my son makes me wonder???

Question

okay my son is 10 and has been asking alot of questions about puberty and things like that. I was wondering - Seriously when do boys start to explore them selves, I want to give him his privacy and make sure that i don't barge in on him, I want to make sue that I am aware of what is going to be happening. I grew up in a family of all girls, I am not sure how all of this is going to work, what signs should I watch for???

Please help

Answer 1

He most likely started "exploring himself" several years ago. Don't worry about it and just make sure that if he has his door closed, you knock. Most likely the reason he's asking about puberty and the like is because girls his age are developing breasts, friends are having growth spurts over the summer and he's officially a tween (between 10-13 years of age).

Also, there's the concept of "The Magical Age of 10" by Gilbert Herdt, (PhD., Anthropology) a professor of Human Sexuality Studies at San Francisco State University. Essentially, his theory is that the age of 10 is the onset of adrenarche, or the initial onset of puberty, is when the foundation for sexual attraction is first laid. Your son is probably reacting to that change within himself and will just start noticing things about his body. It's perfectly normal, but just give him the respect you would give an adult. If he masturbates, it will probably not be in the middle of the afternoon with his door wide open.

One thing that YOU can do with your son that may really make this easier for everyone involved is to check out this website below:

http://www.thehormonefactory.com -- The Hormone Factory is an Australian website meant for kids 10 and up. It is a fun, interactive website for parents and their children to browse together to learn about what exactly is going on with the body during puberty. It is very kid-friendly and a lot of fun.

Answer 2

Just give him privacy. Maybe he's already "exploring himself" in his spare time, or at night. Just make sure you don't walk into his room randomly. Always knock before entering! I mean, even if your son were 5 years old, and didn't need much "privacy", it's still rude not to knock! Always knock on the door, no matter what the situation!

And don't worry! He's a boy. It's 100% safe, healthy, and natural.

Answer 3

does he have a father or an uncle he can talk to about puberty? if he does then encourage him to talk to them... let's face it us women don't know too much about male puberty. you can read up on it or ask a good male friend to help you and tell you what to watch out for. there are signs. just knock before you go into his room and don't bother him while he is in the bathroom/shower unless it is important. if something new is happening to him don't push him to talk about it. but do have open converations about sex and all that and let him know that he can tell you anything. you may not or you may want to know if your son is or is wanting to have sex... hopefully you have a quite a few more years before you have to think about that! i really don't know when boys start to explore themselves but i know my ex told me the first time he ever... um... pleasured himself he was 11 or 12 and he was sad for like a week because he thought he lost his virginity to a blanket! lol. that's why it would be good for your son to have another guy he can talk to. or feel he can be open with you. just explain everything the best you can and don't get creeped out because some things he may be embarrassed enough about! good luck and enjoy these last few years before he becomes a teenager!

Answer 4

He's very likely to have long since started to explore himself. Both my sister and my best friend had to tell their sons at 4 or 5 that it was OK, but it was something that should only be done in private. Just give him his privacy and answer his questions; there's no real reason why you have to *know* that he's started masturbating... it's just a normal part of life.

Answer 5

10 through 13

Answer 6

for this reason I disliked my cradle swing. I had to provide up making use of it once my on grow to be able to situp or began attempting to situp. The seats in uncomplicated words have 2 positions and they are both laying back positions. (a minimum of mine did, no longer constructive about the recent ones, yet from what I actually have heard, they nevertheless do no longer sit down up adequate). My son looked like he might want to fall out too. regardless of the seatbelt on. i did not desire him to get harm, so out to the storage the swing went. If I ever purchase yet another swing, i visit't be getting a swing they could in uncomplicated words use for some months. It grow to be a wide waste of money. exceptionally when you consider that he loved his swing and can want to are transforming into more effective use out of yet another type.

Answer 7

I have a 10 year old and Im pretty sure I walked in on him on morning while he was touching himself. I acted like I didnt notice anything but I was shocked. Now I make sure I knock before I go into his room and stuff.

Answer 8

Well I bet he's probably already explored. A friend of mine told me he started to masturbate at age 8 and his brother is 9 and he already does.

Definitely give him privacy!!

Answer 9

Check his sheets often and watch for odd spots. Also, boys tend to put themselves into positions where they can rub their crotch on something like a railing while waiting in line or the edge of the couch while they are watching TV.

Answer 10

Maybe he has started already. If he is asking questions give him the answers but remember he is only 10 and the answers should be age related.