My 2 year old son woke up the other day w/ an erection an asked me "what is this?".I told him it was his "privates". He kept touching him self and smiling. It was wierd...I dont like to see him doing this but I dont want to scold him for doing it either. Now when ever hes naked he grabs himself and says "look at my privates"!
HELP PLEASE!!!
2006-11-07 06:10:47 · 22 answers · asked by Cuteness 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
LOL!! Kids!
I have two boys of my own so I can speak from experience, Don't worry, its natural and he's just curious about what it is and how it works, etc,,, Sit and talk to him about how its a part of his body etc... and Just pretend like you don't see him when he does that, so he'll know that it doesn't warrant a reaction so he'll think its no big deal and move on. But honestly,, I don't think they ever grow out of that lol Good luck
2006-11-07 06:21:45 · answer #1 · answered by ~Jen~ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
LOL!!!I'm sorry I don't know what to tell you except I'm headed down the same road.My 18 month old son woke up a few days ago with an erection and he looked at me like whats this mom.I just ignored it but he started handling himself also and you'r right I didn't want to like say nono or anything so I just kinda let him do his exploring (I guess you could call it).I guess maybe just not say or do anything that would make him think that when he does do it everybody pays attention.Good luck and have a great day.
2006-11-07 06:30:01 · answer #2 · answered by oregoncheeto 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I also have this problem with my son. I usually ignore him, and insist on getting his diaper back on asap. He also thinks that it's funny to get out of the shower and run around the house naked with his "privates" in his hand. Whatever. I think that little boys just do this cause it feels good. It's just a part of growing up, and as long as he's not doing it except for when he's in the shower, then it's ok.
2006-11-07 09:48:11 · answer #3 · answered by Stacy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to explain that by "private" you mean that it is something you don't show to other people. Don't scold him for it, because there is nothing wrong with a two year old being curious about his own body. But you do need to let him know that he should only touch his privates when he is by himself.
2006-11-07 06:55:28 · answer #4 · answered by kat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hee Hee Hee.. I am laughing with you girl, not at you! He is old enough that you can explain to him why its not ok to show the world his privates. Sit him down, have a good talk with him about it. It might not sink in right away.. but it will, trust me.
Until then..... there is not one little man on this planet, or big one for that matter, that isn't proud of his, umm, well "area". Don't stress, girl. Everyone knows that's just what boys do!
2006-11-07 06:15:42 · answer #5 · answered by Fluffy Rover 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
He's just exploring and getting to know his body...it's normal at that age...my daughter did the same thing...we had to explain to her that those are her "secret" parts and that we don't play with them... but keep an eye on it..we found out later that she had a yeast infection and that was another reason why she kept messin around down there..
2006-11-07 06:22:41 · answer #6 · answered by Amy B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a natural thing for young children of that age to touch them selves. All children do it. You are right don't scold him just let him know it is not okay to do it in front of any one. At least that was what I was told in my child development class.
2006-11-07 06:16:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL!!! My three year old does this. I don't make a big deal out of it. I just ask him to stop that in front of me. As long as you aren't yelling at him about it or scaring him about it I think you'll be ok to tell him not to do that around you. When he gets older he'll understand the concept of privacy!
2006-11-07 07:15:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats boys for you LOL they sure start early dont they?!?!?! Crazy huh......im a mom of 4 boys i know what you mean. You really cannot do anything about it. But when my boys do it i tell them that its something they keep to themselves, and when i catch them "grabbing" themselves i tell them to stop and it works, after awhile they get out of that stage and yea it will get better. Just tell him not to say things like that because its gross, and make sure never to laugh when hes doing this or being silly about it or he wont take you serious. If need be smack his hand once in awhile. Thats how kids learn :) GOODLUCK
2006-11-07 06:19:48 · answer #9 · answered by jess_n_flip 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i have 2 boys and with my first one he would not leave it alone.i asked the doc what to do and he said to explain to him that its something he does in private not in front of others.he also said its very normal and hed be worried if he wasnt doing it!my sons are now 7 and 3 and they still love their" privates" and i just let them know its ok just do it in privacy!
2006-11-07 07:33:31 · answer #10 · answered by these r my people 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋