ABC under fire for ‘lefty lunacy’ segment about nappy consent

The ABC has come under fire for airing a segment in which a ‘sexuality expert’ calls for parents to not change nappies without asking for their child’s consent.

Sky News commentator Rowan Dean slammed the segment, which was aired on Tuesday, labelling it as ‘lefty lunacy’.

In the video, Deanne Carson talks about how to establish a ‘culture of consent’ in homes, starting at birth.

Sky News commentator Rowan Dean (right) slammed the segment on Tuesday

Ms Carson provided an example of how parents can begin to implement the culture when changing nappies.   

She said: ‘”I’m going to change your nappy now, is that okay?” Of course the baby is not going to respond “yes mum, that’s awesome. I’d love to have my nappy changed.

‘But if you leave a space, and wait for body language and wait to make eye contact, then you’re letting that child know that their response matters.’ 

Mr Dean appeared to be lost for words after viewing the segment, saying: ‘Consent for changing nappies. I’m not sure that would – I think that might get a bit – anyway, I won’t go there.’

According to her Twitter platform, Ms Carson is a ‘sexuality educator, speaker and author’ at Body Safety Australia.

She said parents should not change nappies without asking for child’s consent (stock picture) 

The official website states the social enterprise works to protect children from sexual abuse with whole community solutions. 

‘We work to ensure that communities work together to create a safer world (online and offline). 

‘In empowering children with their rights’ while educating families and professionals, the burden of responsibility is placed squarely on adults to protect children.’  

Mr Dean slammed the segment on the ABC, labelling it as ‘lefty lunacy’ (pictured is Deanne Carson)