he looked at his private and said that it was big. But i think that he was thinking it and he ended up saying it out loud. is it normal that he said that? if not what can i tell him so that would't happen again?
2006-09-08 04:39:28 · 40 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
At this age they are discovering their bodies and will make comments. The only thing you can do is let him know that certain things can be said at home or to you and his daddy bt not in public. I have two girls one 4 and one 3 and they are constantly looking at themselves and touching and asking questions. This stage passes and you just have to be firm about what is appropriate and what isn't but not scare them about there bodies and functions of there bodies.
2006-09-08 04:44:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anjanette A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh my gosh I think it's normal cause I have saw my four year old nephew sitting in front of a fan and spanking at his penis saying"Down Boy, down" I think this is an age where they are getting familiar with parts of the body. Children are curious and take words from adults also not having any real knowledge of what things mean either. Also if you make a big deal out of it and he sees it, he could keep doing it for the attention. As funny as my nephew was I pretended not to see what he had done and he is nine now and I have never seen him do anything like that since. Although my sister, his mom and I had a really good laugh about it.
2006-09-08 04:49:33 · answer #2 · answered by tfairymh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's his, he grew it and he is going to do with it what he will for the next 80 years or so, it is perfectly normal to touch it talk about it and ask questions about it. By the way it is a penis not a private, ding a ling or who who. I think it is odd that people find a need to call genitals by any other name than what they really are. If you want your child to grow up to be a confident and sexually sound adult you have to start at an early age letting them know that theere is nothing dirty or shameful about it.
2006-09-08 05:18:38 · answer #3 · answered by ploobis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is completely normal. My son is 3 and is doing the same thing. It is so hard to keep a strain face isn't it. I just tell him to leave it alone unless he has to use the bathroom. Try to keep clothes on him as much a possible. My son will pull it out of his underwear all the time if I don't keep clothes on him. Boys and girls at this age are very curious. They are just realizing that these parts are there and they are trying to discover what they are for.
2006-09-08 09:08:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's never too early to start talking to your children about sexual matters. Openness, even with young children, will show that sex is an acceptable topic of conversation. Teach your child that you are available to discuss sexual issues, and establish a comfort level — for both of you — with the topic.
Don't feel like you have to include everything in one big discussion. Instead, talk about questions and behaviors as they occur.
Between the ages of 18 months to 3 years, children begin to learn about their own bodies. Teach your child the proper names for sex organs. Otherwise, he or she might get the idea that something is wrong with these parts of the body.
By the age of 3 or 4, children are ready to know that boys and girls have different genitals. To satisfy their normal curiosity about each other's sex organs, children may play "doctor" or matter-of-factly take turns examining each other.
2006-09-08 08:36:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a 3 year old. However, just let him know that there are things we don't talk about in front of other people. You will probably have to remind him gently many times over. What can I say its a guy thing and they start young. Try to laugh. They'll still be saying at 16, just not in front of you. LOL
2006-09-08 04:47:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relax! He's only 3. If you make a big deal about it, he'll think that it's a big deal. Just let it go and don't make any comments to him about it at all. If he says it again, distract him with another topic.
At 3, he doesn't need to know that you're uncomfortable with him talking about his privates.
2006-09-08 04:42:23 · answer #7 · answered by Royalhinney 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When my nephew was 3 he looked at his penis and said it was " a lot of colors" He was taking a bath and it was so out of the blue we couldn't help but to laugh. Being curious about body parts is normal, if you don't make a big deal out of it they won't.
2006-09-08 14:38:10 · answer #8 · answered by Tulipa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perfectly age appropriate for a three-year-old to speak his mind, and explore his 'privates.'
Your child will learn appropriate boundaries regarding private thought and public speech as he accumulates more social interaction. Try not to stigmatize him if possible.
If you want to learn more about developmental norms, check out Dr. Spock, T. Berry Brazelton, and Penelope Leach. All have books at you local library.
2006-09-08 04:45:11 · answer #9 · answered by ArmsAndMan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's normal for three year olds to come out with odd things. Example: When my son was three whenever he had to use the restroom he would say, "My tail is getting big!" Don't make that big of a deal out of it, kids will be kids at that age.
2006-09-08 04:42:41 · answer #10 · answered by Allan W 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋