what can I do? My daughter who is 4 yrs old is getting very touchy, with males whi we come in contact with- she is normally affectionate with me and her dad and brothers , but this is different- she tries to get their attention, tries to hold their hand, sit in their lap- should I seek proffessional help on this?
2006-06-05 16:16:38 · 9 answers · asked by lilRed 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
totally normal my daughter is 2 1/2 and has been doing it for a while now i guess.. i swear every ugly guy she came into contact with was her best friend my husband had a few friends she absolutly LOVED! They would come over and she would actually cry when they left its normal for girls to have "crushes" and yes they flirt its ok!
2006-06-05 18:45:29 · answer #1 · answered by mommy21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not, this same situation was on Dr Phil recently. This behavior is not totally unusual. My daughter also did the same thing when she was 4 and 5 yrs old. She may even go through a stage of too long kisses. Try not to make a big deal out of it, even though it makes you uncomfortable, as it is really just a phase. You just have to keep an eye on her as, the other reader said, and teach her about good touching and bad touching. This too will pass.
2006-06-05 16:29:13 · answer #2 · answered by Perils of Paulette 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is completely normal. Are you sure it is just with men, or is it that our society is so weirded out about everything we only notice the lovey behavior when it is directed toward a man? Watch closely...know who your child is interacting with and wait it out. I wouldn't worry until she is old enough to understand that that behavior can make people uncomfortable and that it is not always appropriate with everyone. If she continues after that time, then a little intervention may be required, but I doubt it.
2006-06-05 16:55:45 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think your over reacting, but thats normal for mothers. your daughter doest have any malice on that for sure - at her very young age. thus, make sure that you would always keep an ee on her to make sure that tose males wouldnot took advantage to your angel. slowly, try taking to your angel and explain such things in a manner that she can comprehend and follow.
a piece of advise, limit your childs exposure to TV programs that feature some intimacy, she might be getting a wrong signal thru that.
2006-06-05 16:27:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. She's fine. She is competing for attention. You may not realize it but she does so because she is a little girl in the house with brothers...so she is competing the only way she knows how....she wants all the attention on her and girls learn young how to get their way.
2006-06-05 16:23:16 · answer #5 · answered by shammy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is 4 and does the same thing. I just plan to watch her. Teach her what is appropriate and whats not. Good luck.
2006-06-05 16:19:02 · answer #6 · answered by welch1198 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't want to alarm you but an overly active fascination with the oppostie sex in a provocative way can be a signal for previous sexual child abuse
2006-06-05 16:24:18 · answer #7 · answered by Elizabeth 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with soulma, this could be a sign of molestation!
2006-06-05 17:24:10 · answer #8 · answered by bec 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
she will grow out of it
2006-06-05 16:19:54 · answer #9 · answered by amberharris20022000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋