My twins are both 7 years old and are very close to each other. They do everything with each other, including getting changed, going to the bathroom, and taking baths. Is this ok for them to do or should I worry about it and discourage it?
2006-11-23 02:53:33 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
It's extremely normal behavior at this age. They're naturally close and share a lot already so doing private things such as the bathroom routine and changing in front of one another is completely fine. The older they get they'll want more privacy and you'll gradually see this behavior fade away.
2006-11-23 03:01:43 · answer #1 · answered by MommyS 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your kids are only 7 years old. All kids do this, whether they are twins or not. My children are 6 and 7 and still do all the things you mentioned together. I did the exact same thing with my sister when I was younger and we were almost 3 years apart in age.
The only time I would worry is if they are still bathing together when they are like 16...then there is something wrong!
2006-11-24 06:35:27 · answer #2 · answered by lorelei.siren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry about it at all. My best friend and I did similar things while growing up. Obviously fraternal twins can be opposite sex so if that is the case some things should be seperate as they get older but they will likely figure that out through their own comfort levels.
2006-11-25 16:59:47 · answer #3 · answered by wyllow 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey i like you because your question is what i love to answer I'm a twin we are both 15 years old we don't bathe together but i change clothes in front of her because she wont it out the room. of course it's normal nothing to be ashamed of all they have to say is " we have the same thing and we was born on the same day so whats the point" but if they feel weird about it then separate them
2006-11-29 10:18:09 · answer #4 · answered by brittney a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was a twin growing up. Me and my brother were not like this, although I do not see anything wrong with at this age. I would still encourage them to do things on their own. I would not force any particular behaviour either way. You do not want them to think it is wrong. They will eventually want to separate more as they get older but it is good for them to start acting like individuals. But for now it is OK.
2006-11-23 14:58:38 · answer #5 · answered by yahoomania 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are seven and it's all very innocent. Adults often read too much into these things. Incourage their closeness and embrace it while it last. Most siblings at this age are trying to kill each other.
2006-11-30 08:56:53 · answer #6 · answered by Wife~and~Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At this age it's normal, so just hang back. This probably will go on for years to come. They'll know when it's time to stop.
2006-11-27 16:38:42 · answer #7 · answered by sto_rmy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had fraternal twin stepdaughters and they were like that. I thought it was interesting, but it didn't seem to bother them.
2006-11-30 18:44:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is fine, they will soon come to an age where they want their privacy and are much more aware of their bodies..right now it is completely innocent.
2006-11-23 10:58:25 · answer #9 · answered by **KELLEY** 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its fine
ima twin and when i was little my twin and i did EVERYTHING together
they'll grow out of it in the next couple of years.
2006-11-24 01:49:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋