My daughter is eight and im a single father. Im the only adult thats involved in her life. i was wondering when its innapproprete for me to see her naked anymore? and she going to start her period soon and how do i confront her about this? also how will she learn about what she needs to know about that. her school does not teach on that. i've checked.
help please
2007-01-17 12:30:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
My son is 7 and I don't let him see me naked any more. He knows there are different body parts! Most girls don't start their period till they are in their early teens (12-15). You should ask you doctor to help you discuss this with her or if you have a free clinic maybe they would have brochures you could read thru so you at least know what you are talking about. You could also get a book from the library and read up yourself so you know what to discuss.
Good Luck!
2007-01-17 12:36:39 · answer #1 · answered by lcritter55118 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's unfortunate that the parent that didn't take the responsibility to be sole supporter gets vilified. It's better for a child to have separate parents than unhappy ones. I'm a single father, and so is my son's mother. Neither of us take more responsibility than the other, though when one of us gets bogged down by life the other takes our son on more. We are very lucky in that we decided not to get married and stay friends. My son has two households and parents that get along. That being said, there's always a bit of unintended ****-talking on both sides. We get stressed at times and vent, which causes more trouble than imaginable. A single mother with sole custody has a very stressful life and needs to release some of that frustration by talking about it... it's the same with a single father with sole custody... it's the other people around who turn it into something greater... making a mountain out of a molehill. Friends become defensive, though they often just don't understand the stresses of taking care of a child. It's always been this way and it always will be, unfortunately. I think I got off subject, though... haha.
2016-05-24 01:49:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tough one.
It's never too early to stop seeing her naked but you might want to slow down little by little because before she has her period she's going to start growing her boobs and that's a good time to stop seeing her naked. Not all girls go through it painfully but it does happen and sometimes it helps to rub them if they hurt. Getting back to her period, you still have a couple of years yet I HOPE but you should be able to make a friend with a woman that can show her the in's and outs of using a pad or a tampon. I'm sure you can handle the birds and the bees part.
2007-01-17 12:54:38 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think 8 is old enough to stop seeing her naked. And as far as the whole period thing you need to tell her the best way you know how. If you don't she could be traumatized when it comes and she doesn't know anything about it. Buy some pads and keep them put up for her. But I do think you still have a few years to worry about this. You'll be fine I'm sure she trust you. That is all you need! Hang in their Dad I bet you'll be just fine!
2007-01-17 12:46:05 · answer #4 · answered by rosebud 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My ex husband had the same deal. If the mom is involved have her broach the period subject, if not go to the book store and get one of the hokey "My Body" books. As for when its inappropriate for you to see her naked, she'll just stop being naked in your presence. Also in the bathroom stock some pads just in case. Suck it up Dad your going to the tampon aisle ;)
2007-01-17 12:36:06 · answer #5 · answered by tiki/more 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The time that it is unapproiate for you to see her naked is NOW! You can go to the library and get books and dvds about puberty and things like that.
2007-01-21 05:38:58 · answer #6 · answered by luscious0071 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
may be you can ask her best friends mom to help you out.
Books are always good, but get ready for the questions.
when its inappropriate to see her naked , the time is now.
And don't buy a little girl tampons, sorry i just don't feel that's right.
Thy have feminine napkins in small size's now.
You sound like a good caring dad.
Good luck.
2007-01-17 13:48:35 · answer #7 · answered by ღ♥ஐcookie1ஐ♥ღ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um i believe now is the time for you not to see her naked anymore you need to tell her that being a lil girl they start their menistration and let her know it is very normal and it happens to every lil girl including the pretty ones and let her know when it happens to not panic but tell you and you need to get her some always with wings and show her how to put them on if not e-mail me and i will hit you back also watch her because she may start to get sick alot b 4 it comes on alot of head aches and you need to keep tylenol on deck advil gl no more thatn 2 for heer on a full stomache gl daddy
2007-01-17 12:53:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should probably not be seeing her naked anymore. There are books out, but you might also try contacting BigBrothers/Big Sisters about getting a mentor for her.
2007-01-17 12:36:15 · answer #9 · answered by nursesr4evr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm in the same position as you, my daughter has been taking baths on her own since she was 4, getting dressed on her own and all the good things.
i've made some friends that i intend to use for that time she needs womanly guidance and stuff, but until then i just sit back and relax
2007-01-17 12:38:51 · answer #10 · answered by zether 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋