I am a single father with two children, boy who is turning six and a girl who is just turned 4, to save time and effort in the evenings I wash them at the same time in the bath. How do I decide when it is time for them to do this separately, obviously in 5 years time it would be unacceptable. Guidance please.
2007-01-06 12:34:52 · 15 answers · asked by PolarCeltic 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Just to add, I am teaching my son how to use the shower, right now it is a bit of a novelty for him, so he is not quite ready yet to be left to his own devices ( I don't have the time in the evenings to clean up that mess every night !!!). Right now they don't have issues with each others bodies, but I know it is better I have a plan before they do.
2007-01-06 12:56:51 · update #1
I would say now is about the time to begin bathing separately. I still bathe my 2 & 3 year old daughter and son together, so I understand. By the time my daughter was born my oldest son prefered bathing by himself (8 now), with my help of course. You can also take into consideration their feelings on it for instance have they begun noticing and commenting on differences. Also, talk this over with the chidlren's mother as well/
2007-01-06 12:42:14 · answer #1 · answered by nikbern525 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I say now would be a good time. The boy is getting a little older now and will eventually come to you about bathing with his sister. When my daughter was 4 which she is almost 6 now she would take a bath alone with little water and with me by her side but she would bathe herself and all. Now she takes a shower by herself and turns off the water when shes done etc. I would suggest just teaching your son how to bath and wash his hair on his own. that way all u have to do is get out his night time clothes and just concentrate mostly on your younger one.Good Luck!
2007-01-06 12:46:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Funny, but I was 6 and my brother was 4 when my mother stopped bathing us together. I remember it was because my brother made me uncomfortable because he kept pointing out that I was different. My guess would be that now is a good time, but you know your kids best. Do either one of them seem uncomfortable? If you decide not to stop bathing them together now I would do it soon. I definitely think that 7 is too old, kids start becoming modest around that age, and need their privacy.
2007-01-06 12:42:51 · answer #3 · answered by Firefighters Wife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a daughter who is 8 and a son who is 4. When my daughter was about 6 she asked if she could take a bath alone. I would take my cues from them. They will ask for it. Until then good job dad. Also.. you can wash the boy and while he is getting in his pj's wash your daughter. Cuts back on play time but still gets them both done at about the same time. Hope I helped.
2007-01-06 12:40:33 · answer #4 · answered by Mrs. Always Right 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would have stop bathing them together when the boy turned 5. Around that age kids start to figure out they have different parts. I know its time consuming but i think it's best for them to stop bathing together now.
2007-01-06 13:13:49 · answer #5 · answered by MonsieB. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My girls are 4 and 6 and I've showed them how to turn off the shower when their done (I start it and put some shampoo in a cup). When the water goes cold or the timer goes off (whichever comes first) they get out, grab a towel and come out. They've gotten really good at it and it gives them both some alone time away from their sister.
2007-01-09 06:09:48 · answer #6 · answered by Melba 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My boys (4 y/o & 15 months) bathe mutually. I go away my 4 y/o on my own interior the bathtub mutually as i'm interior the subsequent room getting his brother dried off, dressed, and so on. I additionally seek advice from him consistently so as that i will pay attention he's large. i think of five-6 is probable a sturdy age, based on the youngster.
2016-12-15 17:33:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say in about 6 - 9 months. If they ask you to be seperated during bathing time sooner than do it. Also teach the boy how to bathe him self or how to use the shower.
-Olivia aka ®andom Mommy
2007-01-06 12:37:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the time has come...I would stop immediately. My rule of thumb is once they start school (kindergarten) no more bathing together (be no difference if it were 2 girls or 2 boys). At that age they need to start learning about privacy and modesty.
2007-01-06 12:51:30 · answer #9 · answered by pamomof4 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would actually say around now. I was only bathed with my little brother until I was about 5. ۩
2007-01-06 12:37:40 · answer #10 · answered by cul8rhote 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋