a0Good Morning Britain\/Youtube<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>As the discourse rages on, one thing remains clear: Carson\u2019s call for consent in childcare has ignited a firestorm of controversy that shows no signs of abating. Whether her proposals represent a groundbreaking shift in parenting norms or a misguided overreach, only time will tell. Until then, the debate rages on, fueled by impassioned voices on both sides of the aisle.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"m-video mm-video--landscape l-inline\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"EQvBtH1DurU\" class=\"m-video--frame\" title=\"Should Parents Ask Their Babies For Consent Before Changing Their Nappies? | Good Morning Britain\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/EQvBtH1DurU?enablejsapi=1\" width=\"598\" height=\"336\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-13=\"true\" data-gtm-yt-inspected-18=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in May 2018. 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