Im a single mom with a 13 yr old boy that wont stop playing with himself what do I do ?

Answer 1

You need to tell him there is a time and place for everything and if you mean he is masturbating then he needs to do that in private and at that age your not going to stop him his hormones are running wild. Get you a book and rid about puberty for 13 year old boys and then after you feel comfortable sit down and talk to him about it. Knowledge is power. I have two grown boys and thats what I did when they were younger because I did not know much about it now they are grown men and I could not be prouder of the people they have turned out to be. Even though he is a boy open a line of communication with him and try to keep it open and if your not sure where to start even the internet might have some articles on what 13 year old boys go through.

Answer 2

I'd rather he did that alone at 13 then with someone else.I have a 13 year old daughter and 10 and 3 boys.I already talked to him about that kind of things.He say eww that he wont do that to himself.As long as he isn't doing it in front of people you know outside.I think that you should talk to him about it.Don't make him feel like he's doing something wrong.He's going through puberty and it's normal for him to do that at that age.He's going to start thinking about girls and stuff.I know we want to keep them little but he's not doing a bad thing.Don't scold him for it or yell or anything.For some it's kinda embarrassing for a parent to know they are doing that.He's exploring his body,curious.Good luck

Answer 3

being a single mom I guess you cant send the man in there for a chat? eh? This is somthing allllllll boys do. I babysat an 8yr old boy who always had his hands in his pants...but I guess your son is too old for THAT. Maybe you can get ahold of some of those teen pamphets about puberty for boys? might have some more info

Answer 4

Explain that it's normal to play with yourself at that age BUT: it is like picking your nose; You do it where no-one else can see you. Tell him it is his body and so long as he is clean and tidy about the whole thing, he can largely do as he likes but please, make sure he has privacy for it. Explain that he has the right to do that, but everyone else around him has the right to not have to know about it. While he is exericising his right to play with himself, tell him to make sure he is not infringing upon others' rights to not have to know about it.
Ensure his bedroom door closes neatly so that he has privacy; ensure there's a box of tissues always in his room. If he keeps doing it without ensuring he's alone first, like if he's just absent-mindedly playing with his crotch, that's really annoying, I had to live with my stepsons doing that and it drove me nuts. Perhaps just keep reminding him that it's not pleasant for others to have to be near, and start refusing him pocket money and other privileges if he doesn't stick to the rules.
I hope this helps!

Answer 5

Have a long, drawn out , embarassing discussion with him about it. Tell him whatever you feel you need to, then towards the end of the conversation, to break the akwardness, laugh and tell him every time he does it, to think of you. That should gross him out and do the trick to make him stop!
Good Luck!!

Answer 6

well its hard to get him to stop, but its ok and natural for him to be doing this, he is going thru all the hormonal changes and feelings in his body, theres no real way to stop him, but just explain to him if he will listen what is going on how he is maturing, and its ok for him to explor his body, but to do it in the privacy of his room, or in the shower. But if you are having trouble with talking to him about it go to the dr or your parents or even his father, mabye they can help you explain this to him. Good Luck

Answer 7

This is normal for a teenage boy, I wouldn't worry about it. How else do you think their penis grows? If he wasn't playing with himself, then you should worry. I think it is time you had a good talk with him about sex if you haven't already.

Answer 8

unless hes doing it in public let him know it's perfectly normal to explore with himself. when he feels the desire to "relieve" himself, leave him alone. having the talk will also help. be glad hes by himself and not with someone else

Answer 9

If he does it alone, then it's normal, but if he does it in public, then he needs 2 see a psychiatrist.

Answer 10

nothing you can do he getting that funny felling at 13 so just let him do it long he not having sex.he going do it one way are norther