Is it normal for a five year to play with himself in his pants?

Answer 1

I think most boys can't keep their hands off...I mean really does it change as they grow up?
I would tell him "don't do that in front of your mother...or other people" don't make it such a bad thing (it will just interest him more) but at the same time make sure he knows that it's not really socially acceptable to go around playing with yourself.

Answer 2

Yes, it is normal for a 5 year old to play in his pants.

Answer 3

sure. in his pants, out of his pants, while wearing his pants on his head--anything. they're his parts, to touch as he sees fit. just explain that it's a private-time activity, not to be shared with others until he's much, much older.

and pay no mind to the idiot who said to tell him that there must be something wrong if he won't stop playing with himself. especially about threatening to take him to the doctor about it. what a cold and uncaring way to handle things, making him feel like there's something wrong with him for enjoying his own body!

Answer 4

Yes. All kids do even younger than five. They are learning their body parts. My daughter is three and she touches herself down there. She only does it when she is taking a bath. So I don't see a problem with that. As long as the kid doesn't do it in pubic.

Answer 5

yes its normal, just tell him that this is something that he does in private and not in public and make sure he washes his hands. If you make this a bad thing, you could make him feel ashamed of himself. Don't make it a big issue. Only talk about it if it comes up.

Answer 6

Very normal! I have three boys, ages 7,5 and 9 months, and they ALL do it. Its a built in toy! It is our job as a parent, to teach them when and where it is acceptable to explore their bodies, in a way that is not demeaning or insulting. Take this opportunity to teach your child that they can be comfortable talking to you about this subject.

Answer 7

Totally normal. Make light of the issue, and tell him it is a silly thing to do, but never make him feel bad about it or like it is wrong. If you do that he will grow bored eventually, but not feel "dirty". Remember, Totally Normal.

Answer 8

Yes, my daughter started doing it at 1.5 years, sometimes she keeps trying to do it for a couple days in a row, then she'll forget about it for months...she was just doing it last week again, she's 3.

Answer 9

Yep, but tell the boy that it is not polite to do in public and he should do it in private. Also, tell him it is okay to play with himself but not to let others especially older boys or girls touch him there.

Answer 10

The same reason they eat dirt and try to reach in the toilet...exploring the world...remember when he was approximately 6 months old and found his pointer finger...well he just found something else even more interesting.