My six year old is constantly touching himself. Is this normal?

Question

I find my six year old touching himself whenever he is getting dressed or is in the tub. He just started doing this recently. Is this normal at his age? Should I be concerned or is this just a phase?

Answer 1

OMG ---My son has been doing the same thing ---I called my Pediatrician and he assured me it was normal! He is 7 now and he doesn't do it as much. I made my hubby talk to him about appropriateness of doing this.

Answer 2

Childern love to explore. It is normal, I have a almost 8 year old daughter and last year I was called into school for a teacher/parent meeting. While talking about her grades the school nurse cae in and told me my daughter had been caught at school touching herself. Man I was really upset. I did not think it was normal, but what happensis our kids explore their bodys and when they find something that is fun or feels good, they want to do it all the time. in my daughters case, it soothes her, if she getts upset, she will go to her room and do her thing.

Answer 3

This is another example of those damn liberals at work. You need to tell your son that God will send a big wolf to devour him if he contines to do that. Pray, and send at least 25% of your earnings to Pat Robertson or some other deserving Saint. Give more money to the Republican party too. If we get enough judges on the Supreme Court, we can do what the lovely Ann Coulter wants, and execute all the liberals.

Answer 4

no, this is normal behaviorr for a boy, too go threw this iam, now 21, and can remember going threw this at that age etc, all boys will start going this its normal aceptable behaviorr pattterns here whenever, its a boy or girl, etc.its not a phase etc, dont make a big deal out of nothing here its just human nature, unless he or she is doing it in front of your company then slap his, hands then hons, or another thing is your child may be going threw some sex ecucationn thing that may have peaked his or shes ineterest here, etc dont worry relaxx there hons you did it when you were growing up too etc.!1

Answer 5

As uncomfortable of a subject as it is, this is completly normal! He is curious. Trying talking with him about his body and explaining why things are there, not in too much detail though. And dont worry he will grow out of this habit.

Answer 6

It is normal, don't worry about it. If he does it while company is over, you might suggest he go to his room if he wants to explore. Don't make a big deal about it or he could get some major hangups about it later... just guide him into what is socially acceptable to do in company and in private.

Answer 7

Don't be concerned kids at that age are desovering their body. as long as they don't others that way it is ok even though that is normal too. just set him down and talk to him about it. I know i might me imbarising but is works
Good Luck.

Answer 8

Yeah it is normal. It is the begining of a long and intimate relationship your boy his having with himself.

Answer 9

it is normal, he just discovered something is happening down there when he touches it. Just explain to him that when he feels like doing it, he has to do it in his room and that it's a very private thing to do.

Answer 10

This is absolutely, completely normal. Your child is leaning about the body he inhabits - it will only become a problem and an issue if you, as the parent and adult, make it one. So don't.