India, Sept. 2 -- The two recent disturbing instances of children being assaulted in the Capital - a three-year-old by staffers at a daycare and a nursery student sexually assaulted on a school bus - have sent shockwaves across the city. Parents are on high alert, raising questions about how they can protect their child, who may be too young to have the vocabulary or confidence to explain distress, assault, or bullying faced in school, daycare, or elsewhere. Dr Rakhi Anand, senior consultant psychologist. points to possible indicators including: "These signs do not necessarily mean that the child has been harmed at school, but they warrant gentle exploration and attention," she explains. Once the child expresses their concerns, the parents' response becomes very important, says child psychologist Dr Sarika Boora. "Most importantly, parents should show calmness and not show any panic or anxiety to their child after they have opened up or expressed a concern. Neither should they show any disbelief or doubt, nor put any blame on the child. Reassurance is also important. Let the child know it's not their fault, as that will prompt them to open up more. Do not make any promises to the child, such as 'we will speak to the teacher', because they will fear going to school."...