For the past month, Hollywood has been bursting with allegations of sexual misconduct, the exposure of producer Harvey Weinstein uncovering multiple predators hiding behind the film industry. This has revived a movement that's purpose is to unite victims of sexual harassment under the hashtag "#metoo". The hashtag has trended throughout multiple social media platforms, with countless stories of harassment.

However, to successfully attack the problem of sexual harassment, parents must teach their children how to respect other people's choices. "No means no" is a great example of a phrase that communicates respecting someone else's decisions. If boys are taught early to respect a girl's decision, this sets up a lifelong habit of acknowledging another person's opinions. Respecting another person's right to consent is something that everyone should be taught, regardless of sex.

Another problem is teaching young girls that a provocative way of dressing is "asking for it". Revealing clothing is not an invitation for sexual harassment. No one deserves the pain that comes from being sexually harassed or assaulted. Instead of telling girls to dress more modestly, boys should be taught that no matter what a girl is wearing, he must get her consent before attempting any advances.

Blaming the victim for wearing revealing clothing is disgusting—it gives men an excuse for assault. Especially when women say victims were "asking for it" by wearing certain a certain style of clothing. Women should band together to create a safer community by supporting victims, not blaming them.

Women do not owe men anything. Women deserve to be treated with respect, and not as if they were property. If young boys were taught that women owe them nothing, the problem of sexual harassment can start to be fixed.