Most parents want to teach their kids about consent—but don’t know where to start. SafeBAE is here to help.

SafeBAE Featured on The Longest Shortest Time

SafeBAE has always been at the forefront of the fight to bring peer-led consent education into schools and communities—but now, that message is reaching even more people through The Longest Shortest Time podcast.

In its much-anticipated return after a five-year hiatus, the award-winning parenting podcast featured SafeBAE’s Executive Director, Shael Norris, and youth leader, Aela, in an episode titled “How to Not (Accidentally) Raise a Rapist.”

This conversation is one that every parent, caregiver, and educator needs to hear. In a world where consent education is often left out of school curriculums and many adults struggle to have these conversations with their kids, this episode breaks down exactly why it’s so critical to teach consent early—and how to do it in a way that actually works.

As SafeBAE continues to push for comprehensive consent education, this feature is a major moment to amplify our message and make sure young people get the tools they need to prevent sexual violence before it happens.

In this article, we’ll explore why this conversation is so important, the biggest takeaways from the episode, and how SafeBAE is leading the movement for change.

Why This Conversation Matters

Conversations about consent, boundaries, and healthy relationships are often avoided—especially when it comes to parenting. Many adults weren’t taught about consent when they were younger, and as a result, they don’t know how to talk to their kids about it now. This silence, whether intentional or not, creates a dangerous gap in education—one that leaves young people vulnerable to harm and without the tools to navigate relationships safely.

That’s exactly why this episode of The Longest Shortest Time is so important.

As the title suggests—“How to Not (Accidentally) Raise a Rapist”—this conversation is designed to challenge parents to rethink the way they teach consent and give them practical tools to start these critical conversations early.

Most perpetrators of sexual violence aren’t monsters—they’re people who were never taught differently. Prevention starts not just with young people, but with the adults raising them. The more we talk openly about consent and respect at home, the less young people will have to unlearn harmful behaviors later in life.

In this episode, Shael Norris and SafeBAE youth leader Aela help break down why peer-led education is so effective, how parents can talk to their kids about consent, and what we all need to do to create real culture change.

How You Can Take Action

SafeBAE’s feature on The Longest Shortest Time is more than just a conversation—it’s a call to action. If we want to create a world where sexual violence is truly preventable, we have to start with education—and that education has to begin earlier than most people realize.

This episode breaks down exactly why teaching consent at a young age is so critical and provides real, actionable steps for parents, caregivers, and educators to help prevent harm before it happens. But listening isn’t enough. It’s up to all of us to take what we’ve learned and put it into action.

Here’s how you can make a difference today:

• Listen to the episode – If you haven’t already, hear Shael and Aela’s full conversation on The Longest Shortest Time. You can find it here.
• Talk to the young people in your life – Start conversations about boundaries, consent, and respect early, and make them an ongoing discussion.
• Bring SafeBAE to your school or community – Our peer-led programs provide students with the tools they need to lead these conversations themselves. Learn more here.
• Donate to support consent education – Federal funding for prevention work is being cut, but SafeBAE continues to fight for young people. Every donation helps us train student leaders, provide free resources, and expand our reach. Give now.