My son likes girls and makes comments about how pretty they are all the time. What do I do the boy is only 6? He's got blonde hair and blue eyes he is a major hunk and I think I am in so much trouble.
2006-08-19 08:35:38 · 24 answers · asked by Tammy 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Of course I'm gonna think he is a hunk he is MY kid. Not only that but other people tell me so!
2006-08-19 08:51:19 · update #1
He's also 6 I mind you, he's not at all stupid and treats me with respect as his mommy and he is very polite when it comes to girls but at the same time shy and bashful although it may change.
2006-08-19 08:55:00 · update #2
Don't listen to these other people about calling your son a hunk...I doubt they have children and if they don't think their own children are attractive then they have issue. My 6 year old has been called"Sexy Man" for a few years now. A friend of mine started it and he too notices girls and comments on how pretty they are. Even says they are beautiful or gorgeous! I think it is normal to start off by saying that the opposite sex is pretty as long as they comments aren't inappropriate for his age. Teach him what is appropriate to say
2006-08-19 15:38:11 · answer #1 · answered by stall_out 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, the whole thing with your kid and girls is normal. That's a double statement by the way.
Moving along, he's only six, so this "girls are pretty and not yucky" feeling is a perfectly natural thing. Although most boys a this age believe all girls are yucky, the small percentage of boys who don't have a slight tendency to become 'woman-izers'. That is one thing you might want to worry about but later on in his life (i'd say around the age of 9 or 10, 11 or 12 if he is a late bloomer. also, this part is reserved for dad or male figure).
To answer your question, there is nothing you can do really except make sure he doesn't do something like hold an anatomy class on the playground. Though if he does do that...Just ask another question and we'll answer it for you.
2006-08-19 18:00:45 · answer #2 · answered by nmk9543 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry a bit. It's been proven through numerous studies that even infants prefer more attractive people than the not so pretty ones. He may just see girls as the more attractive sex, & he's very observant & speaks his mind about it. My mother told me that I used to say that boys were cute all the time when I was small (around 4 or 5) & I had my first "boyfriend" when I was 5, it didn't make me any more permiscuous (I've only been with 2 guys @20 & still with one who is my son's father[plan to forever]). It's completely normal to think that your son is going to be a Romeo & get into trouble with girls, I feel that way about my baby & he's only 5 months old! LOL If he begins to take action (besides "normal" kid stuff like first "kiss" or "girlfriend"), then I would start to re-evaluate the situation & maybe talk to your pediatrician about it, but for now I don't think it should be a problem. Take heart & pride in the fact that he respects you & other girls & sees them as "beauty", that will be a good thing if he keeps it up :) Good luck & as always, if you're still not comfortable, talk to a professional like your ped or a couselor that speacializes in children.
2006-08-19 09:19:42 · answer #3 · answered by starlightstarbright 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter has always noticed boys and men and preferred them to girls. I haven't worried too much about it because it is something she did even as a baby; if she saw a man in the next booth in a restaurant she would try to get his attention and give him the big eyes and big smile! The only time it is a problem is when she ignores her female cousins and excludes them over the boys. No problems at school; she plays well with both. And when my daughter makes comments about how handsome some boy is, I always try to add something like, yes and he's very kind too, or yes, and he is friendly to the other kids, etc., something to acknowledge the character traits of others that I want her to value more than looks.
2006-08-19 12:39:36 · answer #4 · answered by S V S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, he is six, and boys notice girls. However, are his comments inappropriate? If they are, you need to put your foot down right away.
Also, you call your six year old son a "hunk." Has he heard you call him this? A hunk is something a 16 year old girl would say about a boy at school. He may be picking up some of this behavior from you.
2006-08-19 08:45:01 · answer #5 · answered by AnswerMom 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have two boys myself, one is the same age you are talking about. He talks about girls and having a girlfriend, however, he doesnt quite understand the concept. He just thinks a girlfriend is a friend that is a girl. Most kids at this age talk about girlfriend and boyfriend "phrases" but dont realy understand the concept. I think you are ok. However, I agree if he is asking inapropitate questions then its time talk to someone. Start with the school counsler, teacher, and go from there. For know i think your Ok..
2006-08-19 13:39:25 · answer #6 · answered by allanishowdy1 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
most kids I know at that 4-6 years of age life is about who they are going to marry and who they love. Don't stress my son is now 7 and his friends are 8 and a girl is no good unless she can kick a footy. Give him a year and things will be different. As long as you teach him respect to women i wouldn't be stressed
2006-08-20 00:06:27 · answer #7 · answered by Rachel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think by calling your son a major hunk that maybe you have created the problem yourself. Children repeat what they hear. I have never seen a little boy 6 yrs or younger that I didnt think was cute. Everyone says a kid is cute even if he is or isnt.
2006-08-19 15:13:37 · answer #8 · answered by Mom 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Don't worry about it. I was the same way (that was a while ago). He just appreciates beauty and his respect for you is why he likes girls now. He's still a boy and things will change daily in his life. Absolutely nothing to worry about. Just take pictures. They are cute now and in later life.
2006-08-19 09:01:29 · answer #9 · answered by snddupree 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
firt of all my little boy has blue eyes and blonde hair and is gorgous just egnore the comments made by some dont worry about your little boy hes fine all kids are different and i bet we all have trouble when the kids get older.he just thinks there pretty thats all nothing to worry about he be a handsome little boy when hes older blonde hair blue eyes are gorgous good luck
2006-08-19 08:59:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋