would you get up set if you caught you 2 yr old masturbating?

Answer 1

It depends on the circumstances. It is really quite normal and a way that children explore their bodies. Be patient and it will pass. If you ake a big deal out of it, they will keep doing it to get a rise out of you. If you ignore it they will stop. Good Luck!!

Answer 2

At 2 years old, he's not masturbating, he's exploring. Little ones start putting things in their mouths because it's the most sensitive part of their body and it's how they learn, right? The genitals are also sensitive and when they realize it, guess what? They get to relearn all those new experiences all over again! What an adventure! *LOL* If it makes you feel any better, my 14 month old has discovered himself and has the most adorable giggle when he gets a hold of it without his diaper on. I've also noticed that he'll try to stick toys up to his diaper. Embarassing, yes. But if we make a big deal about it, either they'll do it more to get a rise out of you or they'll become ashamed of their body and that's NOT good.

When he's old enough to control himself more, probably about 3, you can explain to him that the area is private and should only be "given attention" in safe areas, like the bathroom.

Answer 3

It is natural, and I agree there's nothing wrong with the act of masturbation. However, just in case, a check-up would be wise. Maybe it's not masturbation but a urinary tract infection or an irritation that he's scratching. Better safe than sorry.

Answer 4

It's almost time for (I'm assuming it's a little 2 year old boy) his daddy to have a talk with him, and tell when it's appropriate to do those kind of things. Don't flick his hand or try and make him stop. It's natural for any human being to masturbate. He just needs to know that is something you do in private. But, for now just ignore him, he's exploring his body. All boys do it, all girls do it. When his is a little older and can understand between private and public, that's when the talk needs to occur. He doesn't need to go to the doctor. There's nothing wrong with him.

Answer 5

I doubt they are capeable of "masturbation" I've seen my 1 year old play with herself... probably feels good. But I don't think she's getting off on it. So no, I wouldn't be upset if I saw them playing with themselves- exploration of the body is perfectly normal. If for some reason this is going beyong "playing" I would seek medical attention because somehow that kid was taught to do those things- that does not come naturally at such a young age.

Answer 6

No, but you could discourage it by saying something like "when you touch yourself like that, you are getting pee pee on your hands, and we don't want pee pee hands, so lets keep our hands out of our pants". When they get a year or two older say "you can check out whatever you need to check out in the bathroom, but not here in the living room/grandma's house/ elevator" Explain that everything covered by a bathing suit is considered private parts, not public parts. If it is a real ongoing issue, or you have religious/moral reasons and you can't stand it at all, don't embarrass the child just say "I know that feels fun but just like I don't want you picking your nose, I don't want you fiddling with your -----, I don't think it's a healthy thing to do". If they are just exploring in the bath, ignore it, if you were stuck in a diaper all day, you might be curious about these bits and pieces too, now that they are freely accessible.

Answer 7

Two year olds don't actually "masturbate" per se. Masturbation is a sexual act to acheive orgasm. Children at age 2 touch their genitals as a way of exploring and learning their own bodies. It's normal. If you see him and it bothers you, you don't need to make a big deal of it. You can distract him and focus his attention to something else.

Answer 8

2 yr olds don't 'masturbate' - they are just trying to figure out what the parts are. It is absolutely normal to try and see your body.

Answer 9

I would never be upset, this is normal curiousity for a child at this age. Just simply redirect, or at least make sure your child is in a private setting. Don't ever punish for this, it is nothing to be ashamed of and you don't want to teach your child that his/her body is naughty. At this age it has nothing to do with sex, just the same as when they are younger and amused with their fingers and toes. Just checking out how the body works.

Answer 10

no, that is developmentally normal and right on target. It is only a problem if they are masturbating with an object or in public after they have been told not to.