Who’s afraid of consent?
What do haircuts, fries with gravy, and heavy metal bands have to do with consent? Everything.
You tell the hairdresser: “Just a trim, please.” You get the worst hair day ever.
You ask for some gravy on your fries. You get a bucket of it. All over your table.
You mention it might be nice to have music at your birthday party. You get the band from hell.
You’d never think such simple requests would lead to such disaster, but that’s exactly what happens in this new video from the Canadian Women’s Foundation’s Get Consent campaign.
Do you ever worry your daughter spends too much time texting friends? Maybe you wish she would spend more time with the family or take up a new hobby or sport.
For anyone who knows a teenager, it won’t come as a shock that 
Most mornings, I look in my bathroom mirror and say, “I’m a big bright burning star and I’m gonna shine forever!” The reality is some mornings I may not believe it but I say it anyway. It’s my chance to cloak myself in love and assurance before I walk into the world, playing the leading role in my one-woman show. Even when I’m uncertain, channeling confidence and taking informed risks inspires me to live boldly.
